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with their collections that are easy to choose from and most importantly easy to install . We loved the crown moulding design of the collection and how it was complemented with timeless finishes . As parents , cleanliness of our kids ' bathroom was also important and that ’ s why we were so impressed with how their toilet repel bacteria and even the overall design of the toilet makes it easier to clean !
The design of the cottage created a large , open loft area above the main cottage . Through-out the process , the plan was to
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use this space as a man cave that I could have as my own little getaway . As we neared the end of the build , we realized we had not thought about entertaining when weather was uncooperative . In the end , the decision was made to use the loft area as a flex space that would offer space for guests to gather as well as space that we could use as a family when weather did not permit outdoor activities . The room now houses a sitting area with a TV along with a table and storage space for games , toys and other items that we can use to create memories when stuck indoors . This flex area could also be used for additional sleeping space should we entertain overnight guests .
For the exterior of the cottage , we wanted to continue that city meets country style so Mandy visited CanWel Building Materials as they carry some of the best exterior finishes in the country . We chose a stunning James Hardie siding in Countrylane Red as our main color which allows the cottage to really stand out among the forested landscape . Matt and his team at Above Code Exteriors installed the products flawlessly onto the cottage ! Instead of pairing this with a traditional white trim , we chose a black accent that gives the look
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a more modern , urban feel and pairs well with our windows and doors . The black accents also help tie together the roofing shingle that I helped install with Agassiz Roofing . For the two decks , CanWel Building Materials helped us select two different deck tones from MoistureShield Composite Decking , Smokey Gray to frame out the decks and Cathedral Stone for their centres . This creates a beautiful mix of gray and beige to keep these decks looking timeless as trends evolve and change . One thing we really loved about MoistureShield is their Cool Deck technology which makes the material cooler than other composite decking . This feature reduces heat by up to 35 % to help keep our feet cool while walking on the decks during hot summer days .
After 6 months of tirelessly working on our family getaway , it is finally complete and we look forward to enjoying it for years to come .
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