Lazy Susan but better

Lazy Susan but better

Lazy Susan but better

Lazy Susan but better

Kitchen
"We decided after many discussions that the best option would be to tear down the existing store and restaurant and build on the existing foundations. We drew up a floor plan based on that footprint and took it to our project manager and designer. Between them, they finessed it and came up with the plans for the house that is there today."

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

"We decided after many discussions that the best option would be to tear down the existing store and restaurant and build on the existing foundations. We drew up a floor plan based on that footprint and took it to our project manager and designer. Between them, they finessed it and came up with the plans for the house that is there today."

See how Kim Shand of Nova Scotia, Canada, turned a piece of commercial property into a beautiful home. Before: The Timeline"We purchased the property in July of 2012, the year the marina closed down. There are nine acres on a peninsula in the Bras d'Or Lakes. In 2013, we started construction. The job was finished at the end of 2014."

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

See how Kim Shand of Nova Scotia, Canada, turned a piece of commercial property into a beautiful home.

Island
Recycling

Recycling

Boos Block end grain maple island

Boos Block end grain maple island

Bar is closed
Bar Open
"The process was a long one, taking from May 2013 until the end of 2014. Even now, we have little things to finish, but it was worth it in so many ways." 

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

"The process was a long one, taking from May 2013 until the end of 2014. Even now, we have little things to finish, but it was worth it in so many ways."

"We were also very conscious of the environment, choosing to insulate the home with a combination of spray and blown-in insulations. The windows are situated for maximum solar gain. We really appreciated it last winter!"

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

"We were also very conscious of the environment, choosing to insulate the home with a combination of spray and blown-in insulations. The windows are situated for maximum solar gain. We really appreciated it last winter!

"The swivel chairs are great because we can sit in them while the NanaWall is open and enjoy conversations with people on the deck as well as in the living room. The 16-foot NanaWall with the 8-foot overhang really makes it an indoor and outdoor space, even when the weather isn't great."

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

"The swivel chairs are great because we can sit in them while the NanaWall is open and enjoy conversations with people on the deck as well as in the living room. The 16-foot NanaWall with the 8-foot overhang really makes it an indoor and outdoor space, even when the weather isn't great."

"Our new furniture was ordered through Forbes Brothers in Denmark, Nova Scotia. I was able to get the Japanese fishing buoys through an antiques dealer. They are reproductions, but I love them. The rest of the furniture consists of pieces we already had."

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

"Our new furniture was ordered through Forbes Brothers in Denmark, Nova Scotia. I was able to get the Japanese fishing buoys through an antiques dealer. They are reproductions, but I love them. The rest of the furniture consists of pieces we already had.

"The house has three levels. The bottom is an open and light-filled apartment. The main floor is where the living room, office, den, kitchen, and half bath are as well as a master suite with a sitting room. Upstairs, there are two spare rooms, a full bath, and another master suite."

From Old Marina to Stunning Waterfront Home

"The house has three levels. The bottom is an open and light-filled apartment. The main floor is where the living room, office, den, kitchen, and half bath are as well as a master suite with a sitting room. Upstairs, there are two spare rooms, a full bath, and another master suite."

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