The great estate. Mannington CustoM HoMes Makes its name as the leading estate HoMe builder. winnipegwomen.net SPRING 2011 SPRING 2011

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3 photo by Grajewski fotograph Inc. Genteel details, such as the turned wood used on this staircase, adds character and warmth throughout the home. M annington Custom Homes is known for its innate ability to craft awe-inspiring homes in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. True to its reputation, Mannington Homes went above and beyond expectations for a local family, for whom it built a timeless, elegant estate home with the quality and comfort of modern amenities. An airy living space (above) is open to the dining room (below) and kitchen. 122 The homeowners had a specific look and a specific function in mind, says Trevor Markevich, who owns Mannington Homes along with his wife, Kathy. When we start work on a home, we always look at characteristics of the property, what works well for the homeowners, how the home is going to function for the family, and so on. they were trying to capture, referencing various photos and drawings, and were also in tune with what was happening outside of the local market in terms of trends. With that information, Mannington Homes went on to create a magnificent threebedroom home that captures the look of a building from yesteryear while boasting all of the comforts money can buy. The blending of new and old makes itself apparent in every room of the house, with modern twists incorporated into features like its ceilings. In this case, the homeowners wanted to merge two distinct styles together. We wanted a cross between an estate home with some features from oldstyle farmhouses, says one of the homeowners, who wishes to remain anonymous. Recognizing the importance of taking a team approach, Mannington Homes always encourages its clients to provide input during their initial consultation as well as during the construction process. Mannington Homes is a true custom builder and were with us every step of the way, says the homeowner. Any changes we wanted to make along the way were fine in fact, sometimes they even suggested changes. They didn t have high ceilings in turn-of-the-century homes because the technology wasn t there, so that makes this house very unique, says Markevich, who personally inspects each project to ensure the quality is top-notch. Creating a product at the level of this estate home requires a homebuilder like Mannington Homes that has the ability to pay attention to every detail. Utilizing a small pool of the best-inclass architects, designers, To aid in the design process, the homeowners went into great detail about the look 123

4 A main floor powder room makes unique use of wood beams. Furthermore, the home features state-of-the-art 124 photography by Grajewski fotograph Inc. For this home, Mannington Homes weaved traditional and modern elements for an end result that is truly oneof-a-kind. In the kitchen, for example, it captured the look and feel of an old country home by using natural stone accents and white cabinetry along with modern appliances and accessories. The bright, airy bathroom also boasts sharp white cabinetry and is made even more striking with a claw-foot tub and marble flooring, which the homeowners sought after visiting a hamam in Turkey. Andy and Becky love the view from this room and specifically developed the room to overlook the lake. Watch the video tour and hear why Becky spent so much time with her designer on this space. dreamspacesmagazine.com. photo by Grajewski fotograph Inc. craftsmen and suppliers, the company was able to deliver both timeless appeal and overall value, together with an experience beyond the clients expectations. The luxurious guest suite on the main floor offers ample space and privacy. The dreamy master bath may have a classic feel; however, it is well-equipped with a steam shower, built-in audio system from the central home control system and motion sensor lighting. 126

5 Trevor and Kathy would love the opportunity to speak to you about building your dream home. They can be reached by phone: (204) , or website: The bright, roomy kitchen is designed around the couple s love of cooking, and incorporates vintage touches with energy-efficient lighting and appliances. 128 technologies, including a geothermal heating system to lower annual heating costs and electronic controls for the entertainment unit, alarm system, lighting and more. Everything is automated through an electric touch screen, notes Markevich. Indeed, no detail was too small for the Mannington Homes team. Even the electrical outlets are hidden seamlessly into the walls so as not to take away from the quality from the product. Achieving the recreation of a turn-of-the-century estate home also meant a vigorous search to find the appropriate products, with the homeowners making it a special priority to source local, natural products whenever possible. The chosen hand-scraped wood flooring which was locally sourced gives the home a rustic feel, the naturally occurring scratches made over time only adding to its character. Lighting both natural and artificial also played an important role in the design of the home. Each room, including the basement, boasts several windows to maximize exposure to sunlight and give way to the picturesque outdoor scenery, which both the homeowners and Markevich consider one of the home s best features. of being on their own private estate, while almost every room in the home has a beautiful backyard view. This really is a forever estate home. I think the layout and the location make this home very unique, says Markevich. The homeowners have the privacy For more information about Mannington Custom Homes, visit com or call