HEART OF THE HOMESTEAD

HARMATTEN, ALBERTA

Where a century of history meets modern craftsmanship.

A Kitchen With a Story to Tell

Some kitchens are designed around a style. Others are built around a way of life.

The Heart of the Homestead is a beautiful example of both.

This expansive farmhouse kitchen combines timeless white Shaker cabinetry, rich soapstone countertops, and reclaimed timber from a 100-year-old barn. The result is a space that feels substantial, welcoming, and full of character.

At the centre of it all is a remarkable range hood and mantle, framed by massive reclaimed beams from a 100-year-old barn. It's an architectural statement that anchors the entire kitchen and sets the tone for everything around it.

Custom white range hood framed by massive reclaimed barn wood beams above a stainless steel range.

Expansive farmhouse kitchen with white Shaker cabinetry, soapstone countertops, reclaimed barn wood and oversized island.

Built-in coffee station with white cabinetry, small sink and illuminated reclaimed wood floating shelves.

A Little Something Extra

The reclaimed timber carries throughout the kitchen, from the butcher-block table and the impressive range mantle to the thick floating shelves and substantial. Each piece adds its own character, creating a sense of connection between the old and the new.

Oversized white Shaker kitchen island with dark soapstone countertop, black hardware and pendant lighting.

Designed for Real Life

The oversized island offers generous workspace, abundant drawer storage, and a cleverly integrated below-counter microwave. The soapstone countertops add depth and quiet elegance, and the reclaimed wood introduces a warmth that only time can create.

Substantial reclaimed barn wood butcher-block table surrounded by white farmhouse kitchen cabinetry.

Built to Last

A dedicated coffee station combines custom cabinetry, a small sink, and illuminated reclaimed-wood shelving. It's a practical feature that feels like a natural extension of the kitchen's character.. To the right is a discreet door opens into a separate butler's pantry, keeping additional storage and everyday essentials close at hand.

THE VISION

What makes The Heart of the Homestead special is how naturally everything comes together.

Generous workspaces, timeless cabinetry, and rich soapstone countertops balance beautifully with the warmth of century-old barn wood. The reclaimed butcher-block table adds character, while the butler’s pantry, coffee station, and oversized island bring modern convenience to everyday life.

It's a kitchen that honours the past while being thoughtfully designed for today.

Built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator surrounded by white cabinetry beside the entrance to a butler's pantry.

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