This summer cottage retreat is the personal home of designer Karen Cole, owner of ColeDesign Studio, located on Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County, Canada. This 1970s cottage epitomizes easy lake living with comfortable furnishings and tranquil water views. Floor-to-ceiling windows help to flood the interior of this A-frame with natural light.
Color and texture combine effortlessly to deliver cozy comfort. Classic country is paired with a bistro feel. There are touches of whimsy throughout, filled with vintage accessories and globally-inspired finds. Continue below to see the rest of this eclectic cottage…
What We Love: This summer lake retreat features repurposed furnishings and collected treasured to create an inviting aesthetic. We are loving the boho-chic feel of this home and the large windows that not only flood the interiors with natural light but provide views to the serene Lake Ontario. We can imagine this would be a wonderful home to get away from it all, but to also invite family and friends and create lasting memories.
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Note: Check out a couple of other fabulous Canadian cottage home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign: An amazing compact modern prefab cabin on Lake Muskoka, Canada and Dreamy waterfront cottage has rustic yet refined details on Lake Simcoe, Ontario.
The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, a large comfortable sofa, and a tufted ottoman, an idyllic space to relax and admire the idyllic views through expansive glazing. The designer has filled this space with upcycled pieces, including a dining table that was originally a console and a sculpted wall piece that is now a bedroom headboard.
Outside, a deck is used as a hallway to connect the bedroom, kitchen, and living room.
The kitchen is a mix between bistro and farmhouse style, featuring barn wood shelving and terracotta tiles on the floor.
PHOTOGRAPHER Virginia MacDonald
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