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Experience this fabulous dream cottage on Lake Joseph, Ontario

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Altius Architecture has designed this dream cottage that is nestled on a generous seven-acre plot on Whalon Bay—a secluded bay on the east side of Lake Joseph, Ontario, Canada. Cottage country in Ontario is enjoyed from mid-April through to late August with beautiful summer sunsets out over the bay. This home was sited to take advantage […]

See inside a designer’s boho inspired summer retreat on a Canadian lake

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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 […]

This cool cabin cantilevers off a rocky hillside on Georgian Bay, Ontario

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Ian MacDonald Architect has designed this compact family cabin with a green roof that melds into its beautiful natural landscape of Go Home Bay, an enclave of Ontario, Canada’s Georgian Bay archipelago. Created for four-season enjoyment, this cozy cabin maximizes its natural environment that features rocky outcroppings populated by white pines that are shaped by the […]

A warm yet inviting modern lake cottage in Canada used for entertaining

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This beautiful modern lake cottage was designed by Altius Architecture, located in North Kawartha, a township in northern Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. Situated on the original Chandos Estates property, this cottage replaced an old single-storey cottage that was hidden from view by a large perimeter hedge. The hedge was removed to reveal wonderful views of the […]

An amazing compact modern prefab cabin on Lake Muskoka, Canada

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This modern prefab cabin was designed by Altius Architecture, located on the picturesque Lake Muskoka, in Ontario, Canada. The cabin is water access only and was installed from the lake side. There was an existing cottage already on the site, and after consulting with the municipality and using some site sensitivity analysis, the architects decided to […]

Inside this beautiful renovation of a side split house in Burlington, Ontario

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SMPL Design Studio is responsible for the renovation of this stunning side split house, located in the Roseland community of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Side split homes are the most common type of split-level houses. This dwelling encompasses 1,668 square feet of living space, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The homeowner requested the architects to modernize yet […]

Relaxing lake cottage offers a nature-inspired oasis on Lake Rosseau

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Tamarack North has custom built this relaxing lake cottage retreat with modern-rustic details, nestled on Lake Rosseau, a popular recreation lake in the Muskokas, Ontario, Canada. Designed as a weekend retreat, this wonderful oasis is meant to leave its occupants feeling relaxed and refreshed. Throughout the exterior and interior of this home are a great use of textures […]

A modern farmhouse with a contemporary minimalist interior in Canada

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This contemporary home was designed by Narratif and built by Chatsworth Fine Homes, located on a beautiful property overlooking a ravine in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Clean lines and an off-white palette evokes a contemporary minimalist interior in this beautiful modern farmhouse design. Neutral colors are used extensively, contrasted by natural woodgrains of paneling and barn doors, and […]