Renovation of a family home on a lake in Canada

 Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

Interior Design: Ashley Botten Design

Photography © Patrick Biller

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Renovation of a family home on a lake in Muskoka: creating a carefully considered blend of elegance and the relaxed atmosphere of a summer holiday by the water.

Douglas fir, larch, honed bedrock, and aluminum define the ground level, while the primary bedroom and ensuite embrace a subdued mood. Original features—the sash windows and flagstone hearth—remain, while custom-designed furniture brings a personalized expression. A 16-foot curved sofa encircles the fireplace, its railroading eliminating seams.

Thanks to the abundance of natural wood and stone, the house embodies a classic, timeless quality that will undoubtedly endure for generations to come.

The primary bedroom and ensuite embrace a more subdued mood, with walls painted in a textured sea salt hue, and woven linen window coverings diffusing dappled light. The bed frame is tightly upholstered in wool suiting, with a millwork piece set away from the wall to allow for an alternate passageway to the ensuite bathroom.