I look forward to reading the summer issues of decorating magazines because they feature the easy, breezy laid back style of cottages and summer homes. This century-old Muskoka cottage designed by Jennifer Worts and featured in the July issue of Canadian House and Home had me all green with envy.
The mix of mid-century modern furniture, beautiful fabrics and rustic elements results in a welcoming, colourful and comfortable summer home.
They left the original pine floors (except on the porch) and the beadboard ceiling untouched but painted all of the walls white (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace OC-65.) It adds more interest and charm than having an all white envelope.
All images: Jennifer Worts.
McCarthy Designs
June 7, 2010What a gorgeous cottage. I love all of the quaint decorating ideas like the chairs on the wall! Thanks for sharing. xx
Marcus Design
June 7, 2010Loving it!! Such a good issue hey? Seems like you and I both have summery cottage days on the brain! I could really unwind in this gorgeous place, that’s for sure!
Nancy
Razmataz
June 7, 2010I was just reading this magazine and LOVE this cottage. I like that they kept it cottagey.
Trish @TheOldPostRoad
June 7, 2010Beautiful pictures. The little twig chairs are a great idea.
Ragland Hill Social by Gwen Driscoll
June 7, 2010I would stay here anytime. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.
Kim@Chattafabulous
June 7, 2010Need a week here about now….
barbara@hodge:podge
June 7, 2010I got the magazine in the mail Thursday and drooled over the pages! Loved all the cottages! The photos you found are from different angles and you can see certain details that are missed! I love the dining room and porch area, actually I’ll take the whole house!
Leah
June 7, 2010Just found your blog and it’s amazing! Love it!
paula
June 7, 2010these are all so beautiful I am a huge fan of a cottage.
design traveller
June 7, 2010Great photos! The one with little chairs made me smile 🙂
The Pennington Point
June 8, 2010I am crazy about that bed under the stairs! Where can I out one of those? I’m going to have to look around my house. Lisa~
Victoria Bellow
June 8, 2010Truly stunning!Beds are grand and gorgeous!looks soooo relaxing, Loved all the cottages! Your blog is amazing!thanks for posting.
Shannon Fricke
June 8, 2010What a gorgeous cottage. love the little chairs.
Angie
June 8, 2010Wasn’t this issue gorgeous? Every page was so beautiful!! I love the bed under the stairs too!
emma
June 9, 2010I love the day bed with the small chairs on the wall. Charming!
Staci Edwards Design
June 9, 2010I adore the little daybed nook under the stairs! What a perfect spot to curl up on a rainy day.
The Shiny Pebble
June 9, 2010Don’t we all wish we had a summer cottage and a winter’s retreat to decorate and enjoy… Awesome line up.
Style Attic
June 10, 2010That cottage is amazing! I live in the US and wonder how I can get an issue of that magazine!! Thanks for posting, great pick 🙂
Maria Killam
June 11, 2010Wow what lovely images, thanks for this great post!