Photography by Mike Chajecki, Interior designs by Rebecca Hay
Text by Bethany Adams
Ontario-based designer Rebecca Hay approached this vacation cottage in Muskoka with the intention of transforming it from outdated…
With stainless steel at the forefront of our design forecast for the year, sleek metal wall shelves is a burgeoning trend we’ve kept an eye on. Here, we profile the 10 best ultra-thin wall-mounted shelves in aluminum, steel, and brass.
Above: From…
| Published on Apr 30, 2024
Striped tiles have emerged in recent years as an appealing and dynamic choice in interior design, providing a modern twist on a traditional pattern. Striped tiles, which feature alternating lines or bands of color or texture,…
Currently dreaming of adding a sweet Bonni outbuilding to my garden (even though there are two insurmountable obstacles in my way: I don’t have the space, and the company is based across the Atlantic in Oxfordshire, UK).
Bonni’s prefab outbuildings are both good-looking…
Photography by Michael Hunter, Greenhouse built by Judy Kurtz
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
Here at The Cottage Journal, it’s no secret that we love vintage style for the timeless beauty, storied depth, and one-of-a-kind character it can add to any space. But with Earth…
| Published on Apr 17, 2024
If a two-story bookshelf sounds like something from your dream home, you’ll want to check out this Texas residence. Located in urban Austin, Murray Legge Architecture designed this house with the collaboration of an artist and an…
| Published on Apr 9, 2024
This California home, designed by Fougeron Architects, takes theindoor/outdoor connection to a new level. Suspended on two hills, the 2,500-square-foot home is directly over a creek with a waterfall on its rear side. The homeowners can…
| Published on Apr 5, 2024
Home improvement projects offer everyone the chance to enhance the comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of their home. Weekend home improvement ideas are ideal for revitalizing the atmosphere of a specific room or tackling long-awaited repairs because…
If you’re color-curious but timid about making any bold design moves, we suggest you start with the smallest room in your home: the powder room. Here are seven ways to bring a shock of color into the tiniest of spaces.
1. Pick one…
| Published on Apr 2, 2024
Everyone enjoys making home improvements that make their property more functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. However, not all improvement projects yield the same satisfaction or have the same return on investment.
Among the numerous home improvement projects available,…