Interior Design — A Canadian Cottage Makeover With a Dream Kitchen

A dark and closed-off cottage on Lake Simcoe gets a major style upgrade by designer Barbara Purdy. See how she completely reimagined the space as a relaxed and refined weekend getaway.

Keeping with a Canadian aesthetic, Barbara painted the walls white and left some of the original wood accents. She opened up the cramped rooms, starting with the entryway, which welcomes with breathtaking views of the water. Once a tiny space at the back, the kitchen is now one of the cottage’s best features, thanks to a barn door, stainless steel countertops, wood cabinets and a black vintage-look storage unit. The living room has access to multiple rooms, so Barbara defined the space with the furniture layout, and placed the TV under the stairs to keep the fireplace open. A sitting area just off the living room offers a cozy spot to read a book on rainy days. The main floor’s finishes are carried upstairs for a cohesive look.

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[marianelamartinez]

Is amazing how small changes can transform drastically a room. So luminous now

[glenda]

Thanks for all the before pictures, helps to see how much it was transformed. Thank you for sharing.

[lyonstill]

If this is considered their cottage, I'd like to see what their house looks like. I'd live in this one; so beautiful.

[jenniferprevost]

Wow absolutely gorgeous. Well done. I love it.

[damionlucas]

She is an awesome designer when I build my house I need her to design it so bad

[Jo-wwei]

Stunning! One thing this US citizen envies... Canadian design. You nail it. Fabulous.

[rickybahar]

Fresh and NICE. Thanks for all the transitional pictures...

[leonardogarrido]

Looks like a place where you go to relax and not worry about where you put your feet or spills ! Easygoing but with taste

[jacquiwmch]

Barbara, you're designer style is gorgeous. Come to Australia and redesign my Californian bungalow ❤️

[AgentAO]

Dreaming of a retirement home like this. Not necessarily as big as this but a decently-sized cottage w/ great interiors & a fantastic waterfront view. A river, sea or lake will do.. anyway, my favorite part of this house is the pantry! 😊

[whichiswhich]

It's so beautiful. It looks cozy.

[jenns.]

again, the style itself is not my cup of tea. but the transformation is amazing!! it's a very beautiful, cozy space now!! i love that they really opened it all up.

[terrybear]

This is Gorgeous! I wonder about how much a renovation like this would cost? Maybe $50, 000?

[lukasdraven]

fantastica adonai fantastica.amin miliard sory amore.

[jeansergekimbenga]

why do you always like to mix the kitchen and the living room? Don't you think that visitors can be bothered by culinary smells to the point of soiling their clothes?