Labour of Love | Redstone Lake Home: Part 4

This large upper deck has been refurnished and refurnished a couple of times, but never fully utilized to its full potential for the space. Outdoor living is so important (especially when our outdoor season is so short here (and you want to be able to enjoy it as much as possible, which is why it's nice to be able to simply extend your living space for that short window of time. Originally this deck only had four Muskoka chairs. Five years later we moved those weathered Muskoka chaors down to the lower patio, and added a ful set of new wooden furniture complete with eight chairs, four side tables, and four footrests...

Design Behind the ScenesAllison ThibaultOctober 25, 2016residential design, design, interiors, decorating, decor, renovation, redesign, cottage, redstone lake, country home, home, labour of love, outdoor living, living room, transformation, Andrew Richard Designs Comments

Design Behind the Scenes | Radiance Condo: Balcony

Everyone wants a little escape that they can call their own. Whether it’s a cottage surrounded by wilderness, or a balcony makeover with a twist. The reality is most people fall into the latter category, with a small balcony as their only outdoor retreat. I am no different. Condos in the city tend to have a heavy price tag on them, which means for most, living space is quite limited. But if you can find a way to utilize your balcony to the fullest, you can really extend that living space for the warm summer months, and if you’re lucky into the fall...