This cottage in Muskoka, about two hours north of Toronto, was designed by Belinda Albo Design Studio (http://www.belindaalbodesign.com). The project included the main cottage, a guest suite above the detached garage and a second guest suite above the boathouse.

Right off the foyer, and past the mix of the modern mirror and traditional finishes of the staircase, terrazo entry tile and grey hardwood lies a comfortable, open concept livingroom with open views of the lake and just enough modern touches to make it current.

While not on the "shot list", I had to get a picture of this funky light fixture hanging above the dining table!

This cottage in Muskoka, about two hours north of Toronto, was designed by Belinda Albo Design Studio (http://www.belindaalbodesign.com). The project included the main cottage, a guest suite above the detached garage and a second guest suite above the boathouse.

Above the garage sits a private guest suite with a full kitchen, bath, bedroom and cozy but luxe living room.