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This contemporary home exhibits clean lines and sharp landscapes giving traditional Muskoka a run for its money. The glass railing bordering the deck makes for a sleek design without hindering the beautiful view over Lake Muskoka. Despite the contemporary design of this home, the interior features a beautiful stone fireplace that makes for a stunning focal point in the great room. Carrying into the Muskoka room is stone flooring that adds a traditional touch and keeps a warm cottage feel. Leading up onto the second floor is a contemporary mono stringer stair case contrasting against a light wood accent wall. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

Originally built to house a garage, workshop and wood storage, this simple structure has been gently re-imagined into a unique guesthouse with a rustic accents and modern comforts. The exterior retains the classic barn appearance, with the addition of carefully placed windows and industrial-looking Corten steel siding. The introduction of a large dormer to the center of the structure was a simple move, but provided multiple functions: • breaks up the 8’-0” ceiling on the main floor, letting in additional daylight and providing visual relief to the otherwise low ceiling • creates circulation space with the rustic steel stair and bridge • utilizes reclaimed wood siding on the ceiling and walls, contrasting with white drywall and clean bright finishes • visually connects the two upstairs bedrooms with the main floor The focus of the interior was to preserve and accentuate the barn features as much as possible, and have a warm and cozy, energy efficient guest house. Programming included two bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining area, farmhouse kitchen and pantry, living room and laundry room. Materials and furnishes were selected to create a clean, comfortable and inviting interior with a rustic edge. The exposed steel beam was left unfinished showing its existing wear and tear, and the new steel stair was left raw to eventually age and match the beam. Durable and economical oak floors were used throughout. Traditional subway tile and penny rounds contrast with the modern, clean lines of the kitchen and bathrooms. A custom sliding barn door adds texture to the kitchen and closes off the pantry and laundry room from the space. Furniture was a mix of new and existing, which makes the spaces both familiar and comfortable. All in all, there is a timeless look to the end product; a traditional farmstead structure has definitely been giving a great new lease on life. Andrew Pogue

This bathroom was designed for 2 teenage girls. The soft aqua color (BM Green Wave) is calming with a few pops of coral. The new cabinets from Under Budget Cabinets are a light gray color and provide much needed drawer storage that they did not have previously. Outlets were installed inside the cabinets to reduce clutter from hair appliances. The countertop is Silestone in Lyra and simple rectangular white under mount sinks were installed. All hardware and fixtures are brushed nickel. To save money, the tub was simply refinished and the tile surround stayed. It was upgraded with a heavy frameless sliding glass door. Linear floor tile replaced the carpet. Now it is a clean, fresh space.

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This comfortable cottage is the perfect getaway for your family. Take a trip away from the city, and indulge in the calm and quiet of nature. Sip a morning coffee as you take in the views of the trees and wildlife, and with the solar panels on the roof, you never have to worry about a summer blackout. You'll have enough energy generated by the sun to keep the summer fun going and going, with almost zero money spent on energy bills.

"Installed the flooring about a year ago over thick carpet for a basement gym. Very pleased with it's performance. Gets regular use for a variety of activities. Stays fastened, supportive but not hard, good traction, easy clean up if needed but otherwise no maintenance. Worth the money - very happy with this buying decision!" - William https://www.greatmats.com/gym-flooring/gym-floor-tile-staylock-black.php

Vetrazzo® is a distinctive surfacing material. 100% of the glass is recycled from everyday items like beverage bottles, windows, stemware and stained glass and the unexpected – traffic light lenses, windshields and shower doors. There is, quite literally, a story in every surface™. With no petroleum resin binders and its savvy use of waste, Vetrazzo is one of the most eco-friendly surfacing options in the industry. It is an extremely durable and easy-to-maintain surface. it’s comparable to granite in strength, scratch resistance, heat resistance, durability, and care and maintenance. Vetrazzo surfaces can easily be cleaned, which means that you shouldn’t expect to spend much (or any) money by way of maintenance over the years. Location: Sarasota Ranch Model Builder: Nutter Custom Construction

Our designer, Hannah Tindall, worked with the homeowners to create a contemporary kitchen, living room, master & guest bathrooms and gorgeous hallway that truly highlights their beautiful and extensive art collection. The entire home was outfitted with sleek, walnut hardwood flooring, with a custom Frank Lloyd Wright inspired entryway stairwell. The living room's standout pieces are two gorgeous velvet teal sofas and the black stone fireplace. The kitchen has dark wood cabinetry with frosted glass and a glass mosaic tile backsplash. The master bathrooms uses the same dark cabinetry, double vanity, and a custom tile backsplash in the walk-in shower. The first floor guest bathroom keeps things eclectic with bright purple walls and colorful modern artwork.

This contemporary home exhibits clean lines and sharp landscapes giving traditional Muskoka a run for its money. The glass railing bordering the deck makes for a sleek design without hindering the beautiful view over Lake Muskoka. Despite the contemporary design of this home, the interior features a beautiful stone fireplace that makes for a stunning focal point in the great room. Carrying into the Muskoka room is stone flooring that adds a traditional touch and keeps a warm cottage feel. Leading up onto the second floor is a contemporary mono stringer stair case contrasting against a light wood accent wall. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

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The Large Flush Hybrid-Fyre™ Wood Insert Rect. Is the cleanest burning, most efficient, large wood insert in the world! This wood insert burns so clean that it produces only 0.58 grams of emissions per hour and tests at over 80% efficiency. Its revolutionary Hybrid-Fyre™ technology is what makes for an incredibly clean burn that emits virtually no smoke or carbon monoxide, all while saving you money and trips to the wood pile. The Large Flush Hybrid-Fyre™ Wood Insert is approved to fit large zero clearance and masonry fireplaces with its 19 inch depth and 3 cubic foot firebox. It features a huge fire viewing area that comes available with decorative rectangular and arched door options. It also includes concealed twin 90 CFM convection fans that powerfully heat up to 2,500 square feet, while producing burn times of up to 12 hours.

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This bathroom was designed for 2 teenage girls. The soft aqua color (BM Green Wave) is calming with a few pops of coral. The new cabinets from Under Budget Cabinets are a light gray color and provide much needed drawer storage that they did not have previously. Outlets were installed inside the cabinets to reduce clutter from hair appliances. The countertop is Silestone in Lyra and simple rectangular white under mount sinks were installed. All hardware and fixtures are brushed nickel. To save money, the tub was simply refinished and the tile surround stayed. It was upgraded with a heavy frameless sliding glass door. Linear floor tile replaced the carpet. Now it is a clean, fresh space.

Clean lines and a refined material palette transformed the Moss Hill House master bath into an open, light-filled space appropriate to its 1960 modern character. Underlying the design is a thoughtful intent to maximize opportunities within the long narrow footprint. Minimizing project cost and disruption, fixture locations were generally maintained. All interior walls and existing soaking tub were removed, making room for a large walk-in shower. Large planes of glass provide definition and maintain desired openness, allowing daylight from clerestory windows to fill the space. Light-toned finishes and large format tiles throughout offer an uncluttered vision. Polished marble “circles” provide textural contrast and small-scale detail, while an oak veneered vanity adds additional warmth. In-floor radiant heat, reclaimed veneer, dimming controls, and ample daylighting are important sustainable features. This renovation converted a well-worn room into one with a modern functionality and a visual timelessness that will take it into the future. Photographed by: place, inc

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The open shower features Carrara Forzastone with an accent band of glass mini subway tiles with a pencil edge. The window was added to fill the previously dark space with light.