menu
  • Contests
  • My H&H
  • eNewsletter
  • Maison & Demeure
  • Magazine
  • SUBSCRIBE

    FREE Digital Edition when you subscribe - ONLY $23.95!

    • Subscribe
    • Give a Gift
    • Renew
    • Digital Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Back issues
    • Find H&H in stores
    • Current issue
  • Videos

    FREE Digital Edition when you subscribe - ONLY $23.95!

    • Design News
    • DIY Projects
    • Cooking
    • Home Tours
    • Cottages & Country
    • Condos & Lofts
    • Outdoor
    • Kitchens & Bathrooms
    • Makeovers
  • Rooms

    FREE Digital Edition when you subscribe - ONLY $23.95!

    • Basements
    • Bathrooms
    • Bedrooms
    • Dining Room
    • Entryways & Mudrooms
    • Hallways & Stairs
    • Kids’ Rooms
    • Kitchens
    • Laundry Rooms
    • Living Rooms
    • Offices & Workspaces
    • Outdoor
  • Decorating & Design

    FREE Digital Edition when you subscribe - ONLY $23.95!

    • Holiday
    • Best Paint Colors
    • Celebrity Style
    • Condos
    • Decorating Advice
    • DIY Projects
    • Home Tours
    • News & Events
    • Organization
    • Products We Love
    • Real Estate
    • Small Spaces
  • Food

    FREE Digital Edition when you subscribe - ONLY $23.95!

    • Entertaining
    • Recipes
    • What We’re Eating Now
  • Experts
  • Galleries
  • shh
menu
  • H&H TV + VIDEOS
    • Home Tours
    • Makeovers
    • DIY Projects
    • Design News
    • Cooking
    • Featured Personalities
    • Condos & Lofts
    • Cottages & Country
    • Kitchens & Bathrooms
    • Outdoor
    • All Videos
    Home Tours
    Makeovers
    DIY Projects
    Design News
    Cooking
    Condos & Lofts
    Cottages & Country
    Kitchens & Bathrooms
    Outdoor
    All Videos
  • Rooms
    • Kitchens
    • Bathrooms
    • Living Rooms
    • Kids’ Rooms
    • Dining Room
    • Bedrooms
    • Basements
    • Laundry Rooms
    • Offices & Workspaces
    • Entryways & Mudrooms
    • Hallways & Stairs
    • Outdoor
    Bathrooms
    Living Rooms
    Kids' Rooms
    Dining Room
    Bedrooms
    Basements
    Laundry Rooms
    Offices & Workspaces
    Entryways & Mudrooms
    Hallways & Stairs
    Outdoor
  • Decorating & Design
    • Holiday
    • Home Tours
    • Decorating Advice
    • Best Paint Colors
    • Small Spaces
    • Products We Love
    • News & Events
    • DIY Projects
    • Organization
    • Celebrity Style
    • Condos
    • Real Estate
    Home Tours
    Decorating Advice
    Best Paint Colors
    Small Spaces
    News & Events
    DIY Projects
    Organization
    Celebrity Style
    Condos
    Real Estate
  • Food
    • Recipes
    • Entertaining
    • What We’re Eating Now
    Recipes
    Entertaining
    What We're Eating Now
  • Experts
    Lynda Reeves
    Kai Ethier
    Jennifer Koper
    Reiko Caron
  • Galleries
  • shh

Holiday | Decorating & Design

November 06 2018

These Charming Country Homes Capture The Magic Of Christmas

  • Save This
  • Print This
  • Comment

Country homes, cottages and cabins are especially enchanting during the holiday season. A retreat set on snow-blanketed fields or overlooking an icy lake is picturesque, especially when all the windows are lit up, and the fireplace is freshly stoked inside. Get inspired by these rustic holiday getaways that will make you want to spend Christmas in the country.

1 of 30
A Farmhouse In Ontario’s Rolling Countryside
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
A Fairytale Cabin In The Woods
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
A Wintry Holiday Haven In Niagara
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
A Spirited & Serene Getaway
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
A French Farmhouse-Inspired Retreat
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
A Cozy Country Home
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
A Classic Holiday Getaway In Muskoka
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
1 of 30
Up Next

Inside The 2018 Princess Margaret Showhome By Brian Gluckstein

View Gallery
A Farmhouse In Ontario’s Rolling Countryside

With its stone walls and rustic beams, this space is a perfect stand-in for the quaint U.K. cottage in the popular Nancy Meyers’ movie, The Holiday. A few feathery fir branches cut from the property, oversized pine cones, and simple floral arrangements suit the pure and simple country vibe, and are all that’s needed to dress up this space.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017

A lush Douglas fir is the fitting focal point in this room. The tree is simply adorned with white lights, and homeowner Andraya Frith makes the traditional dried orange slice ornaments herself for an eco-friendly take on holiday decorating.

Learn how to make Andraya’s DIY: Dried Orange Holiday Ornaments.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017

A garland harvested from nearby trees embellishes a doorway. An evergreen velvet pillow is a subtle way to introduce a holiday vibe on the neutral sofa, and the roaring fire makes it hard to leave this room in winter, Andraya notes.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017

There’s hardly any chance that Santa is going to skip delivery in this charming attic bedroom. Metal baskets hold gift-wrapped pyjamas that every child gets to open on Christmas morning, while a row of wooden nutcrackers keep watch from the windowsill.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017

A guest room fireplace is given a Scandi spin with a pretty blue and white palette. Bookshelves were removed to accommodate stores of chopped wood, and a charming garland of dried citrus slices adds a note of seasonal cheer.

Learn how to make Andraya’s DIY: Dried Orange Holiday Garland.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017

In the principal bedroom, a cedar garland is casually draped across the rustic headboard. A cozy plaid toss pillow enlivens neutral bedding.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017

It’s always a nice touch to pull out family heirlooms around the holidays, such as this hand-painted set of tiny houses on the sill, depicting a North Pole scene. Simple homemade wreaths decorate purposely bare windows in the living area. “I like a natural look, and nothing I could add is better than the view,” says Andraya.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017
A Fairytale Cabin In The Woods

The interior of former fashion designer Lorren Leveille’s Prince Edward County home was inspired by a magazine spread of a 17th-century stone house in England, decorated exclusively in chalky white tones.

Photographer:
Valerie Wilcox
Source:
House & Home December 2016

Accent colors look even more vibrant in a envelope that’s as pure as the driven snow. A spruce wreath dresses up the bare windows of the salvaged 19th-century barn doors, while the frosty look of velvet pillows and a seeded eucalyptus arrangement enhance the cabin’s winter wonderland vibe.

Photographer:
Valerie Wilcox
Source:
House & Home December 2016

On Lorren’s tree, candy-colored vintage ornaments, a pressed-tin star garland and gifts tied with wide bows add festive color in the white-on-white cabin. Muted turquoise and pink gift wrap, topped with a luxe, old school velvet or grosgrain bow, is a soft, unexpected combo under the tree.

Photographer:
Valerie Wilcox
Source:
House & Home December 2016

The mellow, battered, thrift-shop furnishings impart a gentle warmth and ease to spaces. Humble, patinated pressed-tin ornaments strung on rustic twine are a low-key alternative to tinsel. A sprinkling of mercury glass and greenery adds sparkle and life to a table.

Photographer:
Valerie Wilcox
Source:
House & Home December 2016
A Wintry Holiday Haven In Niagara

In designer Grace Castaneda’s weekend home in on the Niagara Escarpment, she gravitates towards battered surfaces and rough-hewn reclaimed furnishings. Rustic burlap stockings and plenty of greenery — including a tree, wreath and long boxwood garland — inject some Christmas cheer while maintaining the home’s neutral, clean palette.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home November 2013
Designer:
Grace Castaneda

A dense pine cone garland defines the railing, while an evergreen tucked in a corner and simply adorned with white lights suits the spare decor of the home.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home November 2013
Designer:
Grace Castaneda

To give her dining room a holiday vibe, Grace topped her table with warm metal flatware, and a teal burlap tablecloth trimmed with gold bullion fringe for a luxe touch. A magnolia leaf wreath hung by a swath of burlap creates a quiet Belgian country house look.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home November 2013
Designer:
Grace Castaneda
A Spirited & Serene Getaway

This country home has a bit of a pedigree: it was designed by prominent 20th-century architect B. Napier Simpson Jr., a heritage conservationist who designed noteworthy houses in Toronto and Caledon, Ontario. An elaborate spray of boxwood boughs mixed with other greenery accents is featured on the fieldstone fireplace.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home December 2013
Designer:
Ann Johnston Design and architectural design by Ray Murakami

A lush evergreen wreath is a natural accompaniment to barnboard wall sliding and hand-hewn ceiling beams in the dining room.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home December 2013
Designer:
Ann Johnston Design and architectural design by Ray Murakami

There’s no better spot to schedule a long winter’s nap than this principal bedroom. A luxe throw and velvet pillows keep things cozy.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home December 2013
Designer:
Ann Johnston Design and architectural design by Ray Murakami
A French Farmhouse-Inspired Retreat

This Southern Alberta farmhouse is located in the heart of horse country, but still has a bit of a French twist. A grouping of potted Amaryllis livens up the French country table, while greenery pops against the hearth of the large wood-burning fireplace.

Photographer:
Michael Graydon
Source:
House & Home December 2011
Designer:
Barbara Purdy

Greenery takes center stage in the living room thanks to a soaring Christmas tree and stuffed wicker basket overflowing with sugar pinecones, as well as Scotch pine and cedar boughs on the coffee table.

Photographer:
Michael Graydon
Source:
House & Home December 2011
Designer:
Barbara Purdy

When a staircase is this spectacular, it makes sense to dress it for the occasion. A white oak staircase welcomes guests at the entrance of the home with a lush, merry garland that runs the length of the bannister.

Photographer:
Michael Graydon
Source:
House & Home December 2011
Designer:
Barbara Purdy

Not all Christmas trees have to be huge, as this guest bedroom proves. A rustic fir wrapped in burlap is a cheery addition to this equestrian-themed room. Candy-cane striped bedding and a basket filled with gifts and reindeer stuffed animals amp up the holiday feel.

Photographer:
Michael Graydon
Source:
House & Home December 2011
Designer:
Barbara Purdy

Bring outdoor planters in: these grapevine baskets have an impressive scale in the den. Branches are an inexpensive way to amp up the volume, and the symmetry frames the pretty French doors to perfection.

Photographer:
Michael Graydon
Source:
House & Home December 2011
Designer:
Barbara Purdy
A Cozy Country Home

Set on 98 acres of rural farmland near Rosemont, Ontario, Pheona Wright’s storybook farmhouse belongs in a snow globe. White-painted brick walls provide a clean backdrop for Pheona’s towering, 13-foot Christmas tree. A mix of organic textures and time-worn furnishings honor the home’s historic architecture.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home December 2015
Designer:
Pheona Wright

Hits of green — a cozy emerald plaid throw, cedar bough and a battered green chair — ring in the holiday cheer in the main room.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home December 2015
Designer:
Phoena Wright

A giant chandelier by Paul Campbell made with ’70s Italian glass links over the dining table and has an enchanting, ice castle effect. A simple oversized Scandi vase and antlers underscore the Nordic vibe.

Photographer:
Donna Griffith
Source:
House & Home December 2015
Designer:
Phoena Wright
A Classic Holiday Getaway In Muskoka

The family that owns this Muskoka cottage spends Christmas eve in front of the fireplace while the snow swirls outside. Spruce-toned velvet pillows, a compact tree and lots of evergreen accents make this living room Christmas-card perfect, and there is nary a bauble or tchotchke to be found. “It just doesn’t suit the environment,” explains designer Tim Johnson.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2014
Designer:
Timothy Johnson

A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is the soul of the dining room. Use sentimental objects or mementoes, like pewter plates or an heirloom throw, to help holiday decor feel more special. To create a simple yet striking look on a long dining table, extend rows of brass candlesticks and crocks down its length.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2014
Designer:
Timothy Johnson

In this home’s principal bedroom, bushy, unadorned pine wreaths and stacks of firewood feel festive, but don’t look out of place in the rustic rooms. A wintry crystal chandelier and Gothic-style mirror add a touch of glam against the room’s rustic wood envelope.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2014
Designer:
Timothy Johnson

Handsome striped ribbons give kraft paper-wrapped gifts preppy charm. Choose timeless patterns for gift wrap, like plaid, which gives a classic Christmas feel. Paper tags tied on with twine feel appropriately rustic in country digs.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2014
Designer:
Timothy Johnson

Add sparkle with subtle metallics: this cottage kitchen’s burnished pendants and copper range hood add warmth and character on cold days. “In my own home, I use a lot of gold and brass for the holidays,” says designer Tim Johnson.

Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2014
Designer:
Timothy Johnson
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description
image description

Advertisement


Author:
Wendy Jacob
Photographer:
Virginia Macdonald
Source:
House & Home November 2017
Tags:
cabin cottage country holiday Holiday Decorations

Related Galleries

  • Photo Gallery: 8 Kitchen Styles

  • Photo Gallery: Sarah Richardson’s Holiday House

  • Photo Gallery: Kate Thornley-Hall’s Holiday Cabin

  • Rooms
  • Decorating & Design
  • Food
  • Experts
  • H&H TV
  • About Us
  • Contests
  • Maison & Demeure
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • eNewsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Renew
  • Give A Gift
  • Digital Magazine
  • Customer Care
  • Make a Payment
  • Back Issues
  • Advertise With Us
  • Media Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Contact Us
House & Home
 

Copyright © 2019 House & Home Media. All rights reserved.

Home » Photo Gallery: Kate Thornley-Hall’s Holiday Cabin