cottages

Decorating & Design

15 Cozy Outdoor Seating Areas That Can Be Enjoyed Day & Night

Maximize your time outdoors this summer with these soothing spaces!

Decorating & Design

This Contemporary Muskoka Cottage Celebrates Its Natural Surroundings

Natural elements and colors blend the house into the rustic landscape!

Decorating & Design

15 Charming Summer Spaces That Will Inspire You To Panel Every Wall

Shiplap, beadboard, tongue and groove... oh my!

Decorating & Design

You’ll Want To Spend Every Weekend At This Private Island Retreat!

The 4,800-square-foot house shows a refined respect for its surroundings.

Decorating & Design

This Sweet Cottage Proves You Don’t Have To Travel Far To Relax & Unwind

“In the evenings, we like to lounge on the Muskoka chairs and have a glass of wine by the fire,” says designer Caroline Bouffard.

Decorating & Design

20+ Cottage Dining Rooms That Will Make You Want To Pull Up A Chair

Socializing is a big part of the appeal of cottage living!

Decorating & Design

30+ Of House & Home’s Dreamiest Cottage Kitchens

Make the most of that laid-back cottage vibe with natural materials, lake-inspired palettes and plenty of seats.

Decorating Advice

15 Creative Cottage Projects You Can Do This Weekend

Senior design editor Jennifer Koper shares her favorite easy updates.

Cottages & Country

Escape To A Designer’s Cozy & Colorful Barn!

We know where we want to visit this weekend!

Decorating & Design

Tour A Tranquil Boathouse That Is One With Nature

The interior’s expansive windows give the impression of being outside when indoors.

Decorating & Design

This Designer’s Boho Cottage Is The Ultimate Escape

Designer Sam Sacks recounts how she turned a no-frills cabin into the cottage of her fantasies. A decade ago, my husband, Paul Kilback, and I had three young kids, an oversized mortgage on our Toronto home and no job security to speak of — I’d left…

Decorating & Design

Find Your Cottage Style: 45+ Modern & Minimal Summer Spaces

You'll find cool kitchens, sculptural fixtures and sleek styling in these pared-back spaces.

Decorating & Design

The Most Picturesque Eastern Townships Getaways

Nestled near mountains and lakes, the area's natural beauty is a huge draw.

Decorating & Design

Explore 80+ Of The Best Canadian Cottage Rooms From House & Home

Browse stunning summer escapes from the House & Home archives.

Decorating & Design

We Can’t Stop Daydreaming About These Cozy English Cottages!

Wood beams, fieldstone fireplaces and wide-plank floors abound.