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Back in 2017 Jo featured a home with knotty pine walls that has gotten lots of traffic ever since, and when I spotted the cottage of Barrie, ON based designer Ashley Montgomery I had to share another wonderful example of knotty pine done right. What was once her family’s horse stable (with stalls) outside of Toronto, then became storage, then was transformed into a cool “bunkie” or sorts that sleeps ten. The pine is original from when it was built in the 1950s, and was in such great condition it was simple cleaned and lacquered. She added in some flagstone on top of the concrete floors and with a colour scheme of black and white, it turned into a functional and modernized rustic space. Knotty pine at its finest.

I love a sneak peek into a designer’s personal space. It’s like peering into their design zeitgeist. Thomas Geerlings of Dutch interior architecture and design firm Framework has created a home that is carefully curated with treasures and memories. With its sense of individual style and some amazing furniture pieces colour plays a huge part in the joy these family spaces bring.

Photography by Kasia Gatkowska.

A three-year restoration of a former parsonage from 1863 balances its original features with modern touches. The home retains its stately formality with original panelling and a waist-high workbench in the kitchen. Contributions from friends, like Matt Merkel Hess’s ceramics on the dining room walls, complement the Federal-era bones. Green accents, such as a moss-colored silk headboard and olive rugs, reflect the verdant outdoors. Connecticut Home by Studio Giancarlo Valle.

Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson.

This project for a retired couple downsizing from a large family home focused on minimal intervention and maximum impact. Inspired by the couple’s artwork and furniture, the design reshaped the Spanish Mission House to suit their lifestyle. Improvements included enhancing natural light in living spaces, creating a welcoming entrance, and updating the kitchen. Colour theory and collaboration with the clients produced calming greens, bold blushes, and moody corks. The eclectic interior celebrates the home’s unique features with a blend of modern convenience and traditional elements. Spanish Mission House by Melbourne and Brisbane-based Lande Architects.

Photography by Shannon McGrath.

SkB Architects designed this Sonoma Farmhaus for a cycling enthusiast with a demanding global career, who was seeking a retreat for solitude and gatherings. Located in Graton, California, the site offers proximity to the town and cycling access to Sonoma County’s coastal landscape. Inspired by traditional farmhouses, the project features a Main House and a Guest House with a Bike Barn, linked by an outdoor space with a fireplace. Constructed with rammed earth blocks from local soil, it emphasizes simplicity, clear detailing and a connection to the land. The owner describes it as an “icon of sustenance,” offering warmth and richness.

Photography by Susanna Scott and Hannah Rankin.