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Jennifer Worts may be pretty freaking awesome at designing contemporary city homes, but she’s got a knack for designing cottages with a bit of a modern-country flair as well. Casual and comfortable with hints of a beach theme yet still chic and contemporary. The PERFECT cottage.

Montréal architecture firm _naturehumaine turned a boring 1950 concrete home in Notre Dame de Grâce into a spectacular contemporary work of art and I am totally smitten with the outcome. Not only is the exterior a beauty, the interior has something intriguing around every corner. There really is nothing better than black window frames, and I am amazed how they mixed several types and shades of wood in one home yet it still looks so cohesive. I am saving every photo in my inspiration folder. 

Gracefully balanced and restrained this apartment is part of a 100-year-old building located on one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful 17th century canals. Light filled and layered. An historic shell and a modern interior, expansive and cosy. The best of both worlds. Past and present. Beauty and function. Canal House HG by Powerhouse Company.

Jonathan and Renee Katz are the duo behind Vancouver firm J+R Katz Architecture & Design. They strive to create spaces that are elegant, vibrant and livable. Their work is so top notch that I imagine many of the homeowners never want to sell. I sure as hell wouldn’t if any of these homes were mine.

Barbara Bestor via Remodelista