The original living room had dark wood paneled walls and one small off centered window which made the space feel tiny and cramped. White ship-lap walls (used throughout the cottage) and the addition of two new transom windows fill the space with light. Centering the room a new gas fireplace was installed, essential for heating the room on cool evenings, damp days and early mornings. Built-in cabinets with floating shelves provide a nice display area and plenty of hidden storage for games, electronics and books.
▲ Happy colours like blues, reds, and yellows are used repeatedly in the cottage, popping against the all white walls. The staircase leading to the new lower level is a showstopper and perfectly defines cottage living, accentuated with a red striped runner and nautical bulkhead style wall sconces.
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