Buying a Cottage? Five Things to Look for…
Recently, the Spring ‘21 issue of CAA Magazine had an exceptionally good article on “How to Buy a Cottage”. I have reproduced the bulk of that article below and have added in my thoughts on the topic. For me, the number one thing to look for in a cottage is not the...Kawarthas Cottage Featured in Canadian Home Trends Magazine Original
In their special Cottage Edition, Canadian Home Trends magazine has featured the Kawartha’s cottage. It is a six page article that interviews me and asks about the design. Please see attached at pages 66-71. Lakeside Architecture Inc. is honoured to be...Design and Build a Boathouse
I am one of the few architects that design and build boathouses. A boathouse is just that a house on the water for boats and so much more! Boathouses have been an integral part of cottage life for generations. Not only can they add charm to the waterfront, they’re also functional – protecting boats from the elements and providing ample space for cottagers and their guests to gather for carefree days on the water.
The Five Essential Steps to Designing your Dream Cottage
The five steps to designing your dream cottage are really about planning and deciding on some key concepts at the outset of your project. You need to really define your vision, your needs and wants in a cottage. Are you skiers? have a lot of water toys, big swimmers...Fall Cottage Life Show 2021
The Cottage Life Show is THE show for cottagers. It has over 600 exhibitors showing boats, docks, builders, contractors, innovative building products, green solutions, decor and style, arts and crafts, food and entertaining, water toys and more. This year Lakeside will not be exhibiting but I thought I would share some of my tips and tricks to get the most out of the Fall Cottage Life Show.