W
WHEN THE OWNERS OF A TWO-
STOREY HOME APPROACHED
INTERIOR DESIGNER, CHRISTINE
ELLIOTT, THEY REQUESTED A
COTTAGE-INSPIRED DESIGN. THEIR
PROPERTY INCLUDES A LOFT, FOUR
BEDROOMS AND FIVE BATHROOMS.
She started working on the home in 2012,
shortly after the homeowners moved in. She
was initially hired for a painting consultation.
“One requirement from the homeowners
was to accommodate storage wherever
possible,” says Elliott. “With three children
in the household, it was also important to
consider the material that we were using and
how it would wear over time.”
The home features shades of blue
throughout, including a pale gray-blue
hue for the home office space and a more
saturated shade for the millwork in the
laundry room. To complement the blue,
Elliott opted for plenty of wood tones and
white throughout. “The entire house is based
on a painting of their old cottage that had
been in the family for years. The idea was
to create a lake house vibe in the city,” says
Elliott. “The painting’s color palette inspires
the whole house.”
In the kitchen, Elliott opted to continue
the theme of blue via the island, which
was an upgrade from a smaller version
that was original to the home. The new
island, complete with ample storage,
was one of many updates to the kitchen.
“The homeowners wanted to update the
builder’s kitchen, making it fresher, brighter,
and adding more functionality,” says Elliott.
She cites the hardwood flooring, the wine
bar area, quartz countertop, apron sink
and hardware, lighting, furniture, window
treatments, and hood range as being new
constructs. “The backsplash is handmade