Come with us on a tour of an updated Scandi-style lakeside cottage, owned by John and Juli Baker of Toronto design shop Mjölk.
The couple transformed the former dining room into an open-plan kitchen with help of architect firm Studio Junction.
With lofty ceilings and white floors, the new kitchen has a Scandinavia meets Canada cottage vibe.
The cabinets and counters were custom-built by Studio Junction; both are Carolina pine with a lye wash and beeswax coating.
John and Juli wanted to incorporate brass details throughout the room, and added a brass rod and S hooks from The Metal Peddler to a custom shelf made of Carolina pine.
One of the more ingenious features of the kitchen is the custom-built soapstone sink with a double drying rack.
The faucet is an unlacquered brass faucet from American Standard.
The space was designed similarly to the couple’s Toronto kitchen, including the freestanding table-like counters.
Vintage blue Danish chairs by Jorgen Baekmark add an element of color.
Despite the open floor plan, a 446 High Settle Bench by Ilse Crawford for de la Espada (available through Mjölk) acts as a subtle room divider.
The couple outfitted all the cottage walls in tongue and groove pine, painted Benjamin Moore Cloud White in eggshell.