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It’s That Time of Year: The Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show!
It’s our favourite time of year, when our town hosts our very own country living home show! Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Fenelon Falls District Chamber of Commerce and the many volunteers involved, we look forward every year to seeing what’s new at The Country Living Show.
What are some of the new trends and designs we are seeing for Kitchen Islands?
There’s something about a kitchen island that naturally draws everyone in. No matter how thoughtfully a home or cottage is designed, the greatest gatherings from gossip to laughter, from stories to games and all the inner workings of family life, all inevitably circle back to the kitchen island!
What are the top things relating to design that I should keep in mind for real estate going into spring?
A renovated kitchen is still considered a high-reward investment. However, there is a shift to creating zones to separate areas somewhat.
How do I Warm up my Home or Cottage Decor for Winter?
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, our homes begin to play a different role. In summer, they’re launching pads for busy days and open doors; in winter, they become havens. This is the season of blankets, firesides, slow mornings, and quiet weekends at the cottage.
How Do I Integrate a Healthy Lifestyle and More Wellness Focused Ideas into my Home or Cottage?
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, we naturally spend more time indoors. We tend to seek warmth, comfort, and ways to take care of both body and mind. This week our Home by Tim + Chris designer outlines two ideas for building more of a focus on health and wellness into your home or cottage environment!
What is the Best Advice for Upholstery and Reupholstery as it Relates to Design for my Home or Cottage?
From Worn to Wow – Upholstery That Transforms!
Our homes and cottages are our retreats. Our creative inspiration, our palette to the world of our friends and family depicting our interests, our personality and a view into our everyday character!
How Does a Home or Cottage Owner Embrace Fall with Design and Decor?
Embracing Fall 2025: Bringing the Cozy Factor Into Your Home and Cottage
What is the Best Advice for Updating Lighting in my Home or Cottage?
Updating your lighting is one of the best ways to modernize and freshen your design approach. As designers we think about each room and the role that lighting needs to play. From reading to food prep, there is a wide range of lighting requirements for your spaces.
What is Involved With A Full Build and do you Have an Example to Share?
We couldn’t be happier you asked! Maybe we even engineered this question so we could share our spectacular Project Nahma with you!
Looking Through the Windows! What’s New at Home by Tim + Chris
Room by Tim + Chris has evolved into our design studio. We have some beautiful images to share with you so you can get a sense of what we are envisioning!
How Do I Choose Art for My Home or Cottage?
Choosing art can be overwhelming and especially hanging art!
Lakeside Design Notes
Curtains can be confusing! Let’s review a few key details to keep in mind when selecting curtains.