If you look close enough, you’ll see an elegance in the wilds of Canada. Whether it’s the stately soaring of an eagle chasing the sunlight amongst a blue-sky backdrop, the sapphire glitter of a frozen spring on the vertical wall of Canadian Shield rock, or the symphony of colour among a field of wildflowers, you can experience nature and its luxurious displays. Afterward, the experience can continue with elevated features and appointments of a luxury cottage or cabin.
Luxury on the market
From the maritime shores of the Northumberland Strait in Nova Scotia, to the rugged rock of Muskoka country in Ontario, to the alpine wonders of the Bow River Valley in Alberta, you can easily find the ready-made luxury of cottage living through properties that are already on the market. Your most elegant cottage dreams can be a turn of a key away.
Adding luxury to your cottage or cabin
If you already own a cottage, there are big and small jobs you can do to add the elegant taste of luxury, to make your getaway the truest of its kind. It’s not just an escape, but an elevation.
A little touch of luxury
Plush towels, hand towels, and face cloths can be at the ready in your bathrooms. Egyptian cotton can wrap your beds in the height of comfort. Belgian linen on the table can bring meal experiences to new heights. An exquisitely framed Lawren Harris Lake Superior print can lift the imagination, and the smooth curves of an Innuit carving can sooth the soul. From table settings to silverware, and more, you can add luxury that you can touch, feel, and sense…with little effort at all.
Renovating for luxury
Feel free to expose the bones of your cottage or cabin. Let your beams speak. If it’s a high ceiling, let the dark wood tones express themselves, if it’s low, paint it white to create the illusion of airy space. Give your kitchen countertops a facelift with granite or marble, and give the backsplashes some dolce vita with Italian tile. Equip the space with high end, attractive appliances that bring dining to life. Marble flooring in the bathroom is always a nice touch, whether you have a claw foot tub or a soothing spa bathtub. Of course, the sky is the limit when you have luxury renovating in mind.
Luxury on the outside
Create your own personal spa. A spa or swim spa recessed in your deck can really take you away when you’re enjoying your getaway. An outdoor wood framed sauna can elevate your experience even more. Build an outdoor kitchen, featuring a grill, smoker, plumbed sink, and refrigerator so you can enjoy the landscape surrounding you while you prepare the next meal. Take entertaining to the next level with an outdoor wet bar.
Live your own luxury
But of course, luxury is defined by personal taste and preference. The luxurious sky is limitless for your cottage or cabin. However, if you can dream it, you can design it, then luxuriously live it.
