Homes - Interiors

Interior: Rustic contemporary cottage

By: Erin McLaughlin

Photography: Michael Graydon

Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin talks with Toronto designer Ingrid Oomen on how she turned her family cottage into a country oasis.

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The stone fireplace in the dining room is original to the space. The mantel was made from an oversized beam with corbels and trim added to provide some architectural interest.

EM You’ve used cream as your main colour with accents of green and charcoal. Is this a cottage palette you use often?
IO I always try to go with a fresh palette for a cottage style setting. The homeowners proposed Farrow & Ball’s Cooking Apple Green, which is perfect for this space because it has beautiful depth. The grey is a nice complement to the cream, keeping the contrast crisp.