See how this grand cottage living room was brought to life by TV hosts and hoteliers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan.

What do you do when your statement granite fireplace is crammed into a corner but you want it to take centre stage in the living area? You push the lake-facing wall out by six feet to decongest the elevation. A huge undertaking, sure, but the results speak for themselves.

 

Designers

Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan, @colinandjustin

Tonstad oak veneer WALL CABINET, IKEA. COFFEE TABLE, Urban Barn. Orren Ellis’s Wykeshia wide ARMCHAIRS and Kunming SOFA, Wayfair. Rabbie Warhol ARTWORK by Sheilagh Tennant.

Favourite features

• Triple-glazed aluminum-framed windows by Everlast Group optimize sightlines of the lake without losing heat in winter or promoting heat buildup in summer.
• Extra-wide chairs and an extra-long chesterfield fit perfectly in the spacious room. In a large space, scaling up the size of items balances the square footage.
• Trex Signature black aluminium picket railings (as seen through the windows) complement the jet-toned window frames.

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