See how a dingey, underused Muskoka room was completely transformed into an inviting Scandi-inspired dining room. 

The designers turned a neglected, uninsulated three-season screened room, which was barely used even in summer because of the damaged bug screens, into a light-filled, heated dining room that could function as a year-round retreat. Preserving the panoramic view was a must.

Designers

Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan, @colinandjustin

 

Favourite Features

• The screened room was razed and replaced with a four-season dining room featuring heated floors and a timber-clad ceiling.
• With windows arranged across three elevations, the room is perfectly positioned to capture bird’s-eye views of the forest and panoramic vistas of the lake.
• Elongated furniture (designed by Colin and Justin and built by Haliburton, Ont.-based craftsman John Robinson) complements the 10-inch-wide “louvre” flooring, which has fewer lines and helps create a minimalist aesthetic in a contemporary space.

WALL PAINT, Cloud White OC-130, Benjamin Moore. Bennington Grey SHIPLAP, Ready Pine. Fanimation’s TriAire Custom 72" Black FAN, The Fan Shoppe. Jättesta SHELVING UNIT, IKEA. Colin+Justin Home TABLE LAMP, HomeSense. UNDERFLOOR HEATING, Schluter Systems.

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