Interior

The robust material palette ensures longevity, while the clever division of space between the two forms—one for public and one for private spaces—fosters both intimacy and connection.

"Knowing that it would need to be on the vacation rental market until we retire, we wanted it to be a destination home for families to explore the Bonavista peninsula,

"We really love the house now,

This 4,000-square-foot home is imagined as a quiet retreat tucked into a hillside. The lower level is carved into the natural slope, a gesture that blends the architecture into the landscape and preserves the surrounding canopy. The upper floor extends into the treetops, completing the luminous, calm environment akin to a modern terrarium—without sacrificing privacy.

Luxury appliance brand Dacor has explored the question of kitchen design through a concept kitchen that illustrates the principles that underpin successful contemporary design. “The inspiration for this space originated with the desire to create an open concept design with an overall natural feel,” explains Maddalena Nicolosi, Senior Kitchen Design & Innovation Manager at Dacor. The Dacor dishwasher seamlessly disappears into the walnut joinery, maintaining a unified look while still providing a powerhouse in features and performance.

The walnut millwork in the Dacor concept kitchen is a stand-out example of how natural materials can be used to create a warm and welcoming kitchen.

Loom House by the Miller Hull Partnership

Rolling Huts by Olson Kundig

All the Shackup cabins also come with private, wood-fired hot tubs.

The couple sourced midcentury furniture and dishware from Toronto dealers like Mid Century Modern Toronto and Inabstracto. They also loved Etsy sellers Mimi La Rouleuse, Mid Age Vintage DE, Happy Moose Vintage, Mrs. Marvellous, and The Art of Object.

Upstairs, the floorboards are thick red oak. The railings were "a really fun puzzle,

The couple took great care with capturing the best views, but luck played a role, too. "<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">We did a ton of groundwork to get to this beautiful ocean view, but then when the sun goes down, there's an array of red and green blinking buoys, so you’re looking out on this twinkling thing,

The custom dining table—which was made by a local artisan—is located in front of west-facing windows that frame the sunset in the evenings. The table can be easily moved inside or out depending on the weather.