TINY BEDROOMS - can barely move around, too small for a big bed, no place for nightstands - or anything

PLACE IS TOO SMALL - need a bigger kitchen / a nice place to entertain / a proper entryway / a real bathroom ...

FAMILY CAN’T ALL SIT TOGETHER - to enjoy your meals, or play cards - not enough space for a proper sized table

UNFUNCTIONAL BATHROOM - no spot for any toiletries, shower is tiny, no vanity, no natural light, no storage ...

INCONVENIENCE - frustrating meal prep, one bathroom, lack of privacy, rooms are small/narrow, no closet at the entry

GUESTS CAN’T COMFORTABLY STAY OVER - place is unwelcoming & cramped, small guest bedrooms, tiny bathroom ...

ISN’T GRAND-CHILDREN FRIENDLY - can’t fit a crib, change table, bathtub, or a playpen - no quiet place for their naps

WOULD LIKE TO RETIRE TO COTTAGE IN THE FUTURE - but there are lots of problems that need to be resolved first

LOTS OF NO - no open-plan, no covered porch, no mudroom, no outdoor sitting, no coat closet, no ensuite - no content

THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN YOU DREAM OF -
bright & airy, boasting spaciousness for all of the cooks, with a nice island where you can chat with your family and friends, generous workspace, efficient workflow, pull-out drawers, smart storage ...

AN INVITING COVERED ENTRY PORCH -
to welcome your guests, enjoy your coffee, and dash onto from your vehicle during a downpour

A GENEROUS, WELL-LIT EATING AREA -
where your entire family can finally enjoy your meals - while sitting together - and catch up

SOME MUCH NEEDED FUNCTIONALITY -
with a modest reno / addition for some proper bedrooms, a great bathroom, and storage space

YOUR LAYOUT REINVENTED TO UNLOCK MISSED OPPORTUNITIES -
invigorated and optimized, opened up, with your living area, kitchen and eating spaces strategically positioned to be harmoniously integrated, and all focused on the lake or your beautiful gardens

A SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION AND EXPANSION -
to provide living and entertainment space, with an enticing connection to outdoor living space

YOUR BRAND NEW HOME OR COTTAGE -
exuding comfort, functionality & aesthetics - to enjoy with your family and share with your friends

• EXTENSIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCE - 230+ cottage & home design projects to date
• THOROUGH DESIGN KNOWLEDGE - 8 yrs formal training - incl. University School of Architecture / Bachelor of Architecture degree
• I CAN ENSURE YOUR EXPANSION IS SEAMLESS / ARCHITECTURALLY APPROPRIATE - and will NOT look like an out-of-place ‘add-on’ (like you often see)
• I’M FULL OF CREATIVE VISION - which is quite useful for finding innovative solutions to challenging constraints & barriers
• I’M A HIGHLY ANALYTICAL CRITICAL THINKER - with ‘big-picture’ perspective, and a very attentive eye for detail