Home and Cottage Projects – Get Inspired with Terra Firm Construction!

Spring has sprung but now is the time to start thinking and planning for projects around your home or cottage! Investing in not only the upkeep of your home but the curb appeal or in the case of cottage country, dock side appeal, is important for everyday enjoyment of your exterior spaces. At Terra Firm Construction we have a few ideas about what some of those projects could be and we would love to help you plan your spring to-do list!

Stoney Lake boathouse project means our clients have a place now for all their summer fun!

Boathouse interior provides an organized and functional area for storing boat supplies, lake toys and more.

 

Outdoor entertaining areas help accommodate all views for rural or lake life!

Porch steps, decks, entries, whatever kind of curb appeal renovation required we can help with planning and execution.

Outdoor Kitchens Serve Indoor Feel

Although not an entirely new concept, the definition around what an outdoor entertaining space can feature is always changing. Outdoor pizza ovens are an ongoing favourite and these are no longer just a table top option. Built-in ovens are a popular choice alongside full kitchen amenities. Having a design done ahead of time will ensure your oven and surrounding features are built to code. Even if your oven is not built-in there are many options for integrating a pizza oven into your outdoor kitchen that can still provide a custom built-in feel. 

Pergolas

Pergolas go hand in hand with outdoor kitchens. With many pergola options on the market, you can find an approach that creates a zone or vignette for your entertaining space. Pergolas help to delineate an area, providing an opportunity for outdoor furniture to define the style and the look you want to create. Louvered pergolas extend use and a mix of wood and metal can offer up a contemporary feel. Pergolas can be mounted to an existing structure or custom work makes any format possible. 

This approach for one of our clients, demonstrates how even a small space can offer up a variety of seating and outdoor living options. A deck, pergola and lounge area make this backyard functional and perfect for entertaining.

Fireside Chats

Outdoor firepits are easy to integrate into existing landscaping with many design options. From in-ground to free standing fire bowls, building an outdoor fire zone can be a creative and innovative process. Outdoor fireplaces are another way to create entertaining zones and can elevate a patio or deck instantly. Propane or wood burning, both options can be considered for many different settings. A modern or rustic design to appeal to your personal style, can create a focal point for your outdoor plan. Extending the shoulder season means you can invest in your wish list knowing you will use the space for a longer period of time. 

Gorgeous in-ground fire pit coupled with patio flagstone creates a lakeside retreat for summer evenings!

This outdoor patio on Stoney Lake offers lake views as well as recreational space with the nearby firepit and BBQ area.

Indoor fireplaces are another way to add value and functionality to your cottage or home. Consider designs using rustic stone, or wood to add a new entertaining zone to your space.

Our Bright’s Lane two-sided fireplace adds character and entertaining zones to this country home. See more of this project here.

Fireplaces can help divide and connect different living spaces like this example for our First Line project.

The fireplace extends to divide the upper floor area adding interest and a design element at the same time.

Sunroom Style

For a lot of our clients, spring means adding on to homes and cottages to find more usable space to enjoy the season longer. The natural light that sunrooms offer spans both winter and summer creating a cozy place that suggests relaxation with a casual feel. With so many styles of sunrooms on the market, having a contractor that is experienced with a variety of designs is integral to selecting the right windows, doors and exterior materials. Adding a sunroom to your existing home or cottage is an interesting way to add personality to your current aesthetic. Sunrooms generally act as an accent to your home or cottage. Selecting what best complements your home and its surroundings is something that Terra Firm can help with. 

A sunroom addition executed by Terra Firm Construction on Roxborough Island, Stoney Lake, provides a beautiful lake view!

Wood textures and tones add a cottage feel.

Our client’s sunroom exits to an ideal entertaining patio delineated by landscaping and seating areas.

Landscaping 

Modifying your natural exterior space with landscaping, is the ideal way to make our above project ideas come together. Whether working with rock, sloped conditions, or other challenging topography, we can create an extension of your home or cottage with a landscaping plan. In cottage country, keeping things natural but still creating interest is the balance required to work favourably with seasonal elements. Creating pathways, steps and patios, help with lakeside appeal and make getting around difficult terrain easier and safer. 

Using rock to define gardens and driveways helps lend curb and lakeside appeal to blend with the Kawartha Lakes landscape.

Decks, steps and railings ensure easy access and ample room for this backyard entertaining zone that we did for a Trent Hills client.

This welcoming yet impactful entry uses stone and wood to create a commanding design for this Stoney Lake project. Landscaping elements blend into the natural setting. 

From full builds to everything in between we can help get you started on your spring project list.

For more inspiration around your home or cottage, reach out to us at Terra Firm Construction! We have fresh ideas and the experience to check off your project list!

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