Treetop Retreat: A Treehouse Build in Muskoka
Happy Labour day! Also known as the last cottage weekend of the summer… where we get to enjoy to last lake swims, boat rides & bonfires, this is a summer we won’t soon forget. In it’s honour, I want to share photos of this magical treehouse on lake Rosseau, Muksoka. Chris built it for friends and I decorated a few years ago, this was my very first design project and we had such a blast working on it together!
I love playing with colour in my designs, I usually get inspired by one item that speaks to me, in this case the colour palette was pulled from the stripes of a vintage Hudson Bay blanket found in the adjacent cottage. Using this palette in the treehouse creates continuity within the two spaces.
The plywood flooring was painted red for a pop of colour and the unfinished framed walls were painted white to create a rustic cabin vibe. Mixing in vintage items in a new build is also a great way to achieved that lived in cottage look, it’s also the most sustainable way to shop ;)
Almost everything used to style this room is vintage; the wrought iron bed frame spray painted yellow, the bird watching chart featuring birds native to the area, the cute scalloped wood shelf holds a few treasures like old books and Jim Beam bourbon bottle from the 60s in the shape of a Blue jay. The vintage Hershey’s map of Canada from the 70s was my best find because it encompasses all the colours on my palette and creates a large focus point above the bed. Chris even remembers having this map on the walls of his elementary class!
I also got two black & white photos of the lake which I got custom framed in different coloured wood to curate the collected look I was looking for. I found the map & photography at this great store in Toronto called Alexandre Antiques, which has the widest collection of antique maps & prints I’ve ever seen, It’s an amazing shop to find one of a kind wall decor with tons of history.
The treehouse’s front porch has the best views on the island and is such a quiet & cozy spot to curl up in a blanket to watch the stars!
Meet my fiancé & contractor Chris! He’s the handsome guy who can always bring my vision to life!
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend with your loved ones!
xx Cami
Headboard - Vintage
Bedding: Hudson’s Bay
Throw pillows - IKEA
Hershey map - Alexandre Antiques
Black & White photographs - Alexandre Antiques
Bird poster - Etsy
Wool blanket - North Standard
Lantern - North Standard
Swing arm sconces - CB2
Bed side tables - Refurbished vintage drawers
Milk glass shades - Pickwick Antique Lighting
Blue Jay Decanter - Cocktail Emporium