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Published on November 1, 2009 in Spotlight |
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This weekend’s Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the modern minimalist cottage renovation of Juli Daoust and John Baker. Juli inherited the Toronto cottage several years ago and just last summer she and John began the laborious task of transforming the home's tired, cluttered interior into a modern open space that reflected the couple's love for mid-century modern design.
On a tight budget, Juli and John developed creative ways to use natural inexpensive materials and worked with the architectural elements that already existed within the home. What they were able to save by thinking creatively allowed them to splurge a bit on a few select pieces of designer furniture and accessories, which they purchased from a few of their favorite shops in Toronto.
For even more information and photos of the cottage transformation visit Juli and John's blog, Kitka Design Toronto, and look out for their store, MjoLK, opening this December. Check out the Etsy Finds below for creative decorating ideas that will add a bit of a modern minimalism to the place you call home.
| Large farm table on tapered legs By lorimerantiques, $1,050. |
By dakotafire, $89. |
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Swedish Branch Candle (Grenljus) By abelcarver, $18. |
By meganauman, $144. |
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By shevongantceramics, $35. |
Decorative Shelf, Recycled Wood By andrewsreclaimed, $31. |
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From vintageaccoutrements, $14. |
Dansk Iron Spider Candle Holder From augustvintageshop, $17. |
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By mooshoopork, $50. |
From tippleandsnack, $13.99. |
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From banglezBeadz, $65. |
Admiral black & white television From MyVintageLoveAffair, $120. |
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From tuderhoff, $60. |
By madshome, $275. |
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Army Blanket Pillow - 20 inch square By ouno, $70. |
From thepetitemarket, $210. |
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From JennyHopscotch, $20. |
By mbdixson, $65. |
| Small Orange Circles Coffee Table By michaelarras, $349. |
From cottagefarm, $32. |
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Vintage Kmart Focal ZOOM Telescope From CLUTTEREDmind, $18.50. |
Wooden sailboat with red sails From silocurb, $62. |
| Retro1960s Metal Utility Step ladder By rerunzvintageshop, $24. |
Vintage Seaside Paint By Number From bouquet, $24. |
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By suzzieholler, $27. |
Red Dansk Fondue Pot and Stand From bettyninjafinds, $64. |
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From BInspiredVintage, $18. |
Squid Linens - set of two tea towels By SquidInkKollective, $22. |
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By zenalpaca, $72. |
By PrinceDesignUK, $22. |
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From backgarage, $125. |
By molamama, $22.75. |
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Toebiter tabi slippers womens 8-9.5 By zerkahloostrah, $33. |
Manfelts Woolen Slipper Size 10-11 By pawfelts, $38. |
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From littlebyrdvintage, $36. |
By penguinandfish, $65. |
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By sydg, $22. |
Industrial Architects Drafting Lamp From susantique, $139. |
Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this Flickr pool.
Check out other Get the Look: Home Decor Editions.
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catnapcottage
FlanneryCrane
Beautiful items! Makes me feel cozy. Now I want to cuddle up with a blanket and read a book...
OwlandMouse
cottonbirddesigns
thebestvintage
Wonderful new take on what a cottage can look like....
beautiful job!
BabbidgePatch
HAREandDRUM
monkeyandsquirrel
love love love all the enamel pots!!! such great picks :)
congcongdesign
felicitycrew
VintageZen
VintageEye
magpiefelts
ennadoolf
beachhouseblues
wristielove
beautifulbridget
LOVE those enamel cooking pots! And everything else too!
redyellowandblueink
Love the wide primary colors striped wool blankets. And Mr2woodworking has very nice pieces. Actually as does tomtheirishman and andrewsreclaimed! Ok its all good....
mgfashionjewelry
BEAUTIFUL!
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE IN MY STORE TODAY!
Prices from $3.99
KnockKnocking
Wow oh wow, I just LOVE what you have picked out! So cozy and neat.
vintagehomerecycled
Great picks! Love the colors the striped blankets remind me of the mid century time capsule summer homes on the lakes here.
sonyarasi
KattyKinns
I've always been a city gal but this makes me want to run away to the country <3
simplyworn
Wow, she did a great job on the cottage...she let it stand out with very little stuff...wisdom
zaperoco
kissadesign
lorilooms
Super Great Finds! ALL of them! Can I plzzzz move into the top pic?!?
postroadvintage
pamkoo
I love what they've done with this cottage. Simple, straight lines, Scandanavian colors - it reminds me of a Swedish summer home.
PipocaHandmade
Really lovely finds! This is the perfect post for a cool Sunday afternoon! Thanks for introducing us to this blog too!
babinka1981
shopgoodgrace
You nailed it! These picks are fabulous and Juli and John have a *lovely*, inspiring home. :)
Aquanetta
spacejam
taylorseclectic
elde
elinart
BInspiredVintage
Thanks for featuring my Funky Enamel Cooking Pots! I love these finds - especially the spirit turtle.
whitehaus
thanks for introducing me to the squidinkkollective!
they've got lots of fantastic stuff.
TheCottageCheese
I'm beyond excited to see Juli and John's modern cottage featured here! I love their home so much, I actually included a couple of photos in a recent post on my blog. Every item picked for this feature is so cool! And thanks for including my Orrlaskan wool blanket!
ThatSomething
Wonderful article, thanks! I love the simplicity of the style and yet it isn't cold...there is still a cozy feel to the space!
whitehaus
thanks for introducing me to the squidinkkollective!
they're stuff is fantastic.
snollygosters
MMM, MM, MMMM! Love, love love this! I have 2 of those kitchen tables (well, just like that!) And this collection opened soooo many possibilites for me. Yikes, BRAVO.
baconsquarefarm
Love the fireplace enjoyed my peruse thru pictures. Thanks
Lily1010
If we, as Etsy memebers are already signed in then why do we have to do the "enter the text below" excercise. There should be another way at the beginning of membership that screens people. Not when making comments on blogs.
MyMoms
lovelygifts
odiliafu
Neat and clean! I like the fireplace and the sunlight through the beautiful home.
JazzGreen
SilverMinnow
What a fresh and airy feeling! Makes me think of summer by the sea (or one of the Great Lakes)!
recycledwares
really nice items. i like the clean, simple look of it all. i've had my eye on that orange tv for awhile, it's been in my favs for a few weeks.
HerenciaVintage
DalkullanJewelry
purposedesign
Love. Love. Love.
The Scandanavian influence is brilliant.
Sarah Richardson would be jealous!!!
wishartglass
belovedbaglady
studiotempera
bytheway
FableBay
absolutely lovely! My Raindrops at Midnight Necklace would fit right in with this theme!
FableBay
absolutely lovely! My Raindrops at Midnight tie in with this theme, as they were inspired by cozying down during an evening storm!
ChloesRuffleButt
ja4marti
What a great collection!
Note however that the cottage featured is on Georgian Bay a good 3 - 4 hrs north of Toronto. Toronto is on Lake Ontario a TOTALLY different Great Lake.
Also The Bay has revived the vintage blanket featured and you can get them new if you can't find a good vintage one.
breadandroses
The open rafters give such a spacious feel to that serene cottage! Now that temps are chilly, we love bringing out our vintage Hudson's Bay & Orrlaska striped blankets. Crafted from an older lumberjack plaid Hudson's Bay, this pillow works wonderfully in minimalist/modern or rustic interiors:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
ScribbleShop
FoundVintageStyle
I followed their blog all summer during the renovation... so inspiring. I am so glad you discovered them and I can't wait for their Toronto store to open!
jewelrybyjackie
YellowViolet
Really love the clean lines and vintage feel to this. Simple is beautiful!
BrazanDesign
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy
Love the picks - so interesting as usual. One of the things I love about the picks is that it introduces me to sellers and products that I might not have otherwise found! So cool.
piratesb00ty
Lovely!!! & thank you oh so much for featuring our sailboat! We are flattered!
~piratesb00ty
timesandchimes
accentonvintage
What courage to transform a family cottage to a modern era.Love it!
soule
mooshoopork
i love all that simplicity with a bit of fun mixed in!!
thanks for featuring my sexy lumberjack!!
mooshoopork
i love all that simplicity mixed with some bits of fun :)
thanks for featuring my sexy lumberjack!!
RetroLane
smilingbluedog
maijutzeler
vivilian
modernfigurative
I really love the combination of things here! Great choices!
atelierpompadour
PettiBear
Love the design-modern open space with the country style accessories just the perfect como and looks beautiful
GallusTreeCreations
mizusugi
poplovedesigns
Lovely space! The view from your windows is making me homesick!
RonH
steinschmuckdesign
thirtyonedesigns
thesockgirl
candythomasgourdart
Morado
These are awesome! Love the coffee table
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Morado
Love the coffee table!
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babook
Christine i love this theme of deco For me to add the news of my house deco : )http://www.etsy.com/shop/babook CLICK
Sammis2shoes
cassidycay
outofline
tealandgold
kathiroussel
super selections to accompany the fab cottage feature-- are they accepting offers for weekend visitors?
thanks-- always a sure fire fiesta for the decor enthusiast!!
kathiroussel
wonderful feature christine-- are the cottage owners accepting offers for weekend visitors??
always a fiesta for the decor enthusiast-- thanks!
ArtisticIntentions
allirae
PourToujours
Wow, I saw the before pictures on their website! It's incredible what they did whit a lot of imagination and white paint. C'est magnifique!
SundraSandrusi
shesbattydesigns
happyhound
I love the cottage.
The turkish pillows were already sold, but I just bought something really cute in cottagefarm shop! Thak you for all the great finds.
blogbloglog
ItsBella
bhangtiez
kitschcafe
fromlosttofound
The eclectic style is amazing and timeless! Truly, simply beautiful!
Iammie
jbeaudet
LaLah
GREAT ARTICLE!!L:ove the redone modern cottage...I Want it to be my home!
accessoryalamode
Home decor is a passion of mine, so I really enjoyed your finds!!!! A dreamy little mountain cottage would be so cool and if one day my dream comes true, now I know where to FIND the furnishings! :O)
accessoryalamode
One day to have a cottage somewhere, I can dream! But when that day comes, now I know where to get the FINDS! :O)
sisterbutterfly
piratesb00ty
Great article! Beautiful home! Thank you for featuring our sailboat too!
~"pirates b00ty"
ossaStudio
littlemoandfriends
juliandjohn
Wow! Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone! It's been great revisiting our cottage on other blogs, especially since summer seems so long ago! It's cool seeing our space inspire a look - we love how this series of articles incorporates etsy finds with personal style. Very cool idea!
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