Interior Design at Lake Simcoe, ON
Rustic Refinement for Lakefront Living.
Life on Lake Simcoe is about connection — to nature, to family, and to the rhythm of the water. Days move slower here. Breezes carry across the bay. Whether you're entertaining on the dock, hosting guests at the cottage, or settling in for a quiet fall weekend, your home should feel like a natural extension of the land itself.
At Aspen & Ivy, we design lakefront interiors that are both grounded and elevated — spaces that reflect your personal story while honoring the landscape that surrounds you. Whether you're building a year-round lakeside home or updating a seasonal retreat, our work balances relaxed comfort with timeless design.
A Waterfront Refuge Inspired by Travel and Nature.
Our Stoneview Estate project was designed as a sanctuary — a home that blended our clients’ global design influences with the rustic charm of lakeside living.
Key design features include:
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A statement great room with a full-height stone wall
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Custom iron chandeliers sourced to reflect Southwestern travels
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A 10-foot-long kitchen island built for entertaining
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Leathered granite countertops throughout the home
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Stone vessel sinks and a hammered copper sink for warm, tactile elegance
Every space in the home tells a story — from the handcrafted textures to the earthy material palette — creating a seamless flow between indoor comfort and outdoor serenity. It’s a design that feels worldly, grounded, and entirely at home on the lake.
Our Design Philosophy on the Lake
From shoreline cottages to multi-level estates, our design philosophy is always rooted in place. At Lake Simcoe, that means:
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Seamless indoor-outdoor living flow
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Tactile materials that age beautifully in a lakefront climate
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Elevated finishes that complement, not compete with, the landscape
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Warmth, soul, and understated elegance in every room
We create homes that reflect not just your taste — but your lifestyle, values, and the view you wake up to.
Where We Work
We design homes across the Lake Simcoe region, including Oro-Medonte, Innisfil, Georgina, Hawkestone, Big Bay Point, Lagoon City, Beaverton, Jackson’s Point, Keswick, and Barrie (Lakefront Estates), with each waterfront community offering its own unique rhythm and style. From modern lakehouses to generational cottages, we design with the shoreline in mind — making sure every space flows with light, comfort, and year-round livability.
About Aspen & Ivy
Founded by Catherine Staples, Aspen & Ivy is a full-service interior design studio with over 20 years of experience transforming homes across Ontario’s most scenic destinations.
Whether we’re designing a lakehouse from the ground up or refreshing a family cottage passed down through generations, we bring precision, care, and creativity to every project.
Our work has been featured in Style at Home, The Cottage Journal, and Homes & Gardens — but our highest honour is the lifelong trust of the clients we serve.
Catherine Staples
CEO & Founder