Renovating an old cottage? Take some inspiration from this 100 year old Ottawa home! It may be small, but the renovation created space for a grand piano and two large dogs without feeling cramped. Ottawa Citizen said, "Cloverdale Cottage has been slowly revamped to allow for more sunlight, connections and views of the garden along the northern side." Bright, happy colors open up the space and the kitchen breakfast nook is genius! With careful thought and planning, small spaces can definitely work for your family!
The family’s iconic Rockcliffe home was designed in 1902 by prominent architect Allan Keefer (1883-1952), who also designed Stornoway, the residence of the leader of the Opposition. Cloverdale Cottage has enjoyed plenty of eclectic owners, including noted poet Arthur Bourinot, who won the 1939 Governor General Literary Award for Poetry. The history of the home is also featured in local author Martha Edmond’s book, Rockcliffe Park: A History of the Village, which covers 200 years from 1799 to the village’s amalgamation into Ottawa in 2001. Under Murray’s careful eye, Cloverdale Cottage has been slowly revamped to allow for more sunlight, connections and...
Renovating an old cottage? Take some inspiration from this 100 year old Ottawa home! It may be small, but the renovation created space for a grand piano and two large dogs without feeling cramped. Ottawa Citizen said, "Cloverdale Cottage has been slowly revamped to allow for more sunlight, connections and views of the garden along the northern side." Bright, happy colors open up the space and the kitchen breakfast nook is genius! With careful thought and planning, small spaces can definitely work for your family!