DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS 2021 EDITION 78
LURE OF THE LAKE
beach retreat features award-winning kitchen Drawing inspiration from the serene landscape, Fred and Shelley set out to create the ultimate beach retreat, crafted to fit their lifestyle. In 2003 they bought a cottage next door to their own, and, captivated by the allure of the lake, decided to build a retirement dream house. www.okewoodsmith.com
Fred, a native of the Grand Bend area and well-known in Ontario farming circles, looked to his roots as inspiration for their ideal custom space. Having lived the most of his life in an 1887 farmhouse, Fred wanted to blend subtle rural touches into a contemporary space. “We succeeded in taking
