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Georgian Bay Beach House in Ontario
February 24, 2026
Interior Design: &Pierre
Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Photos: Riley Snelling
Georgian Bay Beach House, Canada
&Pierre presents House on Georgian Bay, a 3,780 sq. ft. (350 sqm) year-round residence designed to replace a beloved but aging family cottage with a home intended to endure for generations. Grounded in principles of aging in place and long-term livability, the project reinterprets the traditional Georgian Bay cottage through a contemporary architectural lens.
Set along the shoreline, the home draws directly from its surroundings. Inspired by sand, water, and natural stone, the design embraces a vernacular relationship with the landscape, while introducing clarity, refinement, and material restraint. The architecture and interiors work in tandem to create a seamless dialogue between indoors and out, with expansive glazing framing views of the bay and allowing natural light to shape each space throughout the day.
A restrained material palette reinforces this connection. White oak, locally sourced limestone, plaster, and linen establish a foundation of neutral tones layered with warm accents. Muted coastal hues reflect the shoreline’s shifting textures, while natural finishes introduce depth and softness. The result is a home that feels contemporary, yet timeless — calm, tactile, and deeply contextual.
Organized across three levels, the residence was conceived to support intuitive circulation and flexible living. Each area balances architectural precision with warmth, ensuring the home functions as effortlessly in daily life as it does when hosting extended family and friends. Spatial planning prioritizes comfort, accessibility, and year-round performance, without compromising design integrity.
“House on Georgian Bay reflects our belief that great design should feel grounded in place,” says Andrea Pierre, Founder of &Pierre. “We wanted the home to honour the memory of the original cottage, while creating something enduring, refined, and deeply connected to its setting.”
Georgian Bay Beach House in Ontario, Canada – Building Information
Interior Design: &Pierre* – https://www.lnstudio.ca/
Architect: Don Schmitt, Gio Tassone Architects
Builder: Valley View Construction
Custom Lighting: Sara Woodby Hand & Concord Lighting
Custom Millwork: Riverside Custom Cabinetry
Client: Private
Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Design Attribution: &Pierre and Westgrove*
*Interior design completed by Andrea Pierre during her tenure as Co-Founder and Design Director at Westgrove
About &Pierre
Founded in 2023 by Andrea Pierre, &Pierre is an architecturally driven interior design studio informed by over 16 years of experience across residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Guided by collaboration and material integrity, the studio creates spaces that balance precision and warmth, resulting in environments that feel as good as they function.
Photographer: Riley Snelling
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Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
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