Building a new home that has soul requires a lot of intentional choices.

Inspiration for the kitchenette and bathroom millwork in the Sleeping Cabin.

A month by month recap of highlights from the year here at Steep Hill Studio.

Even the best planned projects usually have to contend with wet and cold weather during construction.

Our thoughts on common window styles that we’ve used at Steep Hill Cottage.

The reasons we installed two pocket doors in the Sleeping Cabin and what to know before you plan to use them.

Our #1 space saving recommendation for small bathrooms.

We’re obsessed with beautiful trim, here are some details that make a difference.

Dave shares his top tool organization tips from over ten years of working as a builder.

A few books in our collection that we reference often for answers and inspiration.

Sharing the most and least loved blooms by the local barrage of hoofed hooligans we've seen this season.

Sharing my fall garden to-do list to give myself (and perhaps you) a little nudge to get going before the cold weather gets here.

I called this a workwear capsule but it is essentially just a practical capsule.

A peek at some "before" photos of the cottage and how living in the space as it was helped us make better longterm plans.

A high level overview of where to spend and where to save when it comes to interior finishes. (+ what we mean by "spend".)

Inspiration for refined and sophisticated looking wood countertops.

FROM DOWNTOWN TORONTO TO MILES FROM CIVILIZATION. HOW WE ENDED UP AT THE LAKE FULL TIME.

Hello and welcome to the inaugural post here on the Steep Hill Studio Journal!