Real Estate Cottage tour: One cottage, two families By Cottage Life Published: February 28, 2013 Updated: June 16, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 One kitchen, two ways As seen in the "Four on the Floor" feature in the April 2013 issue of Cottage Life, these photos show how two families are able to share one space. A bright red accent wall pops among bamboo cabinets in John McMinn and Melana Janzenís kitchen. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Same kitchen, different look A countertop in vibrant green Caesarstone (an engineered quartz) is complemented by the white subway tile backsplash and cherry-veneer cabinetry in Graham Barker and Karina Inzunzaís kitchen. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A family-oriented living room The atrium-like interior adds a sense of space to the cottage. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A grown-up play space Timbales and a crash cymbal turn Graham Barker and Karina Inzunzaís living room into a jam space. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Loft bedrooms make the most of the space The varnished plywood of the floor and ceiling add a luxe texture and depth to the bedroom. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Bunk beds give the kids extra room to play John McMinn and Melana Janzenís children share a bedroom, while in Graham Barker and Karina Inzunzaís cottage, the room doubles as an office and guest bedroom. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Garden space The cottage features lots of outdoor spaces for relaxing and enjoying the environment. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Lofty seating Every space has a purpose: The roofs of the bunkies are also decks. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Driftwood swing A driftwood swing offers fun seating for everyone. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Hanging chair Another one of the deckís swing seats, this horse swing was built by Melana Janzenís father (and can double as a loveseat). View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Firepit One cottage shared by two social families means thereís never a shortage of campfire stories. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Exterior view At its height, the gently sloping, corrugated steel roof reaches six metres. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Exterior view At night, the enormous rice paper lanterns glow like moons. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 View from the water One cottage is closer to the driveway and farther away from the water, but has a southern exposure and gorgeous light. View in Fullscreen Related galleries Buy the Way: Parents and children pool their resources together to co-own a cottage Buy the Way: This family from Toronto lucked out and bought the cottage they were renting on Stoney Lake Buy the Way: These sisters bought their dream cottage on Minnicock Lake beside their old childhood cottage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cottage tour: One cottage, two families Check out this beautiful cottage space that’s shared by two families.