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"We only need one chance to climb everything on the ski slopes." Located between the ski slopes of Collingwood Ski Resort in Ontario, this A-frame cabin is not easy in the severe winter. thing. "We did it before Christmas because the slope was closed for a day. We packed this 53-foot trailer full of everything — bedding, pillows, decorations, throwing things, books — so it can be used by beauty equipment Drag up the hill," recalled Natalie Hawkins, designer of Sarah Richardson Design. The client, a couple with three children who live in nearby Toronto most of the year, wanted a place to host their family and friends after a day of hiking.

"This is a de facto temporary center," said Hodgins, who worked closely with her designer counterpart Shannon Morrison and Murakami Design's architect and principal Lei Murakami. Now guests can ski into the mud room (equipped with custom cabinets and concealed convenient ski boot dryer) before entering the large spacious room. The living room, dining room and kitchen are combined in an open plan. The long space is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, forming a forest of ash and pine trees. A freestanding double-sided fireplace separates the comfortable lounge and one end of the bar.

“When there are only family members, there are more private spaces to sit and hang out,” Hodgins points out, “but when you’re entertaining, it’s very open and everyone can hang out.” Thanks to the smooth transition of Murakami’s floor plan, Hawkins And Morrison insisted on using the same gray stone surface, light gray walls and black metal details, which all add weight to the originally airy room. "They demand very clean lines, no fuss," said the designer. "Everything is very monochrome and simple because it is surrounded by trees, ski hills and woods. We want the house to feel very natural-it belongs to where it is."

"They have the ultimate privacy: once the elevator closes at night, there is no one on the mountain."

After skiing, the family and guests can return to the seven bedrooms at home, the layout of the bedrooms is as warm and simple as the public areas. Three bedrooms are located on the top floor, including a master suite overlooking the ski slopes, while bunk beds in the basement are stacked with revolving doors for friends and their children. "[Customers] want something modern but comfortable and family-friendly," Hawkins said. "Guests will always feel at home."

The Bogdan Molea work above the fireplace slides on the track, revealing the TV.

Fireplace: Marquis Fireplace. Armchair: Selamat Designs with Kravet fabric pillows. Floor lamp: Kelly Wearstler. Sofa: Designed by Sarah Richardson, using Kelly Wearstler fabric and Kravet fabric. Pendant: David Trubridge. Carpet: Elte Mkt (background); IKEA (foreground). Dining chair: Design within reach. Table: Custom.

The backsplash and waterfall island use a distinctively textured gray stone called Piña Colada (from Ciot). "We want something that feels very organic," Hawkins said, "combined with the forest outside the window."

Scope and hood: wolf. Pendant and counter stool: Hollis + Morris. Cabinet: Barber wood products. Hardware: Emtek. Faucet: Dornbracht.

Hawkins did not design a custom treatment for the entire window wall, but took the leadership of the client and did not.

Chairs and footstools: design is at your fingertips. Carpet: Airt. Headboard: custom made, Sarah Richardson design, Bilbrough fabric. Bedding: Au Lit fine linen. Pillow fabric: Kravet. Candlestick: Artemide. Nightstand: Serena and Lily.

The double-sided Stuv fireplace is located in the powder-coated steel fireplace section of the comfortable lounge area.

Chair: Retro. Art: Swimming bear by Ningiukulu Teevee.

The perforated panels on the cabinets allow jackets and snow pants to dry quickly.

Bench: Thirty-six knots. Floor: Basalt, Ciot. Cabinet: Barber wood products.

"Because this is a cabin and not their main residence, they let us use the bathroom boldly," Hawkins said.

Fixing device: Rubinette. Marble: Panda White, Ciot (wall); Nero Marquina, Saltillo Imports (floor).

The small bucket refrigerator in the laundry room below is connected to the countertop faucet.

Wall: Whitewashed. Hardware: Emtek. Wine refrigerator: Perlick. Faucet: Rubine. Marble: Piña Colada, Ciot.

"When he gets older, they can replace the paper bucks with something more mature," Hawkins said.

Pendant and basket: Serena & Lily. Bed: CB2. Light: Artery. Bedside table: RH teenager. Curtain fabric: Premier Prints.

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