Cool homes across Ontario that feel warm, inviting, and a little nostalgic… and how to bring a touch of that into your own space.

How to make your house feel more homey

(Three ways you can add a little something to your home, from left to right): add pockets of warm (2700k-3000k) lighting - light multiple spots or corners in your room with lamps & a variety of lighting; upgrade just one high touch item (like your front door knob, or a light switch plate) to something that will make you smile; keep a funky bowl of local loyalty cards by your door - these are often well-designed and fun to look at! 

a note from miranda

Wow, interest in this home bulletin has doubled since the last time I sent issue 02 out. Thank you. We're still a relatively small crowd, but I am so thrilled that there is a growing group of people who appreciate the (sometimes quirky) charm and character in the homes we're sharing here. I truly believe there has been a gap in consumers' ability to find homes like this online… so I'm trying to help change that!

 

We're testing a different format for this issue; again I'll be sharing 3 standout homes, but one house will be “warm," another will be “cool," and the third will be “retro." Can you reply to let me know what you think of this new format? Can you let me know if you find a home that matches one (or all) of these criteria? 

 

As always, I keep a running list of warm, cool & retro homes on my Listed App… our list is updated weekly, often with the help of your suggestions and shares. 

 

Sometimes, you may find yourself wondering how a specific home made it to the curated list - in that case, I encourage you to scroll through the photos (all the way to the end), because often you'll find the photo or angle that caught my eye. 

 

I'm so happy you're here and I can't wait to explore more home & design with you.

 

- Miranda

(Please reply - I love hearing from you)

warm, cool & Retro homes for sale

210194 Burgess Side road • $1,100,000

3 BEDS. 2 BATHS. 6 PARKING

(Georgian Bluffs, ON) This house feels so warm & inviting just from looking at the photos. I love the way it's been presented - I don't know if staged, or the homeowner's curated furniture, or a mix of both, but I dig it. The property is on 25 acres, so it's quite secluded, but that seems part of the charm. There's a salt water pool, some distance away from the main house. The main home also has exposed beams, an atrium dining room & a sunken living room. Sounds dreamy. BRB while I move North? Listed by Hailey MacArthur, Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage. X12948788

5211 Tenth Line • $7,250,000

4+1  BEDS. 6 BATHS. 32 PARKING

(Erin, ON) This is one of those homes you need to experience in person to fully appreciate. I had the pleasure of touring this home and it just oozes a feeling of being both cool and warm at the same time - like I want to know the people who live here. The house is surrounded by 98 acres of organic farmland & woodlands with acres of groomed trails. I love the view of the pool from the primary bedroom… and there's a secret kids loft space that connects the other bedroom wing (only accessible via a ladder in the closet). Listed by Jade Skuce, Royal Lepage RCR Realty, Brokerage. X12355341

1224 Cabot Street • $539,900

3 BEDS. 2 BATHS. 3 PARKING

(Peterborough, ON) The blue carpet immediately stole my attention in this home. This blue + brown brick + BC redwood beam colour combo wins my heart. This is the quintessential retro home - built in 1966, and still sporting many retro features & fixtures. The post and beam architecture (visible from outside too) is a good giveaway that this mcm home could be something special, and the interior did not disappoint. Listed by Shirley Turner, Exit Realty Liftlock, Brokerage. X13109500

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Homes listed for sale are advertised with Listing Agent permission and details including asking price and availability are subject to change at Sellers' & Listing Agent's discretion without notice. For the most updated listing information, please reach out directly or view the live listing on Realtor.ca or via my Listed App. Information is deemed to be reliable but is subject to errors and omissions; buyers’ and buyers’ agent to perform their own due diligence.

Miranda Caldwell, REALTOR®