Your cottage should make arrival feel effortless, weekends feel longer, and
time together feel
unforgettable.
The best spaces tell a story.
From concept through completion, we guided our client through the entire process to ensure that their story was expressed in every detail.
For this project, the vision was a Modern Farmhouse cottage - rooted in warmth, character, and elevated simplicity.
Client Love:
“We couldn't be happier with the work Nancy did on our new home. From the beginning, she understood our vision and turned it into something even better than we imagined. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and communicated. Her creativity, professionalism, and eye for design detail brought our place to life.
We are grateful to have had Nancy help guide us through the build.
Highly recommended!” - Rob B.
A tired wartime cottage, reimagined.
Eclectic, playful and full of personality, this lakeside retreat transformation gives a well-loved space a fresh new chapter, while keeping its original charm alive.
Client Love:
“Nancy thoughtfully brought my dream cottage to life, capturing my eclectic personality in a way that feels completely me. My cute little cottage has never felt so fresh, vibrant and full of life, and I know I’ll love it for years to come!” - Jack K.
We helped our clients envision what their vacation home could become, transforming their ideas into a thoughtful design vision that brought clarity, confidence and excitement for the journey ahead.
Client Love:
“Nancy brought our dream cottage to life with a design vision that perfectly captured the lakeside feeling we wanted. With her conceptual design and drawing package, we can confidently move forward with our purchase and plans for the cottage transformation. We’re excited to see it all come together!” - Rick K.
A little Caribbean magic, brought home to the lake.Well-loved and ready for a new chapter, this beach house was transformed into a relaxed, inviting retreat inspired by our clients’ cherished memories of years spent in the Caribbean. When they first saw the proposed concept, they were captivated, it felt like coming home to a place they loved.From the design vision through construction details and furnishings, we coordinated the elements that brought it all together, allowing our clients to simply settle in, unwind and enjoy their own little piece of paradise.
Client Love:
“We love the fresh new feel of our transformed beach house! We can’t wait to welcome family and friends and make wonderful new memories together.” - Mike H.
Meet Nancy + Jeff Lemmon
Founder & Principal Designer | Lake + Legacy Design CollectiveFor Nancy, great design begins with listening. Understanding how her clients want to live, what matters most to them, and the feeling they want their home to evoke is at the heart of every project.
With more than 35 years of interior design experience across corporate, commercial and residential projects, Nancy brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and an exceptional eye for detail to Lake + Legacy Design Collective.Having grown up in Waterford, Ontario, lived and worked in Toronto and Switzerland, and returned to her Norfolk County roots, Nancy has a genuine appreciation for the appeal of lakeside living and the importance of having a place to escape, reconnect and make lasting memories.Nancy takes a personal, collaborative approach to design, guiding clients from their initial ideas through the many decisions that shape their home. She is passionate about translating their vision into something even better than they imagined, while making the process clear, considered and enjoyable.Working alongside her husband and business partner, Jeff, Nancy combines creative vision with practical experience to bring every detail together.For Nancy, the greatest reward is seeing a client's vision come to life and knowing they feel completely at home in the result.
