Lake House
The double-sided fireplace drops down on the other side of the dining room, which creates a full lake view from the kitchen and dining areas. Having the living room connected to the dining and kitchen area creates a natural flow when the family is entertaining, and also keeps them in one main living area when it's just the five of them.
Natural textures are an important element that you can add through furniture made of rattan, sea grass or wicker. Driftwood pieces can be a little cliché, but natural unstained woods or chippy painted wood can create the same casual feel. And for upholstered pieces, white slipcovers that can be washed, bleached and dried in the sun create an immediate beach-house feel that can stand up to sandy feet and towels.
A subtle seaglass blue on the island makes it stand out, and the Viking stove is the exact same hue. The tiles on the backsplash by Jeffrey Court repeat the sea-glass feel. The counters are Caesarstone, which Davidson chose because "it has that sand feel." Toward the end of the kitchen, you can see a transom over a swinging restaurant-style door that leads to the pantry. "All of the doors in the home are painted the same pale gray," says Davidson. "We saved some dollars by painting all of the interior doors rather than using solid wood doors, which are much more expensive."
The window seat was designed with the clients' middle schooler in mind. It's a favorite perch, complete with storage underneath. To the right are doors that access the covered portion of the upper deck, and they are often left open when the family entertains, allowing easy flow from indoors to out. "The ceiling has subtle paneling; a V-groove with a crown," says Davidson. The V-grooved paneling is another subtle theme that repeats throughout the house.
A natural and white color palette continues on in the bathrooms, with a rough wooden mirror from Restoration Hardware and an unpolished wood vanity. The white sink was purchased through Kiva Kitchen & Bath, and Amy and Elizabeth used metal as an accent on the fixtures, glass cannisters, and the overhead light fixture from Circa Lighting.
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installed a sisal carpet for a durable and classic beach house feel.
A set of bunk beds in the same room adds an extra pair of beds in a compact space. A smart set of drawers underneath provides a little storage for guests, and sconces set into the wall make perfect reading lights.
These bunk beds are nestled into the corner in this room, taking advantage of what could have been awkward leftover space. Houzzers loved the built-in shelving and reading nooks with lamps on each headboard.
A modern version of a bunkhouse, this room can fit as many as five kids — all with plenty of sleeping space. The designer worked with the long and narrow shape of the room by putting custom bunk beds against one wall and a crib and changing table on another.
Without losing the getaway-home element, this room has a much more tailored look than most bunk rooms. The bedding is simple and tucked in tightly. The tone on tone of whites gives the room a clean and serene feel. Curtains are neatly stacked with a dense fabric. To get this look with a lighter fabric, have the curtains lined with a heavier solid material to complement the pattern you are working with. Better yet, give your guest bunkers a treat by lining the curtains with blackout fabric.
Framed by beautiful molding around the entrance, this lake is picture perfect. A simple dining table and chairs make a great picnic spot.
Around the bend, different activities are programmed into the same porch, including a covered spot for dining and an open area for sunbathing.
Outdoor seating areas can quickly become the favorite room in the house. A beautiful view is a great start, and great architecture lays the foundation for a fabulous living space. The gorgeous formal columns on this porch blend seamlessly with the construction of the house, while a wood pergola and casual furniture lend a welcoming and relaxing feel.
If your budget allows, I think you can't go wrong with some billowy, breezy curtains
A path leads from the home through wetlands to the lake.
front of lake house
Of course, adding color never hurts. Take a cue from this arrangement meant for sharing and invite some friends over! A similar look can be achieved with a little creative carpentry and covering some high-density foam to create fast, affordable seating. Throw some well-coordinated pillows into the mix and you've got yourself a relaxation station that will be the talk of the neighborhood.
marching soliders bricks
The built-ins in the living room were designed around the television, which Davidson believes we should stop trying to hide and just embrace. The stone is a Beuchal stone veneer — real stone, but lighter and less expensive than full-size stones.
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