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Lake Spaces
How We Live at the Lake
A family’s second home in Cornelius becomes a year-round retreat.
An Aerin Lauder chandelier sourced by Homestyles Interior Design.
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by Bek Mitchell-Kidd photography by Serena Apostal
Lakefront properties are a worthwhile investment, especially in today’s market, but there comes a time when all homes need updates. Hiring a professional is the best way to help ensure you’ll enjoy your home for years to come. Wendy Yeakley, principal designer and owner of Homestyles Interior Design, transformed what had been her clients’ second home of many years into their year-round lakeside retreat.
Located in The Point, this home still featured all that was trendy when it was constructed in 2002. However, after almost 20 years, there is plenty of room for improvement on any home.
“It was very early 2000s with gold colors, stained cabinets, and black counters,” says Yeakley. “The clients bought the home furnished, and the furniture had never been placed well in any of the spaces.”
The design renovation started in July 2020 and was completed in February of this year. Yeakley and her team addressed the main areas of concern: main floor formal dining, formal living, dinette, kitchen, family room, powder room, and the entertaining area that includes a billiards table and wet bar.
Transforming Tile
As if the Wolf gas range wasn’t enough to dazzle, the mesmerizing backsplash will lure in any fresh catch from the lake. “Our client fell in love with the tile during our selection meeting. The pattern is laser printed on marble and has the perfect shades of blue to complement the island,” says Yeakley.
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The kitchen is functional with a lot of storage. The Homestyles team did not make any structural or mechanical changes to the kitchen due to the layout and shape of the space. “There was a prep sink in the original island,” says Yeakley. “We often recommend a prep sink in kitchens as space allows, to allow more cooks in the kitchen.”
A California House billiards table takes center stage in the entertaining area. The locally made custom plantation shutters offer chic light control for that perfect 8-ball break, while the wet bar offers additional seating and a convenient stop to refresh drinks.
Some materials in a home can stand the test of time. The original tile flooring was left in place because it covers the entire main floor and replacing it was not something the client was interested in tackling. Given the home had been predominately a second home, the floors were in like-new condition, and the tile is easy to clean after a day on the water. Globally Inspired Home Decor & Gifts
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