NATURE INSPIRED

by HEATHER JOHNSON DUROCHER photo by DAVE SPECKMAN

DESIGNER LIZ JERORE, @HOME CABINETRY + INTERIORS HOMECABINETRYANDINTERIORS.COM LOCATION THE HOMESTEAD, GLEN ARBOR

adriftwood walking stick—propped, ready and waiting on the deck for beach strolls—played a pivotal role in the complete overhaul of this mainfloor Homestead condo that served as a longtime family vacation spot for three sisters throughout their childhoods. Home designer Liz Jerore, working with the siblings on the renovation, noticed the walking stick, with its “beautiful range of earthy colors,” became inspired, and spoke with the new homeowners about using it to build a color palette. The hues proved perfect for a truly updated summer place featuring modern minimalist aesthetics. Jerore, of @Home Cabinetry + Interiors, and her team removed a partition wall, turning the 1,400-square-foot condo into a spacious area ideal for multi-family gatherings. A custom cottonwood-slab dining table, featuring a black steel base and paired with modern low-back chairs, accommodates 12. Other home highlights include natural hickory post-and-beam that defines the dining area and foyer, a corner fireplace— clad in sheets of steel that were powder-coated black—updated kitchen and baths, and luxury vinyl-plank flooring. For these sisters and their families, renovating this cherished place meant honoring the past while carrying forward a legacy for generations to come.