Interiors

Lake Home Décor

by Kelley Jae Graber interior designer

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Some think it’s easy to design a lake home. Hang an anchor here and string some seashells there, right? That’s a good start, but true, quality design gets a little more involved. Enjoy some tips to help design your own lake home, with an expert’s touch.

The Coastal Look

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Coastal is the design of choice for many vacation home and lake home owners. This home shows the perfect balance of color and texture. Check out the many different textures in this space. I love a touch of rattan or wicker in a lake home.

White-On-White-On-White

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No, that’s not a typo. It’s white on white on white, with wooden tones on the floors to help warm up the space. Get creative with your ‘relaxing space’ by adding a pillow-laden porch swing to an interior white space, where you can be extra cozy while at peace, gazing onto the lake for hours on end.

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Pop It With Color

If an all-white style isn’t your cup of tea, utilize pops of color to brighten your life. This works in restful, seating areas of your home—and in the kitchen as well. Cabinets of many colors are hot right now, especially in blue tones.

And, if books are your form of relaxation, add a large bookcase with some intriguing books to pick up and read.

Must-Have Beverage Cart

A beverage center is a must at the lake—for the hot days, the lazy days, and those when you’re busily entertaining. Whether it’s a makeshift bar with a cart, an old chest, or if you can take it to the next level and add built-in cabinets with an ice maker and wine rack, it might become your most frequented area of the house.