AT HOME | Trends
Lake House Furniture Styles
Vintage If you’re an old soul, you might aspire to a vintage theme. “This is a decorating style perfect for classic cottages,” she said. “(This) style is one that uses retro items and decor, antiques, flea market finds, as well as great purchases from garage sales. A great part of the charm with vintage cottage style is allowing a homeowner to use their imagination and personality.” Ball suggests mixing old furnishings with new, as well as fabrics from various periods to keep things interesting. In her words, “this is a great place to include shiplap or beadboard and mixing patterns like stripes, florals, plaids, and prints, as well as pieces of painted furniture and decoupage pieces. True vintage fabrics, like barkcloth, and vintage tablecloths add cheerfulness and fun to this decorating style.”
Form meets function by Lauren Caggiano
A lake house is synonymous with comfort and charm, but every person has a different approach to outfitting their cottage. Furniture styles can run the gamut from vintage to more playful. In need of some inspiration in this department? Look no further than the expertise of Michelle Ball of Columbia House Interiors in Pierceton. 82
LAKElife Magazine May 2022
Coastal Speaking of care-free, the relaxed beach-coastal cottage look is marked by simple lines and neutral colors. According to Ball, this color palette pairs well with whitewashed furniture and accessories that are reminiscent of being at the beach such as pictures or paintings of beaches/oceans and collections of shell, driftwood, coral, and sea glass.
