Today I’m headed to the lake with my kids and their kids for a much needed vacation with time for reconnecting. Family vacations are my favorite! For today’s home tour, I chose a cozy lake cottage that’s decorated in warm woods and deep blue tones.
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Step inside the front door to be greeted by a light and bright entryway with hardwood flooring and white walls. When this much white is used in a room, the warmth of wood really helps to keep it from feeling cold and clinical.
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A little further down the hallway is a powder room with bold wallpaper in brown and white. A lot of people are afraid to use big prints in small spaces, but I think it works. Sometimes a big pattern in a large room can feel overpowering, whereas here in a small bathroom, it feels cozy.
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Like the foyer, the kitchen is light and bright with a dark stove hood and large, brushed gold light fixtures.
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Small blue subway tiles line the wall in another section of the kitchen while a white wooden shutter filters out harsh sunlight. I have always loved wood plantation shutters and wish they weren’t so expensive.
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The dining room sports dark blue cabinetry an is open to the nearby family room with its beautiful stone fireplace.
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Even though this lake cottage is on the smaller side, it boasts high end finishes like the gorgeous wood paneling and trim work in the den.
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And of course, when you live on a lake you want to maximize the benefits of the amazing views with as many windows as possible. Furnishings are kept simple with a mix of pillows adding a bit of pattern and color.
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Just beyond is a porch for dining. Note how the ceiling gets a warm wood treatment that mimics the floors in the home.
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Cute, right? I love the dark blue exterior paired with white and large boulders. This house certainly has great curb appeal – not to mention an inviting dock!
Photo by Visbeen ArchitectsYou can enjoy more photos of today’s cozy lake cottage by Visbeen Architects over at Houzz.
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What lake and what is the name of that GORGEOUS blue paint!!!
Oh that front entry had my heart pounding! What a beautiful home and the blue exterior is fantastic!
Wow! I LOVE that dining porch. I can just imagine curling up in one of those cozy chairs in the fall, watching a good movie with the fire going. Love the wallpaper in the small bath too. Beautiful lake house. Thanks for sharing.
What don’t I love about that home? Love the navy paint and white trim with natural wood door. I am really into that combination lately. I am usually never into natural wood cabinets or the color brown, but they look beautiful in that powder room with that gorgeous wallpaper. (wallpaper – drool) Love the combo of light and bright and wood paneling (which I usually abhor) with the lake views. Everything about this beauty draws me in and makes me want to be there. If only…
Cute on the outside; savvy on the inside. A winner! Blessings on your family and your memory making times together 😇
That’s my kind of place, love that wall paper in the bathroom, would love to try it in mine. If it’s a lake house all you need is a place to eat and sleep otherwise outside is where everyone will be. I thought you were already gone,lol! have fun!
Lovely all the way through and the outside and the lake – perfect! Thanks for the lovely posts.
Have a great time with your family! This house has a great mix of warm rooms to curl up in plus rooms that you want to grab a book and sit while soaking up some sun or enjoy a sunny breakfast. The backsplash tile wall behind the stove is something I plan to do next time. A great eye catcher vs my all white subway tile we did. Navy, warm woods and white….that’s coastal (lake) cottage perfect!!