Fabulous home design options full of bright and modern options.
If you’re looking to take your laid back, comfy and casual lake house decor to the next level, look no more! Updated lake decor is so easy to find these days. Lake homes are evolving into homes with clean lines, plentiful textures, and modern, simple styling. It’s contemporary but still inviting and comfortable and endlessly livable.
Todays lake home buyers are trending towards a more ‘coastal modern’ look. It’s stylish and sophisticated, elegant and beautiful, but still relaxed enough to be stress free. Learn more about how to get an elegantly chill vibe in your lake home.
Lake living never looked so good!
Long gone are those days of dark, rustic lake house decor! Now there are fabulous options that are light and bright, fresh and modern.
Your lake house will shine with living spaces full of light from warm shades of greys and shining metallics to rustic accents and beautiful organic woods. When designing spaces for an entire home, there has to be a certain flow from the textiles to cabinetry to paint colors. Great design provides a seamless transition from room to room.
Texture helps living space design pop!
Texture adds a lot of interest and laid-back vacation style to your lake house decor. Think of elements like grass cloth, rattan and raffia. These traditional, natural textures speak to the outdoor and of course, a little nod to the water and the islands.
We like to incorporate rattan into our lake decor in elements like a lighting, seating, accent furniture and more. It adds instant interest to any space, while still remaining light and bright, and so functional!
Weave a little texture in through linens – pillow covers and throws add depth and small comforts.
Texture matters so much in design – but especially when you’re working with a modern space. When you are choosing a simplified color palette, texture goes a long way to create a warm and cozy home!
Adding textural elements like pillow covers, throws and even textured furniture can take your space to the next level. Create a lake home that guests will want to return to again and again!
Crisp whites make better backdrops
Clean whites look fresh and crisp while serving as a beautiful backdrop for pops of color. They feel clean, welcoming and spa-inspired.
Image Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason
I know white might feel like a leap for some… of course, it does show dirt a little more than other colors might. However, there are two important takeaways when balancing your love for a clean, bright white interior design element.
First, consider this: if you can see the dirt, you can clean the dirt. It’s the reason higher end hotels often provide white bedding, robes and towels!
And secondly, it’s easy to incorporate white pieces that might not feel like quite as much of a risk! Choose easy-to-clean elements like this tree side table, hanging swing and stool for pops of crisp white that will leave you feeling at ease.
Crisp whites can be brought in in ways large and small. Even integrating white towels can make your home feel like a stay in a luxurious hotel!
Plush white bath towels add a luxurious touch to your lake decor and comfort.
Add fun flair to your lake house decor with a crisp white scallop quilt.
Stripes make a subtle nautical statement
Stripes are a quintessential reference to everything nautical! They speak to summer and have such a happy, preppy feel that works beautifully in lake house decor.
Another benefit of incorporating stripes into your lake house interior design? They are truly timeless. Historic homes and resorts from decades ago were using stripes to welcome guests in a fresh, bold way… so why shouldn’t we continue the tradition?
Much like a beach house, a lake house should reference the water in some way… and there’s no better way to do that than with fresh, bold stripes!
Details make the difference
Add in a few nods to lake life. Don’t be afraid to integrate them, just remember to do so, sparingly.
Oars can give your home a sense of adventure. Hang above above a large window or replace a banister with one to make a unique handrail.
You can integrate boats, ropes, cleats and anchors in unexpected ways. Cleats make great towel hangers!
More Lake Decor Tips
Enjoy all the fun designing your stylish lake home without getting to complicated. A few well-placed details go a long way towards personalizing your cozy getaway.
- Try a wooden oar or heavy duty nautical rope as your stair railing or even to hang curtains!
- Incorporate natural, soft wood tones like white oak floors to embrace the rustic lake setting.
- Add a Bunk Room – there’s nothing that feels more like a lake home than that!
- Personalize your wall art with inexpensive photos of family time at the lake, or personalized maps that reference your location.
- Create an nook under your stairs or anywhere – perfect for overflow guests and a great space for the kids to read on a rainy day!
- Embrace the view. Frame it with your furniture, create nearby seating areas and keep windows unobstructed. It’s the perfect space to create a window bench seat.
- Don’t forget outdoor spaces. Bring the comforts of home, outdoors! Lighting, rugs, side tables, coffee tables, cozy sofas and more!
- A few details go a long way. You can integrate a nautical fixture or brass cleats, but tone it down with more subtle nautical nods like crisp whites and striped towels.
Looking for more lake house inspiration? Reach out to Tev, Shelby or Kali today. They’ll be happy to connect you with a designer that’s just right for your taste and lifestyle.
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