Making Some Fun Upgrades to the Lakehouse...

We are blessed to have a family lakehouse where we gather and have special times together. We want a more rural and relaxed lifestyle in our everyday life...so...my husband and

I have made the decision to make the lakehouse

our full-time home in the next year or two!

This post is done in collaboration with PlumbTile

We have already begun making some upgrades.

(Excuse the mess...these are all workday shots.)

The house was very dark, with deep brown walls in many rooms. We have begun painting the walls a light gray color, which is really making everything seem much brighter and more open...

The house has many details like arched doorways, old hardwood floors, and brick walls... and we are going to be re-doing it in a mid-century modern lakehouse/lodge design. (Yes, I LOVE modern design mixed with vintage!)

We decided to keep the original 1949 clear birch cabinets...but...

We replaced the 1980's handles and added modern light fixtures which is starting to give the room the style we are looking for...

There are lots of changes to come...

appliances, surfaces, sink, faucet.

I have many decisions to make...and thought I'd share some of my "dream kitchen wishlist" inspiration photos from PlumbTile with you today! They are Architectural Bath and Tile Specialists with a great online Kitchen and Bath Design Showroom.

They have a low price guarantee, free shipping,

and no sales tax outside of California.

The Zucchetti USA products have many beautiful faucet offerings! I am especially attracted to the clean lines on these two designs.

I would choose a satin finish...

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My dream kitchen would have a farmhouse style sink...

like this fireclay double...

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and I really love the look of this one-piece stainless steel style...

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PlumbTile's bath and kitchen tile selection really gets your creativity going...so many wonderful choices!

The Porcelanosa Tile lines feature some great inspiration!

Some of my favorites...

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I am definitely inspired! It's going to be a fun journey

making our lakehouse, into our lakehome!

What would be on your dream kitchen list?

Thank you PlumbTile for partnering with me on this post!

I love your products!

I received compensation from PlumbTile for this post...all opinions are my own.

Until next time...

32 comments

Brenda PruittSeptember 30, 2016 at 4:40 PM
I have always wanted to live by a lake. Water is so soothing to me! I can't wait until you move in and decorate it in the next year or so.
Brenda
Kim@Snug HarborSeptember 30, 2016 at 9:32 PM
Best of luck. You will have so much fun re-doing everything. We're looking to retire to our lake house in 2 years too. We've been slowly working on it over the past few years to get it ready too. If it was up to my husband, we'd be moved down there already. :-)
Katie MansfieldSeptember 30, 2016 at 9:57 PM
How fun. I can't wait to follow along on your journey.
BluebirdbasketrySeptember 30, 2016 at 10:10 PM
Exciting! Enjoy the journey :)
Blondie's JournalSeptember 30, 2016 at 10:27 PM
Its so great that you have a plan, Linda! I so hope we semi-retire to our lakehouse. My dream is that we spend summers there and winters in the city.

I love what you've done. Those gorgeous cabinets should be kept, you are smart. Too many want to paint wood and I love it when it is a piece that needs jazzing up. Some wood is perfect and beautiful just as it is. My new cabinets are a deep sable brown. I love it and I don't want an all white kitchen. The tile you pictured is gorgeous. I must have looked for that for days on end. The stone-looking tile was high on my list. There is so much to choose from, it's confusing!

I wish you all the best. Keep us posted!

Jane
Pam KesslerOctober 1, 2016 at 9:41 AM
I had no idea they made tile that looked like wood!!! Love that idea. Can't wait to see all the mid-century modern/lakehouse/lodge elements you add in!
CeciliaOctober 1, 2016 at 6:17 PM
What fun! The changes will be fantastic - can't wait to see everything you do! Love your faucet choices and that tile is so fun! We've been working on our kitchen too; I'm making my dream of a cottage kitchen come to life. It's been really fun to see things come to life. :-)
Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseOctober 1, 2016 at 8:06 PM
How exciting. Glad you are keeping the birch cabinets. Can't wait to see all the changes you make to turn it into your full time home.
HWIT BLOGGOctober 2, 2016 at 5:37 AM
Sounds great! Have a lovely journey...
Warm hug from Titti
ValerieOctober 2, 2016 at 9:30 AM
Wow, how exciting for you! Can't wait to see what you do!
K J DOctober 2, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Oh what your are going to have.... I'd love to have a rocking chair in my kitchen!

Karen x
Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 2, 2016 at 4:18 PM
This is going to be such an exciting new adventure. Your lakehouse already looks so cozy, but I'm sure you'll have it fixed up just the way you want it. Enjoy!
Karen LarkoOctober 2, 2016 at 5:47 PM
How exciting Linda!!! Love your choices for the redo. The white farm sink is my favorite. Can't wait to see how it all comes together!
Angie @ Knick of TimeOctober 2, 2016 at 8:43 PM
How exciting, Linda! I can't wait to see all the changes you make - what a fun adventure!
Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieOctober 2, 2016 at 11:23 PM
This is going to be wonderful, Linda! I know you are just giddy thinking about all the decorating you are going to do. So good that the Lake-house already has 'good bones'! Love all the wonderful tiles and faucets. Can't wait to see it all come to life. Such a happy adventure! xx Karen
Mary K.October 3, 2016 at 7:34 AM
Oh I love this! You are going to make it beautiful. And get rid of those brown walls pronto! The kitchen is already shaping up to look so much more modern with just a few changes. Looking forward to the changes.
gayleOctober 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM
How exciting. We just built a cabin in Western Mn. We love being back in our home state and are now thnkng of selling a lake house in another state and building a second small structure for garages ans guest quarters. ( we have one bedroom inour cabin!)
gayleOctober 3, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Uffda, I didn't reread my comments...sorry for the errors
thistlewoodfarmOctober 3, 2016 at 11:46 AM
Oh what fun! I love the tile inspiration! Can't wait to follow along. :)

Happy day friend!
karianne
White Lace and PromisesOctober 3, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Wow! You will have fun creating with
Your style and a beautiful backdrop! Ahhh.
My thrift store addictionOctober 3, 2016 at 5:30 PM
How exciting to have such a lovely lakehouse for your home! I can't wait to watch your progress! I painted most of my home a pale gray several years ago and I absolutely love it.
Our Hopeful HomeOctober 3, 2016 at 11:27 PM
How exciting! I have wanted a lakehouse for YEARS!!! And I would kill for a farmhouse sink:) xoKathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
Vickie @ Ranger 911October 4, 2016 at 5:32 AM
How wonderful that you'll be able to retire to the lake, Linda! I know you'll have many happy family gatherings there and I look forward to seeing your progress as you transform it into the style you love. The photo of the lake is gorgeous!
ClaudiaOctober 4, 2016 at 8:17 AM
I know you're going to have such a great time working on making this a full-time residence Linda! Can't wait to watch it all happening!
Valerie Cottage Making MommyOctober 4, 2016 at 2:12 PM
This is so exciting I never knew you have a lake house. How exciting. We grew up at my grandparents during the Summers and they were the best times of my life.
Helen PhilippsOctober 5, 2016 at 3:50 AM
How very exciting! Making your Lake House into your home will be a wonderful project...and I agree with you I love vintage/modern too! Looking forward to seeing your work as it progresses. Happy October!
Helen xox