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Spring is in the Air: Decorate with Foraged Wreaths!

What is a Foraged Wreath? With March behind us, it’s safe to say Spring is finally in full bloom. One of the best parts about lake living in the Spring is the florals and greenery, making Spring the perfect time to get crafty. If you like DIYs or art projects, or if you love the lake lifestyle, this one is for you! Keep reading to learn how to craft the perfect foraged wreath for your lake home. A foraged wreath screams Spring. Not only do you get to add your personal flare to your home with goods and materials collected…

Porch Perfect: Elevate Your Curb Appeal with a Front Porch Refresh

A front porch is more than just an entryway—it’s the heart and soul of your beloved lake dwelling. It sets the tone for your home’s personality. Just as it symbolizes home to you and yours, it welcomes guests with warmth and hospitality. Whether you have a cozy cottage or a grand lakefront estate, your porch should complement the architectural style of your home. It should also maximize available space and prioritize safety, particularly for households with children. Materials play a key role in enhancing durability and aesthetic appeal, with options like natural wood, composite decking, stone, and brick all offering…

Fresh Vibes: Upgrade Your Lake Home with These 2025 Kitchen Design Trends  

Many of us aspire to live the lake life. For most, a lake home embodies a serene and picturesque lifestyle, often reflecting a harmonious blend of nature and modern comfort. The kitchen—the heart of the home— plays a crucial role in fostering this balance. In 2025, kitchen design trends are embracing sustainability, natural aesthetics, and smart functionality. These trends cater to homeowners looking to create stylish yet practical spaces that enhance their lakeside living experience. From the integration of natural materials to cutting-edge technology, each trend emphasizes a seamless connection between the home and its scenic surroundings. Whether you are…

Top 10 Quaint Lake Towns

Lake Homes Lifestyles explores 10 quaint lake towns and what makes them so appealing to homeowners: When you choose a lake home for you and your family, there are a million factors to consider. At Lake Homes Realty, our lake expert agents know that it’s not just the lake but also the surrounding community. On Lake Homes Lifestyles, we’ve talked about some important community-level aspects of lake living, such as nearby amenities, food, and boat clubs. However, while these attributes can easily be checked off a list, some qualities of lake towns are intangible. There’s no way to quantify the…

Visual Impact: Lake-Inspired Feature Walls

If you’re living the lake life, you’re most likely already enjoying the natural scenery and spectacular views that envelop your blissful waterfront haven. So why not bring some of that beauty indoors to amplify the visual impact of your interior spaces? To integrate a memorable wow factor into your lake home, one of the best design techniques is to create a lake-inspired feature wall. By incorporating a powerful focal point, you can enhance the architectural style and personality of your room, transforming an ordinary space into an extraordinary visual experience. If you’re looking for ideas, here’s a quick list of…

Quiet Luxury: Top Interior Design Trends 2024

Quiet Luxury dominates the interior design trends in 2024—with or without bold color. This is a fresh new year that empowers personal preference over enforced design rules and the dreaded over-styling of eras past. With organic shapes, biophilic design, and a connection to sunlight and nature still going strong, we are drawn to pieces with style, soul, and timeless appeal. Additionally, there is a focus on eliminating decision fatigue by selecting spectacular statement accents, larger, more impactful art pieces, and visually powerful focal points. Behold the modern kitchen’s dynamic range hoods and eye-popping tiled backsplashes. As lake lovers, we also…

Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Wrap Your Lake Home in Elegant Warmth with Peach Fuzz!

Released in December 2023, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024 13-1023 Peach Fuzz “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” say the color experts at the renowned Pantone Color Institute.   “It’s a velvety, gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute’s Executive Director. “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.” Both subtle and sensual, this…

DIY Porch Decorations for Fall

A DIY is more than just a fun project to take on for a weekend. A DIY gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. And there’s no better time than the present. Here is a compiled list of some fall DIYs that will be sure to stand out on your front porch this autumn. Pumpkin Doormat One thing every porch needs is a doormat. Despite its primary purpose of keeping dirt outside, it can also dress up your door. It’s one of the first things guests will see on your porch, so it’s best to make it welcoming and,…

Kitchen Evolution: Top Kitchen Trends 2023

The heart of the home continues its evolution in 2023. This year, the top kitchen trends are more thrilling than ever. As lake lovers, our never-ending quest for soothing spaces, natural materials, and nature-inspired hues has reinvented how we think about this favorite gathering space. No longer considered a purely functional place where you prepare meals, the kitchen has transcended into a real living space where people come together, dine, celebrate, and work from home. Plus, our desire to integrate the kitchen with other living spaces has also inspired us to embellish it like other rooms with artwork, collectibles, and…

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