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1940s Texas Lodge Nestled in the Pines

From: Scheer & Co

This camp is nestled among the Texas pines and on the edge of a 100-acre lake and is used as a family gathering space. Through a wide array of color and pattern, designers were able to create interest throughout the entire property, leaving room for individualism in each room and space while still maintaining a cohesive feel.

Camp Cabin and Lake

Photo: Ryann Ford, Sanders Architecture. From: Scheer & Co

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Camp Cabin Exterior and Lake

Located in the Neches River region in deep East Texas, this camp cabin is settled amongst cypress and loblolly pine trees on the edge of a 100-acre lake. Designers wanted to update the home for the family who have gathered here since the 1940s, adding square footage and modernizing spaces while respecting the property's rich history.

Living Room With Deer Heads

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Transitional Living Room With Deer Heads

The living room also does a lovely job of mixing subtle patterns, soft colors and attractive textural details. The brick fireplace radiates warmth, literally and visually. And the windows' wood trim handsomely frames wood and lake views.

Gray Contemporary Hall With Orange Rug

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Gray Contemporary Hall With Orange Rug

To get to the primary suite, designers planned a dark, book-lined passageway that opens into the bright, airy main bedroom. An orange vintage rug anchors the space.

Gray Hall and Kitchen

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Gray Hall and Kitchen With Apples

The kitchen reveals itself through a book-lined hallway, painted dark gray. As you walk into the gourmet room, a window directly across from the doorway frames woodsy views and moves the eye across the space.

Kitchen With Cast Iron Pans

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Black and White Kitchen With Cast Iron Pans

The kitchen is an inspired blend of the cabin's rustic roots and graceful modern updates. A pegboard is a fun way to show off a collection of cast iron frying pans. Black cabinets and a dark wood island stylishly contrast the wall and ceiling's bright whites.

Blue Rustic Bar

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Blue Rustic Bar With Cowboy Art

A deep blue foyer transitions from the home’s entrance to a sprawling game room. Sidle on up to the cowboy-ready bar.

Game Room With Blue Built In Bench

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Transitional Game Room With Built In Bench

The game room is also equipped with an elegant pool table. Bystanders stay close to the action on a long built-in bench and beautiful wood-trimmed windows look out onto the backyard.

Powder Room With Marbled Wallpaper

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Blue Contemporary Powder Room With Marbled Wallpaper

The homeowner is an avid reader and loved the wallpaper selection in the moody powder room; the wallpaper's pattern resembles books' marbled endpapers. An Original BTC sconce and rounded-edge blackened steel-framed mirror evoke a slightly nautical feel that coordinates well with the soft edges of the Lavaca sink.

Paneled Sitting Room With Pink Pillow

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Wood Paneled Sitting Room With Pink Pillow

Modern furnishings and a sumptuous rug keep this wood paneled sitting room from feeling dated.

Bedroom With Black Canopy Bed

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Traditional Bedroom With Black Canopy Bed

Furniture, lighting, soft goods and accessories were sourced from showrooms and shops throughout the world and include a mix of antiques and vintage pieces in deep, bold colors.

Bathroom With Colorful Checked Rug

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Neutral Transitional Bathroom With Checked Rug

A wide array of color and pattern creates visual interest throughout the house. This bathroom is treated to a colorful, checkered rug.

Wood Paneled Bedroom With White Lamps

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Rustic Wood Paneled Bedroom With White Lamps

This bedroom offers an upgraded version of the classic wood paneled cabin space. The wood's honeyed tones are brightened with large white lamps and bed linens. A beautiful rug and sleek bench push the mood in a more contemporary direction.

Eclectic Bedroom With Red Lamp

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White Eclectic Bedroom With Red Lamp

Designers used antiques and vintage pieces in the rooms to bring in color and dynamic patterns. This bedroom brightens its twin metal beds with a geometric rug and vibrant accessories.

Neutral Bathroom With Orange Rug

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Transitional Neutral Bathroom With Orange Rug

Designers wanted each room to have its own individual feel while maintaining a cohesive connection to the rest of the house. In this appealing bathroom, the light shades of the vanity and shiplap paneling are balanced by the rug's richer tones.

Rocking Chair and Dog

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Rocking Chair and Brick Wall

Designers strove for a sensitive renovation of the existing 1940s structure, respecting its history, original materials, scale and proportion.

Screened Porch With Cots

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Screened Porch With Sleeping Cots

When the house is full to the brim, some of the younger guests may want to sleep out on the screened porch. Cute cots serve the purpose nicely and there are fans and nice lighting as well.

Porches and Dog

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Back Porches and Dog

One porch for dining, one for hanging out...and both have pretty lake views and plenty of shade.

Gray Two Story Cabin

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Gray Two Story Cabin Exterior

The designers chose a moody palette both inside and out, one that would work harmoniously with the cabin's woodsy surroundings.

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