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Wisconsin Lake House Marries Contemporary and Rustic Styles

From: Brianne Bishop

This home was renovated to expose its gorgeous cedar and river rock architecture and create natural flow between its gracious spaces. Once hampered by an ill-fitting navy-and-white color scheme, the reimagined retreat is now honey-warm and neutral with serene views of trees and lagoon from every window.

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Photo: Anthony Tahlier. From: Brianne Bishop.

Black Lakefront Home Exterior

This three-story home looks out over a lake and is surrounded by big, beautiful trees.

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Photo: Anthony Tahlier. From: Brianne Bishop.

Rustic, Open-Plan Kitchen and Stairs

The basic architecture of the lake house was handsome: all river rock and cedar. But its original decor had a nautical navy-and-white color scheme that felt like too much of a contrast to the home's warmth.

Rustic Open Plan Kitchen With Woven Barstools

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Photo: Anthony Tahlier. From: Brianne Bishop.

Rustic Open-Plan Kitchen With Woven Barstools

Cedar beams are the tasteful outline for the kitchen; the main floor was opened up as one of the first moves in the renovation. Light-colored cabinetry and countertops provide peaceful balance.

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Photo: Anthony Tahlier. From: Brianne Bishop.

Neutral Transitional Kitchen With Wood Ceiling

The kitchen has an integrated design, chef-grade appliances blending in seamlessly with the pale cabinets. Fixtures and finishes are new and the countertops' light tan ties in with the earth tones of the wood.

Brianne Bishop

Wisconsin Lake House Marries Contemporary and Rustic Styles

Black Lakefront Home Exterior

Rustic, Open-Plan Kitchen and Stairs

Rustic Open-Plan Kitchen With Woven Barstools

Neutral Transitional Kitchen With Wood Ceiling

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