Step Inside Lyndsay Lamb's Eclectic Pacific Northwest Sanctuary

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest

Lyndsay Lamb, one of the dynamic and sassy co-hosts of HGTV's Unsellable Houses, has lived in her country cottage for a little more than 18 months. She traded in her centrally located 1910 home in downtown Snohomish, Washington, for an eclectic four-bedroom structure sitting on 10 acres of land about a 25-minute drive outside of town. Though she still considers herself a downtown girl, she has no regrets. As Lyndsay does, she turned the rundown shack into an eclectic, bohemian-style haven surrounded by a lush property that caters to her family's various endeavors. Step onto the quirky Lamb compound and through the home's Dutch side door for a full tour.

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The Lamb Estate

The property feels almost endless when the HGTV digital team pulls up to the house on a bright morning in June. Lyndsay's dog, Remo, runs to greet us — and he's not the only surprise waiting. Hours later Justin reveals a secret "bomb shelter" he discovered hidden on the back of the property shortly after moving in. We follow him down a ladder into the dank, dark space with amazement. The property also boasts a lavish garden Lyndsay tends to daily — "She is always in her garden," says Lyndsay's twin sister and co-host Leslie Davis — a large barn-turned-workshop, a garden shed, a garage balancing a man cave on its head and, of course, the twins' famous collection of Volkswagens.

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The Exterior

"The house was in rough shape when we bought it," Lyndsay says. "But we'd fallen in love with the property." The Lambs boosted the home's curb appeal with sage and white paint and cedar siding. Here, Remo, the "protector of the property," lounges in the sun. Occasionally the Lambs welcome an unexpected fifth property dweller into the yard: a small black bear they call Gus.

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Sentimental Touches

Lyndsay infused her personality into every space on the property, but perhaps the most special touch is the reclaimed sign post perched in the middle of her side garden. Her son Miles Lamb, now 18, built the piece by hand for Lyndsay when he was 12. "He collected beach wood and built it with my niece's and nephews' names in order of age," says Lyndsay. "It was originally in front of our beach house, and when we sold it he moved the sign to my garden."

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The Kitchen

Though curated, the home envelopes guests in a welcoming and casual ambiance. Case in point: Lyndsay opted not to include a formal dining table or dining space. Instead, the kitchen offers a traditional island and stools. Lyndsay created the textured wall installation on the right side of the space with inexpensive trim pieces from a hardware store. "I painted them and cut them down for added interest," she says. "We always have wood [textures] and plants surrounding us.” The midcentury-modern pendants above the island are from Amazon.

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Natural Elements

Beyond Lyndsay's cherished sink — which she made big enough to hold piles of dishes — a backsplash boasting an earthy ombré of light to dark penny tiles bounces sunlight around the space, while a Dutch door leading out onto the porch brings in the fresh Pacific Northwest air.

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Original Ideas

"I surround myself with things I like," says Lyndsay — namely, houseplants. "Every Sunday we have a ritual. I water them, give them baths, talk to them and they make me happy." Art is another joy-inducing touch by Lyndsay. Nestled amidst all the indoor greenery hang several original abstracts by local artist Bethany Marie. Pictured: Lyndsay opted to keep the brick fireplace from the original home. "I'm a huge fan of working with what you've got," she says.

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The Living Room

Layered in earthy greens, neutrals and tons of natural texture, the Lamb living area, though enclosed, flows seamlessly out of the expansive window on the room's left side and into the verdant yard. The leather sofas and black-and-white pillows are from the Lamb and Co. storefront. Lyndsay rounded out the look with green linen throw pillows from Amazon. The mid-mod Sputnik lamp is by George Oliver.

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Eclectic Accessories

Open shelving stretches across the warm white wooden wall (painted Sanctuary by Sherwin Williams). "Most of the trinkets [here] are thrifted or vintage," says Lyndsay. "The plants have been collected over the years, and the typewriters are Justin's."

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Quality Time

There's no television in the Lambs' family room. "Most of the time I'm sitting on the floor with my feet in my lap, and we're just talking," Lyndsay says. "The only entertainment we have in here is ourselves and the view from the window." Pictured: Lyndsay and Miles relax in the space on a sunny summer day.

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Notes of Nostalgia

No television in the living room, but there is a record player alongside a special selection of records from Justin's collection. Lyndsay got the midcentury credenza from the Lamb and Co. storefront and removed the drawers to show off Justin's album covers' colorful spines. The fiddle-leaf fig behind the sisters goes by the name of Regina, who, according to Lyndsay, can be a pain. The hanging rattan chair is from Wayfair.

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His and Hers

The Lambs are big music lovers. "The records here make up maybe an eighth of my husband's full collection (which he stores in the garage)," says Lyndsay. Justin occasionally refreshes the living room's record selection depending on his music taste of the moment. "I have to ask permission to touch this area of the living room — but the only things in this house that he can't touch are my plants." The Grecian bust pot was a $28 steal from Anthropologie.

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Bohemian Accents

Many of the accessories in Lyndsay's home came from the Lamb and Co. storefront. Some of her favorites include: stone succulent pots, bead and jute garland, Paulownia trays and Lamb and Co. candles.

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The Powder Room

"It's important to have a cute half bath for guests," says Lyndsay. Before the renovation this one was almost three times its current size. To maximize space, Lyndsay pulled the back wall in and used the extra square footage in her main suite. Botanical Noir wallpaper from Spoonflower complements the glossy, porcelain Concerto wall tile from Arizona Tile (sold through the Lamb Design Center). An industrial vanity and matching pivot mirror — both from Rejuvenation and finished in an oil-rubbed bronze — balance out the bold wallpaper.

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Lyndsay's Closet

This massive walk-in closet is the size of a bedroom, because before Lyndsay got her hands on it, that's exactly what it was. Now it's home to her wardrobe, which stays organized inside custom shelving by Closet Creations. Some highlights of the space include a shoe spinner (behind the mirror in the corner) and a special spot to display her collection of glasses. "[The custom shelving] was one of the best decisions ever," says Lyndsay.

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The Lyndsay Way

Lyndsay naturally takes a high-low approach when decorating her home. She splurges on certain furnishings — like the Gleaming Primrose Mirror from Anthropologie in her bedroom — and turns to more affordable home retailers like Wayfair and Amazon when it comes to throw pillows, rugs and other small accessories (which are also likely to be switched out frequently). "It's the perfect balance," says Lyndsay.

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The Main Bathroom

The wet room is the stunner of Lyndsay's main bathroom, which boasts a more modern ambiance than the rest of the home. "One of the smartest things I did when I created this space was put the shower controls on the far side wall, so I don't get wet when I turn the water on," says Lyndsay.

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The Deck

"This is our back deck, kinda front deck — it's all the same," says Lyndsay. The Lambs spend ample time here sitting on the outdoor loveseat (a World Market find) watching hummingbirds and taking in the peaceful surroundings. String lights woven through the ceiling beams set the mood in the evening. Both Lyndsay and Leslie swear by the Feit Electric LED lights from Costco: "They're the best!"

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Miles' Man Cave

Above a garage on the property sits a special place Lyndsay refers to as "Miles' boy cave," which Miles and his friends renovated. "It probably smells like boy up here," Lyndsay warns us as we ascend the stairs. Though sparse, the spacious room boasts a large green street sign, a couple brown leather sofas and an impressive sound system. Pictured: Miles and Aunt Leslie spend time together at the bar in the man cave.

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The Garden Shed

There were four sheds on the property when the Lambs moved in, but Lyndsay tore three of them down. This one — which was once used for storage — is now a sacred space she uses to tend to her plants (and come up with some pretty awesome gardening DIY projects). "I tinker around in here almost every day," Lyndsay says. Pictured: Leslie, a frequent visitor of the Lamb estate, takes a peek inside the shed to see what Lyndsay's up to.

Watch the full house tour video on HGTV's YouTube page.

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Step Inside Lyndsay Lamb's Eclectic Pacific Northwest Sanctuary

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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest

The Lamb Estate

The Exterior

Sentimental Touches

The Kitchen

Natural Elements

Original Ideas

The Living Room

Eclectic Accessories

Quality Time

Notes of Nostalgia

His and Hers

Bohemian Accents

The Powder Room

Lyndsay's Closet

The Lyndsay Way

The Main Bathroom

The Deck

Miles' Man Cave

The Garden Shed

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