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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.