Lake house pine walls

My dining room at the fifties fixer upper may not be completely done at this point, but it has come a long way since I bought the house in the fall of 2017… so I think it is time for an update.

These lake house decorating ideas will help create a comfortable, yet rustic oasis, expertly blending nautical decor with the beauty of nature all around.

From knotty to nice

You don't always have to paint over your knotty pine, especially if it's appropriate to your home. Here are 3 ways to make the most of it.

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Design, Decorating and Lifestyle

When the folks at Fixing It Fancy bought their home in Hudson, Wisconsin, they knew they had a lot of work ahead of them. They powered through the wood-paneled home room-by-room. Here’s a look at what they dreamed up in their bedroom… They began with tearing down the wood paneled walls. They decided on keeping the panel on the ceiling and painting it white, which really gave a nice, open and airy quality to a once claustrophobic room.

This project shows what happens when you focus on your strengths, defy convention, and take a few risks.

Remodeling our lake house into a bright welcoming home surrounded by the woods taught us flexibility and patience.