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Remember last year when I casually dropped that Chris and I were maybe — just maybe — dipping our toes into buying a lake house? Well, the perfect gem hasn’t surfaced yet, but that hasn’t stopped the full-blown design dreams. My obsession with that moody, modern, traditional design vibe? It’s practically begging to be unleashed on a charming, lived-in lake house. Imagine rescuing one that’s soaked up years of laughter and lakeside adventures and then layering in our story, our memories.
With Wayfair’s Way Day starting today (4/26 – 4/28), everything is up to 80% off with free shipping! I had to start collecting some home decor with serious lake house vibes!
When it comes to lake house design, I love the look of elements that feel nautical but also warm: Burnished brass, natural wicker, and rich cherry feel right at home against some crisp white and deep navy accents. Mixing the modern delicacy of scallops with leather and heavy vintage plaid—I can’t get enough of this combination!
Tiered Stand, (similar)
I recently bought this beautiful towel valet to store pool towels and keep them dry, and I could also see this on the dock of a future lake house 🙂
Naturally, my brain has been a whirlwind of inspiration, and I couldn’t resist pulling together a little mood board magic with some amazing Wayfair finds that just drip with year-round lake house vibes. Don’t miss these limited time deals during Wayfair’s Way Day Event! If you’ve been looking for an excuse to upgrade or improve parts of your home, now’s the time!
- Scalloped Outdoor Umbrella $159 The scallops with that contrast trim… I’m swooning! Put one of these by the water with an Adirondack chair beneath it, and I’m in heaven.
- Brass Outdoor Wall Light $183 I love lighting that’s a little bit nautical without being over the top theme-y. This would go on the front porch of my lake house.
- Rattan Bin $135 Use it for mail, toys, shoes… storage never looked better.
- Duck Head Bookends $65 Adds that little touch of whimsy that every bookshelf needs, imo.
- Striped Pool Float $154 Your backyard escape deserves aesthetic pool floats and this one could not be more perfect for achieving those vintage lake house vibes.
- Model Sailboat $199 This looks like a family heirloom – something your grandpa would have spent hours putting together. Imagine it on top of a mantle in a color-drenched room, and tell me you’re not drooling.
- Faux Cedar Topiary (Set of 2) $109 Psst… all of the potted plants in my backyard are faux and literally no one has ever noticed. I even put real dirt in the pots! If you have a black thumb like me, faux plants are money well spent.
- Footed Planter $47 Footed planters just feel so much more elegant to me. I’d put a pair of these flanking the front door and leave them there all year long.
- Cordless Table Lamp (Set of 2) $262 I love a cordless lamp because they can literally go anywhere: on a bookshelf, on your patio table during a dinner party, as a nightlight in a kid’s bedroom. They’re so versatile and I’ve never seen a more handsome pair than these.
- Console Table $145 The turned legs and that red color add the perfect traditional touch to any space.
- Plaid Upholstered Sofa $2,388 It’s tempting to always buy the neutral couch but some spaces are just begging for a little bit of color and pattern. This plaid upholstered sofa in a lake house? A more perfect combo doesn’t exist.
- Silver Embossed Tray $71 A tray can go in any space, in the kitchen or on a coffee table, and can also be used for entertaining. It’s a versatile piece that will serve you well.
- Leather Task Chair $162 I wish these had existed when we furnished the CLJ Studio! A prettier desk chair does not exist.
- Judy Natural/Spice Area Rug $302 From our collection with Loloi Rugs, the Judy brings so much warmth and texture to a space and they’re so much softer than your average jute rug (I’ve even put them in bedrooms!).
- Reversible Bedspread Set $60 I bought a velvet version of this back in the winter and just had to have a summery one too. The floor-length ruffles get me every time.
- Scallop Step Stool $97 Aesthetic kid-friendly items are hard to come by but this scalloped stool is the sweetest and a very practical addition to any space with little ones running around.
- Plaid Room Darkening Curtains $34 I’d put these in a lake house or a little boys room or even a cozy bonus room that needs a little pop of pattern. Plus, you can’t beat that price.
- Plaid Sherpa Throw $14 Every room needs a few throw blankets and for this price I’d stock up!
- Metal Bed Frame $195 A vintage-inspired bed that would work in any space.
- 2 Drawer Nightstand (Set of 2) $530 A traditional shape with so much storage and comes in a set of 2. If you’re in the market for nightstands these are the ones to get.
- Striped Parsons Dining Chair $449 The stripe feels a little nautical without being over the top. I’d put these around a traditional wood dining table with turned legs to have a little modern meets traditional moment.
- Classic Sailboat Art Print $53 If you’re going to do a sailboat you’ve got to do it right… this one feels like a vintage painting you found at a thrift store.
- Solid Wood Armoire $449 We have this in the playroom to store all of our games. It’s solid wood and we stained it with a gel stain to get a darker tone… easiest DIY ever.
- Chaise Inflatable Pool Float $244 This looks like the comfiest (and most aesthetic) way to lounge in the pool. Adding to cart immediately!
- Beverage Tub $139 The leather handles and copper combo sold me. Just add drinks and ice and you’re all set for some fun in the sun.
- Adirondack Chair $229 I love buying outdoor furniture on Way Day, they have the best deals! A black Adirondack chair is a summer staple for a reason.
- Auggie Throw Pillow $29 From our CLJ x Loloi pillow collection, the Auggie is a stripe with a subtle plaid and couldn’t be more perfect for spring and summer.
- Door Knocker $58 I love a traditional door knocker, there’s something so romantic about them to me, and that subtle rope detail adds that little nautical touch.
- Brass Compass $96 Put it on top of a stack of coffee table books for that little extra something.