Oregon Home | 27 Clean Design Lets Style Shine Knowing the couple wanted to spotlight art and treasures acquired through thrifting and travels (Lisa is a travel agent), Elder kept the finishes simple. Walls are white, and wideplank oak flooring adds texture and a subtle rustic touch. Ceiling beams are also painted white for an airy feel, and a hand-hewn mantel floats above the white fireplace. Large windows flood the space with light and provide unobstructed lake views. Calcutta marble tops the kitchen island, and a neutral tile backsplash adds texture but doesn’t steal the show. Instead, the spotlight is on a pair of oversize woven pendant lights sourced by Lisa at the Pasadena swap meet, and an eye-catching nickel and black faucet. Accordion doors open onto a covered deck, nearly doubling the functional space of the main floor. The stairwell to the upstairs is a gallery of whimsical artwork by friends and family; many light fixtures in the home were fabricated by artist and family friend Chris Buzzell, of LA-based Buzzell Studios, whose chandelier above the dining table glows with 10 handblown-glass orbs. “It’s a new home, but it was important to have our love of old things mixed with new,” says Lisa. Comfortable Spaces for Family and Friends Elder gave the daylight basement a speakeasy vibe with paneled walls, dark cabinetry and matte black quartz counters. The moody hangout space is fit for a lively party or a quiet night at the game table. A cycling theme — a nod to one of Bill’s hobbies — shows up in a cheeky vintage racing poster the family brought home from France. A roll-up door opens onto an expansive waterfront deck, and an adjacent soundproof rehearsal room gives Bill a dedicated space to jam with his band. There’s also a home office and bathroom on this level. On the upper floor, the girls’ bedrooms are each decorated in a way that reflects their personal style, while the primary suite is bathed in calming neutrals set against a view of the lake. “We’ve really had a nice welcome back home. Our friends and family feel good here,” says Lisa. “And we actually prefer this house to the one in California because we use almost every inch of it.” metkeremodeling.com
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