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What was once a boxy, cramped 1920s lakehouse located among Ohio’s Portage Lakes, is now a swanky residence for a retired “single, older gentleman” who is I betcha going to find himself an equally swanky partner now that he has these cool digs! A bit mad men and a bit roaring ’20s is where Tanner Sammons and Jennifer Laouari of Morgan Madison Design took this home and it is possibly one of the classiest lakehouses I’ve ever seen. Photos: Stephen Karlisch; stylist: Frances Bailey.

“Purposeful yet uncontrived, raw yet polished, structured yet whimsical, much like nature itself.”

Think texture and natural materials, modern married with organic, patina and subtle pattern. Mulberry Modern, a Michigan house by Sarah Sherman Samuel.

Photography by Nicole Franzen.

A fresh and modern elegance

Posted on Mon, 15 Jan 2024 by midcenturyjo

“Our design approach was a delicate dance between preserving the historical essence of the Edwardian house and infusing it with a breath of fresh air and modern elegance.”

Light filled and glowing with a modern sensibility and respect for the past, Drummoyne Residence by Sydney-based architecture & interiors practice Studio Barbara.

Photography by Jacqui Turk.

They say it’s all about location, location, location but a cool house helps too. What I love about this gentle reworking of this waterfront cabin in Maine by Angie Hranowsky is just that … a gentle hand, a light touch. It’s rental which explains the lack of big ticket, rip it out and rebuild projects but I think it’s perfect. Mind you with a view like that I’d be happy to sit on a box 😛

Jo’s favourite fireplaces of 2023

Posted on Thu, 4 Jan 2024 by midcenturyjo