Michigan Lake Retreat

"Hand-Me-Down" Interior Design in New Buffalo, Michigan This inviting screened porch provides escape from the elements and a magical place for reading, conversation or a long afternoon nap. Directly off the kitchen, it is a fresh place to dine when weather is uncooperative. Natural materials repeated throughout the residence create warmth and visual continuity. All furnishings were collected by designer and client from flea markets, antique shows and garage sales while the house was being designed and built. Though the structure is contemporary, the vision was to create an interior environment that felt as if the home had been handed down for generations. Part of the appeal of this approach was that it allowed us to recycle and re-purpose existing furnishings, a very "green" objective.