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How to Decorate a Lake House

Your lake house should be a calm place where you can go to relax. Here are a few tips on how to decorate a lake house so it becomes a calm haven.

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    Things You'll Need

    • Paint
    • Camera
    • Frames
    • Slipcovers
    • Wall border
    • Knee board or skis
      • 1

        Paint your lake house in colors that reflect the outdoors. Soft blues can create a relaxing atmosphere. Yellow walls make the space feel cheerful. Think about leaving some walls white and adding an accent wall of blue or yellow.

      • 2

        Take scenic photographs such as the sunset over the water. Frame and mat the photos for beautiful wall art. This is an inexpensive way to decorate your lake house.

      • 3

        Create a shabby, chic look in the living room with white-washed furniture. Use slipcovers with a shabby, chic design. Freshen the living room with whites, yellows and blues.

      • 4

        Create a lake-themed room with a boat design. Hang a wall border with a boat design or paint a mural of a boat on the water. Hang an old knee board or skis on the wall as an interesting piece of art.

      • 5

        Frame your favorite pictures of lake trips. Take pictures of your family or friends skiing, boating or playing in the water. Display the photo frames on a shelf.

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