Instead of boats and buoys, designer Martin Horner added exotic elements — Moroccan tile, pillows made from Japanese obis, Balinese columns — to a Lake Michigan house. With layers of color and pattern everywhere, this house has cultural treasures from around the world in every room. For more decorating ideas, read the interview with the designer.
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Living Room
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The layering of pattern on pattern in this Lake Michigan house starts with the living room fireplace, decorated with kaleidoscopic Moroccan tile from Urban Archaeology. Designer Martin Horner of Soucie Horner upholstered the sofas in not one, but two fabrics — Dedar's Sottosopra on the frame and Bergamo's Ucria on the cushions. Throw pillows made out of vintage textiles by Lynda O'Connor add more color. C&C Milano's Pienza Rafano covers the club chairs. Rug by Oscar Isberian.
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Dining Area
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Hand-carved screens made by San Juan Ventures separate the living area from the dining area, which has a view of the lake on three sides. Curtains are Aegean Stripe by Cowtan & Tout. An Egyptian glass chandelier from Liza Sherman Antiques hangs above a table surrounded by a mix of chairs — a wood Charleston armchair by Richard Mulligan and Neptune chairs by Artistic Frame upholstered in Donghia's Angelina. Inlaid chest from Justmorocco.
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Entrance Hall
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There's a strong Arts and Crafts flavor to the entrance hall, where Richard Mulligan's Townsend table anchors the space. Beehive pendant by Chameleon Fine Lighting. Rug by Watson Smith.
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Kitchen
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Two farmhouse sinks, from Rohl on the island and Kallista by the window, have an old-fashioned look. Faucets by Barber Wilsons.
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Kitchen
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Open shelves for display break up the cabinetry in the kitchen. Blue mercury-glass pendants from Gallery L7 pick up the color theme. English sabre-leg counter stools from the Sterling Collection.
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Kitchen Backsplash
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The kitchen backsplash, from Urban Archaeology, is beautiful and practical.
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Breakfast Area
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A chandelier wrapped in rope, by Joseph Konrad, adds a fanciful touch to the breakfast area.
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Library
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The black-granite mantel in the library, made by Atelier Jouvence, offers a dramatic contrast to the tile, from Artistic Tile. Andrew sofa by Motif Designs in Lee Jofa's Abyssinia on the frame and Métaphores' Otterburn on the cushions. Ikat rug by Shiir Rugs.
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Master Bedroom
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Pattern, pattern everywhere — Persian Pear wallpaper by Joanna Rock envelops the master bedroom. The Simla sleigh bed from Robert Lighton is accented with throw pillows from Lynda O'Connor and Max & Company on top of embroidered pillow shams by Jed Johnson. Wisteria's Moorish chest doubles as a night table. Rug by Oscar Isberian.
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Fireplace
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The firebox was built off the floor so you can watch the fire from the bed. Moroccan tile from Urban Archaeology. Chakki stool from Serena & Lily.
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Bathroom
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On a wall in the master bath, tumbled Blue Celeste tile by Ann Sacks sparkles in the light. The walnut cabinetry looks like furniture, not built-ins.
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Bathroom
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A stunning wall of Azul Cielo and Thassos marbles, cut with a water jet into a delicate Art Nouveau–like motif, is the focal point of the master bathroom. The pattern is Danse Azul by Artistic Tile. Etoile faucet and undermount tub by Waterworks encased in Calacatta marble.
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Guest Bedroom
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In a guest bedroom, vintage nautical flags inspired the choice of striped bed linens from Pottery Barn.
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Powder Room
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Larsen's Horizons wallpaper resembles a watercolor in the powder room.
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Exterior
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Pittsburgh Paints' Citadel Blue brightens the exterior of the house, designed by Alexander Bogaerts.
Produced by: Doretta SperdutoStyled by: Gregory Bissonnette