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Lakeside Retreat

Iwantcoffee — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:43:32 GMT

Ashley Ayer Interiors

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ECBG — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:46:00 GMT

So very fresh and pretty! I love the pale blue gray! Well done!

Thanks!

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Oznell — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:47:24 GMT

Love that paneled study-- that mellow wood is gorgeous!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:52:02 GMT

very very pretty, light and airy and very welcoming!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:05:22 GMT

These rooms scream for some color, texture and pattern, basics of good interior design. Bland and uninteresting.

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wilma — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:07:03 GMT

Nice relaxing view. I like the warmth of the first room best. I like the pale sand color on the walls in the living & dining rooms. I would prefer more color in the furnishings & accessories.

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PickyPicky3 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:09:25 GMT

Needs some flowers and plants.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:23:50 GMT

@Iwantcoffee The first thing I'd trash is that horrible light fixture in the dining room, then I'd add some color and change the chairs. Too bland for me.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:11:36 GMT

I like the wood floor in the second pix and the beach chairs in the last. That's about it!

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:31:10 GMT

It's a "retreat" so I understand the absence of plants. What a peaceful relaxing low maintenance escape for the weekend...just lovely.

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:35:23 GMT

The furnishings aren't my style whatsoever and, personally, they appear much more formal than what I think of when I hear lakeside retreat (and that's if somebody lives there year round or has this as a weekend/vacation getaway).

The library feels the most cozy and inviting and I absolutely love the outdoor sundeck area.

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DSD2 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:24:36 GMT

The wood is pretty but there is a bit too much of it for me.

I like the cloudy blue color but the other rooms are crying out for an infusion of color. A little too antiseptic.

The last shot is where I would spend my time.

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NicksmomESQ — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:29:25 GMT

Looks cold & uninviting to me. I like a home to look comfortable & welcoming.

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stevieb — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:47:07 GMT

I suppose it's nicely done but is a good bit more chilly than I'd prefer, especially in a lakeside dwelling, where I'd hope to find more warmth and character.

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PickyPicky3 — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:02:55 GMT

@SilleeMee Where did your post go? If this were MY lakeside retreat, my household staff would know what flowers I like and always have them in place for my arrival.

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haddon9 — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:05:14 GMT

I love it!! Looks so inviting and relaxing.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:18:38 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
@SilleeMee Where did your post go? If this were MY lakeside retreat, my household staff would know what flowers I like and always have them in place for my arrival.

@PickyPicky3

I didn't post anything in this thread. It wasn't me.

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PickyPicky3 — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:24:04 GMT

@SilleeMee Senior moment I guess. Sorry.

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DREAMON — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:28:20 GMT

I love the last picture of the exterior. So calm and inviting. The interior is very pretty but I think it needs some plant greenery to add life to the rooms.

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Judaline — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:55 GMT

Why do so many dining room pics look like they are ready for a board meeting? I can't figure it out.