Thoughts From the Lake House

The summer is ending soon and many students have gone back to school. Spending the last possible weekends at our Nantucket-style lake house, has produced thoughts…

We are entering between the seasons that bring families together. This is the segment in time where we all search for ways to prepare- our homes and ourselves. We all have those times when we look around the house and make mental, if not written, lists of all the projects needed to be done- big or small.

This thought reminded me of being in a similar position, while creating projects here, at our lake house. With so many things to consider, I recognized that I couldn’t treat this house as I would with my primary home. Between the elements outdoors, the sand and water, and the activities our family does, durable materials and protected pieces were a must!

The next time you take a look at your list, see if any of the projects have special needs, like where to keep your winter boots when they’re full of snow, or creating a special spot for the soccer shoes, instead of tossed in the corner, in the mudroom versus a family room, where you are most likely to want to kick-back and relax with the family, maybe even watch your favorite movie or television show, or a bathroom, where you need the extra space for storage or even for more than one person to get ready. Think about how whether or not that area meets with the natural world, if so consider using more durable products. Also note that rooms that require more help should be started sooner, to have the best chance at being finished in time for the holidays!