33 michigandesign.com contemporary but retains a vintage vibe. For instance, oak hand-hewn floorboards have a weathered look but are actually new, as is the tongue-and groove paneling. Antiques freely mingle with new furnishings. Similarly, the exterior also looks like a mixture of old and new, with a verandastyle porch, stucco, cedar shingles, and field stone. It works, naturally and seamlessly. The mother of the family informed Serba that she loves color, and the designer happily took the bait – without going overboard. The palette is mostly cherry red and cerulean blue, with occasional bursts of yellow. “In Harbor Springs, you can really have fun with color, but I had all the millwork painted white,” he says. Serba chose Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White, his goto white hue, which was also used on the ceilings and paneled walls. “We wanted everything to be about the lake view and let the colors pop, so the background couldn’t be too strong. The white is a good background for the colorful patterns and antiques.” TOP | The fresh, clean quality of the kitchen feels both contemporary and classic. Ceiling light fixture & wall sconce – Ironware International: ROZMALLIN, SUITE 60 Backsplash tile – Seneca Hand Mold: VIRGINIA TILE, SUITE 100 BOTTOM | The stone fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Sofa fabric – Alaxi: DESIGNER FURNITURE SERVICES + FABRICS, SUITE 22 Chair fabric – S. Harris: DESIGNER FURNITURE SERVICES + FABRICS, SUITE 22
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