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Get Inspired: A Renovated 100-Year-Old Lakeside Home

June 20, 2022

The ideal lakeside home is full of natural light, ample space for entertaining, and original charm. This Dallas home has all of that and more. Interior designer, Chad Dorsey, renovated this 6,500-square-foot lakeside paradise for his clients. The stand-out room is the galley kitchen which features wall-to-ceiling windows that flood the room.

The original kitchen was small and not very functional for Dorsey’s clients. Dorsey removed the walls and other enclosed spaces to expand the kitchen into a lavish hangout spot that flows right into the breakfast area. The goal of the renovation was to integrate modern design without minimizing the original charm of the lakeside home.

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Photography by Douglas Friedman

The sunny breakfast area features white floor-to-ceiling windows—the perfect way to start your mornings. The area features a cantilevered table by Marc Krusin that is surrounded by Naoto Fukasawa armchairs.

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Photography by Douglas Friedman

To make the kitchen more functional, Dorsey added a working area with more cabinetry by Christopher Peacock for additional storage.

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Square Baker | Bowl Set | Dutch Oven

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Photography by Douglas Friedman

Another room with large windows is this neutral living room. Dorsey’s clients wanted a warm and comfortable place to relax with the family that still complemented the other rooms of the home. The sofa is from B&B Italia, the coffee table by Liaigre, and finished with a chandelier by David Weeks.

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Chair | Sofa | Coffee Table

End Table | Cabinet | Pillow

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I discovered the galley kitchen on Instagram and decided to do a deep dive into this home. This home is a great balance of modern and sensibility. I love how Dorsey focused on the kitchen and designed the rest of the home around it. It’s a beautiful lakeside home

Xo,

Coco

Photography by Douglas Friedman

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