The biggest two problems with renovating a lake house are:

• Budget
• Time

On the one hand, it is hard to see a lake house renovation as a top priority, seeing as how there are many other expenses looming. Second, it is important to do this before the vacation season and if you miss this window of opportunity, chances are that you will feel disheartened and lose motivation to carry on with this. 

However, if you want to have a perfect lake house, it’s important that you start in time – ideally a year (or at least a season) before. So, here are several tips that could help you get going.

Focus on the view

The view is probably the single biggest difference between a lake house and a regular home. Interior is interior and there’s nothing preventing you from designing your lake house like it was something from a Sci-Fi movie. The view, however, is something that you don’t have at home and need to put an emphasis on. First of all, you want to make sure that the line of view is clear from the interior of your home. Second, you want to arrange a nice seating area on the porch. From the standpoint of interior design, one of the best things you can do is 

A wooden deck

While a patio is a standard feature on the majority of lake houses, it might also be a good idea to use a plateau in front of the home to make a standalone wooden deck. Here, you can make an area out in the open, from where you will have a much better view of the surroundings. According to experts behind Swadlings Timber and Hardware, the quality of materials that you order will determine both the durability and necessary maintenance of the deck in question. Keep in mind that while budgeting for this upgrade, it might be a good idea to include the additional furniture that this deck will be outfitted with.

Indoor-outdoor

The delineation between indoor and outdoor is quite unique when lake houses and cabins are in question. This is because the majority of people find that, stylistically, it is by far the best to pick a rustic style for this type of dwelling. This is the main reason why the selection of natural materials and outdoor furniture works so great in this setting. An outdoor rug and porch furniture used indoor are always a great ideas. Also, even if the walls are made from conventional materials, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t clad them with wood or timber-patterned materials.

Outdoor bar

Making an outdoor area is a smart move, especially seeing as how you’re likely to spend the most time here outside. Sure, swimming and hiking are top activities that people engage in while at a lake house but why not arrange the area further by making an outdoor bar, as well. Depending on the amount of money and your own work (DIY) that you’re willing to invest you have various options. The simplest method is to construct one from wooden pallets. This would make the site great for outdoor parties and ceremonies, as well. 

In conclusion

In the end, the mindset that you take to your lake house means a lot more than any potential upgrade. Still, some of these upgrades can help you increase the immersion. Others can help you engage in new activities or organize some social activities. All in all, while it may not be a priority, investing in your lake house is a great idea and has the potential to turn it into a really powerful asset.