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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 veranda-
style 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 go-
to 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:
BOTTOM | The stone fireplace adds a cozy
touch to the living room.
Sofa fabric – Alaxi:
Chair fabric – S. Harris: DESIGNER FURNITURE
SERVICES + FABRICS, SUITE 22