The 5 Key Elements of Lake House StyleThe foundation of a good lake house is built on each of these long-loved, lived-in elements that have come to define the easygoing style that comes with lakeside living. Sit-and-Stay SilhouettesBrie Williams for Country Living Kelly Gray chose to fill her Georgia lake house ’s screened-in porch with classic wicker furniture painted a moody green. Subtle Quirk and a Bit of KitschBrie Williams, styling by Elizabeth Demos A ceiling-mounted canoe adds just the right amount of whimsy to this lake house dining room. Lake houses shouldn’t be overly serious—they’re, first and foremost, places for relaxation and fun, so your decor choices should reflect that. How Designers Do It...Adam Albright for Country Living A collected wall displaying the homeowner’s favorite antique finds fills this Wisconsin lake house ’s inset dining nook.