Welcome to Melaine’s lake house outside Seattle, Washington.
I’ve been a fan of her blog My Sweet Savannah for a long time and was excited when she offered to give you a tour of her beautiful home.
Come on in!
Melaine Thompson’s Lake House
Melaine is a self-taught decorator who started blogging as a way of showcasing her hand-painted furniture and signs.
She describes her style as “traditional with a cottage/vintage twist. I like mixing old and new.”
“Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of creating beautiful spaces. Even before I started grade school I was rearranging my bedroom on my own.”
“My mom would drag me around to garage sales and thrift stores,
and now I am doing the same with my kids.”
You can catch a glimpse of the lake outside the dining room windows:
Melaine says the family room is her favorite place in the house because it’s a comfy gathering spot for her family.
I think every lake house needs a stone fireplace…
Her Son’s Bedroom:
The Master Bedroom:
She loves dark gray and says the paint color Seal by Martha Stewart is a good one.
She also likes Ralph Lauren’s Oatmeal because “It’s a warm off-white, a good neutral.”
Barn doors in the bedroom:
A cozy nook in the hallway:
Looking into the kitchen:
A chalkboard calendar in the kitchen:
Another view of the lake from the kitchen window:
I love how warm and welcoming this kitchen looks.
Most of these photos were taken by Christine at Trimood Photography.
Thanks to Melaine for sharing them with us.
Visit her beautiful blog My Sweet Savannah to see more of her home!
Of course, I’m loving all the vintage! This gal certainly has an eye for detail; I’ve pinned several of her vignettes for inspiration. Oh, + I’m going to need to order that pair of wooden lamp bases from Target. 🙂
KAY @ redbirdv.wordpress.com
This lake house has me hooked. I love the soft muted neutrals as they are my absolute favorite color combination. The details throughout this home are just right & add the character & charm that truly makes this home unique. I am in love with this home.
Wow! Aaaaamazing!
Ahhhh-bsolutely stunning! I’ve spent more of my morning then I should have just gazing at the photos of this lovely home. Oh to be able to sink into that sofa and gaze out at the lake or sit at the island witha cup of tea! So many warm and personal touches! Thank you for sharing, Julia!
Wow – so much to look at! So much to love! This is just magical! I’m hopping over to check out her blog!!
Beautiful, especially the kitchen. Would have loved to see a bigger pic of the outside of the house.
Thank you everyone for your sweet comments , I am honored to be featured here! xoxo, Melaine
Beautiful home, love the style of decor and the open feel!
LOVE it! Going to check out her blog now.
Melaine’s home is so comfy and pretty. She’s constantly surprising me with all her great craft ideas as well.
Thank you Julia for sharing my link of my interview with her!
The words stenciled in the kitchen skylight are fabulous!!!!
Wow! I love how immediately inviting and cozy her home appears. I think I could easily become a great hermit if I had a home like that. I would never want to leave!
Beautiful!!! I am going back for another peek at the luvly kitchen.
Thanks for the tour Julia and for allowing me to wander through Melaine.
Wow, wow, and wow. I totally love this place. Every detail is well thought out and makes such a cohesive, warm and inviting space. Sit and stay a spell?….heck no, you’d have to kick me out! Nicely done, Melaine and thanks SO much for sharing this Julia.
Lovely! Very relaxing, and looks likes real people can l live and love there. Love to see what the gardens look like too. Please do tell, what are the kitchen counters made of?
I love this house! It’s comfortable and cozy and everything I’d love to have in mine. Thanks for sharing this one. I have to go check out her blog now.
Gr8 job! So many inspirations. I am a certified home staging consultant. I have a lake home as well. It’s a small cabin, only 800 sq ft but I staged it to sleep 10. I love lake living. Nothing like waking up in the morning to the calm water and watching sunsets. Your home is divine! Cheryl
I’ve been a Sweet Savannah follower for quite some time. Absolutely my favorite blog ever. Love everything about your home Melanie!
I am a fan of your blog. I love all your posts. We learn so so much from you. And this house is truly a work of art.
So lovely!
xoxo
Lisa
Leeshideaway.blogspot.com
Amazing! I LOVE the colors! Someday, when I’m a grown up and I don’t have a dirty mechanic for a husband and dogs with muddy feet, I’ll live in a place like this! Hey, one can dream can’t they?
I love everything about this house! Fabulous job!
Absolutely beautiful! So warm and welcoming as well as great details ~
I’m a new follower and appreciate your sharing her home!
Pat
Melanie’s home has always been my absolute favorite!!!
The home looks very nice, and I like seeing the wine frig right when I look into the kitchen.
i have followed my sweet savannah for quite some time but this was great to see the way the rooms flow into one another giving a better idea of layout. her home always looks fabulous and interesting.
I have been following your blog for some time Julia – myself and some of my friends here in Ireland love the wonderful variety of homes you feature. I have to say this is one of my all time favourites. It shows how well neutrals can work without looking bland – and how a little touch of industrial chic works so well in a family home. Love it all 🙂 Marie
I love this house. True love.
What a beautiful home … you have inspired me! Love the colors. Love the vintage. What is there NOT to LOVE about this home?? Thank you for sharing it with us.
love her home..it’s one of my favorites in the blogosphere.
she’s a remarkably talented girl!
Thank you so much for featuring my brand new house, Julia! Turns out Melaine couldn’t keep up with it anymore, so I took it off of her hands. Wasn’t that nice of me? I even offered to take it furnished. You know, to save her money on moving costs and all. By the way, party this Saturday – 8:00 pm……….everyone’s invited!
WOOOHOOO!!! Love my new house………. 😉
Count me in — I’ll be there right at 8! Ha.
WOW Julia how dreamy is this home. I told myself only one coffee today but after this beauty I need another one it’s my only vice + chocolate. Thank you for sharing you have made my day, have a lovely weekend. Regards Esther from Sydney.
LOVE Melanie’s blog and her house are beyond charming! How wonderful it must be to call it home!! Her style is warm and inviting and full of treasures!! Marcy
Thanks Julia, this is one of those homes that just says “Come in and be comfortable” to me. Great job Melaine!
Wow Melaine! What a lovely surprise to see this in my facebook feed. Your home is just beautiful! And yet another surprise to know you are the talented designer behind ” My Sweet Savannah”. Well done! Of course, the best surprise was seeing you and Rosalie again after all these years! <3
Wow, so many creative ideas! This is such a beautiful and comfortable house – lovely!
What an lovely and comfy place.
Wow!!! what a wonderful, warm, cosy, charming, enchanted (…) house! I could spend my holidays (and more) there! Melaine has such a sense for decoration! I LOVE the place! thanx for sharing!
I have been following Melanie’s blog for some time now and am so happy to see her beautiful home here! She provides such great inspiration.
I usually prefer colourful houses but this one was just so warm and cosy looking! I am loving the dark grey and the chalkboard wall!!
Melaine’s home is absolutely beautiful. I have followed her blog for years but haven’t seen some of these gorgeous photos. Thanks for sharing!
The colors are very relaxing. The kitchen is my favorite….it looks like the perfect spot to gather with family and friends to cook, chat and hangout.
Beautiful spot too, with a view of a lake!
I’m in love. I think I should just bookmark this because I can’t pick just one or two to pin. 🙂
Georgeous home! Where did you get the sign over the bed (loved you then)?
You might want to check Melaine’s blog to see if she mentions it. I have a feeling she made it herself, though! 🙂
Thanks for this bit of eye candy. You’ve made me feel like I’m at the cottage! 🙂
Totally in love with this place!!! I have no words.
I love this house. Would love to know where you found the large wood frames and the saying above the bed “Love you still”. Have to have them!
I don’t know, but click over to her blog and see if she mentions them!