Above: Studio Sage translated the owners' love of bright colors and jewel tones through the home's many rugs. Opposite page: The flagstone-floored sun porch offers cozy seating and an unparalleled view of the lake. elements and bringing them through the selection process was really important. " Studio Sage was brought into the project early, as the foundation was being poured. " We were looking at the plans, knowing it would be a traditional hybrid timber frame, " says Raymond. " We asked ourselves how would we make this different and specific to these particular homeowners. " The clients were open to suggestions, she says, which was " such a treat because it allowed us to stretch our creative legs and come up with something that was unique. " According to Raymond, their approach was to lean into the concept of a traditional lake house but with a twist. " The clients desired a rustic home but also wanted an underlying industrial tone. We really took that and ran with it, " she says. " We brought in more drama with the ebony beams to darken things up a little bit, and we translated the homeowners' May/June 2024 53