FIREFLY
The Vision: A Layered Sanctuary Built for Family and Gathering
Overlooking the water, Firefly was conceived as an enduring multi-generational retreat where relaxed lake-house warmth meets elevated architectural character. Our clients needed a home that could effortlessly absorb the energy of weekend gatherings, wet feet and lots of activity, without compromising on solid craftsmanship, joyful colors, thoughtful textures, and a social spatial flow.
The Strategy: Balancing Architectural Scale with Everyday Durability
We anchored the cathedral ceilings and existing stone in the family room with a more appropriately sized mantel surround in a deep-water blue. We added in custom cabinetry and lighting in the once basic rectangular, drywall opening. A palette drawn directly from the surrounding landscape—warm saddle leathers, deep aubergine, mossy greens, and soft lakeside blues—offers a grounding effect. Because real life happens here, every material was selected for durability: fade-proof, stain-resistant fabric, plus faux fur, real leather, and 100% wool. Solid hardwood construction and performance finishes ensure high-touch surfaces age with character rather than wear. Collected and inherited vintage artifacts evoke family memories and invite you to sink in and stay a while.
The Scope: Cohesive Turnkey Execution from Kitchen to "Bunk Room"
A true retreat functions seamlessly across every square foot. Currant House guided this project through comprehensive space planning, custom millwork documentation, finish selections, and complete procurement management:
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Kitchen & Hospitality Bar: We strategically re-engineered the existing footprint to establish a dedicated coffee bar and an elevated cooking focal point. By designing a custom architectural range hood, commissioning an artisanal hand-painted backsplash, and introducing warm solid-wood counters paired with refreshed cabinetry and unlacquered hardware, we maximized the home's existing structural millwork while delivering a bespoke, collected aesthetic.
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Primary & Guest Suites: The upper-level bedrooms were transformed into serene, acoustic-softened sanctuaries layered with tailored drapery, rich color palettes, and wool carpeting. In the ensuite baths, high-integrity plumbing and stone surfaces were preserved and elevated with curated wallcoverings, designer lighting, and tailored hardware.
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Downstairs Bunk Quarters: Purpose-built for multi-generational lake living, the lower suites pair resilient, high-performance finishes with smart, high-capacity accommodations engineered to welcome a house full of family and guests with ease.
The Result: A Destination Tailored to How They Actually Live
The lower level was transformed into the ultimate entertaining hub—balancing a rare, antique billiard table with modern-day ping-pong, custom millwork, paddle board and fishing rod storage, a towel wall by the entry, and dedicated lounge zones. By pairing disciplined trade collaboration with meticulous interior architecture, we delivered a turnkey home that feels timeless, personal, and effortlessly lived-in from day one.
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