Curated Coast
Here at Chernee’s House, we believe in creating spaces that inspire, uplift, and bring ideas to life. This blog is where I share insights, projects, and creative inspiration, along with personal reflections and tips to help you on your journey. Whether you’re here for fresh ideas, expert advice, or just a little spark of inspiration, you’re in the right place!
Browse through our latest posts below, and don’t forget to check back often for new content. I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to share your thoughts and join the conversation!
How Plans Evolve During a Home Addition: Lessons From Our Build
Building a home addition? Learn how plans evolve during construction, when to pivot, and how early design changes can lead to a better final space.
Designing Our English Cottage Morning Room: A Lake House Retreat
Tour our English cottage–inspired morning room designed for lake living—featuring patterned tile, wallpaper accents, smart storage, and cozy charm.
Walk-In Shower Upgrade for Our Lake House Bathroom
Our walk-in shower upgrade became the second major project we knew we had to tackle if we were truly going to live at the lake full-time. Updating the upstairs bathroom — specifically replacing the original whirlpool tub — was about comfort, safety, and designing a...
Designing a Lake House with a Cohesive Color Palette & Intentional Flow
Designing our lake house with intention—exploring a cohesive color palette, architectural flow, and the vision behind our morning room renovation.
Finding a Builder and an Architect: What We Learned While Planning Our Lake House Addition
Planning a home addition at the lake came with surprises—from pricing and variance laws to navigating slow timelines. Here’s what we learned while choosing our builder and architect, plus advice we wish we had from the start.
Our First Major Lake House Project: Designing a Morning Room Addition at the Lake
Returning to lake life meant rethinking space, storage, and how we truly live. Discover how our first major lake house addition turned a design challenge into a light-filled morning room built for everyday living.
Chernee’s House: Embracing Coastal Living, Small Spaces & Big Style
Welcome to Chernee’s House: Our Lake Life Adventure Hey There, I’m Chernee! Welcome to Chernee’s House — where cozy meets coastal. A few months ago, my husband, our pup Daisy, and I took a big leap: we moved full-time to our lake house! After years of enjoying this...
Where Southern Charm Meets Interior Design
Welcome to Chernee’s House, where Southern charm meets lakeside living through thoughtful interior design. As a passionate designer and mompreneur based in Upstate NY, I transform spaces with a unique blend of elevated style and lived-in comfort. From vintage finds to DIY projects, follow along as I share design inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses of creating beautiful, functional homes that tell a story.
Welcome to Chernee’s House
Place for Inspiration, Creativity, and Community I’m so excited to finally share this space with you—a place where creativity thrives, inspiration flows, and meaningful connections are made. Whether you stumbled upon my site out of curiosity or have been following my...