This river house is a historic property that has been completely reimagined by J Hurst & Associates in collaboration with Beth Howley Creative, nestled on the Kalamazoo River that leads to Lake Michigan. When the team began this project, the home was dark and dingy with vintage wood on every wall and floor surface.

They carefully preserved and restored the paneling and floors while adding clean, modern design details. The old elements found new life through the application of freshly painted surfaces, dynamic lighting, and the introduction of a funky cocktail lounge on the lower level. Continue below to see the rest of this incredible home tour…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT J Hurst & Associates BUILDER Patrick Murphy Builders INTERIOR DESIGNER Beth Howley Creative

In response to the needs of the homeowners, three new bedrooms and two additional bathrooms were added, ensuring effortless and enjoyable entertaining experiences for family and guests. Bright pops from colorful custom cabinets and art on a backdrop of crisp white walls truly make this dwelling shine.

Above: The project team was able to preserve most of the original paneling in this dwelling, although there was not enough to fill every wall because of the changes made to the space. This gave way to a light-filled foyer with the perfect balance of both smooth painted surfaces and refreshed 1840s paneling. Hanging from the ceiling, the Kelly Wearstler Strada Chandelier from Visual Comfort provides a striking welcome.

What We Love: This historic river house was completely transformed to provide a wonderful respite for its lucky inhabitants. We are loving that the design team preserved a lot of the details in this home while modernizing spaces with materials and finishes to update the aesthetics. We are especially admiring the living room with its refinished wood beams and ceiling along with the painted fireplace surround, allowing the colorful artwork to pop.

Tell Us: What details do you find most inspiring in the renovation project? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Michigan: Warm and inviting log cabin on a tranquil lake in Northern Michigan and A modern prairie style home offers a peaceful family retreat in Michigan.

Above: The historic beams and ceiling painted in white are the perfect backdrop for the fabulous art and accessories in this eclectic family retreat.

Above: This beautifully curated gallery wall was put together by the homewoner. The crisp white walls and the restored vintage wood floors serve as the perfect backdrop to these carefully selected, colorful and striking pieces of art.

Above: To let the light in, the project team took down the wall blocking the door to the back of the home and relocated the refrigerator to a closet that previously held a stacking washer and dryer. With a new island, cabinet faces, backsplash, and a ceiling to match the original, this kitchen looks fresh and new. Painted in Oystershell 864 – Benjamin Moore, the cabinets look soft and dynamic in the natural light.

Above: The image picture above was the kitchen before the remodel. What do you think of the tranformation?

Above: The wall sconces in this lounge and home bar space are from Visual Comfort.

Above: In the powder room, the walls are painted in Beach Glass 1564 – Benjamin Moore. The black mirror is from Noir Furniture, while the wall scones are by Visual Comfort. The Drew 30″ Console with stand is from Barclay.

Above: Historic blue-painted boathouse with white painted trim sits on the Kalamazoo River. A place to relax, refresh and recharge.

PHOTOGRAPHER Stoffer Photography Interiors