TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

This coastal city is a calm, sleepy lakeside residence — until thousands of visitors flock to its shores and wineries come beach season. In addition to offering standard seaside activities, Traverse City's climate is also perfect for its two booming crops: wine and cherries.

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ENTRANCE HALL

There's a strong Arts and Crafts flavor to the entrance hall, where Richard Mulligan's Townsend table anchors the space. Beehive pendant by Chameleon Fine Lighting. Rug by Watson Smith.

Martin Horner added exotic elements

Instead of boats and buoys, designer Martin Horner added exotic elements — Moroccan tile, pillows made from Japanese obis, Balinese columns — to a Lake Michigan house. With layers of color and pattern everywhere, this house has cultural treasures from around the world in every room. For more decorating ideas, BY CHRISTINE PITTEL