A Minnesota Homeowner Refused to Paint the Wood in Her 1989 Log Home
“Our house feels like a permanent vacation, with fall and winter nights at the fire and summer days with the windows and doors open and sunlight streaming in,” begins Liz Schultz of the three-bedroom, 1500-square-foot “log chalet” house in Winona, Minnesota.
Liz and her family, which includes her husband, Max; their kids, Sam and Vera; and three very, very cute cats, Jerry, Phil, and Bibi, have lived in the home for two-and-a-half years.
Today the house is a serene and cozy home “nested in a wooded valley in the driftless region of Minnesota,” and Liz describes the decor as “feminine, with a mix of vintage, new, and many thrifted items.” But it wasn’t like that in the beginning.
She says the home was “dated, bland, and uninspired” and “a little bit tired” when they first moved in. But Liz also shares that it didn’t need a “whole lot to bring her back to life.”
“We left behind city life (and a very colorful bungalow home) for cathedral ceilings and so much wood. I love the wood and would never dream of painting,” Liz writes. Because the home was built in 1989, Liz says when she makes design decisions she leans into the 1980s era, and will keep doing so.
“I would say my artistic nature and passion for timeless design are reflected in our home, as is the fact that we see our home as a place for living in,” Liz admits. “Nothing is too precious. Comfort and functionality reign supreme!”
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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