5. Lakeside Escape
This sunny vacation cottage is every vintage enthusiasts dream! Joanie Mulkin let her children choose the colors in the home, and each cheerful hue adds even more charm to this imaginative little abode. Don’t miss the dreamy nooks and cozy outdoor spaces that make this home the perfect family getaway!
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
