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The Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to purchase a luxury lakefront home. With so many styles, sizes, and locations, we are certain that there is a home out there for you. There are many things that set a luxury home apart, from the size, the communities that they are a part of, and the specialty rooms that they have space for. In fact, while the smart kitchens and large square foot space are intriguing for many, the specialty rooms are what can really attract attention. Here are some of the most popular choices when putting a specialty room in a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Morning Rooms

A large morning room off of the kitchen is perfect for casual family d...

Classic Blue … it’s the color of the year according to Pantone, and it’s the perfect true blue. It’s being described as a timeless and enduring blue hue, reminding people of the sky at dusk. With that in mind, what better color to use in your luxury vacation home that this classic blue. Luxury Lake Home likes to stay on top of all things trending for luxury lakefront homes, and we would be remiss if we neglected this color of the year. Here are a few ways you can use this simple, rich, dark blue in your Missouri Lake home.

Make a Statement With Furniture

One lovely way to use this color is in a bold and stated way - a bold piece of furniture. Velvet materials are still rea...

The big day has finally come, you’ve been searching for the home of your dreams at the Lake of the Ozarks, and now it’s yours! Now that you own your dream vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks, it’s time to start personalizing it, and it’s all going to start with the paint color. The colors of your walls and throughout your home can make a huge impact on the way your home feels. Do you have a relaxed and laid back home with neutral colors and soft textures? Do you have a home that is filled with exciting bright colors and bold patterns? Do you have a trendy home that makes use of all of the hot shades and themes? Here are a few tips from Luxury Lake Home to help you choose the perfect...

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. It’s where everyone congregates after a busy day out on the water or in the morning before a big vacation day for a hearty breakfast. If you own a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, and you want to do a remodel before the summer begins, the kitchen is often the first room that deserves a remake, and can also have the best return on investment. Here are a few things that are really HOT this year in the kitchen, and how you can duplicate it in your own luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Creamy Colors

If you are looking for an alternative to a while kitchen, welcome the creamy color palette! From horizontally laid...

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For those looking to live in the lap of luxury at the Lake of the Ozarks, there are a few key locations you can choose from. There are actually several different communities around the lake area, and if you want to learn about all of them, the team at Luxury Lake Home would be glad to help you find the best fit. Today we’re going to focus on three excellent locations where you can buy a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, and share some of the ...

At Luxury Lake Home, we are proud to represent both our buyers and our sellers in luxury home transactions. We are affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Luxury HomeServices, which gives us an edge in the million-dollar home market at the Lake of the Ozarks, but it also gives us the consistent education and training to continue offering you the best real estate services at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few of our recently sold homes, we represented the seller for some and we represented the buyer for others - all ending in a successful sale!

If you want to catch a peek at Part 1, you can see it here: Recently Sold Listings with Luxury Lake Home - Part 1

A Luxury Home in...

If you’re in the mood to spruce things up this winter in your luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, starting in the kitchen can be a perfect choice. Mediterranean styles are really making a comeback, as they are the perfect combination of casual elegance, a bit earthy with the sun and sea inspiration, and it can be the perfect choice for your Lake vibes. Check out these important details of a Mediterranean kitchen style, from the key elements to the color palettes, fixtures, and finishing touches.

The Short & Sweet Details

A Mediterranean kitchen can be a warm and welcoming place, and the natural elements like wood, brick, and stone can really create a wonderful ambiance....

The flooring in your bathroom has to meet several standards; it has to be beautiful, handle moisture, is easy on bare feet, AND easy to clean. Choosing the right material for your luxury bathroom can not only affect the way the room feels but also play a huge role in the way it functions. As the owner of a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you will want to make sure that your flooring is going to last, so we’re going to talk about robust and trendy styles for your bathroom and how to help you choose!

Porcelain Flooring

Porcelain tiles are quickly one of the most popular choices for bathroom floors. It’s a material that is a mix of quartz, clay, and feldspar fired at high temp...

It’s a smart year when it comes to luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. More and more homes are being built with the smart features that everyone is asking about, but what about homes that are already finished? If you want to update your home and add the smart features that everyone is raving about, here are a few of the coolest that you will be seeing in Lake of the Ozark luxury homes in 2020!

Touch Faucets

This isn’t new technology, but it is new to homes! A touch faucet can help keep things clean as well as make it easier and faster while working in the kitchen. Many different styles are trending, some have color indicators to show the water temperature. Others come ...

Luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks don’t stay on the market for long, especially when they are as beautiful as the one on Via Del Lago. We recently sold this beautiful lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, we wanted to take a few moments to showcase the superb details, amazing design, and more.

About the Home on Via Del Lago, Porto Cima, Missouri

This home is situated perfectly so as you enter the home your eyes immediately focus on the amazing main channel views. It checked all of the boxes and left little to be desired. Fully furnished and ready for immediate use. With gentle topography, huge dock, and complete outdoor entertaining area, this home was built to im...

Buying a home is a big deal no matter where you make your purchase, or what size home you buy. However, when buying a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is obviously a lot at stake. Our team makes it a priority to assist you in the purchase of lakefront properties at the Lake of the Ozarks, and to do this well. If you have been considering purchasing a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, here are a few things you need to know about why you want to choose a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices LuxuryCollection Specialist, and how our up-to-date processes can make your home search even more productive.

Representing Clients of Wealth

When buying a Lake of the Ozark luxury home, you ...

This may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but it has the power to pack a BIG punch in style! Luxury homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks quickly realize that their most extravagant design aspirations can happen in these little cubby hole bathrooms, and they are an easy place to renovate if or when you change your mind. Here are a few trends that are popping up in the powder room department and how you can quickly make a change in your space with dramatic flair.

Fun Wallpaper

There’s something about the small rooms with the impactful wallpapers. A powder room is one of the easiest rooms to go out of the norm. Mesmerizing patterns and styles can be ultra-chic in wh...

As the winter season rolls around, and the holidays wind down, the winter blues may begin to strike. An easy way to give your home a breath of fresh air is to change up the style and freshen things up. After you put away the holiday decor, your home is going to feel empty, so it’s the perfect time to revamp the style and start new for the new year! Here are a few design and decor trends that you’ll want to know about for your luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Textures, Shapes, and Colors

Because you’ll be staying inside more in the winter, it’s the perfect time to make things cozy, comfortable, and inviting. You can accomplish this by challenging the eye and keeping...

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’Tis the time of year for elegant gatherings, luxurious parties, and ways to enjoy the season with your friends and family. While the winter months aren’t the prime time when homeowners stay in their luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks, it can still be the perfect time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoy some quiet yuletide time in your home. Of course, you can always bring the season to your home and do a little ro...

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start making your list and checking it twice! From gifts to give, meals to prepare, and decorations to put up - your weeks are probably filled with holiday merriment. Of course, if you’re going to be enjoying the holiday season at your vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks, it’s going to require a bit more unique planning because you’ll be in a different space, but it could be the perfect touch for the Christmas spirit. Here are a few Christmas color and style trends that you’ll want to check out before you get started!

Nature Inspired

For Christmas 2019, try incorporating nature into your design palette. You can still make us...

Luxury Lake Home is proud to represent both buyers and sellers of luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. We are affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Luxury HomeServices, which gives us an edge in the million-dollar home market at the Lake of the Ozarks, but it also gives us the consistent education and training to continue offering you the best real estate services at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few of our recently sold homes, somewhere we represented the seller, somewhere we represented the buyer - all ending in a successful sale!

Luxury Home in Four Seasons, MO

Quality built home on a one of a kind lot in Four Seasons. This nearly 6,000 sq ft home had features that...

If you’ve been dreaming about hiring an interior designer for your luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, the winter season can be prime time. Chances are likely that your home will be sitting vacant for much of the winter if it is a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks. If this is the case, then now is the perfect time to start looking around for your interior designer, and finding the best fit for you. Before you get started, here are a few frequently asked questions, and even some things your interior designer may want YOU to know before you get started.

Q: What does an interior designer do?

While it’s true that your interior designer will help you choose fabrics and p...

When buying or selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, one of the first and most important decisions you make will be choosing your real estate agent. Luxury Lake Home makes it a point to stay on top of all of the latest research, marketing trends, and pricing for the area, which are all great things to look for. However, choosing a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is just as much of a personal decision as it is logical. Here are a few questions you should ask when hiring your luxury real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks.



Q: How Will You Help Me Find Other Professionals?
Your real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks can assist you with finding other pr...

When selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is a certain level of care and expertise that is required. At Luxury Lake Home, we specialize in luxury properties at the Lake of the Ozarks, and with that as our specialty, we take great pride in assisting you in making this experience as luxurious as your home is. Because your home isn’t just a part of your family’s history, but also a significant investment, having a world-class brand in your corner is important. Here are a few reasons we take pride in working with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection at the Lake of the Ozarks.

If you would like to take a look at part one from our blog series, you can see it her...

Every homeowner at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to handle this time of year a bit differently (though, we’re sure it involves tears for all!). Some will completely winterize their luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks and come back in the spring to enjoy it, others are only going to partially winterize it because they will still visit throughout the winter, or have someone who cares for it through the off-season. No matter what your solution, here are a few ideas to consider as you prepare your million dollar home at the Lake of the Ozarks for the upcoming off-season.

We covered part 1 a few months back, if you haven’t seen it yet, you can read it here: Preparing Your Vacation Ho...