{"id":1171,"date":"2025-04-15T18:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T18:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.camperscorner.net\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2025-04-18T18:09:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T18:09:47","slug":"before-after-an-l-a-couple-convert-a-dated-ohio-home-into-a-light-filled-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.camperscorner.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/15\/before-after-an-l-a-couple-convert-a-dated-ohio-home-into-a-light-filled-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Before & After: An L.A. Couple Convert a Dated Ohio Home Into a Light-Filled Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now known as Stonestill Lodge, the home lets in the surrounding landscape while honoring the property\u2019s original structure.<\/p>\n

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When music and entertainment professionals Harvey Mason, Jr., and Britt Burton Mason were looking for a new home to get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, they surprised all of their California colleagues by picking a fixer-upper in the middle of rural Ohio. “I was like, \u2018Oh my gosh, this place is incredible!\u2019” says Harvey. “I really love the people. I love the energy. I love the scenery.”<\/p>\n

Originally built in the 1940s by an architect that studied under Frank Lloyd Wright, the single-story house\u2014now named Stonestill Lodge\u2014was situated on a peninsula with water on all sides. While the location couldn\u2019t be more serene, “It was in a bit of a time capsule,” says Britt. “We bought it from this lovely couple in their late eighties. They raised their family in this home, and it was a beautiful layout. We saw the vision and what it could be for us.”<\/p>\n

In addition to the idyllic and private setting, the home\u2019s stonework (including the original stone foundation) and spacious floor plan all played a role in convincing the Masons to make the leap to the Midwest. Britt grew up in Ohio, so it was also a return to her roots\u2014and the couple surrendered to the change and challenge to completely customize the home into their personal lakeside retreat.<\/p>\n

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Originally built with smaller windows and darker interiors, Stonestill Lodge wasn\u2019t taking advantage of the lake views and the easy, natural light available to it. “We didn\u2019t want to knock it down and make some huge mansion. We wanted it to feel comfortable and homey, like it was meant to be here,” says Britt. <\/p>\n

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One of the first orders of business was opening up the home with expansive windows and an oversized pivot door by Kolbe Windows & Doors. <\/p>\n

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In order to make sure the home felt like it was a part of the landscape, the first goal was revamping the exterior. Emphasizing a connection with nature, Harvey and Britt decided that a significant focus of the renovation would be adding large windows and doors to optimize the light and views. “Everywhere you look, we wanted to see glass,” says Harvey, “We wanted to see through into nature, see the lake, see the trees. We even wanted to make sure the bedrooms took advantage of the views.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stonestill Lodge is now filled with light, and has sweeping views of the water and grounds. <\/p>\n

Photo: \u00a9 CKP Studio<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See the full story on Dwell.com: Before & After: An L.A. Couple Convert a Dated Ohio Home Into a Light-Filled Retreat<\/a><\/b>
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