This contemporary lake house retreat is a relaxed, casual, comfortable, and sophisticated getaway home designed by Morgante Wilson Architects, located in Greenlake, Wisconsin. This sizeable residence accommodates a family of four, along with welcome crowds of visitors, effortlessly.
A single, spacious, multi-functional public space – including an open concept kitchen, family room, and living room – facilitates entertaining and offers multiple venues for gathering, whether guests include extended family members or those invited to take part in the large-scale charity events that are often hosted here.
Versatile seating – just one component of Morgante Wilson’s comprehensive interior design scheme – enables intimate opportunities for dining and conversation, or, when components are adjoined, accommodating greater numbers. An expansive wall of glass ushers the outdoors in, and allows residents and guests alike to appreciate stunning lake views. Sleek, organic, and even a bit rustic, this home exemplifies refined informality.
What We Love: This casual lake house retreat connects the beautiful setting to a home perfect for large get-togethers and quality family time. An open and spacious interior layout can be easily reconfigured to create more intimate living spaces, while also serving the needs of entertaining. We are especially loving all of the customized design features that can be found throughout this home, so inspiring!
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Note: Have a look at a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the architects of this project, Morgante Wilson Architects: Shingle style home in Illinois features interiors with understated elegance and Multi-level townhouse in Chicago showcases urban-chic interiors.
Above: A custom dining table can break out into four seating groups (pictured below). This table can host extended family members to dine at one single table, yet when broken way, the owners can host large-scale charity events.
Above: Accenting either side of the fireplace wall is Hubbardton Forge light fixtures.
Above: In the kitchen of this casual lake house, the countertops are Caesarstone. The island countertop is supported by custom metal brackets. Illuminating the island are pendant lights from Holly Hunt. The striking backsplash is a marble slab.
Above: A custom metal cabinet to helps to conceal refrigerator drawers and an ice maker.
Above: A tranquil master bedroom features floor-to-ceiling draperies. The silk rug glows with the morning light from the lake. A custom rolling ottoman is positioned between two woven lounge chairs.
Above: This small office is covered in a grasscloth wallpaper from Donghia to add texture. A custom desk was designed to fit in the niche. Seating from Donghia brings in additional color and texture to the room. The trim is painted in Iron Mountain 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: In this master bedroom, a custom headboard was designed with built-in storage behind the walnut panels. A custom bed with linen-wrapped legs sit in front. The walls are painted in Desert Light 1004 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: The walls of this home office are painted in Brandon Beige 977 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: A secret door was hidden in the home office bookcase. This is useful for an ultra-private “getaway” space, panic rooms, providing quick access between rooms (without sacrificing wall space), or sometimes… Just for fun! The designers affectionately refer to them as “Scooby-Doo Doors”, as the gang always saved the day by solving problems in an entertaining way! The bookcase is painted in Iron Mountain 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: This screened-in porch features a custom cedar ceiling detail with bronze pendant lights. A pair of Kingsley Bate sofas are covered in Sunbrella fabric.
Above: In the guest bedroom are custom upholstered panels behind the bed. Reading lights from Edge Lighting allow for the nightstands to stay clutter-free.
Above: This girl’s bedroom offers a magical feel with its curved metal headboard and custom window treatments that feature Opuzen fabric. The tufted sofa is covered in Kravet velvet. The walls are painted in Violet Pearl 1451 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: The oak-paneled cathedral ceiling provides a lot of visual interest to this space. The sectional is extra deep to allow for napping and cozy TV watching. The color palette of purple, navy and grey easily lends itself to this casual yet stylish hangout space.
Photos: Werner Straube Photography
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