This modern lake house was designed by McCall Design & Planning to fit into a very unique and rugged site on the shores of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. The dwelling was sited to take advantage of its 270-degree water views and a granite bedrock backdrop. The construction of this dwelling is mainly composed of rock, teak, and board-formed concrete, which integrates into its natural setting.
Due to this home’s challenging waterfront location defined by massive outcroppings, the project took seven years to complete. The layout was crafted on rock domes that necessitated contours that step down to the lake. The owners have traditional design tastes, yet embraced the modern-leaning elements in their new home — a flat roof, exposed I-beams, and smooth board-form concrete walls that contrast with the surrounding stone.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT McCall Design & Planning BUILDER Steve Lacey Construction STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Riverstone Structural Concepts CIVIL ENGINEER Crestline Engineering LANDSCAPE DESIGN Laidlaw Landscape Co. INTERIOR DESIGN Brown Design Group CABINETRY DESIGN Jaymark Cabinets
What We Love: This stunning lake house in Idaho offers so many incredible details, from the breathtaking location to the architecture itself. We are loving the material palette selection that helps to blend the home into its site. Large windows help to frame the views, leaving both owners and guests feeling completely relaxed. One of our favorite details is the whimsical kid’s bathroom, the attention to detail is fantastic!
Tell Us: Would this be your idea of the perfect lake house retreat? If this were your home, would you change any details? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments!
Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign from the state of Idaho: Mountain sanctuary offers a sense of tranquility in the Idaho wilderness and Phenomenal hillside contemporary home nested in beautiful Sun Valley.
Above: A boulder is integrated into the front entryway of this Idaho lake house, inviting nature inside. Energy-efficient triple-pane windows blur the boundaries between indoors and out. A curved staircase brings you up to the private bedroom spaces of the home.
Above: The exquisite flooring is rift-sawn white oak, complemented by teak ceilings with steal-beams. The walls are plaster, providing a neutral backdrop to not detract from the views. The sofas are from Thayer Coggin. On the wall, a slab from Russell-Zuhl Petrified Wood. Defining the spaces are area rugs from Amara Rugs.
Above: Anchoring the living room is a fireplace of locally quarried granite veneer.
Above: The windows framing lake and nature views throughout this home are by Viewpoint Windows and Agnora.
Above: The dining room cantilevers over the rock, with walls of glass framing mesmerizing views. The chairs are from Holly Hunt, while the glass table is from Mimi London. Suspended above the table, a glass chandelier by Lianne Gold for Ralph Pucci. Adding warmth and texture to the wood floors, a wool Tabriz rug from Amara Rugs.
Above: In the kitchen, the pendant lights above the island are from Rocky Mountain Hardware. The bar countertop is a solid slab of walnut. The leather bar stools are by Holly Hunt. The faucets are by Waterstone. All other countertops are glass-fiber-reinforced concrete. The custom cabinets are quartern-sawn eucalyptus. Appliances include a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf stove, and Miele dishwasher.
Above: This serene primary bedroom features a custom fabricated platform bed. The bedroom is called the “treehouse”. On the floor, a hand-knotted rug sourced from Amara Rugs.
Above: In the primary bathroom, the stones underneath the vanity are sourced from the property. Integrated concrete sinks are complemented by Brizo faucets. The sconces on the mirror are by Hubbardton Forge. On the floor, porcelain tiles by Ann Sacks.
Above: This circular staircase was constructed using I-beams bent in Seattle, Washington.
Above: The kids’ bunkhouse bathroom is a whimsical space that is inspired by nature. The sculptural concrete tub was handcrafted by a local artisan. The architect and designer collaborated on the 21’x9′ custom tile mosaic sourced from Lunada Bay Tile. On the floor is King Pebble from Island Stone.
Above: The owners embraced the craggy locale of their dwelling by requesting exposed granite on the interiors. Rock blasting and cutting were essential to integrate the structure into the bedrock. Granite is an unpredictable material and they took every measure to keep it from fracturing outside the building envelope. Details: Sofa – Thayer Coggin; Eames chair – Design Within Reach; Coffee table – Ralph Pucci; Side table – Arteriors; Barbara Barry rug; Ceiling light – Hubbardton Forge.
Above: A series of built-in terraces are interconnected by pathways tucked into the rocks, meandering down the hillside into a sitting area at the water’s edge. Outdoor furnishings include teak chairs and a sofa from Restoration Hardware with cushions upholstered in Perennials linen.
PHOTOGRAPHER Laura Hull Photography
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