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Step into this stunning contemporary house nestled on Lake Michigan

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This stunning lake house was designed by Morgante Wilson Architects, situated in Wilmette, a village on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Illinois. This home offers “a clean-lined interpretation of traditional Tudor style on the front exterior that blends beautifully into its North Shore neighborhood,” the architects explained. “The house reveals an almost entirely glass-lined, contemporary rear elevation to take maximum advantage of its waterside location.” Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular house tour…

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What We Love: This striking modern house on Lake Michigan offers a bright and spacious floor plan layout. Soaring walls of glass frame views of the breathtaking lakefront setting that this idyllic home offers. With functional storage solutions and clever design features, the design of this home has been well thought out. The master bathroom is a spa oasis, we especially love the large double vanities and heavenly freestanding tub with lake views!… Readers, what details caught your eye in this home tour? Please share with us in the Comments!

Note: Have a look at a couple of our most favorite home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of Morgante Wilson Architects: Sophisticated Yet Casual Lake House Retreat in Wisconsin and Shingle style home in Illinois features interiors with understated elegance.

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Above: A unique carved-out niche in the front foyer of this home feels extra cozy with its soft gray walls. Black trim gives a crisp definition to the borders and windows.

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Above: This cool gray living room offers an angular sectional sofa complimented by a glass coffee table and expose beam ceiling. A delicate pendant light fixture overhead adds a nice balancing touch. Notice the adorable doggie on the sofa?

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Above: This contemporary living room offers relaxation in style, the space is both sophisticated and comfortable. Sweeping lakeshore views are offered through expansive windows.

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Above: This beautiful dining and living area feels open and cozy with bookshelves lining the wall and a seamless flow to the outdoors.

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Above: In the family room of this house, four armchairs provide a comfortable setting from which to take in the heavenly views of Lake Michigan.

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Above: An open kitchen with a wood island and white marble countertops adds a light and airy feel. The beautiful wood grain of the island offers a welcome counterpoint to the room’s grays and white, infusing warmth and texture to the space.

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Above: This modern open plan kitchen offers a unique feature on the island, where a segment cleverly breaks away from the whole to make a handy bench.

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Above: In the powder bathroom, the cubic tile floor is the shining attraction, elevating the entire space with its cool geometric pattern.

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Above: This spiral staircase swoops and swirls effortlessly up, beautifully accented by a black hand railing and delicate pendant lights.

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Above: The master bedroom’s quiet palette lets the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan be the star.

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Above: A dual vanity in the master bathroom features warm wood accents. A slender tile inlay in the wood flooring creates an intriguing path into this beautiful space. White marble and wood details adds a luxurious feel, while there is no shortage of clever storage solutions.

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Above: The dual vanity features plenty of drawers in this spacious bathroom to store all of your amenities. The vanity’s gentle curve is a lovely way to break up the long stretch of storage.

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Above: A nod to the home’s tranquil lakeside setting, the blue wall of this bedroom adds a striking touch. Wooden ladders leads up to a loft with a cool spiderweb railing.

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Above: A detail of the corner of a bedroom shows how glass panels are broken up by a series of small frames, a choice that brings architectural interest to the space.

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Above: A stone pathway leads through a magical garden during the evening hours. The path leads round the house and to the backyard, while lights offer an inviting twinkle through the greenery.

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Above: The rear of this lake house features expansive walls of glass that offers up dollhouse charm and grand views of a meticulously landscaped backyard.

Photos: Werner Straube Photography

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