This gorgeous California-inspired house designed by James McNeal Architecture & Design together with Randolph Interior Design, is located in Orono, on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Inside this 5,512 square foot, four-bedroom dwelling, beautifully designed living spaces highlight the owner’s sophisticated style. “It’s designed like a sun box – meaning you can see all the way through it from the front entry to the water,” states the architect.

This luminous residence features expansive walls of glazing, a lower-level entertaining area that is complete with a movie theater room, and a sumptuous outdoor swimming pool. Continue below to see the rest of this fabulous home tour…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT James McNeal Architecture & Design BUILDER Chamberlain Fine Custom Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER Randolph Interior Design

What We Love: This California-inspired house provides a cool coastal vibe for its inhabitants, mixed with clean lines and sophisticated styling. We love so many details in this home, from the beautiful staircase design to the spacious lower-level entertainment area to the fabulous great room with its black and white color palette and sleek fireplace design. Overall, this stunning home perfectly blends modern elegance with a relaxed coastal vibe, creating an inviting space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Minnesota: A beautifully reimagined home in Minnesota nestles into a cloud forest and This modern dream home tour in Minnesota has beautiful living spaces.

Above: The home features an inviting, covered front entry for an intimate feel.

Above: Gas lanterns at the front entrance add a warm, welcoming glow as you enter into the home.

Above: The main level of the home offers an open floor plan concept and an abundance of natural light.

Above: The great room’s clean, coastal aesthetic is anchored by a substantially sized fireplace.

Above: Smoked glass panels flank the fireplace, reflecting the flames to make it feel wider, nearly spanning its entire length. From any angle in the great room, the reflective design enhances the view of the flames.

Above: Clerestory windows fill the home with natural light during the day and offer stunning views of the sky and stars at night.

Above: The kitchen window hinges wide open to allow fresh air to permeate while creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor living experience.

Above: The scullery has an opening to the kitchen on the other side. 

Above: The staircase was designed to allow natural light to flow throughout both levels of the house.

Above: The stairwell to the entertainment room is situated at the front of the house. Clerestory windows were integrated into the facade to allow natural light to flood into the downstairs.

Above: On the lower level, you will find an incredible entertainment area that comes complete with a game room / home theater and wet bar, a home gym, and an additional home theater just off the main room.

Above: This lower-level entertaining area has a wet bar.

Above: This fabulous home also includes a private movie theater room.

Above: The back of this home features a patio with minimal concrete, allowing grass to grow close to the house for a more natural feel.

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