Aspect Design Build mixes rustic farmhouse elements with modern finishes to create a stunning, functional, and livable home in the coveted Cottagewood, Minnesota. This masterpiece boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms, spanning across 4,981 square feet. This home was sited to ensure the breathtaking views of Lake Independence are present from every room.

The house abounds with a blending of styles such as reclaimed beams from an early 1900s barn in Missouri paired with industrial lighting, and white oak floors that are given a hand-scraped face to make it feel less formal along with reclaimed oak banisters soften the modern steel railings.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Aspect Design Build BUILDER Aspect Design Build INTERIOR DESIGNER Vintage Elements CUSTOM CABINETS Northland Woodworks

This home is an entertainer’s dream with a four-season porch expansion with phantom screens, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. An expanded deck and manicured lawn provide plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. The main level features a gourmet kitchen with Thermador appliances, a walk-in pantry, inviting living and dining rooms, an office, and flex space.

What We Love: This rustic modern farmhouse is a delightful mix of old and new, bringing together rustic elements like exposed wood beams and a cozy color palette with modern accents. From the inviting front porch to the open floor plan, this house offers a comfortable, yet stylish space. The result is a warm and welcoming home that perfectly combines contemporary and traditional styles.

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This combination of materials and finishes creates a modern yet warm aesthetic, perfect for any contemporary kitchen. The reclaimed wood details add a rustic touch, while the crisp white cabinets evoke a clean and modern look. The hand-scraped white oak flooring adds an air of sophistication, while the industrial lighting provides an edgy and stylish touch. Finally, the leathered Infinity Quartzite countertops provide a luxurious and timeless look that ties the entire design together.

The intricate ceiling details create a beautiful contrast against the reclaimed beams and industrial elements in the room. The hand-scraped, wide plank, white oak floors add warmth and texture to the space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Above: Rustic features set against a reclaimed, white oak vanity and modern sink and fixtures help meld the old with the new.

The custom-designed staircase leads to the owner’s bedroom with a spa-like bathroom. Three additional bedrooms, two additional bathrooms, and a laundry room complete the upper level.

Above: The natural cedar shiplap accent wall is a great anchor for the owner’s bedroom.

Above: The owner’s bath in this space makes a statement featuring natural limestone with painted shiplap and light industrial mirrors, lighting, and Waterworks fixtures. The combination of materials creates a modern, yet timeless look perfect for a spa-like retreat.

Above: Using the floors from the original house as a ceiling detail in the sunroom instantly creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The warm tones of the wood give the room a comfortable feel, while the patterns and texture provide visual interest.

Above: In the kid’s bedroom, elegant wallpaper is paired with a playful bubble glass chandelier. The wallpaper is the Cole & Son Woods Wallpaper.

Above: Elegant, inviting, and fun, the shared girls’ bath makes for a great retreat.

Above: The wallpapered ceiling and gold-colored light fixture create a cozy, inviting atmosphere in the bedroom.

Above: Steel railings and rustic white oak treads meld the rustic with the modern.

The lower level showcases the private guest retreat, family room, wet bar, and home gym. 

Above: This home bar space features a brick accent wall with custom knotty alder cabinets.

Above: The mudroom of this rustic modern farmhouse features reclaimed cabinetry with rustic limestone floors.

Photos: Courtesy of Aspect Design Build