
D. Stanley Dixon Architect, together with Tom Stringer Design Partners, has designed this stunning lakeside cottage retreat nestled along Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana. Bringing together the elements to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere was the goal in crafting a comfortable country aesthetic for this farmhouse.
Set at the edge of a lake in rural Indiana, this modestly scaled summer home was designed to meet the needs of an empty-nester couple who sought to downsize while providing space for returning children and grandchildren. Continue below to see more of this fabulous home tour…
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT D. Stanley Dixon Architect INTERIOR DESIGN Tom Stringer Design Partners

What We Love About This Home
This lakeside retreat in Indiana features warm textures, layered materials, and soft finishes, giving the interiors a timeless, lived-in feel. Designed for everyday comfort and leisurely moments, the home captures the essence of laid-back lake living. We are loving every detail of this home, from the beautiful covered porch with its stylish yet comfortable outdoor furnishings to the serene lakeside views beyond. This is the ultimate getaway home or relaxing summers at the lake!
Tell Us: What details in the design of this home do you find most inspiring? Let us know in the Comments below!
Note: Check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Indiana: A spectacular Scandinavian modern home with hygge interiors in Indiana and A 1930s classic American home in Indiana gets a charming makeover.


Above: On the porch, the wall sconces were sourced from Remains Lighting Company. The wicker furnishings are Janus et Cie, while the iron furnishings are from Century Furniture. The chair cushions are Holly Hunt Design. The garden stool is from Formations. Grounding this space is an outdoor rug from Marc Phillips.

Above: On the Janus et Cie wicker sofa, the pillow cushions were custom-fabricated in a textile from Sister Parish Design and La Maison Pierre Frey. The coffee table is from McKinnon and Harris. The end table is from the David Sutherland Showroom.

Above: A clean and simple entrance, with pops of color and a vintage wool Moroccan Kilim rug. The console table is from Formations.


Above: In this playful powder room, the homeowners’ love of woodland creatures inspired the designer to select Studio Printworks’ Animal Farm wallpaper. The bronze tree branch wall sconces were sourced from Vaughan.






Above: Art pieces draw attention to any space, such as this Alexander Calder print against the blue bar area. The picture light is from Besselink & Jones. The ceiling light fixture is from Urban Electric Co. The cabinet hardware is by Chicago Brass, Inc.



Above: In the kitchen, a custom table was paired with reproduction ladderback chairs sourced from Mulligans, while the chair cushions are custom-made by Maxwell Fabrics.

Above: A pair of pendant lights over the dining table is by Hector Finch Lighting. Antique pieces from 1stDibs helped create a relaxed yet refined kitchen.














PHOTOGRAPHER Wittefini Photography

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