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Pearson Design Group has crafted this gorgeous contemporary lake house to support a family on lake living, perched between the shores of Flathead Lake and the forested canopy of Flathead National Forest. The design distills the lake cottage vernacular into a crisp, contemporary expression—combining familiar rooflines and proportions with bold window massing that captures expansive views and abundant daylight.
Regionally sourced cedar, Douglas fir, and stone root the home in its setting, offering warmth, texture, and longevity. Inside, a natural palette of warm whites and oak tones creates a calm, refined atmosphere. Layered textures and restrained detailing shape an interior designed for quiet retreat—comfortable, understated, and connected, laid back lake living.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECTURE Pearson Design Group
INTERIOR DESIGN Pearson Design Group
BUILDER Denman Construction
From the screened porch to the entertaining patio, this family home offers a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy after a day on the water.
Glass Entry Doors Frame Lake Views
What We Love About This Home
This contemporary lake house keeps things simple without feeling sparse, letting cedar, Douglas fir, and stone do most of the work while walls of glass bring in the lake and mountains beyond. We especially love the screened porch swing and the vaulted great room with its stone fireplace, both built for spending time together without much fuss. Nothing here feels overdone, and the whole home is built for lake life enjoyment, with early coffee on the porch and late nights by the fire.
Tell Us: What do you think of this contemporary lake house’s quiet, materials-first approach to lakeside living? Would you trade a busier floor plan for this kind of calm, connected layout? Let us know in the Comments below!
Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Montana: Tour this rustic yet refined Big Sky house with majestic mountain views and See this spectacular cedar clad lake house in Montana’s Flathead Valley.
Vaulted Great Room with Stone Fireplace
Living Room with Panoramic Lake Views
Dining Room with Shiplap Walls and Pendant Lighting
Screened Porch Overlooking Flathead Lake
Kitchen Features Blue Zellige Tile Backsplash
Living Room Stone Fireplace and Lounge Seating
Powder Room with Dark Wallpaper
Owner’s Bedroom with Flathead Lake Views
Owner’s Bathroom with Marble Vanity and Walk-In Shower
Lower-Level Family Room with Stone Fireplace
Wet Bar and Built-In Bookshelves
Powder Room with Green Marble Vanity
Lake House Exterior at Sunset and Dusk
Aerial View of the Lake House and Shoreline
PHOTOGRAPHER Brandon Huttenlocher
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