This peaceful Wisconsin lake house offers the ultimate lakeside getaway

Gray lakeside home entry with a covered porch, wood front door, and stone walkway

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Sand Lake Cabin is a light-filled lake house retreat in Webster, Wisconsin, designed by PKA Architecture and Renae Keller Interior Design. Carefully proportioned spaces and flexible indoor-outdoor areas support gathering and leisure, while expanded volumes and contemporary detailing reinterpret the original cabin’s character to create a lasting family refuge.

While the homeowners originally connected with the team to renovate their existing cabin, the project evolved into a new-construction home designed as the ultimate lake getaway. Framed by trees and lake views, the home brings warmth and ease to modern lakeside living.

Timber ceilings, exposed beams, natural wood floors, and a stone fireplace give the interiors a grounded character, balanced by soft upholstery, blue cabinetry, and generous natural light.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE PKA Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGN Renae Keller Interior Design
BUILDER Lake Country Builders
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Travis Van Liere Studio
PHOTOGRAPHER Spacecrafting Photography

Modern Lake House Entry with a Bench Nook

Entry hall with wood front door, black railing, and a coral built-in cabinet beside a bench nook

For the homeowners, life’s next chapter inspired a retreat that reflects both serenity and celebration. Their lake home is a modern sanctuary, crafted to welcome family yet intimate enough to serve as a year-round haven for two. Blending timeless comfort with thoughtful design, the interiors layer warm textures, natural light, and subtle whimsy.

Dark wood bench nook with moose artwork, pillows, and a coral storage cabinet

The home was made for a family that loves to gather, celebrate, and soak up the outdoors, whether it’s skating across frozen waters or hosting sunset dinners on the dock. Cozy yet refined, it’s a home made for memories in every season.

Stairwell landing with wire pendant lights, glass door, and a view of the trees

Above: Upon entering this lake house, guests are greeted by stunning Visual Comfort stairway pendants. While visually appealing, the pendants also serve as an invitation to the upper level of this home.

View from the entry past the coral cabinet to the living room and lake beyond

Above: The game closet offers a touch of personality. This warm, coral hue by Sherwin-Williams accentuates the rustic branch handles.

Great Room with a Stone Fireplace

Great room with stone fireplace, timber ceiling, and gray sofas beside lake-facing windows

The great room connects comfortable gathering spaces with an open kitchen and dining area, keeping the surrounding landscape in view. Blue-and-white cabinetry and sculptural lighting define the kitchen, while quiet bedrooms, wood vanities, and thoughtful built-in details carry the material palette throughout the home. The interiors feel welcoming, considered, and closely connected to their woodland setting.

Living room with fireplace, gray sofas, and clerestory windows, with the kitchen behind

What We Love About The Home

This lake house is a haven of relaxation for the family, and it is just as perfect for entertaining. The wood-plank ceiling and heavy timber beams give the great room a lodge feel, yet the wide windows keep the lake in view from nearly every seat. Playful touches keep all that wood from feeling heavy, such as the bug-print wallpaper in the powder room and the moose blanket on the bunk beds. The warm coral hue of the front entry cabinets also sets off the rustic branch handles.

Tell Us: Which room would you spend the most time in, the great room by the fireplace or the screened porch with the swing? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Wisconsin: Lakefront dream house for empty nesters on the scenic shores of Lake Geneva and Inside a stunning lakefront home in Wisconsin with views over Balsam Lake.

Stone fireplace with gas flames, ceiling fan, and tall windows in the vaulted living room

Living room with lake-view windows, stone fireplace, and a pleated pendant over the round table

Above: Sierra Pacific Windows supplied all the windows throughout this home, flooding the interiors with natural light and capturing serene lake views.

Living room with gray sofa, wicker chairs at a round table, and a wood-beamed vaulted ceiling

Open living and dining area with lake views, gray sofas, and a vaulted wood ceiling

Great room seen from the dining table, with a stone fireplace and timber-beamed ceiling

Open Lake House Dining Room

living and dining area with a view through the open door to the screened porch

Dining area with a live-edge table, boat artwork, and sliding doors to the deck

Dining area with live-edge table, gray chairs, and a wall of windows facing the lake

Live-edge dining table with a pink bench, looking through to the blue kitchen

Blue and White Kitchen Design with a Waterfall Island

Kitchen with blue cabinetry, waterfall island, woven bar stools, and glass pendant lights

Above: This spacious, inviting kitchen is designed for effortless entertaining – whether for hosting a large crowd or an intimate gathering. The pendant lights over the island are from Visual Comfort. The countertops are Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces, and the backsplash tile is from Zia Tile. The cabinet hardware is from Top Knobs. The sink is Blanco, while the faucet is Delta. The counter stools are Palecek.

Straight-on view of the kitchen with a marble island, blue cabinets, and a window above the sink

Close-up of the waterfall island, bar stools, and pendants in front of the kitchen window

Range alcove with a blue tile backsplash, white hood, and wood-framed surround

Kitchen with blue cabinetry, glowing glass-front cabinet, and a view down the hall to the back door

Powder Room with Patterned Wallpaper

Powder room with bug-patterned wallpaper, floating oak vanity, and a butterfly painting

Laundry Room with Sage Cabinets

Laundry room with sage cabinets, front-load washer and dryer, and a swimsuit-print shade

Owner’s Bedroom Suite with Lake Views

Bedroom with wood-framed corner windows, upholstered headboard, and a tree-filled view

Above: The owner’s suite features large windows to bring in natural light and beautiful views of the water. Every piece of furniture was designed for utmost comfort and quality.

Primary bedroom corner with a tufted gray headboard, walnut nightstand, and tall tree-view windows

Bedroom with a pendant light, wood-framed corner windows, and a gray upholstered bed

Above: The upholstered bed is from Universal Furniture, while the nightstand is from Vanguard Furniture. Flanking the bed, the light fixtures are from Visual Comfort.

Bedroom hallway view with framed art, a fiddle-leaf fig, and a window at the end

Upholstered bench beneath a framed forest painting on a wallpapered accent wall

Primary bedroom looking toward the en suite, with a patterned pillow and a leafy plant

En-suite bathroom with a tall window, dark double vanity, and a glass shower

Guest Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and a Built-In Bunk Room

Guest bedroom with a woven headboard, wood-look accent wall, and sage bedside table

Guest bedroom with a black ceiling fan, navy throw, and a patterned rug

Bedroom with lake views, a dock outside the window, a butterfly painting, and a lounge chair

Bathroom detail with an orange sconce, concrete trough sink, and framed fishing fly art

Double vanity with a floating oak cabinet, orange sconces, and a rustic framed mirror

Built-in bunk beds in gray shiplap with oak rails, a moose blanket, and a striped rug

Screened Porch and Deck for Lakeside Entertaining

Screened porch with a porch swing, green console, and a lounge area over a wood deck

Above: The deck offers the perfect place to gather and is partially shaded for protection from the elements.

Wood deck with cable railings, pine trees, and a view of the lake from the side of the house

Deck corner with potted flowers, a sage wicker chair, and a blue-framed window beside the covered porch

Gray-sided deck with flower planters and sage chairs under a roof overhang, with pines behind

Lakeside deck wrapping from the sunroom to the covered porch, with a porch swing and cable railings

Elevated deck and screened porch seen from the sloped lawn, with pines and sky behind

Aerial view of the deck, covered porch with swing, and stone-edged garden bed

Close aerial view of the sunroom windows, metal roof, and sage chairs on the deck

Modern Lake House Exterior in Wisconsin

Side view of the house on its hillside, with blue-framed windows, deck posts, and a slatted wall

Lake-facing side of the house with a glass sunroom, wood deck, and gravel path through the pines

Gray lake house with blue window frames and a standing-seam metal roof, framed by tall pines

Aerial view of the lake house on its grassy slope, with a stone shoreline, dock, and pontoon boat

The Lake House at Dusk

Front of the house at dusk with glowing windows, a lit porch, and a pink sunset sky

Lake house at dusk with a glowing great room, lit covered porch, and wet wood deck

Above: Both day and night, the cabin provides a lakeside retreat for homeowners to unwind. The outdoor screen room and surrounding deck were designed for the family to enjoy time together with lake views.

Aerial dusk view of the deck, lit living room, and porch seating among the pines