A dreamy New England cabin with peaceful views over a New Hampshire lake

Craftsman home exterior with a boat dock

TMS Architects designed this inviting New England cabin for a family to enjoy summer vacations and ski trips, nestled along Silver Lake in Madison, New Hampshire. The home is complete with all the features one would want in a vacation home and was designed to maximize the magnificent views of Silver Lake. The main house can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests with an additional guest suite above the garage.

The first floor of the home has an open concept design that includes an eat-in kitchen, large dining area, and living room with a stone fireplace. The kitchen is complete with a large island, ample cabinet space, and a pantry area. A large patio facing the lake can be easily accessed from the main living area or the owner’s bedroom suite. Continue below to see the rest of this stunning home tour…

Project Highlights

Designed to maximize water views
Unique lighting throughout
Kitchen cabinetry with chicken wire panel doors and dark bronze hardware
Den with an interior sliding door
Bunk room with six built-in beds
Guest suite above the garage

The primary composition of the home is built around a neutral color palette and rustic fixtures and features.

What We Love: This New England cabin was beautifully designed as an idyllic year-round family retreat to enjoy outdoor activities on the lake. With its open-concept layout, rustic fixtures, and inviting spaces—from the stone fireplace in the living room to the bunk room—it’s a place that effortlessly blends comfort with style. Layered with personal touches, custom details, and a quintessentially New England charm, this home creates an atmosphere that’s timeless and welcoming for family and guests alike.

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Note: Check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of New Hampshire: A camp-like retreat on a serene lakeside setting in New Hampshire and A cottage-style house inspired by nature with scenic views of Lake Sunapee.

The homeowner selected a chicken wire orb light for the living room and a translucent Capiz shell light for the dining area. Globe lights can be found throughout the stairs and TV/reading nook areas. Above the kitchen island is a pendant trio with antique nickel shades.

The kitchen cabinetry is comprised of a rustic French country matte finish with chicken wire panel doors and dark bronze hardware.

TMS Architects assisted in selecting and sourcing furniture for the living room and the owner’s bedroom. They chose to do two facing slipcovered sofas in an indigo blue outdoor fabric, along with two spindle chairs in a soft blue stripe.

They were able to incorporate some of the owner’s personal photos in the living room from a family trip they had previously taken to Antelope Canyon. The photos were printed on canvas and stretched to a custom size.

Adjacent to the living room is a den that includes a TV/reading nook with a built-in entertainment stand.

The second floor has three bedrooms, one a bunk room, and a large bathroom.

The second-floor bedrooms of this New England cabin are simplistic with natural fiber wool/sisal rugs and natural fiber roman shades.

In the owner’s bedroom, the architects carried through the black and white natural feel into the rug. The black four-poster bed was custom-made in Maine. The roman shade fabric with a black and white ticking stripe embodies a quintessential New England feel with a modern twist. A playful carved wood dresser, along with a rattan side chair and ottoman, was added to complete the room.

The owner’s bathroom and half bath both contain natural slate tiles with a tumbled edge finish and brushed brass fixtures.

The bunk room has six built-in beds, each with a reading light. The garage contains a one-bedroom guest suite with a private bathroom and storage space for canoes and skis.