Northworks Architects + Planners designed this contemporary lake house in Lake Geneva, a resort city on Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin. The interiors are by Studio K, and Chicago-based LG Construction built the home. Set high above the water, the home and its boathouse share a steep lot that drops more than 140 feet from […]
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A striking Colorado mountain house with scenic views of Grand Lake
This contemporary mountain lake house, custom-designed by MA Studios, is tucked along Jericho Road on the south shore of Grand Lake, Colorado, where Rocky Mountain National Park meets the Arapaho National Forest. The owner spent his boyhood summers sailing on this mountain lake, then, as an adult, dreamed of building a home where he and […]
A lakeside retreat in Tennessee designed to maximize the breathtaking views
This lakeside family retreat, beautifully transformed by architectural studio Carlton Edwards, is perched on steep terrain to maximize views of a tranquil cove on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee. Its timeless character draws on the architecture of grand summer-lodge-style homes from the 1930s — the same era when the lake was developed. The compound includes […]
A rustic New Hampshire lake house with privileged views of Lake Winnipesaukee
Battle Associates Architects has designed this rustic lake house retreat with sweeping views over the picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, New Hampshire. This lakeside compound included several outbuildings, allowing for varied scales across the project. Strict limitations kept some elements small and low, while the main house could be bolder. Along with the main house, […]
A breathtaking lakefront house nestled in the scenic foothills of the Berkshires
Chango & Co. designed this gorgeous lakefront house for a family of five, nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, Connecticut. This serene and happy family getaway offers sweeping waterfront views within the rolling Appalachian mountains. The designer was charged with designing the interiors of this home with a timeless aesthetic. Encompassing 6,900 square feet […]
A cozy shingled guest house in New Hampshire nestled on the water’s edge
Battle Architects has designed this cozy guest house on Silver Lake, New Hampshire featuring unique details and enchanting spaces. The 1,174 square foot guest cottage features a large multi-panel bi-fold door that allows the living room to open up to the screen porch revealing a wonderful view of the whole lake. The stair to the […]
A dreamy cottage nestled on beautiful Lake Muskoka, Canada
This dreamy cottage was designed by Northpoint Custom Builders in collaboration with West of Main, located on Lake Muskoka, in Ontario, Canada. The interiors of this home features an open concept with sweeping views of the lake. The secret to creating this cohesive atmosphere was in all the details. This includes the heavy use of […]
Inviting and cozy farmhouse style cottage on Minnesota’s Cross Lake
This warm and inviting farmhouse style cottage was created by design-build firm Lands End Development along with BeDe Design, located on Cross Lake, in Crosslake, Minnesota. Encompassing 3,500 square feet of living space with a total of five bedrooms and five bathrooms, this is the home of Michelle Fries of BeDe Design, who lives here with her […]
Enchanting lakeside family retreat in the Adirondack Mountains
Big Rock is a fabulous family retreat whose design is inspired by the great camps in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains, designed by architects Shope Reno Wharton. The home is nestled on the tree-lined shores of Upper Saranac Lake, which showcases a beautiful boathouse that has been accented with traditional Adirondack twig work. The compounds impeccable interiors were decorated by […]
Lake Joseph Boathouse Design in Perry Sound, Canada
This boathouse design was completed by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc on the shore of Lake Joseph, in the picture perfect cottage country town of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. The design of the boathouse is driven by stringent guidelines prescribed in the zoning by-laws. The project carves into the pitched roof tradition of the area and extends […]










