Cabin in a Cabin, designed by Syndicate Smith, is set along the forest shore of Lake Wenatchee, Washington, and takes an unusual approach to renovation. When the architects came to the site, a log cabin from 1915 was already standing there, weathered but intact. Instead of tearing it down, they left it exactly where it […]
For generations, the owners’ family gathered at Clearwater Lake, Maine, swimming, fishing, and boating, honoring the bonds among cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. After years of searching, they found their own lakefront site to carry that spirit forward, where the dinner bell might again draw relatives to share evenings by the water. The home was […]
On the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota, a mountain-modern home was beautifully built by City Homes, making the most of a compact lot. The 5,100-square-foot lakefront residence encompasses four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a striking 16-foot-tall sport court, all within a surprisingly small footprint. Every detail, inside and out, reflects City Homes’ signature mountain-modern […]
Nestled on White Bear Lake, this stunning retreat blends classic Nantucket charm with modern comfort, designed by TEA2 Architects and built by Kootenia Homes, to weather Minnesota winters while welcoming generations of extended family. This custom home replaces a prior structure on the lot while honoring the historical spirit of the lake’s southeast shore. Designed as […]
Architectural design firm Castro Design, together with Atelier Davis, worked together to create a timeless family retreat built to last generations, nestled on a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. This ground-up, bespoke lake house features natural materials, expansive rooms, and a seamless connection between the indoors and out, all of which speak […]
The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished lakefront home, designed by Visbeen Architects and situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Custom craftsmanship and detailing give the residence its vintage flavor, while shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets, and a welcoming porch take in the surrounding views. Inside this two-story contemporary […]
Olson Kundig Architects has created this stunning lakefront house that feels rooted in the traditions of lake living, yet subtle enough to blend into its surroundings on Whitefish, Montana. Oriented in parallel to Whitefish Lake, with views to nearby ski trails and the peaks of Glacier National Park, Montana Beach House encourages deep immersion within […]
Designed by Miller-Roodell Architects, this cozy lakeside guest cabin is tucked into a lush forested hillside alongside Whitefish Lake, Montana. Offering just 700 square feet of living space, this minimalist guest cabin has everything you need to unplug, turn off, and tune in to lake life. Traditional details, modern amenities, comfortable porches, and paths to […]
This gorgeous modern lake house, designed by PlattDana Architects in collaboration with Sequoia Contracting LTD, is nestled along Lake Waccabuc, a 141-acre lake in beautiful Westchester County, New York. What makes this house work is restraint. The striking deep green exterior, Benjamin Moore’s Deep River, lets the home settle into its wooded site rather than […]
Nestled among native woodlands on a multi-property lakefront site in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, this shingle and stone-clad home was designed by TMS Architects to bring together generations of one family under a single roof. They were asked to create a spacious 11-bedroom vacation home that could accommodate an extended family of up to 50 […]
