Surrounded by a wooded site, this contemporary Japanese garden home designed by Stuart Silk Architects is nestled on a small bay on Lake Washington in Washington Park, a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington. The property boasts sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, well-suited for the homeowner’s collection of specimen trees. The […]
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Modern lodge style home on a tranquil lakeside setting in Missouri
KEM STUDIO designed this modern lodge style home nestled on waterfront property along Weatherby Lake, North Kansas City, Missouri. The Walsh’s work in the urban core, yet they desired a place where they could wind down after work and casually entertain friends. The lake house encompasses 3,052 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half […]
Modern treetop home boasts mesmerizing views over Lake Michigan
J. Visser Design in collaboration with Scott Christoper Homes has created this modern treetop home located in Montague, Michigan. Nestled high atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects an opulent garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot contemporary residence with three distinct living spaces. The striking copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Brazilian Ipe decking, and […]
Absolutely stunning French Country home nestled on Prior Lake
This stunning French Country home was built by John Kraemer & Sons, located on Prior Lake, an exurban city 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rauscher & Associates were responsible for making all of the interior selections throughout this incredibly designed home. Continue below to see the rest of this inspiring home tour… Above: The […]
House Tour: Impressive home with clean lines overlooking Christmas Lake
Designed by Charlie & Co. Design this clean-lined, modern home nestles atop a knoll overlooking Christmas Lake in Excelsior, Minnesota. Large expanses of glass and an open floor plan allow for easy circulation between the various entertaining spaces on the interior and exterior of this impressive home. Continue below to see the rest of this […]
Breathtaking lakefront dream house in the Laurentian Mountains
This lakefront dream house was designed by architectural studio BONE Structure, located in the Laurentian Mountains, a mountain range in southern Quebec, Canada. An open floor plan on the interior offers unobstructed views through expansive windows of the lake and mountains. The soaring ceilings and large windows also help to illuminate the interiors with natural […]
Gorgeous lakeside getaway in Maine designed to feel like a summer camp
Olson Lewis + Architects designed this breathtaking lakeside getaway as a summer home for a young family, located in Portland, Maine. The peninsula-shaped terrain offered stunning views and easy access to a large lake, perfect for a cottage. The existing cottage on the site was charming but very rustic and the homeowners preferred clean lines […]
Step inside the dreamiest rustic lakeside cabin in the Upper Midwest
Custom home building company Lands End Development designed this rustic lakeside cabin located on Ten Mile Lake, in north-central, Minnesota. This craftsman style home was built to host gatherings with family and friends while enjoying a peaceful lakeside setting. This spacious home also features a cozy guest cabin complete with a kitchen and living area, […]
This mountain modern lakefront home in Montana is all about Zen
Everything about this spectacular mountain modern lakefront home in Whitefish, northwest Montana is dedicated to relaxation — mind, body, and spirit. Designed by Pearson Design Group, this home called “Layer House” is nestled into the hillside, which gently meanders down to the peaceful shores of Whitefish Lake. This retreat boasts a very low profile, focusing […]
Charming shingle-style cottage sits on a knoll above Lake Minnetonka
TEA2 Architects is responsible for the design of this beautiful shingle-style cottage nestled on Lake Minnetonka, just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This spacious two-story, 4,000 square foot lake house was designed to convey a smaller, charming cottage on a knoll. Built on a narrow ridge, the architects’ aligned main rooms with lake and marsh views front and […]








