Visbeen Architects designed this inviting lakeside cottage, nestled on a narrow lakefront bluff in Saugatuck, a charming coastal town in Michigan. Encompassing 3,678 square feet of living space, the architect designed an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. […]
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This impressive modern cabin offers peaceful views over Pelican Lake
Peterssen Keller Architecture, together with Nada Bibi Interior Design, has created this spectacular modern cabin with sweeping views over Pelican Lake, a lake located in northwestern Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Flanked by traditional cabins, this striking lake house brings architectural diversity to this lakeshore community. The structure features a standing seam metal and flat top […]
Inside this bright and airy beach-style escape on the shores of Lake Michigan
This gorgeous beach-style escape was crafted by Booth Hansen Architects together with Scott Christopher Homes, nestled in New Buffalo, a charming Lake Michigan beach town at the mouth of the Galien River. This 6,580 square-foot home is nestled on the edge of Lake Michigan, surrounded by dense woods and a bluff to the sandy shore. The […]
A midcentury modern-inspired lake house in the woods of western Maine
Kennebunk River Architects, in collaboration with Conforte Builders, has designed this stunning midcentury modern-inspired lake house in the woods of western Maine. Created as a full-time residence, the owners were transitioning from an oceanfront property to this idyllic woodsy setting. They desired a 2,756-square-foot house with mono-pitched roofs (inspired by the homeowners living abroad in […]
This stunning home in the Smoky Mountains will take your breath away
Altura Architects has crafted this striking mountain home that is ideally perched over a lake, situated in Bryson City, a quaint North Carolina town and gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This impressive home has achieved LEED Gold status, designed to integrate harmoniously with its surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. The understated exterior and […]
Idyllic home designed for empty nesters on the shores of Lake Michigan
This striking wood-clad home was designed for a pair of empty nesters as a weekend retreat by Wheeler Kearns Architects, nestled on a wooded bluff with sweeping views over Lake Michigan. The owners desired “an escape from the city for family to gather. A place for sunlight. A place to breathe,” states the architects. Situated […]
Modern lake house boasts inviting warmth on a woodsy Minnesota property
This striking modern lake house retreat by Strand Design boasts crisp, clean aesthetics and is nestled on a beautiful woodsy property in Hubbard, Minnesota. A young and active couple with an appreciation for modern Scandinavian architecture wanted to have a vacation retreat surrounded by woods. The couple purchased a parcel on their dad’s property up […]
Charming lakeside home inspired by the spectacular views of Lake Michigan
Robbins Architecture crafted this stunning family getaway home that blends traditional and contemporary styles for a timeless aesthetic, perched on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Situated in the charming town of Harbert, the property showcases incredible lakefront views, making this an idyllic location for a home. The architects worked with the site’s constraints, preserving […]
Step into this absolutely gorgeous house on the shores of Lake Minnetonka
This warm and inviting lake house was designed by Swan Architecture in collaboration with Elevation Homes, nestled on the banks of Lake Minnetonka in charming Deephaven, Minnesota. The owners of this cottage-style home were focused on nurturing their minds and bodies with a combined series of rooms that promote movement, relaxation, reflection, and play. Features include […]
Step inside this absolutely breathtaking Provencal lake house in Texas
This gorgeous Provencal lake house was designed by Ryan Street Architects together with interior designer Kara Childress, located in Hockley, a community in Harris County, Texas. Reclaimed wood and stone create an atmosphere that feels timeless, indestructible, and truly embedded in the surrounding landscape. This residence serves as the background for gatherings with loved ones […]