A log cabin was recently turned into a beautifully styled lake house retreat for family gatherings, located on Pleasant Hill Lake in the rural area of Perrysville, Ohio. Owned by a couple whose main house is conveniently just 80 miles away in Columbus, the home was just recently purchased as a family getaway. Notable features includes an open […]

This whimsical family cottage was designed by architects J. Visser Design in collaboration with Francesca Owings Interior Design, located in Holland, a city on the shore of Lake Macatawa, Michigan. Built by Insignia Homes, this residence is a showcase of timeless architecture coupled with an elegant emphasis on outdoor living. The home’s warmth comes from an abundance of […]

This French chateau-inspired home was custom designed by Sharratt Design, set on Lake Minnetonka’s Crystal Bay, an inland lake just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This mammoth 13,000-square-foot mansion was designed for a couple who have one young child. They homeowners were seeking a home they could grow into and remain living in for years to come. […]

This rustic contemporary lake house was designed by Stillwater Architecture and built by Bear Mountain Builders, nestled on Whitefish Lake, Montana. The exterior facade is composed of cedar woods, metal cladding, stucco, and natural stones. The design of this home was inspired by the homeowner’s request to create an aesthetic that is not overly modern, rustic or contemporary. […]

This contemporary guest house was designed by Smith & Vansant Architects, located on the precipitous wooded banks of Lake Morey, a classic summer resort area nestled in eastern Vermont. Due to zoning restrictions, the footprint was limited to 24′ x 36′ and allowed only two bedrooms. The entry side of the house, located just a few feet […]

Designed by Wade Weissmann Architecture to maximize the lake views on the property, this shingle style home is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although the architects integrated an abundance of windows into the design, they also were mindful of allowing for as much privacy as possible with regard to the neighboring homes. The homeowners wished to incorporate elements […]

This traditional style lake house retreat was designed by Smith & Vansant Architects in collaboration with interiors studio DPF Design, located on Lake Fairlee, Vermont. The property was once the site of a children’s summer camp, now a family vacation home with multi-generational ties to the lake and its still-active summer programs. Eventually to be a retirement home, […]

This stunning two-story lakeside home offers the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living, designed by Pfeffer Torode Architecture on the picturesque setting of Lake Martin, Alabama. The design was focused on creating a place where people lose track of time, a haven of relaxation. Since some residents of this lakeside community live here year-round, the design team opted to […]

This contemporary lake house was designed by Northworks Architects + Planners, nestled on a mountainside in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The scope of this project entails the entire renovation of a single-family dwelling into a bright and spacious new layout the meets the lifestyle needs of the homeowner. The exterior facade encompasses materials of steel and glass windows, […]

A shingle-style home designed by Wade Weissmann Architecture in collaboration with Robert Alt Design is located on Lake Geneva, in southeastern Wisconsin. This East Coast inspired design serves as a weekend and summer house for a young family and their guests. A view-corridor setback restriction was placed on this property. The architects worked with this challenge, creating a […]