A charming cedar-clad cottage was designed for a family with room for expansion by Tom Stringer Design Partners, located lakeside in Harbor Springs, Michigan. This fairytale cottage is nestled along Lake Michigan, with the idea of designer chic details mixed with kid-friendly essentials. The homeowners wanted something that felt lived in, with a timeless, collected […]
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Charming lakefront log cabin with whitewashed interiors
This stunning log cabin has been beautifully designed with rustic details by interiors studio Jessica Jubelirer Design, nestled lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Extraordinary seaside chic home on Lake Rosseau, Ontario
This cozy seaside home was designed with a neutral base infused with nautical hues by Muskoka Living Interiors, located on Lake Rosseau in Port Carlin, Ontario, Canada. This elegant coastal-inspired property is situated on a fantastic section of the lake called Armstrong Point. Designed for a family of four, this spacious six bedroom house is comprised of […]
A prefabricated Scandinavian dream home in the forest
Completed in 2012, this villa is a prefabricated holiday home for a couple and their five active children, designed by PlusArchitects Ltd, located on Lake Päijänne, Finland. The homeowners wanted a design that reflected a modern Scandinavian lifestyle and Nordic aesthetics. The best thing about this location is that it can be used for all seasons, with plenty […]
Rustic-chic cottage connects with nature on Stoney Lake, Ontario
A couple from Toronto transformed a regular cottage into a colorful, eclectic haven on Stoney Lake, on the eastern end of the Kawartha lakes region in Ontario, Canada. The original home was torn down and replaced with a new build that was efficiently designed for usage year-round. The property is an elevated, flat granite shelf […]
A charming budget-savvy island getaway on Lake Huron, Canada
This 1950s cottage was beautifully renovated by Canadian interior designer Sarah Richardson, located along Lake Huron, on a remote island off Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. The family cottage was purchased by Sarah and her husband with the intention of renting it out after the six-week renovation was complete. The designer used some clever design tricks […]
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 […]
An extraordinary Cascade Mountains retreat with eco-conscious features
Base Camp is a mountain retreat designed for family living by Johnston Architects, nestled high above Lake Cle Elum in the Cascade Mountains near Roslyn, Washington. The home was designed as a retreat and eventually a primary home for an active family of seven. The remote lake offers the perfect getaway, enjoying warm summer days […]
Post and beam cottage on a rocky outcropping off Georgian Bay
Monument Channel Cottage is a wonderful post and beam vacation retreat designed by Core Architects, located in Monument Channel Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The structural wood and cedar shingle clad home is nestled on a rocky outcropping just above a lake offering large expanses of fenestration to provide the homeowners with unparalleled views. Designed a a four […]
Mesmerizing Nantucket-inspired coastal cottage on Lake Rosseau
Tradewinds is a coastal style cottage showcasing Nantucket-inspired design by Muskoka Living Interiors, nestled above the shores of Lake Rosseau, Ontario, Canada.










