4 Dream Homes With Lakeside Views
Find inspiration in these beautiful waterside homes from our Houzz Tours
If you fancy a bit of armchair travel, treat yourself to a tour of this collection of lakeside homes on Houzz. From a rustic cabin in Minnesota to an apartment within a former convent in Como, Italy, these properties have one thing in common — spectacular views out over the water and clever design that allows those views to shine. Have a look and make sure to save your favorite photos to an ideabook.
2. Open-Plan Home in Montana
The owners of this spectacular house has been visiting this area for decades and wanted to create a place to draw the generations of their family together, so they asked Pearson Design Group to create the home of their dreams.
A clever open-plan layout is key to maximizing the breathtaking lake views. As shown here, the kitchen is open to a living area with an oversized picture window facing directly out across the water. A deep recess around the window creates a generous window seat for lake gazing.
Just visible in this photo is an adjoining dining room that also has floor-to-ceiling windows to allow the views to take center stage.
Large windows also wrap around a corner of the main bedroom, providing beautiful panoramic views for the homeowners to wake up to, while a guesthouse benefits from both a balcony and a roof terrace from which to enjoy spectacular sunset views.
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The owners of this spectacular house has been visiting this area for decades and wanted to create a place to draw the generations of their family together, so they asked Pearson Design Group to create the home of their dreams.
A clever open-plan layout is key to maximizing the breathtaking lake views. As shown here, the kitchen is open to a living area with an oversized picture window facing directly out across the water. A deep recess around the window creates a generous window seat for lake gazing.
Just visible in this photo is an adjoining dining room that also has floor-to-ceiling windows to allow the views to take center stage.
Large windows also wrap around a corner of the main bedroom, providing beautiful panoramic views for the homeowners to wake up to, while a guesthouse benefits from both a balcony and a roof terrace from which to enjoy spectacular sunset views.
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3. Stone Cottage in the Lake District
The owners of this pretty cottage had enjoyed family vacations here for several years before they decided to renovate it with the help of designers Jessica Gibbons and Kat Turner of Field Day Studio. They loved the cozy feel of the property but wanted to open up the interior to maximize the incredible views.
To do this, the builders had to knock down and rebuild a lot of the walls. “The footprint of the house was almost completely changed,” Gibbons says. “We kept the central stonework but rebuilt most of the original building.”
The designers removed the central wall that divided the kitchen and dining room to create a large open space, which has double doors opening onto a breathtaking lake view. There are now plenty of other cozy spots dotted around the house where the owners can sit and enjoy the scenery, watch the weather or plan their next walk.
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The owners of this pretty cottage had enjoyed family vacations here for several years before they decided to renovate it with the help of designers Jessica Gibbons and Kat Turner of Field Day Studio. They loved the cozy feel of the property but wanted to open up the interior to maximize the incredible views.
To do this, the builders had to knock down and rebuild a lot of the walls. “The footprint of the house was almost completely changed,” Gibbons says. “We kept the central stonework but rebuilt most of the original building.”
The designers removed the central wall that divided the kitchen and dining room to create a large open space, which has double doors opening onto a breathtaking lake view. There are now plenty of other cozy spots dotted around the house where the owners can sit and enjoy the scenery, watch the weather or plan their next walk.
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4. 17th-Century Apartment Overlooking Lake Como in Italy
This apartment is located within a former convent dating back to the 17th century. The location was spectacular, but the existing layout wasn’t working for the homeowners so they brought architect Chantal Forzatti on board to help them bring it up to date.
A clever redesign of the interior layout improved the flow of the space, making the most of light and views. The kitchen has the only balcony in the apartment, and it has a view of Lake Como, so this has been maximized with tall, slim glass doors opening onto it. A table and two chairs make it the perfect spot for coffee or evening drinks.
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This apartment is located within a former convent dating back to the 17th century. The location was spectacular, but the existing layout wasn’t working for the homeowners so they brought architect Chantal Forzatti on board to help them bring it up to date.
A clever redesign of the interior layout improved the flow of the space, making the most of light and views. The kitchen has the only balcony in the apartment, and it has a view of Lake Como, so this has been maximized with tall, slim glass doors opening onto it. A table and two chairs make it the perfect spot for coffee or evening drinks.
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This newly built lake house in Minnesota has been designed to showcase the spectacular views. While the street-facing side of the house has regular-sized windows, the rooms next to the water have floor-to-ceiling glass panels to frame the lake beyond.
In addition to a living room with lake views, the home also has a screened-in porch just off the kitchen and dining area (pictured). Sliding vinyl window panels make it comfortable to sit and admire the scenery in three seasons, while keeping out any unwanted flying guests, such as mosquitoes, says Kelly Caruso of Regarding Design, who revamped the property.
There’s also another covered porch that extends along the back of the house, furnished with thick-cushioned outdoor chairs that invite lake-gazing when the weather is good.
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