Inspiration for a large rustic green two-story wood and board and batten house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

What better way to enjoy the best feature of a lake house – the lake – than spending an evening sitting around a fire? Roast marshmallows or have a heart-to-heart – the fire is the perfect setting for connecting with loved ones.

Rob Karosis
Elegant eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Deck - coastal deck idea in Detroit

Boathouse with pile dock foundation on Lake George New York
Example of a mountain style detached one-car boathouse design

Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Drop-in bathtub - mid-sized transitional 3/4 drop-in bathtub idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Casey Dunn Photography
Large elegant white two-story wood house exterior photo in Houston

Example of a large beach style exterior home design in Grand Rapids

This 2014 Luxury Home was part of Midwest Home's Tour. David Kopfmann of Yardscapes, was able to lend to the architecture of the home and create some very detailed touches with different styles of stone and plant material. This image is of the backyard, where David used limestone stepper and concrete paver for the patio. He used plant material to create texture and color. Boulder outcroppings were also used to lend some interest and retaining along the walkway and planting beds.

Builder: Hendel Homes www.hendelhomes.com Architect: Eskuche Associates Photographer: Jon Huelskamp
Example of a classic backyard rectangular pool design in Minneapolis

This living space with fire place is one of several living spaces in this modern rustic home.
Living room - mid-sized rustic formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Atlanta with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Lakehouse renovation exterior
Large contemporary gray two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior idea in Boston with a shingle roof

Karen Bobotas
Design ideas for a huge traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Boston with a fire pit for summer.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

The cottage style offers a sense of place which prevails throughout with the incorporation of large windows and gorgeous views. The variety of the types of volumes of spaces enables the homeowner to connect to the outdoors in different ways. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Vance Fox
Example of a large mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof design in Sacramento

Northpeak Design
Living room - rustic open concept living room idea in Manchester with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace