Entryway Courtyard that created a semi-private space for the homeowners to have a place to relax outdoors. The space includes stone columns, a bluestone patio, a built-in grilling area, and a horizontal fence that gives privacy while allowing air and light to come through. photos by: Lara Kauffman

Entryway Courtyard that created a semi-private space for the homeowners to have a place to relax outdoors. The space includes stone columns, a bluestone patio, a built-in grilling area, and a horizontal fence that gives privacy while allowing air and light to come through. photos by: Lara Kauffman

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Entryway Courtyard that created a semi-private space for the homeowners to have a place to relax outdoors. The space includes stone columns, a bluestone patio, a built-in grilling area, and a horizontal fence that gives privacy while allowing air and light to come through. photos by: Lara Kauffman

The clear-alder scheme in the bunk room, including copious storage, was designed by Shamburger Architectural Group, constructed by Duane Scholz (Scholz Home Works) with independent contractor Lynden Steiner, and milled and refinished by Liberty Wood Products.

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