The original 1950’s ranch house with walkout basement was generically placed on this magnificent lakefront property. The renovation and addition that doubled the size of the home purposely embraced and enhanced the spectacular views to the water through the majestic oaks.

The approach to the house is deliberately understated allowing the beautiful setting and landscaping to take center stage. The post and beam structure protecting the front entrance as well as the cupola were designed as visual markers drawing visitors through the gardens to the front door. From the lakeside the battened stonewalls give the house visual stability reminiscent of a fortress on which the expansive glass and soaring roof forms can perch. The entry foyer is flooded with light from the cupola highlighting the rich colors of variegated slate, wood finishes, and art glass inserted into the railing to playfully refract the colorful light.

The interior of the home has a casual elegance created by the use of several wood finishes including cherry, cedar, bamboo and fir that give the spaces rich warmth and a sense of comfort. The dynamic wood ceilings in the living room and master bedroom expose the structure designed to emulate a paper fan, creating peaks and valleys that accentuate the primary views. The angular ceilings and walls of the rooms are juxtaposed to the sensually curved wall that draws you into the master bedroom suite, creating a transition that is subtle yet dramatic.

The careful use of materials and crafting of details combine to produce a sophisticated comfort that permeates the home inside and out.