This luxury resort house design is what we call a “dream getaway”! Located in Cotswolds – the quaint heart of England – this lake house is a resort style home by Mark Davison, the head of design at Yoo. The luxury house incorporates lush, plush features that are as lovely to look at as they are to live in, all the while reflecting their natural lakeside locale. Timber floors in the reception area and grey basalt stone in the kitchen ... Continue >
Geometric house architect Katrin Oggesen of Archibald Buero designed this German house plan just outside Potsdam – an unlikely addition to its natural surroundings. A structure of stacked and twisted cubes, this narrow lot house design sits on a 240m2 site surrounded by forest and steps from the waterfront. The lake house was designed to offer privacy from the street with a largely closed-off facade, while to the water, a Solarlux "L 80" sliding glass wall opens the house onto ... Continue >
This eco house in the Muskoka Lakes area of northern Ontario is the perfect peaceful getaway with style to boot! Designed by Canadian architects Altius Architecture, the 3,200-sq.-ft. stone house blends beautifully with the rocky Canadian Shield backdrop. And in the foreground, this lake house boasts breathtaking views in every direction. Inside, the home’s natural wood floors and ceilings are warm and homey, exuding quality and timeless style. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame the pristine panoramas. A central “void” serves as ... Continue >
The lure of the great outdoors is hard to resist with this rustic cottage style by Canadian architects Cathy Garrido and Andy Thomson, of Toronto-based Altius Architecture. This lake house in picturesque Perth, Ontario isn’t exactly what we would call “roughing it” in the great outdoors. The 2,000-sq.-ft. cottage design features rustic yet refined details like exposed wood-beam ceilings, a wood-burning stove and expansive sliding-glass doors that maximize the natural views and open onto a wrap-around deck. Living areas are ... Continue >
Inside and out, this contemporary glass cube house by Canadian architects GH3 is not your typical lake house. Set on Stoney Lake, Ontario, this cube structure boasts a glass-enclosed upper area featuring a stunning two-storey living room and open concept interiors (kitchen, dining room and an upper bedroom loft). All featuring glass walls, this is the perfect place to take in these breathtaking views and a sure favorite of the photographer who calls this place "home" and "studio." While many ... Continue >
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