![]() This lake house was absolutely charming, it just needed a little love. A nice starting point is now a show-stopping exterior design. In the after visualization, the home feels multi-dimensional thanks to the smart use of color and mixing textures and materials. The key update our designers made to this modern lake house, with its multiple levels of decking and patio space, was to provide layers and contrast. And the modern deck elevates the design while opening up views. Bright white trim ( Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore) makes the accents pop. Slate blue hand-split shake siding looks gorgeous on the upper level with a soft blue-gray on the lower level siding. This adorable lakeside cottage got a modern upgrade with the use of new building materials. This inspired our designers to make use of thick wooden columns and accents grounded in gorgeous stone veneer. The property is in a mountain setting and slopes down to the lake. If you look closely, you can see that the above renderings are in Benjamin Moore’s Charcoal Slate, while the closeups of the front and lakeside views of the home below are in Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze. We used the elevations of this new build to create a three-sided, full-color visualization of a modern rustic lake house. #9 // A new construction rustic lakeside retreat This home’s new vertical siding is rendered in Benjamin Moore’s Graphite. The two-sided exterior design of this modern lake house has three covered outdoor seating areas: a side patio, a wraparound deck, and the area beneath the deck, which was finished off using a beautiful sandstone. They allow you to enjoy the outdoors even when it’s raining or too sunny to be out in the yard. Porch and deck awnings can extend your usable living space substantially. Intentional selections for lighting, the front door, and copper gutters are the touches that make the exterior feel cohesively designed. New James Hardie panels in Black Beauty and modern wood cladding on the upper level were the big upgrades we made to this lake house’s façade. ![]() Same with fresh walnut stain on the decking and the walkway idea that leads to a lovely outdoor dining area. New upper level vertical siding and lower level stone veneer makes this modern lake home’s exterior feel more finished. And the rear exterior design makes full use of the lakeside setting with the deck and walkway out to the built-in firepit. Removing the retaining wall in the front of the home opens up the patio and makes the front door feel more approachable. New Hardie® Plank Lap Siding and Hardie® Panel Vertical Siding, both in Aged Pewter, is a smart solution that will stand up to the elements. #5 // Front and rear exterior design ideasĪ two-sided exterior design shows this lake home’s full potential. However, our favorite might be the lakeside sitting area complete with a portable fire pit, gorgeous decking, and built-in seating and planters. ![]() Multiple patio lounge areas offer lots of room for hosting a big group. Swapping out the small awning over the deck for a more permanent, extended structure provides all sorts of covered seating, with a view. Our designers leveled up the outdoor living in so many ways. The before photo of this lake house looks like a nice place to hang out, sure - but the after image is The Place to Be. #4 // So many options for outdoor lounging Lastly, a gray-and-taupe stone veneer on the lower level completes the modern update. Benjamin Moore’s Aegean Olive on the siding is warm and earthy. A gabled deck overhang with trim in a near-black matches the new trim on the deck itself. “I just felt so strongly that we were supposed to be together.The asymmetrical slant of this lake home’s deck gave off mid-century modern vibes that we leaned into with the new exterior design. “There was all of this mutual Scandinavian love,” McDonald says. Like Henke, McDonald also shares Norwegian heritage (this is the land of lutefisk and Ole and Lena jokes, after all) and a passion for the culture’s design aesthetic. When the pair met, it was clear that McDonald was the one for the job. “I cut my teeth in a way that was very nitty-gritty in terms of what needs to be done on a site.” “I grew up on job sites,” McDonald explains, recalling one summer she spent glued to a caulking gun. But, as the daughter of a local contractor, her design approach is firmly rooted in reality, too. The professional in question was Anne McDonald, who-in addition to overhauling that hairstylist’s kitchen-has made a name for herself in the Twin Cities area renovating homes and filling them with grace as well as vintage design treasures. The house’s exterior was informed by the historic buildings of local architect Edwin Lundie.
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