Summer will be here soon so it seems appropriate to tour a lakefront home to get in warm weather mood. Today we’re heading to Minnesota to see a beautiful lake house by Lands End Development and BeBe Design. The home is warm and inviting, with a few little quirks tossed in for fun!
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In the living room, the walls reflect board and batten siding as seen on the home’s exterior. Rich wood floors, ceiling, and trim keep the room cozy while a brick and wood mantel fireplace add warmth on cooler evenings. Simple Roman shades allow full views out the window to the gorgeous scenery outside.
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The lake house kitchen comes alive with pale blue cabinets.
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A red range adds an element of fun surprise. Note that the pendant lights are similar, yet different.
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Attention to beautiful detail is evident throughout the Minnesota lake house. A built-in nook with wall sconces creates a cozy reading corner. A rich wood cabinet overhead provides a space for storing favorite reading materials.
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The dining room enjoys twin pendant lights that provide a soft glow above the table. I love that the wood ceilings run throughout the main living areas, helping to unify one space to the next. Pretty upholstered chairs add an air of elegance.
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Another dining space awaits just outside on the screened-in porch. Red and gold striped shades add just the right punch of color.
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Painted shiplap graces the walls in one of the lake house bedrooms where a spindle bed takes center stage.
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Red makes another appearance in a guest bedroom. Simple twig artwork adorns each bed (note to self: collect the fallen branches in the yard and make one of these grids). White, feminine bedding pairs with the more rustic artwork. Pairing opposites is a great way to create visual appeal in a room. I always love the surprise of the unexpected.
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When you live on a lake, it’s important to have comfy seating on the porch to enjoy the waterfront views. Matching plaid throws allow you to linger longer into the cool nights.
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The lake house and outbuilding are quaint and stately at the same time. I love the simple lines of the architecture. I wish I were in Minnesota right now to go lounge on those Adirondack chairs and drink in the view.
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A corrugated metal fish greets you upon arrival at the lake house. You know fun things will happen at a vacation home with a fish gate!
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What a beautiful lake house. It brings to mind what they use to look like. Just furnished with cast-off furniture. This house is just gorgeous.
Beautiful house. Thank you for the tour. I loved that gate.
Enjoy your weekend.
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I’ll take it! I was thinking the same thing about the chairs. I love sitting by a lake.
LOVE this house !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! made my day !!!!!!!!!
Love all your tours, but I must say this is my favorite!! Thanks for sharing!!
Where can I get a pattern for the fish on the entrance gate?
My kind of Paradise.
I like the big fish gate.