LOCATED ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, this new home design preserves the aesthetic of the area through contemporary use of classic cottage architectural features. Brackets, balconies, and a mixture of exterior materials for example keep the scale of the house casual and comfortable given the close proximity to the shorefront living spaces. The interior design and orientation of each space places the focus on the lakefront views from sunrise to sunset!

With limited area for lakeside entertaining, seamless flow between exterior and interior is critical. Large glass doors slide fully open to blur the line between indoors and landscape as does the pergola-covered mahogany deck. Exterior spaces are tied from lower and first floor levels with skillfully placed bluestone pavers, stepping stones, and stairs.

With a lot wider than deep, navigating state and municipal regulations required conscientiousness solutions to meet our client’s needs. Through creative and environmentally sensitive design solutions, we met these needs while improving the natural and aesthetic value of the property and lake. Highlights include a rain garden, pervious paver driveway, and re-vegetation with a mixture of River Birches, Sweet Gale, Low-bush Blueberries, and Hay-scented Fern.