These Lake Houses Are Giving Us Serious FOMO

No matter who you are or where you live, it’s hard not to start dreaming about lazy lake days when the summer months roll in. Here is a collection of our favorite lake houses to get you inspired for your own place, even if it’s in your dreams.

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February 26, 2021

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Picturesque Lake House

A lush front yard features a paver-covered circle driveway and a coordinating sidewalk that leads to the front door. Large trees line the back of the house, creating picture-perfect curb appeal. Blue and white siding combine to create a traditional-looking home.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Bright Kitchen + Dining Room

A bright, open-concept space features a large wood dining table that's surrounded by cross-back dining chairs and topped with a white decorative bowl. Exposed wood beams and columns create an eye-catching design feature in the neutral space. Modern, black cabinets fill the large kitchen that features a white subway tile backsplash and modern hanging pendant lights.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Living Room Featuring Exposed Beams and Shiplap

A bright, neutral living room features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and a shiplap accent wall. A large wood dining table sits in front of a set of large bay windows that bring ample light into the space. A blue, upholstered sectional sits in the middle of the room and is topped with patterned throws and pillows.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Bedroom Features Stunning Lake Views

A bright, neutral bedroom features vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams. A shiplap accent wall creates a design feature behind the upholstered bed frame that sits against the wall. A blue patterned rug sits below the bed and complements the blue lounge furniture and throw pillows perfectly.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Backyard With Boat Dock and Sitting Area

The lush waterfront backyard features a paver pathway leading to a boat dock and a serene seating area with charming red rocking chairs.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Waterfront Backyard With Swimming Pool

A lush, waterfront backyard features a flagstone paver pool deck that surrounds a uniquely shaped pool. Four matching woven lounge chairs with gray cushions sit along the edge of the pool providing the perfect place to relax poolside. A long pier extends into the water combining the lush green space with the lakefront just beyond the yard.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Porch Overlooking Lake

One of the most beautiful new details of this remodeled home is a new porch overlooking the lake. Sliding screen doors connect it with the adjacent living room.

From: Furman and Keil Architects

White Galley Kitchen With Lake Views

A long island with barstools means that it's easy to keep the chef company and take in yummy lake views. The room's light-colored palette doesn't compete a whit with the natural surroundings.

From: Furman and Keil Architects

Living Room With a Wall of Windows and Lake Views

This 1980s home was originally constructed of a series of enclosed rooms, which meant its spectacular location was little admired. Now, an open concept layout with walls of windows means the interior gets treated to lake views from every corner.

From: Furman and Keil Architects

Wraparound Porch With Panoramic Views

One of the new additions to this 1980s home on the edge of Lake Austin was a screened-in porch. A casual sitting area lets residents get lost in those panoramic views.

From: Furman and Keil Architects

Wall of Windows

The surrounding landscape of this Austin home is taken full advantage of with walls of windows and big porches and patios.

From: Furman and Keil Architects

Lakeside Cape Cod Style Home

This beautiful vacation home sits right on the edge of a lake; inside, the homeowners wanted to recreate the look of a Nantucket cottage.

White Cottage Kitchen With Emerald Island

To counter the limited square footage in this home, designers combined the kitchen, breakfast nook and dining room into one larger, easy-flow space. Upper cabinets are accessed by a fun library ladder. The dining table is hand-crafted out of live-edge spalted elm.

Breakfast Nook With Stunning Lake Views

The design inspiration for this breakfast nook started with the light fixture, discovered in a Nantucket shop. To cozy up the banquette, red, white and blue pillows were added for a touch of Americana.

Sunny Great Room With Picture Windows

Can it be true? This gorgeous lake home done all in white is kid-friendly? Yes, thanks to stain resistant fabrics and durable finishes! The armchair slipcovers with shabby chic ties were created by a local craftsman.

Patio, Pool and Lake View

An infinity pool seems to spill directly into the lake, making this spot the place to be all weekend afternoons.

Traditional Lakefront Home

Round the paver driveway to this traditional lakeside estate and relax beneath mature trees and beautiful landscaping. A gray, wooden shaker siding and stone skirt clad the home's exterior, giving it a Cape Cod look.

From: Maggie Griffin

White and Blue Kitchen With Large Island

Four wood and wicker counter chairs line the spacious, traditional island in this crisp, white kitchen. White ceiling panels extend to the shiplap backsplash at the range with two lantern pendant lights overhead. On one side of the traditional space, a white paneled fridge is flanked with cabinets, while the dishwasher and kitchen window is on the other.

From: Maggie Griffin

Lake House Living

Imagine the game nights in this spacious, traditional living room. Two comfy sofas and double armchairs offer plenty of room for a large guest list beneath a rustic chandelier. Muted shiplap walls work with exposed white beams overhead to create a welcoming lake home vibe, one that's both calming and elegant.

From: Maggie Griffin

Lovely Bedroom With a View

This bedroom works by combining traditional design elements with a soft touch of color. A light purple hue allows the colorful wall art to stand out against the bedding, furniture and window treatments that all remain neutral. The room is spacious enough for a four-poster bed, and overhead are lovely exposed beams with a bonus ceiling fan.

From: Maggie Griffin

Lakeside Covered Patio and Swimming Pool

Six lounge chairs offer guests a front row seat to the swimming pool and hot tub at this traditional lakeside retreat. Stone tiles wrap the deck and lead to the covered area with architectural columns fit for alfresco dining.

From: Maggie Griffin

Lakefront Home With Infinity Edge Pool

Enjoy a lakefront view from the backyard of this traditional home, or level up and enjoy the same view from the welcoming infinity edge pool. The yard also features a private dock and shade from mature trees overhead.

From: Maggie Griffin

Traditional Lakeside Home Exterior

A view from a boat provides the most stunning view of this lakeside home tucked between mature trees and groomed landscaping. The rustic, traditional exterior features gray wood siding, porch columns and stone steps leading down to the waterfront and private boat dock.

From: Maggie Griffin

Alabama Lake House Exterior

This beautiful cabin hideout has a lakefront location, on Alabama's Lake Martin, that includes a dock and grounds that ramble right on down to water's edge.