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Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Retreat Made for a Family

From: BarnesVanze Architects

BarnesVanze Architects set out with a goal of building a nostalgic lake house—inside and out—to create lasting memories. The home sits at the top of a ridge with a beautiful deck overlooking the lake, while inside color, pattern and coastal traditions are reflected. Tiffany Harris Designs set out with a primary goal to bring the outdoors in, so lake inspired colors, like greens and blues, were used throughout.

Gray House on Hill

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Gray House on Hill With Flags

The 2,000-square-foot house sits atop a ridge with a deck overlooking the lake. Shielded by trees, the property also includes a treehouse for the kids and a boathouse down at water's edge.

Gray House With American Flags

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Gray Exterior With American Flags

Friends come to visit by boat, and the homeowners wanted the house to look bigger than it was. To pull this off, BarnesVanze Architects added trellis details for personality, drama, and a grand appearance from the lake.

Gray Boathouse

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Gray Boathouse Exterior

The original boathouse got a facelift; its gray exterior matches the main house.

Deck With Blue Striped Sofas

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Deck With Blue and White Striped Sofas

Durable materials were important since the homeowners have three young children, so designers used indoor/outdoor fabrics everywhere. Kids and anyone fresh out of the lake can feel free to kick back and relax!

White Kitchen With Lantern Pendants

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White Open Plan Transitional Kitchen With Lantern Pendants

The big open plan kitchen keeps everyone hanging out with a large island that seats three and an adjacent dining area. The room's high ceiling is accentuated with exposed beams.

White Chef Kitchen With Lantern Pendant

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White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Lantern Pendant

The bright, open kitchen is easy to work in with wide paths and lots of countertop space. BarnesVanze Architects also equipped the space with chef-grade appliances.

White Chef Kitchen With Lilies

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White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Lilies

The kitchen and living room are in the center of the house, spaces where the family can gather. The kitchen is clean and bright with an all-white palette, accented by natural wood.

White Living Room With Stone Fireplace

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White Transitional Living Room With Stone Fireplace

Half of the large main room is made up of the kitchen and dining area. The other half is this beautiful living room. Glass doors lead to a deck that overlooks the lake. Inside feels both airy and cozy with a soaring ceiling, fresh white decor, and a big stone fireplace.

Powder Room With Yellow Flowers

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Neutral Transitional Powder Room With Yellow Flowers

The homeowners love color, pattern and coastal traditions, so Tiffany Harris Designs made sure to reflect that in the rooms. This powder room gets a woodsy, vintage feel, thanks to its wallpaper and wood countertop.

Green Cottage Laundry Room

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Green Cottage Laundry Room With Brick Floor

Handmade tile from Tabarka Studio was used in the laundry room. The design team liked the brick floor for its vintage feel.

Cottage Bedroom With Blue Nightstand

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Neutral Cottage Bedroom With Blue Nightstand

A few different shades of blue connect this bedroom to the lake on display out the big windows. The house is located at the top of a ridge to maximize the views.

Blue and Green Cottage Bedroom

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Blue and Green Cottage Bedroom With Oval Mirror

The primary design goal was to bring the outdoors in so lake-inspired colors, such as greens and blues, were used throughout. This bedroom also gets a star-trimmed chandelier.

Kid's Room With Forest Theme

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Transitional Neutral Kid's Room With Forest Theme

The homeowners often camp, so designers turned the boys' bedrooms into imaginary forests, complete with woodland creatures, towering trees, and other adventure-inspired decor.

Woodsy Kid's Reading Nook

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Kid's Reading Nook With Tree Wallpaper

The kids also got special spaces just for them, including woodsy-inspired bedrooms and a playhouse created out of an unused nook over the stairs.

Powder Room With Blue Curtains

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Coastal Powder Room With Blue Curtains

Pretty baskets and a subtle drawer provide storage in the powder room. The design team used the mosaic tile floor as another opportunity to reference the nearby lake.

Kid's Room With Starry Wallpaper

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Blue Transitional Kid's Room With Starry Wallpaper

Kids in this bedroom get to fall asleep under the stars, a nod to the family's love of being outdoors and camping. Plaids, checks, and polka dots layer in more fun patterns.

Blue Cottage Bathroom

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Blue Cottage Bathroom With Mosaic Tile Floor

Many of the rooms feature charming reminders of the lake, as well as color palettes as cool and refreshing as a late afternoon swim. The bathroom's pretty floral wallpaper is highlighted by cool gray subway tiles.

Game Room With Blue Lights

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Country Game Room With Blue Lights

The upstairs was transformed into a game room with vintage lights. Built-in cabinetry was custom matched to the blue antique lights.

Cottage Mudroom With Brick Floor

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Neutral Cottage Mudroom With Brick Floor

Designers continued the brick floor used in the laundry room in the mudroom as well, liking its vintage look and durability. Small cutouts add a hint of delicacy to the cabinet doors.

Gray House and Blue Car

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Gray House Exterior With Blue Car

This 2,000 square foot home is situated right next to New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee. It's a vacation home for the owners, a young family with three kids.

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