This small lakeside retreat is just amazing. From the lake front, the roof extension and deck make this hideaway look much largen than its 36x20-foot size. The rough cedar siding and hand-split shingles give texture and warmth.
When you orient a house only for the view, it's important to have a distinctive approach, such as the wide steps, pointing the way to the front entrance. Jalousie windows blend with the inverted board-and-batten pattern of siding.
Rustic 3x6 roof beams support the white roof decking both inside and over this inviting deck. The basket-weave pattern deck floor is planned so that it can be built in sections, then laid in place easily. Double doors insure easy indoor-outdoor circulation. All exposed wood here is cedar and need not be finished.
The interior is a straightforward approach to planning. In this model, one of three bedrooms was opened to the living-dining area for extra daytime space. A neatly secluded kitchen is hidden behind doors that provide pantry storage. Attractive hardwood paneling on the walls is easy to maintain.
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