Northwoods Shingle Style

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Perched high atop a bluff and surrounded by towering aspens and pines, this new shingle style vacation home wraps itself around the curving shoreline of a Northern Minnesota lake. The Kitchen extension is wrapped in glass, and features a roof deck above it which is accessed from the Loft, offering incredible elevated views of the picturesque lake. This sophisticated, modern, yet casual home features rough wood flooring, original finish timber ceiling beams and massive reclaimed interior support columns which reflect a strong connection to the vast neighboring northern forest.

  • Contractor: John Kraemer & Sons
  • Interior Design: Engler Studio
  • Photography: Corey Gaffer Photography
A capture of the side gabled roof shades the rounded balcony and bow windows with views to the expansive forest and lakeshore beyond
A capture of the side gabled roof shades the rounded balcony and bow windows with views to the expansive forest and lakeshore beyond
A capture of the side gabled roof shades the rounded balcony and bow windows with views to the expansive forest and lakeshore beyond
Aerial view of property tucked within a forest of pine and spruce trees
Aerial view of property tucked within a forest of pine and spruce trees
Aerial view of property tucked within a forest of pine and spruce trees
An authentic shingle style home with its asymmetrical design that features a gambrel roof, a bell-roofed stair tower, and classical details
An authentic shingle style home with its asymmetrical design that features a gambrel roof, a bell-roofed stair tower, and classical details
Nautical reference is found here in the stair tower, with custom flanking oval window and flared shingle base
Nautical reference is found here in the stair tower, with custom flanking oval window and flared shingle base
An authentic shingle style home with its asymmetrical design that features a gambrel roof, a bell-roofed stair tower, and classical details Nautical reference is found here in the stair tower, with custom flanking oval window and flared shingle base
The sun and the stars flow in to this open floor plan that is wrapped in a collection of windows
The sun and the stars flow in to this open floor plan that is wrapped in a collection of windows
An organic edge to the rubble stone fireplace wall
An organic edge to the rubble stone fireplace wall
The sun and the stars flow in to this open floor plan that is wrapped in a collection of windows An organic edge to the rubble stone fireplace wall
The fireplace is housed under a wall of rough and tumbled rubble stone and a tumbled limestone lintel, set around a deep black iron surround
The fireplace is housed under a wall of rough and tumbled rubble stone and a tumbled limestone lintel, set around a deep black iron surround
The fireplace is housed under a wall of rough and tumbled rubble stone and a tumbled limestone lintel, set around a deep black iron surround
A close view of the hanging lights integrated around the iron ceiling tie rods
A close view of the hanging lights integrated around the iron ceiling tie rods
The pairing of aged iron and weathered wood is a thread throughout the home, evidenced here in the iron column connection plates and the custom designed iron balcony railing
The pairing of aged iron and weathered wood is a thread throughout the home, evidenced here in the iron column connection plates and the custom designed iron balcony railing
A close view of the hanging lights integrated around the iron ceiling tie rods The pairing of aged iron and weathered wood is a thread throughout the home, evidenced here in the iron column connection plates and the custom designed iron balcony railing
Our clients asked for an island gracious enough to welcome family and guests to congregate around the cook
Our clients asked for an island gracious enough to welcome family and guests to congregate around the cook
Our clients asked for an island gracious enough to welcome family and guests to congregate around the cook
A custom glazed terra-cotta tile by tabarka lines the kitchen walls which meet the raven granite counter tops
A custom glazed terra-cotta tile by tabarka lines the kitchen walls which meet the raven granite counter tops
A custom glazed terra-cotta tile by tabarka lines the kitchen walls which meet the raven granite counter tops
The white painted wood plank board ceiling and custom designed iron hood provide nautical and casual touches to this chef’s kitchen
The white painted wood plank board ceiling and custom designed iron hood provide nautical and casual touches to this chef’s kitchen
The white painted wood plank board ceiling and custom designed iron hood provide nautical and casual touches to this chef’s kitchen
A mixologist’s room finished with a tin ceiling, metal faced riveted cabinetry and windows that open to serve the adjacent screen porch
A mixologist’s room finished with a tin ceiling, metal faced riveted cabinetry and windows that open to serve the adjacent screen porch
A graceful serpentine curved staircase with side-mounted balusters is capped by an octagonal vaulted ceiling
A graceful serpentine curved staircase with side-mounted balusters is capped by an octagonal vaulted ceiling
A mixologist’s room finished with a tin ceiling, metal faced riveted cabinetry and windows that open to serve the adjacent screen porch A graceful serpentine curved staircase with side-mounted balusters is capped by an octagonal vaulted ceiling
A mass of natural light is ushered into the tower stairway
A mass of natural light is ushered into the tower stairway
The view of the timber boned ceiling and the stunning lake beyond from the 2nd floor walkway balcony
The view of the timber boned ceiling and the stunning lake beyond from the 2nd floor walkway balcony
A mass of natural light is ushered into the tower stairway The view of the timber boned ceiling and the stunning lake beyond from the 2nd floor walkway balcony
A wall of custom designed cabinetry in the owners’ suite, with cabinet doors concealing the entry to the private bath
A wall of custom designed cabinetry in the owners’ suite, with cabinet doors concealing the entry to the private bath
An untreated timber ceiling beam is centered on the walkout to the balcony from the owners’ suite
An untreated timber ceiling beam is centered on the walkout to the balcony from the owners’ suite
A wall of custom designed cabinetry in the owners’ suite, with cabinet doors concealing the entry to the private bath An untreated timber ceiling beam is centered on the walkout to the balcony from the owners’ suite
A playful bunk room
A playful bunk room
Shiplap sided walls are the backdrop for vintage utility sink set in to a weathered alder wood vanity
Shiplap sided walls are the backdrop for vintage utility sink set in to a weathered alder wood vanity
A playful bunk room Shiplap sided walls are the backdrop for vintage utility sink set in to a weathered alder wood vanity
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