Lake Minnetonka – Spanish Revival

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This Spanish Revival residence was built on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Orono in 1931, which at the time was an expansive property that also served as an apple orchard (with some apple trees still remaining today). The home includes beautiful features such as original steel windows, intricate ornamental ironwork, and hand-crafted Spanish tile. Our clients loved the original structure, but certain rooms were not optimal for capturing lake views, or functioning well for a modern day family. We reorganized the spaces in the original structure, while incorporating an addition that houses a new kitchen and garage wing, along with a new loggia / entry that opens to an elevated lakeside terrace with outdoor fireplace.

  • Contractor: JN Built LLC
  • Interior Design: HISTORIC Studio
  • Landscape Architect: Keenan & Sveiven
  • Photography: Spacecrafting
Detail view of the loggia with deep recessed wood doors and original iron stair newels re-purposed
Detail view of the loggia with deep recessed wood doors and original iron stair newels re-purposed
Overall view of the loggia / entry from auto-court
Overall view of the loggia / entry from auto-court
Detail view of the loggia with deep recessed wood doors and original iron stair newels re-purposed Overall view of the loggia / entry from auto-court
Hand-drawn conceptual elevations
Hand-drawn conceptual elevations
Hand-drawn conceptual elevations
The loggia is comprised of three doors on each wall, opening the home to the garden and lake
The loggia is comprised of three doors on each wall, opening the home to the garden and lake
The Gothic window was repaired and set in its original location, with a Spanish tile surround sourced from California
The Gothic window was repaired and set in its original location, with a Spanish tile surround sourced from California
The loggia is comprised of three doors on each wall, opening the home to the garden and lake The Gothic window was repaired and set in its original location, with a Spanish tile surround sourced from California
The interior of the loggia features a hex tile floor and groin-vaulted ceiling
The interior of the loggia features a hex tile floor and groin-vaulted ceiling
A candelabra is set next to the custom hand-carved corbels that support the groin vault
A candelabra is set next to the custom hand-carved corbels that support the groin vault
The interior of the loggia features a hex tile floor and groin-vaulted ceiling A candelabra is set next to the custom hand-carved corbels that support the groin vault
The Dining Room
The Dining Room
Plaster arches and wall insets adorn the Dining openings
Plaster arches and wall insets adorn the Dining openings
The Dining Room Plaster arches and wall insets adorn the Dining openings
A work station with leaded glass cabinetry
A work station with leaded glass cabinetry
View from hall to Dining Room with Gothic window beyond
View from hall to Dining Room with Gothic window beyond
A work station with leaded glass cabinetry View from hall to Dining Room with Gothic window beyond
A hearth room off the kitchen features a kiva fireplace with a fanned brick hearth
A hearth room off the kitchen features a kiva fireplace with a fanned brick hearth
Details in the hearth room
Details in the hearth room
A hearth room off the kitchen features a kiva fireplace with a fanned brick hearth Details in the hearth room
Steel window hardware detail
Steel window hardware detail
An inset in the lower level hall
An inset in the lower level hall
A peek-a-boo window with hinged screen
A peek-a-boo window with hinged screen
Steel window hardware detail An inset in the lower level hall A peek-a-boo window with hinged screen
The lakeside of the loggia opens to a large terrace overlooking Lake Minnetonka
The lakeside of the loggia opens to a large terrace overlooking Lake Minnetonka
A tile stairs ascends to the upper level
A tile stairs ascends to the upper level
The lakeside of the loggia opens to a large terrace overlooking Lake Minnetonka A tile stairs ascends to the upper level
An Addison Mizner piece from California was sourced by the interior designer and modified to house a wine fridge and storage
An Addison Mizner piece from California was sourced by the interior designer and modified to house a wine fridge and storage
Detail view
Detail view
An Addison Mizner piece from California was sourced by the interior designer and modified to house a wine fridge and storage Detail view
The garage was tucked discreetly below the home and out of sight from the main entry
The garage was tucked discreetly below the home and out of sight from the main entry
Wood doors from the Dining Room open to the entry terrace
Wood doors from the Dining Room open to the entry terrace
The garage was tucked discreetly below the home and out of sight from the main entry Wood doors from the Dining Room open to the entry terrace
An outdoor kiva fireplace adds a hint of warmth on cold evenings
An outdoor kiva fireplace adds a hint of warmth on cold evenings
The new loggia connecting to the existing home near an expansive steel window and tile wall in the living room
The new loggia connecting to the existing home near an expansive steel window and tile wall in the living room
An outdoor kiva fireplace adds a hint of warmth on cold evenings The new loggia connecting to the existing home near an expansive steel window and tile wall in the living room
Detail view of the hand-made iron lantern set next to custom wood carriage doors with iron clavos
Detail view of the hand-made iron lantern set next to custom wood carriage doors with iron clavos
A view to the lake upon arriving at the garage
A view to the lake upon arriving at the garage
Detail view of the hand-made iron lantern set next to custom wood carriage doors with iron clavos A view to the lake upon arriving at the garage
Overall lakeside elevation - a master suite window projection was added to increase views of the lake
Overall lakeside elevation - a master suite window projection was added to increase views of the lake
Overall lakeside elevation - a master suite window projection was added to increase views of the lake
A detail view of the Living Room windows
A detail view of the Living Room windows
The breakfast nook off the kitchen features a decorative stucco inset and unrivaled views of the lake
The breakfast nook off the kitchen features a decorative stucco inset and unrivaled views of the lake
A detail view of the Living Room windows The breakfast nook off the kitchen features a decorative stucco inset and unrivaled views of the lake
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