Mooring the Mainstay
The generous great room takes its cues from Dutch sailing heritage with a luxuriously lofty ceiling. It’s subtly curved edges and paneled core is moderated with thick beams that evoke the image of an inverted boat hull.

A careful study of the natural light bathing the space is evident through the use of a complimentary color palette, textured wall and window coverings, and classically molded built-ins that don’t compete with the lake views, said Elizabeth Tanny, principal designer at E Tanny Design, LLC., which specializes in clean, crisp, coastal-inspired interiors.

Two seating areas furnished with custom pieces, including highly desirable swivel chairs covered in performance fabrics, and reclaimed hemlock end tables add character while cozying up the space (which is partitioned with area rugs and a daybed squarely positioned to facilitate conversations stemming from either direction).

Snagging Sufficient Leeway
Captaining both intimacy and warmth, the unassuming dining room, anchored by a 72” round table scaled to seat 8-10 people, is oriented in a way that unites the great room, the outdoors, and the restaurant-style kitchen with ease.

Honed, locally sourced silver-grey granite countertops lend weight to the bright kitchen’s ample space. A response to a practical need, here is where big, boiling cauldrons of red sauce and large sheets of pizza dough are prepared.

Under the range hood, heat lamps reappear to keep food warm, a throwback from the days when people used to entertain differently, said Tuck. In the corner, a collapsable cased window folds fully open to facilitate an easy transfer of food to this home’s 1,240 feet of porches and outdoor living spaces.

Promoting privacy without sacrificing functionality, the ground floor primary suite is situated at the opposite side of the house and includes a marble porcelain tile shower that borrows daylight from the space surrounding its large alcove. 

A Generational Presence
Upstairs, at the end of a long hallway (with doors leading into the plentiful guest bedrooms, an exercise studio, and a bathroom) Tuck has introduced a sculptural relief, housing a beautiful bunk room that sleeps 5-7 people.

In what would traditionally serve as an attic space, he’s created multi-generational sleeping arrangements with an adventurous dual twin over queen bunk room setup excited by non-slip climbing ladders and portals that encourage the imagination. A thick queen-sized foam bench offers extra sleeping space with storage underneath, easing the clutter that comes with communal living.

This home is also equipped with an elevator that services all three floors, a fully accessible second primary suite, and an oversized window seat - a spot that’s equally comfortable for reading or looking out at the lake. 

Smooth Sailing Ahead
By continuing the fantastic paint color, Anew Gray by Sherwin Williams, from the walls onto the ceiling, Tanny has accentuated the warmth of the basement level’s natural wood bar (made with planks salvaged by the homeowner from an old barn). 

A sectional sofa, convertible end tables, and swivel chairs make it just as fun to watch a rousing game of darts or shuffleboard at one end of the room, as it does to watch the large television at the other.

This home’s well-manicured landscape, engineered by the Environmental Design Partnership and designed by Wagner Hodgson Landscape Architects, is filled with native plantings and pollinator gardens that create habitats for birds and small animals, perfectly priming it for the nature photographer that wants to capture all the life there is to find in and around this fantastic lake house.