LAKE POKEGAMA RESIDENCE

ITASCA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

This new home for a young family is situated with views through the trees to a quiet lake bay. Traditional house forms are used to reduce the overall scale of the home and create a welcoming front approach. The front entry hall greets visitors with light filled, 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape and lake views beyond the living room wall entirely lined with of 4’ x 6’ double hung windows. Traditional millwork and beams are integral to the well-proportioned living room and dining room with expansive view to the lake. A generous buffet cabinet separates the dining room from the kitchen, while maintaining a visual connection between the rooms.

Bright living area with large windows showing trees outside, white walls, wood floors, custom cabinetry and millwork, a wooden bench with a blue pillow, and a white sheep-shaped stool in the foreground.
A bright entryway with white walls, large windows, a wooden bench with pillows, a woven rug, and a cabinet with candles and decor beside a colorful stained glass window reflects timeless interior design by a Minnesota architect.
Bright hallway with large windows, wooden floors, and white walls; a fluffy white stool with black eyes rests near a dining area featuring natural materials. Greenery is visible outside the windows, reflecting timeless interior design.
Bright living and dining area with large windows overlooking a lake, natural materials like a wooden dining table with chairs, rocking chair, leather sofa, patterned rugs, poufs on light wood floors. Trees and water are visible outside.
Bright living room with large windows, a dark fireplace, built-in bookshelves, a leather sofa, two blue armchairs, and a wooden rocker. Designed by a Minnesota architect, this custom home design features art and books in a cozy lake home setting.
A bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and millwork, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop. A wooden dining table with chairs and a bowl of lemons sit near large windows that provide natural light.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, marble island, metal stools, large windows, and a cozy window seat with pillows. A wooden dining table with flowers highlights the use of natural materials. Sunlight streams in, illuminating this inviting lake home.
Bright kitchen and dining area with large windows, white walls, and a marble island. Featuring natural materials—a wooden dining table with black chairs—and fresh leeks on the countertop. Lush greenery can be seen outside for timeless interior design.
A bright porch with white walls and ceiling features wicker sofas with blue and white cushions, a central ottoman, and a striped rug. Large windows reveal a scenic view of trees and a lake, perfect for enjoying timeless interior design.
Two dark lounge chairs sit on a patio with natural materials in front of a low stone wall, framed by a white barn-like building and a lake home nestled among trees in the background on a clear day.
A Minnesota architect designed this mudroom with white paneled walls, built-in storage lockers, open shelves, a window overlooking green trees, and a bench with boots tucked underneath on a dark tile floor.
A large custom home design with white siding, black roof, and multiple gables is set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky, featuring a dirt driveway and grassy yard in front—showcasing the work of a Minnesota architect.
A rustic wooden table with a bowl of green apples sits by large windows and a glass door, offering a view of a porch and trees outside. Sunlight brightens the cozy lake home, reflecting timeless interior design by a Minnesota architect.
PROJECT TEAM

Todd P. Hansen, AIA, CID, Partner; Ian A. McLellan, AIA, Partner

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Sieger

BUILDER

Howard Homes

A small white lake home with a gray roof sits in tall green grass, surrounded by trees, near the shore of a calm lake under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing natural materials in its charming design.

The master suite is situated on the main floor to allow for aging in place with walkout access to a covered porch. Bedrooms on the second floor provide treetop views of the lake. The wood paneled mudroom is designed to accommodate the multiple activities of a family with children and all their gear, with access through the garage and directly outside. This house is part of the same property for which our project Lake Pokegama Boathouse was previously completed.

OF NOTE
  • Combination of lap siding and vertical board on board siding provides a subtle textural change between the forms.
  • The vertical siding and gable forms of the house match the boathouse tucked into the shoreline.