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Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary

Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
TYPE: New Construction|LOCATION: Excelsior, MN|ARCHITECT: Murphy & Co/TJ Majdecki|DESIGNER: Martha Dayton Design
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Lakeside Scandinavian Contemporary
Architectural drawing

ICONIC DETAILS

  • Floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing lake views
  • Stone fireplace feature wall and expansive great room volume
  • Custom steel staircase with open treads
  • Warm white-oak cabinetry and modern minimalist kitchen lines

OVERVIEW

This new-build home on Lake Minnewashta is shaped by light, openness, and a strong connection to the water. Expansive glazing anchors the main living spaces, drawing the lake into the kitchen, dining, and great room. A soaring volume, stone fireplace wall, and custom steel stair establish a modern yet welcoming architectural tone.

A restrained palette of white oak, natural stone, and matte black steel carries throughout, from cabinetry to a steel-and-glass office enclosure. Clean lines and simple forms create a calm backdrop, allowing the landscape to lead while layered materials ensure the home feels both elevated and livable.