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ROOM 144 · Other
The lake can wait
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A lake house, conceived for Lake Geneva, WI.
The water is close enough to remain a possibility. For now, there are cards on the table, towels within reach and a chair that asks very little of its occupant. The porch takes the lake seriously without pointing every seat at it. A long bench makes space for one more conversation; the screens let the doors stay open.
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The lake can remain in view without dictating every chair angle. Here, the Adirondacks and long bench face across a broad table, leaving space for cards as well as cups. Their different heights make the gathering feel informal rather than arranged for a photograph.
Natural teak and weathered timber share the porch without requiring an exact finish match. The screens extend across the openings, and the darker framework recedes against the trees. The bench is an extra seat and a landing for towels, not a storage cabinet.
WHY THE ROOM WORKS
A porch faces the water but keeps conversation at its center.
Colour palette
- Cedar
- Denim
- Mustard
- Chalk
A useful surface
The rectangular table accommodates a game as well as drinks.
A long spare seat
The backless bench makes room for an extra person.
A complete screen
Mesh belongs to the whole enclosure rather than isolated panels.
WHAT TO BORROW
Let the view be a backdrop sometimes, rather than the whole furniture plan.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
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Adirondack Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair
Teak Warehouse · 2 used in this room
The low Adirondack seats make the porch feel settled before a cushion is added. Their broad arms hold a mug, while the upright fan-shaped backs keep a recognizable lake-house outline.
US$699.00
Juliet Weathered Teak Outdoor Coffee Table
Teak Warehouse
Juliet’s broad low top makes room for cards and the things that accumulate through a weekend. Its plain four-legged outline leaves the porch posts and chair backs to provide the stronger shapes.
US$899.00