How Do You Design A Lake House?
Whether you intend to build a lake house getaway or full-time residence, the basic considerations for lake house design tend to be the same. Being one with the water and outdoors without sacrificing creature comforts involves planning open spaces, lots of glass, simple traffic patterns, easy access to the lake and accommodating limited lot size in coveted lakefront real estate. Gone are the days of cramped cottages with minimal services and sleepers packed in bunk beds dormitory style. Home theater, broadband Internet access, A/C and heating that incorporates environmental and ambiance considerations are as much of the planning as lake, beach and boating access. Check local ordinances–before buying a lake lot–to make sure you can build, get insurance, have proper drainage, room for septic with adequate distance from a drilled well as well as access to utilities. Many lakefront lots are non-conforming to local zoning and special permission may be needed to build that dream house. Get
