Modern Barn-Style Home by the Lake | A Striking Contemporary Family Retreat
Modern Barn-Style Home by the Lake | A Striking Contemporary Family Retreat
Nestled beside a peaceful lake and surrounded by woodland, this stunning contemporary home by Des Ewing Residential Architects draws inspiration from traditional barn forms — reinterpreted with bold, modern elegance.
The distinctive double-pitched roofline echoes classic rural architecture while anchoring the home beautifully in its natural setting. Designed with family life at its core, the home offers serene, private spaces and carefully framed views of the surrounding landscape from every room.
At the heart of the home is an open-plan kitchen and living space — where natural materials, warm tones, and modern detailing come together to create a welcoming and connected atmosphere.
Rich, dark-stained timber cladding, inspired by the surrounding trees, gives the home a grounded, rustic character. Brick accents around large glazed openings add texture and contrast, enhancing the overall design.
Expansive windows and well-placed openings blur the line between indoors and out, filling the home with natural light and offering uninterrupted views of the lake and woodland.
