Tranquil Minimalist Lakeside Cottage

This calm and tranquil lakeside cottage is a minimalist space for comfortable living and as a weekend retreat

This calm and tranquil lakeside cottage is a minimalist space for comfortable living and as a weekend retreat

A gorgeous holiday retreat with amazing views is what most of us are dreaming about now. And the home we are sharing today is right like that – a beautiful lakeside cottage with relaxing views!

The house is 1500 sq.ft. and it was created by YH2 Architecture. The home is built of wood and features a single gable roof to make it look a bit countryside-like. The south side which is all glass, creates a direct link between the lake and the living spaces. Though you expect something rustic and rural from such a cottage, the interiors are minimalist and absolutely tranquil.

The main space features an open layout, which is so harmonious that spaces seem to be flowing into each other: the dining space goes into a living room and then into a kitchen. The dining space is done with a simple dining set, there’s a hearth by the glazed wall that makes the space cozier in the evenings. The living space is done with a black sofa on a wooden platform and a small coffee table. Both walls that aren’t fully glazed feature some open shelving for storage.

The kitchen is done with light-colored tall cabinets and a kitchen island. The gabled roof is highlighted with pendant lamps. A corridor that leads to the bathroom is lined up with wardrobes. The upper part of the house shows off a bedroom with some open shelving, views and an additional sleeping space for guests.

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The cottage is built of wood with a single gable roof and a fully glazed wall that faces the lake

The cottage is built of wood with a single gable roof and a fully glazed wall that faces the lake

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The main space is an open layout with a dining, living spaces and a kitchen

The main space is an open layout with a dining, living spaces and a kitchen

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The dining space shows off a simple minimalist dining table and white chairs next to the glazed wall

The dining space shows off a simple minimalist dining table and white chairs next to the glazed wall

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The walls features comfortable shelves, and there are wardrobes lining up the corridor

The walls features comfortable shelves, and there are wardrobes lining up the corridor

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There's a bathroom and a bedroom on the upper level of the cottage, which is more private than the lower one

There's a bathroom and a bedroom on the upper level of the cottage, which is more private than the lower one

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The master bedroom features white walls with shelves, a comfy bed and some sconces

The master bedroom features white walls with shelves, a comfy bed and some sconces

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There's an additional sleeping space for guests, with some drawers for storage underneath

There's an additional sleeping space for guests, with some drawers for storage underneath

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Outside there's much greenery and a forest plus a lake on one side, which makes the cottage even more relaxing

Outside there's much greenery and a forest plus a lake on one side, which makes the cottage even more relaxing

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What a gorgeous and peaceful space for relaxing

What a gorgeous and peaceful space for relaxing

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