The Lake Minnetonka area just outside of Minneapolis manages to quietly achieve lakeside perfection in every season. So it’s not surprising to find this delightful renovated vintage bungalow on a hill overlooking the deep blue lake. Featured in the Spring 2018 issue of Traditional Home Magazine, this house tells a story of architectural preservation and tasteful, understated design. The images offer inspiration for a modern take on nautical style.
Gabriel Keller and Carl Olson, Peterssen/Keller Architecture
Linda Engler, Engler Studio Interior Design
All images by Werner Straube for Traditional Home Magazine
This open concept living room has wide-open views of the lake through the wall of french doors and welcomes guests with layers of color and texture. Raffia chairs, leather stools and plenty of kilim pillows give a feeling of year-round warmth.
The casual-but-chic dining area looks comfy enough to stay all day. The painted canoe paddles from Sandborn Canoe Co. are a perfect touch of whimsy in the space and the Porthole Mirrors keep the nautical theme running,
The butler’s pantry is treated in a perfect shade of dark blue: Blue Note from Benjamin Moore. The moody color creates a lovely contrast with the brass fixtures and aged metal countertop.
Below you’ll find a collection of products inspired by the interiors of this beautiful Minnesota home. Enjoy!
