kitchen bar with dark countertop and wicker stools
kitchen bar with dark countertop and wicker stools

Louisiana Lake House

Lake Bruin, LA — 2023

This large Acadian-style home on an idyllic lake in Northern Louisiana was designed for one large extended family to enjoy at the same time. The 10-bedroom, 9-bath retreat sleeps 32, with bedrooms, bunkrooms, and spacious communal areas perfect for making lasting memories.

View of the lake house from the water
View of the lake house from the water

The traditional front facade of the home, full of detailed woodwork, is made more contemporary via steel windows and a floating stair visible from the outside, while a balcony celebrates the lake view at the rear of the home.

long porch with multiple fans, rocking chairs and greenery
long porch with multiple fans, rocking chairs and greenery
view of lake house with trees and greenery in forground
view of lake house with trees and greenery in forground
grand view of two story, white lake house framed by trees
grand view of two story, white lake house framed by trees
grand view of two story, white lake house
grand view of two story, white lake house
porch table with pitcher, drinks apples extra seating
porch table with pitcher, drinks apples extra seating
porch table with pitcher, drinks apples extra seating and television hidden behind cabinets
porch table with pitcher, drinks apples extra seating and television hidden behind cabinets
view of a pier on the lake with Louisiana cypress. Sunny and warm
view of a pier on the lake with Louisiana cypress. Sunny and warm

Architectural highlights of the home include 12-foot ceilings, 35-foot-wide glass windows overlooking the lake, and stacked lakeside porches with drop-down screens.

view of entryway with blue green walls
view of entryway with blue green walls
bathroom vanity with sink cast out of stone
bathroom vanity with sink cast out of stone
large wooden dining room table with black wooden chairs and steel frame windows in background
large wooden dining room table with black wooden chairs and steel frame windows in background
view of large living room with lit fireplace and large deer head on the wall
view of large living room with lit fireplace and large deer head on the wall
Large and open living room area with 35-foot wide steel framed windows overlooking the lake
Large and open living room area with 35-foot wide steel framed windows overlooking the lake

Authentic Southern character is embodied through the use of Mississippi brick, Pennsylvania bluestone, and dirty top antique pine floors. These materials are chosen for their ability to age gracefully and tell their own stories.

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distressed woden alcove
distressed woden alcove

We placed the bar and kitchen for easy access to the lake-view porches, promoting relaxed dining and leisurely afternoons outdoors


symmetrical view of bed with large wainscoting on wall
symmetrical view of bed with large wainscoting on wall
bedroom with luxurious mauve materials, chair in corner and plant in vase.
bedroom with luxurious mauve materials, chair in corner and plant in vase.
symmetrical view of bathroom vanity and oval mirrors
symmetrical view of bathroom vanity and oval mirrors
bathroom with standalone tub framed by wooden cabinets and bright window in the background
bathroom with standalone tub framed by wooden cabinets and bright window in the background
bathroom double vanity with round mirrors and wooden cabinets
bathroom double vanity with round mirrors and wooden cabinets
hallway with perfect arches and pendant lights hanging from ceiling
hallway with perfect arches and pendant lights hanging from ceiling
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butler’s pantry featuring a custom structure for storage and display and checkerboard tile floors
butler’s pantry featuring a custom structure for storage and display and checkerboard tile floors
gridded window framing various objects
gridded window framing various objects
laundry room with dark floors and ecru cabinets
laundry room with dark floors and ecru cabinets
built in ecru cabinets and baskets overflowing with floral bouquets
built in ecru cabinets and baskets overflowing with floral bouquets

With features like a billiards room, a large kitchen, an elegant bar, and extensive sleeping accommodations, it stands as an ideal space for hosting and entertaining.


game room with billiards table, blue built in bookcase and large window with greenery outside
game room with billiards table, blue built in bookcase and large window with greenery outside
bedroom with bed and built in alcove
bedroom with bed and built in alcove
built in alcove with blankets and seating area
built in alcove with blankets and seating area
bedroom with wainscoting on walls and wooden bed
bedroom with wainscoting on walls and wooden bed
bedroom with steal framed window
bedroom with steal framed window
built in ecru cabinets in bedroom with olive curtains
built in ecru cabinets in bedroom with olive curtains

The home features smaller, nest-like spaces within its expansive layout, offering a warm contrast with alcove bed insets, deep-seating, and built-in nooks..

hunting dog in outside doorway with boots, barrel and hunting guns
hunting dog in outside doorway with boots, barrel and hunting guns
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