http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau

Charming shingle style cottage on South Carolina's Lake Keowee. Cedar shakes with stone accents on this home blend into the natural lake environment. It is sitting on a peninsula lot with wonderful views surrounding.

At night, this lake front cottage is a beautiful sight from the water. Architectural design by Bonin Architects & Associates. Photography by William N. Fish. Landscape design by Peter Schiess

Helman Sechrist Architecture

This award-winning Cape-Cod-inspired lake home, with authentic Shingle-style detailing, was designed for casual living and easy entertaining, and to capture the breathtaking views of the lake on which it is sited. www.vanbrouck.com

Summer days, ahhh...Modern Cottage In The Woods. Photography: Phillip Mueller Photography Home plan may be purchased at http://simplyeleganthomedesigns.com/deephaven_modern_unique_cottage_home_plan.html

Contractor: Choice Wood Company Interior Design: Billy Beson Company Landscape Architect: Damon Farber Project Size: 4000+ SF (First Floor + Second Floor)

Photo by Susan Gilmore

photography by Brian Vandenbrink

Brian Vanden Brink

Beth Therriault Photography, LLC www.bethtphotos.com

Richard Mandelkorn Photography

John McManus

The exterior of the home is designed to complement the surrounding architecture in Blodgett Landing in Newbury, NH, while the interior boasts a more contemporary atmosphere. Architectural design by Bonin Architects & Associates. Photo by William N. Fish.