Modern Lake House by Murdock Young Architects

We've been fantasizing about escaping lately, maybe to our very own modern lake house on the Michigan Riviera. In the fantasy, our summer getaway looks a lot like this airy, all-white home by Murdock Young Architects...

Located in Montauk, the home uses white painted wood floors, walls, and ceilings to reflect light and accentuate the open spaces. We love the wood dining table with simple benches for seating.

Another favorite detail: the white enamel pendant lamps hanging over the kitchen counter. We can just imagine cooking for a big group, then laying out the dining room table for a casual, family-style dinner.

For more information and photos, visit the website of Murdock Young Architects.

All Photos: Michael Moran for Murdock Young Architects

Comments (9)

I just bought a piggy bank to save up enough money to have these architects design a home for me. Dream on...

posted by wild-er on July 23rd 2008 at 12:29pm
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may be that will be next thursday's giveaway...right?

posted by ella! on July 23rd 2008 at 12:30pm
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Nice House...
...but "Michigan Riviera"?

When I lived there, it was just called lakefront property.

posted by bepsf on July 23rd 2008 at 12:53pm
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Simply... amazing...

posted by ekoshyun on July 23rd 2008 at 1:15pm
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Simply stunning. I LOVE the vanity in the bathroom- I think it is a great way to get the "dual vanities" in a compact space.

I tried finding something like that here but was only able to find something in the UK. I wonder where they found theirs?

posted by tallguylehigh on July 23rd 2008 at 1:44pm
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seriously, what do you mean by the Michigan Riviera?

posted by LAgal on July 23rd 2008 at 8:02pm
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Enjoyed seeing this and all the other houses; thanks for unearthing the site!

posted by JoJenks on July 23rd 2008 at 10:47pm
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The Michigan Riviera? Glad to hear I'm not the only one lost.

posted by baltimorerowhouse on July 24th 2008 at 3:45am
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Love the house! I also love the state of Michigan, especially the great lakes (my personal favorite is Lake Superior). I wouldn't call anything the Michigan Riviera . . . but the shores of Superior are magnificent. Ditto for the Lake Michigan sand dunes and the ruggedness of Lake Huron's shore.

posted by williamsweyr on July 24th 2008 at 6:00pm
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