Detroit Lakes, MN · A home designed for gathering, with the wooded landscape close at hand.
The project
Open to company. Connected to the woods.
Modern Mono began with a clear intention: an open, inviting home for hosting friends and family. A green kitchen island brings a fresh note to the warm wood cabinetry and earth-toned rooms, while a freestanding wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area without closing it off.
The house works with the natural grade to create a walk-out lower level. Generous windows draw daylight and wooded views into the living spaces, and the sloping rooflines give the exterior its distinctive mid-century character. Personal furnishings and places for music make the interiors feel collected and lived in.
Dining table connecting the kitchen and living roomWarm siding and asymmetrical rooflines at the front entryGreen kitchen island with seating and warm wood cabinetryLiving room centered on a freestanding fireplaceFreestanding wood-burning fireplace with logs belowGlazed front door and stair beside the entryBedroom with green pillows and a teal throwQuiet bedroom framed by wood trim and a sculptural ceiling fanRectangular vessel sinks with brushed metal faucetsCarpeted stair beneath a trio of windowsWood balusters and handrail at the stair openingGarage door and deep overhang against autumn treesVertical view of the garage door beneath the sloping roofTwin garage doors set into warm horizontal sidingCovered front entry and wood stepsOpen dining, kitchen and living space with a green islandEntry facade and garage against the wooded hillsideLow rooflines following the home's wooded settingFront elevation beneath a bright autumn skyLounge chairs beside the freestanding wood-burning fireplaceLiving area with broad windows and colorful textilesBedroom with a ceiling fan and woodland viewGlass shower enclosure and pale tiled wallsHandheld shower fixture against large-format tilePaired vessel sinks beneath wood-framed mirrorsClose view of the bathroom sink and faucetTall wood storage cabinets with long metal pullsComfortable seating beside a glazed exterior doorLower-level lounge opening toward the wooded yardWindows above the stair landingSculptural wood ceiling fanGreen island and dark wood kitchen cabinetryPiano and wall-mounted guitars beside the dining areaCompact bathroom with a wood vanity and framed mirrorBathroom with glass shower, tub and double vanityTwin vessel sinks and wood-framed mirrorsBathroom vanity with contrasting pale counter and dark cabinetryLong vanity and tiled bath enclosureLaundry with stacked machines, sink and wood cabinetryKitchen utensils and cooktop beneath the wall cabinetsOpen wood shelves displaying plants and tablewareGreen island drawers and dark countertopBicycle displayed above the entry passageKitchen sink under a window beside wood cabinetryCurved kitchen faucet and countertop edgePiano and guitars alongside the dining tableHorizontal window framing autumn leavesHorizontal wood door panels and metal leverWood cabinet fronts with long metal handlesGlass shower and adjacent tub with pale tile finishesGuest bedroom with a patterned quilt and wood-trimmed windowFireplace seating with a view into the treesEntry passage with bicycle display above the doorwayKitchen island beside the living-room sofaKitchen work area and green island opening toward the entryLounge chair and ottoman beside the fireplace windowBlack-and-white view of the entry and bicycle display
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