Pelican Lake, Minnesota · Designed around family and the lake
The project
The lake in view. The family in mind.
Pitched Pelican is a new family home on Pelican Lake near Detroit Lakes. A narrow lot called for a thoughtful plan that made the most of its setting, with lake views and long-term family living guiding the design.
Tall windows bring daylight into the main gathering space, while the distinctive roofline gives the home its character. Warm wood finishes, comfortable bedrooms and connected kitchen and living spaces support everyday life at the lake. Outside, the deck offers another place to pause, gather and enjoy the water.
Lakeside elevation with tall windows and a raised deckThe home's distinctive roofline framed by autumn treesStreet-side arrival with the attached garage and entryDeck stair connecting the home to the lakeside yardSheltered entry beside the garagePelican Lake seen from the deckDouble-height living space with windows facing the lakeThe gathering space viewed from the upper levelHigh windows bringing daylight into the living roomKitchen island with seating beneath globe pendant lightsWarm wood cabinetry and a bright kitchen islandKitchen sink beneath the window and tiled backsplashDining area beside the front entryA flexible sitting room and workspace overlooking the lakeBedroom with wood-trimmed windows and blue patterned beddingGuest bedroom in a soft blue and white paletteBedroom with traditional wood furnishings and garden viewsDouble vanity with wood cabinetry and bright counter surfacesWalk-in shower with large-format tile and a recessed nicheCompact bathroom with a pale vanity and framed mirrorTimber stair connecting the home's two levelsExterior light against the horizontal sidingA softly illuminated wall sconceDecorative glass bringing light through the entry doorPendant light with a textured glass shadeSubway tile meeting the light kitchen countertopFaucet and countertop detail at the vanityLever hardware on the wood interior doorBlue patterned bedding and wood-trimmed windows in the bedroomBlue patterned bedding and wood-trimmed windows in the bedroomBlue patterned bedding and wood-trimmed windows in the bedroomWood bathroom vanity with a pale countertop and framed mirrorsWood bathroom vanity with a pale countertop and framed mirrorsWood bathroom vanity with a pale countertop and framed mirrorsWood bathroom vanity with a pale countertop and framed mirrorsWood bathroom vanity with a pale countertop and framed mirrorsWood bathroom vanity with a pale countertop and framed mirrorsThe bedroom connecting directly to the adjoining bathroomThe bedroom connecting directly to the adjoining bathroomA recessed shower niche with contrasting mosaic tileA recessed shower niche with contrasting mosaic tileA recessed shower niche with contrasting mosaic tileGuest bedroom with striped bedding and wood furnishingsA rocking chair tucked beside the upstairs windowA quiet sitting corner beside the landingBedroom with traditional wood furniture and blue beddingBedroom with traditional wood furniture and blue beddingBedroom with traditional wood furniture and blue beddingView from the upper level into the tall living roomView from the upper level into the tall living roomView from the upper level into the tall living roomWood stairs and simple handrails connecting the floorsWood stairs and simple handrails connecting the floorsA high window and wall sconce bringing light to the stairwellHome office and sitting room overlooking the lakeHome office and sitting room overlooking the lakeHome office and sitting room overlooking the lakeHome office and sitting room overlooking the lakeHome office and sitting room overlooking the lakeHome office and sitting room overlooking the lakeBathroom with a glass shower enclosureFlowers beside a sunlit wood-trimmed windowA textured glass wall sconce with metal accentsA textured glass wall sconce with metal accentsA textured glass wall sconce with metal accentsA textured glass wall sconce with metal accentsCeiling fan and light fixture detailsCeiling fan and light fixture detailsCeiling fan and light fixture detailsDecorative glazing in the entry doorDecorative glazing in the entry doorDecorative glazing in the entry doorBathroom lighting above the wood-framed mirrorTextured glass pendant lightingTall lakeside windows and steps leading from the deckTall lakeside windows and steps leading from the deckThe entry and attached garage beneath the angled rooflineThe entry and attached garage beneath the angled rooflineLight shower tile and brushed metal fixturesLight shower tile and brushed metal fixturesThe lake-facing home framed by autumn treesLake views beyond the black deck railingKitchen island, wood cabinetry and pendant lightingThe double-height living room opening toward the lakeWood stair treads and trim at the landingWood stair treads and trim at the landingWhite tile backsplash meeting wood window trim and stone countersWhite tile backsplash meeting wood window trim and stone countersCabinet pull on a warm wood doorTowel ring beside the bathroom vanity
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