Photo Gallery VIII: The Lake House Restaurant on Forest Lake in  Minnesota Architectural design, architectural interior design and interior design features. The Lake House is a waterside restaurant on Forest Lake, Minnesota, drawing patrons from nearby White Bear, Stillwater, Mahtomedi and Hugo, Minnesota. The owners had more institutional looking plans in the works when our involvement began. The exterior of the restaurant was given an entirely new look, more in keeping with that of a waterside location - and The Lake House name they had chosen, while retaining the already approved footprint and kitchen of the building. Architecturally, exterior gables, large windows with lots of white trim and details were added to create character, interest and charm along with a cupola, false pergola and large wood columns at the entrance. Huge shutters in marine blue designed for the exterior and interior were constructed cost effectively with siding materials. The interior architecture, custom millwork, the lighting plan and light fixtures were designed to enhance the cottage-style feeling. Features designed for the main dining room include a wood paneled tray ceiling sporting an exotic fan adorned with a monkey, a large soft white fireplace mantle is set off by a dark paneled wall and photographic art is lighted with projecting exterior lighting. Custom furniture such as the 8” long serving table in the main dining and the bamboo and louvered reception desk and the wine cabinet with coolers below contribute a more residential feeling. In the bead-board paneled porch dining room the canoe was drawn right on the interior architectural plans—as were the framed photographic art prints and light fixtures throughout. Following the architectural inter design a team effort (with one of the owners) went into the selection of the dining chairs and tables and booth and banquette as well as fabrics, wall colors and textures.   The Lake House Entrance Large columns, shutters and lanterns welcome guests to the lake-side restaurant.   The Lake House Veranda French doors flanked by large nautical blue shutters and crispy white columns welcome guests to lake-side dining on the veranda.   The Lake House Waterfront Water boarders two sides of this Forest Lake, Minnesota restaurant Veranda Close-Up Vaulted ceiling with fans and lanterns on shutters add to the waterfront ambiance.   The Lake House Veranda Another view   The Lake-Side Gable The double gable with large windows with lots of trim and gray painted shingles Main Dining Room of The Lake House The double gable over the main dining room from the water.   The Lake House Reception Area a custom designed reception desk holds computerized seating charts and welcomes guests to the casual atmosphere.   Reception Desk A close up of the desk reveals carefully designed details The Lake House Main Dining Room Fireplace its residential feeling contributes to a homey feeling.   Fireplace Close-up   The Main Dining Room Designed with the view in mind and lots of windows. Main Dining Room Ceiling the glossy wood tray ceiling reflects water motion.   Main Dining Room Fan The Monkey is the conversation piece it was intended to be.   Main Dining Room Crisp white trim frames dark horizontal wood below subtly aged walls—a specialty of the large drywall company owned by the owners of The Lake House Main Dining Photographic art is highlighted with wall mounted outdoor lighting   A Server Station Also in the main dining room this server station awaits it’s all glass, countertop wine cooler   Custom Designed Serving Table In the main dining room this table is residential in feeling but functional The Bar at The Lake House Restaurant Antique wood on the front of the bar is ready to be kicked and scratched adding even more character   The Lake House Bar a custom designed wile cooler and wine storage cabinet hides coolers on the bottom behind rustic doors   The Back Bar Dark stained wood detailing and mirror show off the liquor while the sea colored, louvered storage cabinets hint at the lakeside venue. Porch Dining At The lake House Details such as the canoe, lanterns and art were drawn right on the plan elevations.   Porch Dining Details A file was presented to the owners with art selections, lighting fixtures etc.   The Lake House Ladies Vanity Wall sconces and white wood trimmed mirror -- for a more homey feeling. The Ladies Room Art, selected by the owner, welcomes the ladies.   Glennis and the owner she worked with to create The Lake House Restaurant of Forest Lake in Minnesota.