LAKE House LIVING

This family’s shared second home is always bustling—and at times, busting at the seams— with children and grandchildren. In order to accommodate their growing family, they decided to expand the outdoor living space.

The new covered, screened-in pavilion is the perfect spot for the family to enjoy the fresh air and view of the lake while staying warm during cool nights. A Cultured Stone fireplace and a convenient kitchenette make the area cozy as well as functional. A sliding screen door connects the pavilion to the new deck. Outside, a large built-in gas grill provides ample space for cooking burgers and veggies for the entire family.

A small lower deck offers a landing for folks headed down to the water. Here, parents can watch their kids swim or simply enjoy a relaxing, quiet moment closer to the lake.

To tie together the look of the new outdoor entertaining area, Cultured Stone was chosen for the outside deck as well as the pavilion fireplace. “It has a great feel that’s rustic and sturdy,” one family member says. “It’s perfect for a house at the lake.”

Throughout the space, a warm color palette of green, gold, and brown is classic and mimics nature. Even accessories, such as lantern-style outdoor light fixtures, contribute to the homespun feel. True to the homeowners’ original intentions, the new space lovingly brings together many generations of this large family.

In The Pavilion
1 The kitchenette allows for small-scale cooking and meal preparation. Built-in cabinetry and open shelving provide plenty of storage space. A galvanized light fixture above the sink illuminates the task areas.
2 Outdoor furniture, featuring all-weather wicker and a shatter-resistant tempered-glass top, holds up well indoors and out.
3 The stainless steel sink—with a tall, curved faucet to allow room for large pots—is surrounded by a durable granite countertop. A ceramic tile backsplash covers the wall behind it.
4 Rustic-style outdoor lanterns with seeded-glass globes brighten the space and add antique character.
5 The ceiling fan has the same rustic charm as the wall lanterns. A vaulted ceiling allows light to fill the room.
6 Weather-resistant cushions offer comfortable seating.



Out on the deck

1 The built-in stainless steel gas grill is surrounded by Cultured Stone for a natural appearance.
2 The grill’s multiple burners allow users to cook meat and vegetables simultaneously.
3 This chiminea burns wood, charcoal, or artificial logs.
4 Outdoor furniture from the Herrington collection features a rust-free cast
aluminum frame and an aged-bronze powder-coated finish for durability; the umbrella is fade and stain resistant. The deck, railing, and steps are made of ChoiceDek engineered decking materials. ChoiceDek offers a firm, non-slick surface that does not splinter or require sealing, staining, or treating.




PAVILION
Rough cost estimate . $13,635*
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,640
Paint and stain . . . . . . . . . . . $250
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,205
Kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,790
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550
Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200

APPLIANCES
outdoor ice-maker (Summit Appliance, Model BIM-40-OS, stainless, special order)
outdoor refrigerator (Summit Appliance, Model SPR7-OS, stainless steel, special order)

PAINT AND STAIN
kitchen cabinets and shelving (Valspar Ultra Premium, Roasted Sepia #6006-2C, semi-gloss) pavilion walls (Valspar Ultra Premium, Sandalwood #6008-2B, semi-gloss)
pavilion trim and ceiling (Cabot Clear Solution)
concrete stain (Quikrete Semi-Transparent Concrete Stain, Tuscan Sunset, Vaquero Brown)

MATERIALS
Cultured Stone and capstones (Owens Corning, Weather Edge Ledgestone, Wisconsin, Model CSV-2091, special order)
lap siding (4-inch-wide, 12-foot-long planks, James Hardie, Hardiplank, smooth, #102334)
lumber rated for outdoor use
screen (#14436)
roofing (Owens Corning, Black Onyx, #10086)

KITCHENETTE
sink (Franke, stainless steel, #171199)
faucet (Price Pfister, Marielle, stainless, #184478)
countertop (Granite, St. Cecilia Classico, special order)
backsplash (American Olean, Russet Weddington, #47326)

LIGHTING
exterior wall fixture (Portfolio, rustic brown, #80551)
exterior wall lantern (Portfolio, rust finish, #24232)
sink fixture (galvanized, #190827)
ceiling fans (52-inch, Hunter, Northshore, #190608)


DECK
Rough cost estimate . $10,830*
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,080
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,860
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $470
Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,300
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120

APPLIANCES
built-in gas grill and side burner (Jenn-Air, stainless steel; liquid propane grill, #168931; liquid propane side burner, #223668; or natural gas grill, #168934; natural gas side burner, #223669)

MATERIALS
composite decking (Weyerhaeuser, ChoiceDek, Woodtone, #179330, #179332†)
Cultured Stone and capstones (Owens Corning, Weather Edge Ledgestone, Wisconsin, Model CSV-2091, special order)
lumber rated for outdoor use
countertop (Granite, St. Cecilia Classico, special order)

LIGHTING
landscape lighting (LiteSounds, Model LS2400-K, black, #233625)

FURNITURE
deck (Herrington; dining table with lazy Susan, #119175; dining chairs, set of two, #119177; market umbrella, #119191; umbrella base, #119184)

ACCESSORIES
chiminea (#126294)
galvanized tub (#3712††)

*Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market.
**Does not include lead time for special-order materials.
†Available by special order in some stores. Pillows shown are not included with outdoor furniture.
††Availability varies by market.