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Crane Island Retreat

Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

The lake tradition runs strong on this small island with only 20 or so houses, most built at the turn of the 20th century. The challenge was to design a new lake house with the look and feel of a 1910s cottage, while accommodating modern technology and convenience. We used the scale, proportions, details, and materials of the old cabins as precedent.

Interiors Architecture

Every detail matters. The granite-stone fireplace is meant to look dry-laid, like the island’s mortarless walls. Rooms are clad in wood, naturally finished or painted — unusual in new construction but perfect for a lake cabin. Non-electric chandeliers are lowered by pulley.

“If you care about authenticity in architectural and design detail, David Heide Studio is an excellent choice for your remodeling or building needs.”
- Leni and David