With a picturesque lake setting in their backyard, the homeowners of a boathouse in Oconomowoc, WI, chose a variety of natural stone for the home’s outdoor design. The ruggedness and coloring of the stone appropriately match the scenic surroundings and anchor the residence to the property.
“The overall goal was to create a space that was natural, yet functional and gave the clients everything they wanted,” said Chris Boyce of Ancora Stone & Tile in Elm Grove, WI, the designer for the project. “It also did structurally what it needed to do by holding up the grade and directing the water around the boathouse and into the lake. The use of large natural outcropping stone was key in this process.”