Outdoor

The deck off the front is also minimally furnished with elegant lines of beach rock and two Leaf chairs by Arper.

A dramatic departure from your typical cabin on the lake, this unique retreat adds shades of black to a tiny island awash with local color. A modern brick outdoor fireplace, tall and slim, is flanked by Philippe Starck’s outdoor chairs for Kartell for cozy fireside seating.

The Nap seating collection in the white chevron Rivas print.

The house was made from steel beams, cast concrete slabs, and a metal sheet roof. "The dining area and kitchen open north and south to capture the summer breezes during the hottest days of the year," Dumont says.

A wood-lined outdoor shower adds a modern touch to one of the decks.