![A modern house with standing seam roofing, black stained vertical cedar siding, and single-story gables with identical pitches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-house-design-architecture-140922-758-01.jpg)
Photo by Ivar Bastress Photography
Architecture and building company BIRDSEYE, has designed a single-story homestead on the shores of Lake Champlain, Vermont.
![A modern house with standing seam roofing, black stained vertical cedar siding, and single-story gables with identical pitches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-house-design-architecture-140922-808-01.jpg)
Photo by Ivar Bastress Photography
The design of the home consists of four areas that are connected by a central hallway.
![A modern house with standing seam roofing, black stained vertical cedar siding, and single-story gables with identical pitches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-house-design-architecture-140922-808-02.jpg)
Photo by Ivar Bastress Photography
It also includes standing seam roofing, black-stained vertical cedar siding, and single-story gables with identical pitches.
![A modern house with standing seam roofing, black stained vertical cedar siding, and single-story gables with identical pitches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-house-design-architecture-140922-808-03.jpg)
Photo by Ivar Bastress Photography
Surrounding the home are landscaped gardens with outdoor living spaces.
![A modern house with a black exterior and standing seam roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-house-design-black-exterior-140922-755-01.jpg)
Photos by Erica Allen Studio
Stepping inside, we see there’s a living room with a fireplace and exposed wood beams.
![A modern living room with a fireplace and exposed wood beams.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-140922-746-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
The dining area separates the living room from the kitchen, while the kitchen includes a large island with additional seating.
![The dining area in this modern home separates the living room from the kitchen, while the kitchen includes a large island with additional seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-open-plan-dining-room-kitchen-140922-741-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
![A modern kitchen with an island that includes room for seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-open-plan-dining-room-kitchen-140922-741-02.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
The hallway showcases the wood floor found throughout the interior, and provides access to all of the various areas of the home.
![This hallway showcases the wood floor found throughout the interior, and provides access to all of the various areas of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-home-hallway-140922-739-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
Located off the hallway, the TV room has been finished with dark grey walls, comfortable furniture, and a large black pendant light.
![A modern TV room finished with dark grey walls, comfortable furniture, and a large black pendant light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-living-room-140922-743-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
In one of the bedrooms, the atmosphere is brighter with light-colored walls and a wood bed frame.
![A modern bedroom with light colored walls and a wood bed frame.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-bedroom-design-140922-747-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
In the bathroom, there are square grey tiles covering the wall, and a black framed glass screen separates the freestanding bathtub from the shower.
![In this modern bathroom, there's square grey tiles covering the wall, and a black framed glass screen separates the freestanding bathtub from the shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-ensuite-bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-140922-747-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
In another bedroom, there are multiple built-in bunk beds and storage.
![A modern bedroom with multiple bunk beds.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bedroom-with-bunk-beds-140922-737-01.jpg)
Photo by Erica Allen Studio
Here’s a look at the floor plan…
![The floor plan and layout of a modern homestead.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/zBirdseye-Homestead-Birdseye-Drawing-1.jpg)