I can't get over the green cabinets in this lakefront cabin

If you are tired of looking at standard gray houses, this 1974 cabin in Kirkland might cure your boredom. It sits right on the water and looks like a treehouse built with a serious budget.

Price: $1,761,500
Size: 3,100 sq ft
Beds / baths: 4 / 3
Lot: 0.3 acres
Location: Kirkland, WA
Built: 1974
Standout: Private waterfront on a quiet pond

First impressions

The front of the house is covered in cedar shakes and green trim that lets you know exactly what you are getting into.

A path leads you through a garden that feels completely hidden from the street.

Closer front door, shingles, green trim — Source

The main level

Once you are inside, the wood details immediately hit you. The ceilings are made of planks held up by thick beams.

Even the staircase is a statement, painted a green that matches the exterior accents.

The living room is centered around a stone fireplace, with a couple of steps leading up toward the kitchen.

With furniture in place, you can see how cozy the space actually is, despite the ceilings and open layout.

Living room with furniture, beams, colorful rug — Source

Massive windows frame the water outside, making the trees look like art on the walls.

Living room window, view of water — Source

The kitchen situation

You either love this kitchen or you hate it, but you definitely cannot ignore it. The cabinets are painted a bold green that contrasts with the countertops.

Kitchen island, green cabinets, trusses — Source

Above you, raw wood trusses are left completely exposed, showing off the bones of the roof.

A run of cabinets houses the sink, with a window looking straight into the backyard canopy.

Kitchen sink, green cabinets, stainless fridge — Source

There is even a stained-glass window above the doors that lead out to the deck.

Kitchen doors to deck, stained glass window above — Source

Dining and hanging out

Just off the main living space is a dining area separated by a screen.

Dining table, wooden screen, trusses — Source

The tile floors down here give it a different, more earthy vibe than the rest of the house.

Dining table, window view, tile floor — Source

Bedrooms

The bedroom keeps the wood ceilings going, which makes the whole room feel like a cozy retreat.

Having stained-glass panels built right into the windows is a cool touch you do not see anymore.

Bedroom, corner window with stained glass — Source

Some of the other bedrooms are a bit more subdued, with white walls that let the windows do the talking.

Plain white bedroom with high window — Source

Bathrooms and details

The bathrooms have some quirks too, like this skylight cut right into the slope of the roof above the tub.

Another vanity area sits right at the top of the stairs, sharing the same wood ceiling.

The lower level

Downstairs, there is a basement that feels a lot more modern and clean than the rustic upper levels.

Finished basement, white walls, wood floors, French doors — Source

It has its own bar setup, making it the perfect spot for a game room or suite.

The backyard pond

Outside, the back of the house is a setup with a red staircase connecting the decks.

Back of house, red spiral stairs — Source

The deck hangs right over the edge of the water, giving you a front-row seat to the local wildlife.

The property sits on a pond surrounded by pines.

Looking across water to other houses — Source

From the air, you can see how tucked away this place really is, despite being right in Kirkland.