LAKE LIVING DESIGN&LIVING
Sweet Melissa Tomlinson Lake Home Tour
Exterior
When you are on your way to the Tomlinsons' house, the turn is easy to miss because it is hidden by trees. "When we bought the lot, it hardly had a tree on it," Rita Tomlinson said. Now, their home is surrounded by green. "We did a lot of planting. It feels very private and tucked in. We love that it's off the main thoroughfare," she continued. To achieve this look, the Tomlinsons worked with Land Elements as their landscape architect as well as Lake Country Gardens of Ottertail Lake, Minnesota.
BY Becca Opp & Tracy Nicholson PHOTOS BY J. Alan Paul Photography
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Featuring dry-stacked Montana Moss Rock and cedar siding on the exterior, this home simultaneously fits in with and stands out from the landscape. When designing the house, the Tomlinsons worked with architect Craig Helenske from Helenske Design Group out of Fargo. "Craig designed and drew the plan for us, but naturally as builders, we had a lot of input," said Rita Tomlinson.
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ust as some songs remain popular years after they were first released, this home on Lake Melissa is a masterpiece of timeless design. Though it was built almost nine years ago, the home of Rita and Dana Tomlinson has a modern mix of contemporary and rustic appeal. With over 5,000 square feet of living space and a 1,300-squarefoot home office, this location is currently the headquarters of their business, custom home builders Tomlinson Schultz. Join us as we take you on a tour of their lakeside retreat.