We’re crazy about the cover of our Waterfront Retreats issue, which shows the living space of an Eden Isle residence on Greer’s Ferry Lake in Arkansas. While the room is gorgeous to begin with (thanks to the efforts of designer Heather Chadduck), I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the final details that go into the making of a cover shot. A little strategizing, a little extra styling, a teeny bit of photoshop. What do you think–does it inspire you to buy the magazine? Redo a room? Head to your nearest waterfront retreat??

For today’s Room of the Week: the perfect one room retreat. Yes, this gorgeous waterfront guesthouse can sleep five, has ample seating, offers a kitchenette and bathroom, all within one well-designed room. We’re smitten with the trio of bunk beds, wisely built into what was a closet space. See the rest of this luxurious lakeside home here.