Clients wanted to feel connected to the water

The response was a dynamic floor plan that opened towards the water and a 3-story home that nestled into the hillside among cedar trees. The home feels simultaneously like it is just at the water’s edge on the lake side and like a treehouse on the forest side with a reading nook on the third level. The main level serves as the perfect location for hosting with an open kitchen and living room that looks out on the water and has a sculptural two-story fireplace. The ground level is perfect for kids to run into and out of the lake and the house with durable concrete floors and a more casual family room. The primary bedroom and bathroom feel like a sanctuary tucked away with the best views in the house.

The client wanted maximum use of their lot, but most importantly wanted to feel a part of their environment. They didn’t want to feel separated from their gorgeous view.

They wanted the house to be upscale but with a country flare. We designed the fireplace with built in wood storage, making the wood part of the decor of their living room, lending a country feel. A Large door opens the wall to the water, cooling the house with the scent of fresh sea air, giving the feeling of being outdoors. Fully opening windows add to the ambiance.

We take your needs seriously, incorporating your way of living and even your philosophy into the design of your home. The way we see it, you are the Hero of your own story.

Our client is a proponent of Feng Shui, notably the Compass School of thought, where orientation to the cardinal points of the compass is important. She believes certain compass points correlate to the five elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal.

So we designed the house around her philosophical needs, keeping the home in harmony with the environment around it.

Large windows grant all the main rooms a view of the outdoors, enhancing the feeling of living within nature.

As with all our clients, we sought to respect the needs and desires of her lifestyle. The client was very happy with the results and it was a fun learning experience for us.

Features: Feng Shui placement  • Natural flow between interior spaces • Cohesive lifestyle inside and out

Construction: Kota Construction    Photography: Greenwoods Photographic Arts