Maximizing glass
was important for
the homeowners,
as they wanted to
introduce as much
natural light as
possible and see
the lake from
many rooms.
This lake house
encompasses the
owners' style of
lake living.
This six-piece gable window creates a unique detail for
the home, which is repeated throughout.
A glass cabinet in the dining area pays tribute to the
owner's glass sculpting experience. "We created a built-in
china cabinet that has glass in front of it, but you access
it from the sides," Chapman explains. "Tere's a window
behind it, which is how you see through the cabinet. We
didn't want a piece of furniture in front of the view."
Te guest quarters have its own entry and can be locked
of when not in use. Te suite features a private living
area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and a bunk room
for the grandchildren.
Creating a covered, yet inviting and visually appealing
entry to provide covered access into the home during in-
clement weather was another challenge. Te least desirable
side of the property with the most limited views became
the single-vehicle carport site, which then was combined
with the front entry of the home. Natural stone piers and
stone pathways are accentuated by a custom mahogany
front doorway, which features the repeating diamond
window pattern.
Te mahogany and stone also fulflled the owner's re-
quest to develop an exterior style using stone, fber cement
lap and shake siding, windows and doors — all of which
they felt would capture their personal style of lake living.
Te fber cement is in a deep blue color, complemented by
cream trim to accent the window and gable details.
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PROJECTS: Design Solutions
28 April 2016 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com