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Engle Residence
DESCRIPTION
Meeting with Bob & Sandy for the first time, I could tell they had lots of family memories at their old cabin. Their cabin had been added to a number of times, as many are on Lake Martin, and the family had outgrown their old cabin, filled with memories. They wanted to remove the old cabin and re-build a new one, Bob wanted to make sure that we saved as many of the mature trees as they had on their beautiful lot. We carefully measured & re-measured all the trees they wanted to save.
With that information, we were tasked with designing a large, new home on a site with big trees. The lot has a western sunset view, on a large secluded slough & we wanted to take advantage of those sunsets. The giant vaulted ceiling family room & porch allowed for tall glass & slide doors out to the porch with all amenities, a big stone fireplace, a trellised grilling porch, wide stairs out to the beautiful grass & treed lot, ample space for family & games. We also designed a fire pit nestled in the trees for cool nights & marshmallows.
The guest room has a tremendous view of the lake, on the main floor. The kitchen features a corner window glass above a corner-mounted sink, Sandy wanted a huge eat-on prep island, and we designed a large pantry with an appliance counter. The wood ceiling with flat cedar beams contrasts the lighter cabinets in the kitchen. The wood feature wall in the dining adds an interesting texture to the large lake-view windows.
We designed the master with a large corner, lake-view windows & plenty of space for reading or relaxing with coffee in the morning. The master bath features marble tiles with a soaking tub with a lake view, with his/hers walk-ins and a large glass shower there is plenty of room to unwind.
The upstairs feature 3 bedroom/baths, all with lake views, a balcony that looks onto a massive vaulted family room, and a unique second-level den design, we created what we call, an inverted pyramid ceiling, for built-in shelves & TV backdrop, the den has plenty space for a game table or video gaming for the youngsters.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: Tucker Point Road
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Engle Family
Showcase of Homes 2008
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DESCRIPTION
This home is designed in the mountain prairie style. For dramatic effect, this home features 16′ high ceilings with exposed beams that extend outside to the living porch & sun deck. it was designed with a screened dining porch on the main level. The floor plan features an open style to the kitchen, dining, & living areas. There is a full walk-out basement with 3 bedrooms/baths, a full summer kitchen, game room, & plenty of covered outdoor porches for entertaining on the ground level.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: The Ridge
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Showcase of Homes 2008
Cascadia Residence
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DESCRIPTION
Cascadia is designed to have big families with a big view of Kowaliga bridge & sunset views, this home is designed for outdoor living as well inside. This house is a 3-story home with 6 bedrooms & 6.5 baths with bunks, able to accommodate the largest family gatherings. From the high vaulted ceilings all the way to the main covered porch, the views are jaw-dropping. With a 2nd-floor balcony/bridge, the views continue on the upper levels. The basement den/game room has huge glass & double french doors onto an ample basement porch.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: The Ridge
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Legacy New Homes
Diamondview Residence
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DESCRIPTION
Diamondview, is designed with a unique angled family room with a wrap-around porch, so the name. The family rm is two-story tall w/ coffered wood ceilings & large fireplace that extends to the ceiling. With an open kitchen/dining room to the family room, there is plenty of space for family occasions. The master suite & guest on the main floor, two additional bedrooms/baths with a large den, kitchenette, and basement wrap-around porch, makes hosting large game day parties a breeze.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: The Ridge & The Willows
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Russell Lands / Classic Homes
Doublemain Residence
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DESCRIPTION
Doublemain is designed with full open room family/kitchen/dining under one giant vaulted ceiling w/ beams, all with fantastic views. 20′ ceilings, 2-story fireplace, w/ multiple dormer glass high in the vaulted ceiling for spectacular light. 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths, glass exposed stairwell to the basement with large den. Features a full over-sized screen porch for those lazy days of summer.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: The Ridge
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Legacy New Homes
Melton Residence
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DESCRIPTION
This unique design features all bedrooms on angles, to take full advantage of beautiful Lake Martin views. Main floor & basement covered porches, each level with outdoor fireplaces are great for relaxing in cooler weather or having family & friends over for the big game. The large stone porch columns anchor the two large porches for scale. Master & guest bedrooms on the main floor, with additional den/study with fireplace for finding comfortable downtime. The basement features 2 bedrooms & bunks in the basement, which include a den, wet bar, & kitchenette. A storm room feature adds safety during stormy weather.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: The Willows
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Melton Residence built by Legacy New Homes
Howalt Residence
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DESCRIPTION
Their lake home required a specific design to meet the challenges of the narrow lot they found in Kowaliga. The Howalts loved the vision we created for this one-of-a-kind, three-story house that has all the conveniences wanted for the lake life. A distinctive two-story entry & stairwell, overlooking a meditation garden with a privacy wall and access to the master suite, which is the entire third floor, overlooking the family room. The vaulted family room with 20′ tall glass leads to a tremendous vaulted & beamed covered porch, which exposes fantastic views of Lake Martin. Three bedrooms/baths in basement, with large den & kitchenette for parties on lake level.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: Kowliga
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Howalt Family
Jackson Residence
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DESCRIPTION
Designed with all the unique features of popular Lake Martin interior decorator Nan Jackson would desire. Jerone & Nan had specific ideas they wanted to be integrated into their design. The kitchen features a bank of windows above the sink for the morning light, with a huge central island & a large butler’s pantry. They wanted multiple rooms for entertaining & relaxing. Featuring a custom-designed blue-glass barn door that slides into the den. The family room features a limestone fireplace with wood ceilings, that continue onto a huge stained wood covered porch accessed by large glass slide doors. Many features you won’t see, like the storm room, built below stairs that access Nan’s office. This home exemplifies style and casual comfort, that’s just what they were looking for.
Schlinkert Residence
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DESCRIPTION
This project was designed to be placed on an existing point lot, with existing mature trees that Tom & Christy did not want to lose. We removed the existing cabin owned by Waydynne Bolton Bishop, then designed a new home around the existing tree locations. We loved the challenge of Tom & Christy’s vision, designing a new home to take advantage of this Lake Martin legacy property’s full 300-degree view lot. First establishing the location of huge trees, we designed a large vaulted family rm, with a large over-sized stone fireplace, and a beamed vault ceiling that continues out thru a big covered porch with views on three sides. Stunning two-story entry with a bridge overlooks into the family room. The open kitchen/dining allows plenty of room for large gatherings, and the beautiful countertops and expansive island makes for a great morning cup of coffee with the eastern sun rising thru the multiple windows in all rooms. Tom loves to cook, so we designed an outside grilling station, close to the kitchen, for convenience. Christy imagined that the master suite has the look of the existing cabin, so with salvaged beams & barn wood, along with designing the master suite a little off from the main body of the house, we were able to give an old look to a new structure. With the master wing off to one side of the lot, we designed the oversized garage on the opposite side of the lot, therefore providing some bit of privacy on this open point lot, without closing off views of Willow Point golf course. Above the garage, we designed a sort-of zen/craft space for Christy’s eclectic styles, with enormous views of the lake.
Sommerset Residence
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DESCRIPTION
We designed the Sommerset to be the perfect weekend or permanent lake home,
with double french entry doors entering into the large vaulted family room with a stone fireplace to the top of the vaulted ceiling, we also vaulted the open kitchen/dining area, to take full advantage of lake views. The design features master & guest suites on the main floor, opposite sides of the main house. Also, two bedrooms/baths plus hallway bunks for guest overflow, in the basement with a large den, game room & kitchenette. There is a large covered porch on the main & basement levels, with the main level porch featuring a dining porch.
INFORMATION
- Location: Lake Martin
- Neighborhood: The Ridge, The Willows & Willow Point
- Service(s): Design
- Client: Built by Russell Lands/Classic Homes & Legacy New Homes