This mountain top residential site offers spectacular 180 degree views towards adjacent hillsides. The client desired to replace an existing pond with a pool and pool house to be used for both entertaining and family use. The open site is adjacent to the driveway to the north but offered spectacular mountain views to the south. The challenge was to provide privacy at the pool without obstructing the beautiful vista from the entry drive. Working closely with the architect we designed the pool and pool house as one modern element closely linked by proximity, detailing & geometry. In so doing, we used precise placement, careful choice of building & site materials, and minimalist planting. Existing trees were edited to open up selected views to the south. Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of outdoor space. Understated stone steps in the lawn loosely connect the pool to the main house.
Dark countertops and dark granite - I just had custom cabinets similar to these in my kitchen..the wood is mahogany . The room is large and is completely open to the entire second floor. I have black pearl granite and really want to go dark with the cabinets. I just need some reassurance as there are a lot of naysayers regarding dark granite an dark cabinets. Thanks for any advice! »
xmdavis I can't tell you how much I appreciate the reply. At least someone is on my side in this! I am on my fifth stain sample and can't seem to get that rich dark look I"m going for. Do you think it's the mahogony? Or am I going to need to start blending a custom color? Sorry for the myriad of questions.. Would a designer be willing to take on such a small job as to help choose colors?
H. Keith Wagner Partnership The colors were selected by the architect Michael Minadeo... he might be willing to share the exact colors with you if interested...
H. Keith Wagner Partnership You would need to check with the architect....Michael Minadeo (michael@minadeopartners.com) I'm sure he could let you know. I know that they studied it for awhile to get it just right!