back doors, the way the pool is handled so close to the house
The wide sliding glass doors but would like them the height of 9' ft on first floor great room looking out into formal garden
a true front door is a distinctive marker of Cliff May homes. Instead, a series of French doors surrounds the perimeter of this house, creating multiple access points for true indoor-outdoor living.
from the front door to a guest bedroom and bathroom beyond the pool. Hoyt had all the sliding doors and windows replaced with double insulated glass. The floors are original to the house and are thought to be Mexican terra-cotta tile. The stainless steel fish cutout was designed by graphic designers with
to the front of the house; this was an opportunity to add character to the bedrooms with a turret, and a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom over the entry. A new car pulloff allows visitors to view the front door rather than the garage. An open-air pool cabana with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen serves
that the front entry lacked presence and the garage was the primary entry. Phase one added a family room, kitchen and breakfast room to the main level, and renovated a bedroom. New overhangs and brackets draw the eye away from the garage and place the focus on the house. Phase two completed the renovation
sliding door to secure for season and screen doors for air
to the front door which seconds as bleacher style seating for watching swimmers in the 60 foot long wet edge lap pool. A royal palm tree orchard frame the courtyard for a true tropical experience.
The façade of the residence is made up of a series of picture frames that frame the architecture and the
in the front, to the main house in the rear via fire bowl and lap pool lined walkway on the first level and bridge on the second level. The architecture is ridged yet fluid with the use of teak stained cypress and shade sails that create fluidity and movement in the architecture. The courtyard becomes
at the front door and extends all the way through to the exterior porches and views beyond via large frameless glazing. The overall design is kept basic in form, allowing the architecture to shine through in the detailing.
Built by Olympia Homes
Interior Design by Joy Kling
Photography by Merrick Ales
Added to 730 ideabooks Last comment "Pool and open house"
to the front door and side windows. Maintenance has been minimised and the water colour guaranteed by finishing the pool and spa in a 20mm Glass Mosaic tile.
Added to 137 ideabooks Last comment "great hosting space"
to the front of the house; this was an opportunity to add character to the bedrooms with a turret, and a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom over the entry. A new car pulloff allows visitors to view the front door rather than the garage. An open-air pool cabana with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen serves
that the front entry lacked presence and the garage was the primary entry. Phase one added a family room, kitchen and breakfast room to the main level, and renovated a bedroom. New overhangs and brackets draw the eye away from the garage and place the focus on the house. Phase two completed the renovation