The 450 square foot guest house and 750 square foot main house of the contemporary retreat over look a slough of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho. Graphite Bega lights illuminate the 6" wide horizontal cedar siding and charcoal colored smooth HardiePanel. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier.

Closer view of the compact guest house (left) and master suite main house (right) of the contemporary retreat. An open but covered passage way connects to the two buildings, Graphite Bega lights illuminate the 6" wide horizontal cedar siding and charcoal colored smooth HardiePanel. Ebony stained...

A view of one of the matching guest bedrooms in the guest house. Floating white T&G ceilings waterfall down the sidewall, accentuating the theme of clean lines and square corners throughout. The window is trimmed with 3/4" MDF, adding to the contemporary look, and painted Benjamin Moore "Taos Taupe...

This is the main living quarters in the guesthouse. A kitchenette is provided to reheat leftovers, or make coffee in the mornings without having to go into the main house. The faux bamboo finished flat paneled DeWils Taurus cabinets pop in the gray monochromatic design, Atlas Homewares 8" chrome...

Our client designed the specific angle of the peninsula in this modern kitchen. Faux bamboo flat paneled DeWils Taurus cabinets pop in the all white space, accented by Atlas Homewares 8" chrome pulls and Coastal Gray colored Pental counters an backsplash. Appliances are all stainless steel Kitchen...

Our client designed the specific angle of the peninsula in this modern kitchen. Faux bamboo flat paneled DeWils Taurus cabinets pop in the all white space, accented by Atlas Homewares 8" chrome pulls and Coastal Gray colored Pental counters an backsplash. Appliances are all stainless steel Kitchen...