AOME Architects

Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling

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AOME Architects

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Lakeside Retreat

Country: United States

Zip Code: 98004

The doors in the closed position.

Lakeside Retreat

The lift and glide doors in the open position reveal the warm interior within.

Lakeside Retreat

Lift and glide doors create an eighteen foot wide opening to the deck, blurring the distinction between indoors and out. Perfect for a Northwest summer evening on the lake.

Lakeside Retreat

The before phot shows the dark and confining original kitchen that was opened to the great room space beyond, able to enjoy the same expansive views of the grounds and the lake beyond.

Lakeside Retreat

The dining area sits along side an eighteen foot wide opening that erases the boundary to the deck and lake beyond.

Lakeside Retreat

The flawed layout of the original was corrected by opening the formerly walled in galley kitchen to the great room space. This required significant structural changes which led to an interesting beamed ceiling and a much more open plan that accommodates large gatherings and intimate parties alike.

Lakeside Retreat

A dark and forbidding entry was replaced with a new open stair to create an inviting entry filled with light and visual interest, and new views of the estate gardens on both sides.

Lakeside Retreat

An unused fireplace was refurbished and repaired with a new mantle piece and surround to warm the new entry.

Lakeside Retreat

The covered entry porch nestles under a shed roof and towering elms.

Lakeside Retreat