Porth Architects, Ltd.

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Porth Architects, Ltd.

Riverside Refuge

A riverfront home for an empty nest couple. Guest rooms are located in a partial second floor.
Project Year: 2018
Others who worked on this project: Kolbe Windows & Doors
The back of the house faces the water and receives morning sun.
Exterior with Porches
Back porches provide weather protection and views of the water.
View through Porches
The two story portion of the house is clad in vertical wood shiplap siding.
Two Story Closeup
The front porch offers protection from precipitation and prevailing winds.
Front Porch
The front of the house, with shed roofed additions for a studio and fishing boat storage.
Exterior from the North
The living room receives natural light from two sides. Window shades are concealed behind the trim at the top of the windows.
Living Room
The kitchen is business-like, but exudes enough warmth that guests will be inclined to congregate.
Sunny Kitchen
The dining room is adjacent to the a porch, providing an al fresco option when weather permits.
Fireplace
The fireplace anchors the east end of the living room. The library nook and master bedroom are accessed via the opening on the right.
Living Room
The master bedroom is located to receive morning sun from two sides. The sound of the river is audible through open windows.
Master Bedroom
The master bath incorporates a large, curbless shower and free standing soaking tub. The enclosed toilet area is located through the door on the left.
Master Bath
The stair leads to guest bedrooms on the second floor. The laundry and garge are entered through the sliding barn door to the left.
Stair
The stair utilizes standard steel profiles for the stringer and railing. Treads are laminated hickory, 3" thick..
Stair from Hall
Tucked behind the fireplace, between the great room and the master suite, is this intimate office nook with its own outdoor porch.
Office Alcove