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This is an example of a small coastal stone screened-in back porch design in Grand Rapids with a roof extension.
Visbeen Architects
Visbeen Architects
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Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage

Beach Style Porch, Grand Rapids

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

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mjthormjthor wrote:October 20, 2019
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Becky Harris added this to Cottage-Meets-Craftsman Style in a Michigan Lake HouseSeptember 16, 2019

By designing versatile and flexible spaces, Visbeen made the living space feel much larger. The screened-in porch...

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Therese added this to Lake homeyesterday

Screen option for under deck