This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.

Lana O'Meara
Elegant gray two-story exterior home photo

Outside of the house. Focusing on natural wood shingles a beautiful metal roof.
Brown two-story wood gable roof idea in Portland Maine with a metal roof

Inspiration for a transitional limestone floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in Denver with shaker cabinets and marble countertops

Builder: Mike Schaap Builders, Inc | Architectural Design & Interiors: Benchmark Design Studio | Photo Credit: Ashley Avila
Beach style living room photo in Grand Rapids with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Bay window with views to Skagit Bay. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Example of a beach style open concept living room design in Seattle with white walls

Example of a large classic attached four-car garage design in Portland

John Gillooly/PEI
Inspiration for a coastal basement remodel in Boston

Small trendy beige one-story stone flat roof photo with a green roof

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Large country master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Nashville with gray walls

Virtually Here Studios
Example of a danish light wood floor dining room design in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Deck - huge contemporary side yard balcony deck idea in Dallas with an awning

Outside of the house. Focusing on natural wood shingles a beautiful metal roof.
Example of a brown two-story wood gable roof design in Portland Maine with a metal roof

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build
Home office - cottage home office idea in San Francisco

Large trendy master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Stephen Allen Photography
Kitchen/dining room combo - large cottage medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Orlando with beige walls and no fireplace

Kitchen renovation designed by Lisa Tharp. Yacht-inspired. Holly + Teak boat decking countertops. LaCornue range. Sailboat mast inspired pendant lights. Custom yacht counter chairs in leather and oiled walnut. Articulating faucet. Map-reading sconces. Neolith island countertop. Photography by Michael J. Lee

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/cordial-contemporary/