An overall view of the new patio space. Each "room" feels separate, but also flows well from one to the next. Westhauser Photography
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The residence overlooks a nature reserve, making the backyard a private oasis that is fully embraced with three covered porches and 50 linear feet of glass, which is about 65% of the back of the home, mostly expressed as stacking sliding doors. All three backyard lanais have painted white, vaulted, nickel joint ceilings. The lanai next to the kitchen was made for entertaining and features a lounge with a linear gas fireplace and a television, a dining area, summer kitchen, pool bath and an outdoor shower. Integrated, remote-controlled bug screens were added to the lanais for a pleasant indoor/outdoor experience.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

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When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System by using multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System by using multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

This tween was ready to move on from her little girl room and embrace nature with this fun, woodsy, outdoor-themed room. The loft bed gives her a cozy hang out space below to spread out and is a favorite spot for remote learning. We purchased a large wall hanging mountain mural which covered almost all of her wall. The rest we framed with curtains on either side giving the effect of a large floor to ceiling window.

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When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.

When integrating technology into this Northern Michigan home in Torch Lake, Spire embraced the ‘Up North’ design and made sure the technology did not compromise the aesthetic of the home. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home using the Savant Control System via multiple devices including an iPad, Savant touchscreen remotes and multiple in-wall digital keypads. Photos by Jessie Zevalkink.