This is the ultimate retirement home for this couple. With a 360 degree view they have every thing! They wanted it to express sustainability, water conservation and good looks. This garden features several dry stream beds, raised corrugated steel grow boxes, fire pit, pergola, three different path way materials, patio and many water wise perennials, ornamental grass and ground covers. The wind is always blowing their ornamental grasses! Rick Laughlin, APLD

Free ebook, CREATING THE IDEAL KITCHEN Download now → http://bit.ly/idealkitchen After having remodeled their kitchen, and two other baths in the home, the master bathroom was the last on the list of rooms to update for this couple. The existing bath had a small sink area with his and hers sinks and then a pocket door into the main bath which housed the tub, shower and commode. The main problem was the outdated look of the space, which was rather dark and dreary, and the giant unused whirlpool tub which took up more than its fair share of the footprint. To brighten the space, we used a pallet of soft gray porcelain tile on the floor and ceramic subway tiles on the walls. Carrera marble and nickel plumbing brighten the room and help amplify the sunlight streaming in through the existing skylight and vaulted ceiling. We first placed the new freestanding tub on an angle near the window so that users can take advantage of the view and light while soaking in the tub. A new, much larger shower takes up the other corner and delivers some symmetry to the room and is now a luxurious, useable and comfortable size. The commode was relocated to the right of the new shower, so it is visually tucked away. The existing opening between the sink area and the main area was widened and the door removed so that the homeowners can enjoy the light from the larger room while using the sinks each morning. A step up into the tub/shower area provides additional interest and was a happy accident and solution required to accommodate running the plumbing through the existing floor joists. Because the existing room felt quite contemporary with the vaulted ceiling, we added a run of crown molding around the top and a chair rail to the top of the tile to provide some traditional touches to the room. We think this space is lovely, relaxing and serene and are so honored to have been chosen by these wonderful homeowners to help provide them with a relaxing master bath sanctuary! Designer: Susan Klimala Assistant Designer: Keri Rogers

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This is the ultimate retirement home for this couple. With a 360 degree view they have every thing! They wanted it to express sustainability, water conservation and good looks. This garden features several dry stream beds, raised corrugated steel grow boxes, fire pit, pergola, three different path way materials, patio and many water wise perennials, ornamental grass and ground covers. The wind is always blowing their ornamental grasses! Rick Laughlin, APLD

This is the ultimate retirement home for this couple. With a 360 degree view they have every thing! They wanted it to express sustainability, water conservation and good looks. This garden features several dry stream beds, raised corrugated steel grow boxes, fire pit, pergola, three different path way materials, patio and many water wise perennials, ornamental grass and ground covers. The wind is always blowing their ornamental grasses! Rick Laughlin, APLD

This is the ultimate retirement home for this couple. With a 360 degree view they have every thing! They wanted it to express sustainability, water conservation and good looks. This garden features several dry stream beds, raised corrugated steel grow boxes, fire pit, pergola, three different path way materials, patio and many water wise perennials, ornamental grass and ground covers. The wind is always blowing their ornamental grasses! Rick Laughlin, APLD

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Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.

Ground up single-family residence; a very unique and difficult build given Granite Ridge’s topography and inherent boulders. The structure takes advantage of a creek running through the property by creating a series of waterfalls and ponds. This natural stream was relocated during construction and brought back into the courtyard design for year-round enjoyment. The home expresses a modern take on mountain materials such as stone and wood combined with steel, Italian cabinets, and large glazed openings. Large Unilux European windows provide a view of the western mountains and the eastern valley. The snow loading in the area is well above average and required a well-thought-out roof and hardscape design. The landscape and tree selection in the courtyard are equally inviting to people and to occasional wildlife visitors.