Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.

Elegant family room photo in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Hoover
Mid-sized arts and crafts gray two-story mixed siding gable roof photo with a shingle roof

Example of a large minimalist white three-story stucco flat roof design in Los Angeles

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, red walls and no island

Inspiration for a huge timeless single-wall medium tone wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and gray cabinets

Eden Prairie MN kitchen featured in BATC Parade of Homes spring 2015 Remodelers Showcase tour.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

John Kraemer and Sons, Inc. Artisan Home Tour 2016

Inspiration for a timeless family room library remodel in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and a media wall

The following many photos are a representative sampling of our past work.
Small mountain style backyard deck photo in Minneapolis with a pergola

Inspiration for a cottage white two-story gable roof remodel in Seattle

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Example of a minimalist bathroom design in New York

Example of a mountain style carpeted and beige floor bedroom design in Dallas with beige walls

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Example of a huge trendy exterior home design in Denver

Q Avenue Photo
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized traditional 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and multicolored floor alcove bathtub idea in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

1/2 basketball court James Dixon - Architect, Keuka Studios, inc. - Cable Railing and Stair builder, Whetstone Builders, Inc. - GC, Kast Photographic - Photography

Holland Photography - Cory Holland
Example of a transitional family room design in Seattle

Casey Dunn
Patio - large modern backyard stone drought-tolerant patio idea in Austin with a roof extension