The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. James Yochum

Gibeon Photography
Powder room - contemporary gray tile powder room idea in Denver with gray walls, an integrated sink and gray countertops

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Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room remodel in San Francisco with gray walls and an integrated sink

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Inspiration for a timeless wood exterior home remodel in Portland

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Inspiration for a rustic stone tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Boston with a one-piece toilet and an integrated sink

Art Gray Photography
Example of a minimalist galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, yellow backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

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The bathrooms in our homes are serene respites from busy lives. Exquisite cabinets and plumbing hardware complement the subtle stone and tile palette. Photo by Nat Rea Photography

Inspiration for a powder room remodel in Detroit with an integrated sink and black countertops

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Marco Ricca Studio
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