Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.

Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.

One of Jens Jensen's favorite design techniques was, when space allowed, to create "the long view". While each vignette in the landscape is dynamic, the axial view is over 200' long and powerful as well.

The primary goal of this Homewood renovation was simple: maintain as much family tradition and cabin style as possible while allowing the second-generation owners to enjoy a fully modernized home built to entertain.

The primary goal of this Homewood renovation was simple: maintain as much family tradition and cabin style as possible while allowing the second-generation owners to enjoy a fully modernized home built to entertain.

Rustic Elegance: Custom Staircase & Loft Gallery This perspective showcases a masterful blend of traditional warmth and artisan metalwork. The transition from the living area to the lower level is defined by robust, custom-milled wood newel posts with a rich natural finish, perfectly anchoring the intricate wrought-iron scrollwork balustrade. The design creates an open, airy feel while maintaining the home’s rustic character, complemented by wide-plank flooring and clean architectural lines. Notable features include: Hand-Forged Ironwork: A decorative "S-scroll" pattern that adds a touch of Mediterranean flair to the Inland Northwest aesthetic. Integrated Design: Seamless coordination between the stair railing and the vaulted ceiling’s wood accents. Artistic Focal Point: The landing serves as a gallery space, highlighted by unique recessed wall art that adds depth and personality to the transition zone.

This daughter’s bathroom highlights our commitment to consistent, top-tier craftsmanship across every wing of the home. By pairing hand-selected Knotty Alder cabinetry with durable Italian porcelain stone, we created a space that is both visually stunning and engineered for longevity. Signature Features & Technical Execution: Custom Artisan Millwork: The centerpiece of the room is the expansive, floor-to-ceiling Knotty Alder linen tower and vanity suite. Featuring traditional Shaker-style door panels and multiple deep-storage drawers, the cabinetry provides high-capacity organization while showcasing the natural, rustic grain of the wood. Polished Quartz Surfaces: We topped the vanity with a sleek, low-maintenance honed quartz countertop, featuring a clean undermount basin and professional-grade oil-rubbed bronze fixtures. The dark stone provides a sophisticated contrast to the warm wood tones. Large-Format Stone Integration: The walk-in shower features the same large-format Italian porcelain tile found in the master suite, ensuring a cohesive design language. Note the integrated shampoo niche with a mosaic tile back—a small but "expensive" detail that adds depth and texture. Precision Built-Ins: The cabinetry was precision-fit into the architectural alcoves, including a integrated baseboard vent to maintain the home’s efficient climate control without breaking the visual lines of the millwork. Natural Ambiance: The warm wood casings around the doorways and the high-definition vanity mirror (reflecting the adjacent shower) ensure the room feels open and bright, perfectly suited for a high-end residential environment.

The "Astilbe Courtyard" features custom masonry walls, a Longshadow fountain as well as the reclaimed street pavers with limestone medallion like the other courtyards. Four different rooms have a view of this courtyard and its blend of over sixty Astilbe.

Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.

Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.

Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.

This spectacular entryway for the Hayden, Idaho, custom estate acts as a technical architectural bridge. By integrating specialized artisan millwork with advanced smart-home connectivity and complex climate engineering, we’ve created a high-performance first impression that sets the standard for the entire residence. High-Performance Architecture: Custom Entry & Smart Integration This entryway serves as a technical showcase, blending rustic artisan craftsmanship with high-capacity environmental control. We engineered this high-volume space to function as a thermal and visual bridge, leveraging specialized Knotty Alder millwork and advanced construction techniques to prepare visitors for the complexity found deeper in the home (like the 18-head steam suite!). Technical & Artisan Highlights: Custom Aagesen Millworks Door: The focal point is the substantial, hand-crafted Knotty Alder entry door, fabricated by Aagesen Millworks. We integrated a large upper-glass panel featuring a custom "raindrop" texture for immediate architectural interest and privacy, setting an artisan tone for the entire residence. Complex Fenestration Matrix: We engineered this wall with a sophisticated array of matching side-lights and a spectacular semicircular transom window. This complex framing assembly requires precise geometry and structural integration to ensure maximum daylight infiltration while maintaining high-efficiency environmental performance. Architectural Woodwork Integration: The entry door and windows are anchored by a continuous, massive Knotty Alder header and casing assembly. Note the thick, rustic cross-header that bridges the central opening, creating a robust, unified archway that emphasizes the vaulting architecture. Invisible HVAC Integration: To handle the significant volume of this vaulted space, we installed an invisible thermostat-controlled radiant heating system beneath the large-format dark grey tile. This provides consistent, "cold-spot-free" warmth across the entire floor plan. (Note the technical complexity required to fit the baseboard registers into the substantial wood base). Smart Security & Continuity: This entry features integrated high-end dark bronze security and locking hardware (visible on the right-hand jamb), providing professional-grade protection. We ensured design continuity by utilizing the same rustic wood tones and heavy-gauge bronze that are echoed on the specialized DTV plumbing controls in the master en-suite.

The primary goal of this Homewood renovation was simple: maintain as much family tradition and cabin style as possible while allowing the second-generation owners to enjoy a fully modernized home built to entertain.

The "Astilbe Courtyard" features custom masonry walls, a Longshadow fountain as well as the reclaimed street pavers with limestone medallion like the other courtyards. Four different rooms have a view of this courtyard and its blend of over sixty Astilbe.

Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.

This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.

The "Astilbe Courtyard" features custom masonry walls, a Longshadow fountain as well as the reclaimed street pavers with limestone medallion like the other courtyards. Four different rooms have a view of this courtyard and its blend of over sixty Astilbe.

The primary goal of this Homewood renovation was simple: maintain as much family tradition and cabin style as possible while allowing the second-generation owners to enjoy a fully modernized home built to entertain.

Maintaining the Lake House Feel This homeowner came into Braen Supply looking for advice on choosing a stone to match his lake house. With cedar shake siding already in place the benefits of using warmer earth tones to keep the lake house feel in place was discussed. To compliment the project the homeowner was looking for a patio and walkway stone that would pair perfectly with the thin veneer that was chosen for the landscape and retaining walls. Norwegian Buff was the perfect match for the area around the pool as well as for the walkway leading to the home. Working With the Experts The experts at Braen Supply were able to find the perfect material to meet the homeowner’s needs and then used that to find materials for the facade, patio, walkway and steps. Together they were able to achieve the perfect blend of colors and stones to keep the lake house look and feel the homeowner loved.