The Lake House

Our clients first request for this luxury remodel was “we want the WOW factor”. Challenge accepted. This was already an incredible lakefront house with amazing views, but the interior was pretty dated.

The primary bath had some pretty serious spatial challenges, it was a big room but the spaces were cut up and it included quite possibly the largest tub surround we’d ever seen. Some careful space planning solved the bathroom planning and also gave us room for a better kitchen pantry.

This is a great example of the finished product turning out completely different than our client’s original ideas. The catalyst was the beautiful piece of stone that we found for the kitchen island, it contained all of the colors of the lake and the surrounding landscape. Once we made that selection, everything else just flowed from there.

It’s always interesting to see where the spark comes from- sometimes you know exactly where you’re headed, sometimes it’s a completely unexpected thing. As soon as I saw the stone, I knew it was perfect.

A huge thank you to our clients for trusting their designer and letting us lead them to the wow factor! They love it, and ultimately that’s what really matters.

Photography: Matt Swain Photo

Luxury kitchen with large island with stone countertop, painted and wood cabinets, dark grey accents with blue tile backsplash, wall ovens, panel front refrigerator, cherry wood, and sconces over the windows.
Natural stone slab with blue, grey, green, copper and ivory veining.
Kitchen with custom cooktop installation, custom hood surround, combination of cherry wood and painted cabinets, lego display, pot filler, blue backsplash tile.
Kitchen with custom cooktop installation, custom hood surround, combination of cherry wood and painted cabinets, lego display, pot filler, blue backsplash tile.
Custom bar with wine refigerator, grey quartz countertop, wall ovens, wine glasses in glass front cabinets, lego display, pottery on display, blue backsplash tile and painted cabinets with cherry interiors and shelving.
Dramatic powder bathroom, with custom navy and gold plaster walls, wood vainty with brass pulls, stone countertop, dimensional backsplash tile, and custom wood framed mirror.
Dramatic powder bathroom, with custom navy and gold plaster walls, brass accents, stone countertop, dimensional backsplash tile, custom wood framed mirror and eucalytpus leaves.
Large, double vanity with quartz counters and alabaster sconces, blue vase with flowers, wall mounted faucets, in satin nickel finish, custom wood framed mirrors with rounded edges.
Curbless shower with curved, wood paneled ceiling, satin nickel accents, porcelain tile floors and walls, grab bar and towel hooks.
Shower niche with potted plants, shampoo and conditioner, quartz ledge and tile walls.
Large, double vanity with quartz counters and alabaster sconces, wall mounted faucets, in satin nickel finish, custom wood framed mirrors with rounded edges, and custom curved backsplash.
Undermounted soaking tub with quartz deck, custom radius at corner, sconce, candle and eucalyptus on wood tub tray.
Luxury bathroom with large, double vanity with quartz counters and alabaster sconces, blue vase with flowers, wall mounted faucets, in satin nickel finish, custom wood framed mirrors with rounded edges. Undermounted soaking tub with quartz deck, custom radius at corner, sconce, candle and eucalyptus on wood tub tray. Wood paneled ceiling with recessed light fixtures. Lake views.