The carved limestone fireplace on this patio is the focal point for casual family gatherings as well as entertaining. This spacious covered area is protected from mid-day sun, but still offers stunning long distance views.

Photo Credit: Ben Benschneider

We were hired to add space to their cottage while still maintaining the current architectural style. We enlarged the home's living area, created a larger mudroom off the garage entry, enlarged the screen porch and created a covered porch off the dining room and the existing deck was also enlarged. On the second level, we added an additional bunk room, bathroom, and new access to the bonus room above the garage. The exterior was also embellished with timber beams and brackets as well as a stunning new balcony off the master bedroom. Trim details and new staining completed the look. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

The balcony off the fourth story tower that houses a small library and sitting room that overlooks the lake.

View of the balcony looking towards the estate, showing the striped wooden roof shading from the sun with the built-in heaters for those evening chills. The glass balconies provide unhindered views and add to the modern and minimalistic look of this luxury home.

View from living room to outdoor dining space through double height void Photography by Richard Glover

In this early photograph, the first seating layout was too crowded, but the drama is the lighting. Here the custom cedar and Ipe weave planters are lit by integrated LED lighting. The furniture is large and cozy and in this setting, the surrounding buildings fade behind the everblooming roses (new layout is in the previous image).

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