The House With a Lake View
There once was a simple house with a spectacular view of the lake across from their property. Looking out from the front of the house, the owners enjoyed a beautiful, unobstructed view of the lake.
So what’s the problem? When they entertained guests or simply relaxed on their own, they used their deck – in back of the house – with no possible view of the gorgeous lake.
We also spotted another problem – with only a minimal roof overhang, the owners would get soaked in the rain while unlocking their door. Even worse, with no protection at the front door, visitors would be waiting in the rain while the home owners came to let them in. And, let’s face it, the design of their house was quite simple and plain.
During our Design Consultation, we listened to their concerns and goals. The owner felt that having a porch would solve these challenges, and so he had originally set about designing the porch on his own. But, he wasn’t completely sure how to go about it, and wasn’t confident that he knew how to make it look really great. Knowing that he wanted it done in the best possible manner, he called on us to design it instead.
Be creative and sketch out your ideas and dreams. Even if you’re convinced “this can’t possibly work”, put your desires to paper so we can see if we can work our magic. Don’t think you have to make it look professional – that’s our job! A simple pencil sketch on good ol’ paper will do.
Consider an elevator – yes, it can be done beautifully as you can see here.
If an elevator is not to your liking, then make sure your stairs are designed with a “what if” in mind.
