In/Out Makeover

Story:
Flip a coin …makeover or a Do-Over? The decision to stay in the old home or build a new home hinged on three goals. They needed more space, but wanted to keep their view and proximity to family. The prospect of a new home, designed and built their way, was tempting. They purchased land and started a new home design, twice, but the lake view and family proximity were too compelling to leave. That’s it, time for a major kitchen & pool makeover.
Location:
Canyon Lake, TX (Designed 2013; Built 2014)
Idea:
the active island
Personalized remodel!
Stats:
400SF; custom cabinets, center island
Client’s Style:
transitional victorian
Services:
The Sketch, The Details, The Docs
Lifestyle Features:
- over-sized pantry for bulk food and appliance storage
- recycled finish materials for low-maintenance and high visual impact
- large holiday closet for efficient and spacious holiday storage
- under counter dog run for the family pet bed
- unique built-in display cabinet
- garden window over the sink to welcome the outside in
- multi-purpose serving/dining island
Environment Solutions:
- local plants to reduce water consumption and improve appearance
- add low-e windows to enhance natural light, provide supervisory view of the pool, reduce heat gain and improve enclosure insulation value
- low voc paint for a fresh look and good air quality
- flagstone platforms for safe passage down the hill to the lake
Community Influence
- strategic screening to provide privacy in the pool, but maintain a view from the home to the lake
- maintain footprint to keep the home right-sized for the neighborhood