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

Sketches: