Goals
1) Open floor plan – offering an elegant and comfortable space to welcome semi-formal events and cozy informal conversations
2) Ample windows – to take advantage of the sweeping view, bring the outdoors in, create movement and invite light
3) Transitional style – inclusive of traditional hints and contemporary conveniences, loaded with unique designs and practical features while reflecting the owners personality
Challenges
Challenge: The initial plan was to design a single level home. The home owner did not want a basement. He was concerned with possible moisture issues in the wet seasons and had experienced prior problems with various flooring material and carpet. Additionally, he did not want an area without an exit or a view. After the first site visit with the General Contractor and Architect we learned that the property had a 13 foot fall. This would require extensive and expensive restructuring of the lot which would deplete our budget.
Resolution: A daylight/walkout basement design customized for the activity and entertainment room that was desired, including a full bath, two bedrooms, an additional laundry room and a locked wine cellar. The basement would open to the back yard and accommodate the beautiful scenery. This space has a colored concrete floor, cut in a sleek tile pattern, providing sustainability, durability and ease of cleaning.
Challenge: The secondary challenge was a result of the principal concern. The original request by the home owner was a single level home with a casual outdoor living space and swimming pool, convenient to the kitchen. With two levels and the kitchen on the main floor, this required a new design.
Resolution: An outdoor living area complete with a built-in fire pit and multiple barbeque connections plus an 18’ x 40’ custom heated swimming pool with an under water lounging deck and automatic pool cover. The East side of the house will be built up using large rock from a local quarry to retain the main level. Designing on the East side of the home would allow for an unobstructed city, mountain and territorial view. The outdoor living area would be blocked from the winds and shaded from the afternoon sun. The kitchen will be accessible from the sliding doors on the front deck, the entrance under the back deck and through the custom designed window at the concrete pool bar. The large covered patio is complete with an outdoor dining table and a beautiful chandelier overhead. This unbelievable outdoor living space is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and completed with an outdoor sound system.
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Architectural Rendering
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This exquisite floor plan offers a comfortable and elegant space which is loaded with unique designs and practical features. Overall, the home has 3,564 square feet of space to live, dine, bathe and sleep. This well thought out home has four bedrooms plus a private guest room with separate entry. Add-ons include a security system, sound system, central vacuum and cable connection in every room. The day-light basement design has three and a half baths, a main floor great room, chef’s kitchen and basement entertainment area. Downstairs also offers an additional laundry room and a locked wine cellar. On the exterior are two large covered patios, an oversized swimming pool and a large outdoor sports activity area by Gil Concrete. The unique landscape sets the custom tone as you arrive. An oversized, four car, heated garage includes window viewing electric doors with a fifth door opening to a back yard washing pad. The last bay will house a 40’ Recreational Vehicle with draining amenities.
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Upon entry to the home, you will immediately be exposed to the superb craftsmanship and transitional style. This home is characterized by simplicity and natural shapes, emphasized by ample windows, an open floor plan and the idea of bringing the outdoors in. The lighting design creates stunning reflections with the use of mirrors, stainless accessories and dimming options throughout.
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The chef’s kitchen is grand and opens to the great room. Complete with stainless steel appliances and a gorgeous under mount farm sink. Customized concrete countertops by Quinel Construction, an Italian stone backsplash and a stainless steel island and eating bar that seats eight by ASAP Sheet Metal. The espresso stained, solid shaker style custom cabinets by Creative Cabinet Designs provide a gorgeous backdrop and an abundance of space for the most popular gathering area in the home including a built in china cabinet and wine bar. This preparing and eating area provides loads of storage and a deep pantry. From the kitchen, you will view the serenity of the three-sided gas fireplace. This practical and eye catching feature is visible from all rooms on the main floor, including the master bedroom. The great room showcases two large 12’ sliding doors that create a panoramic photo of the Yakima Valley.
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The master suite has the third sliding door that completes the wall of glass that opens up to the 10’ x 52’ ft covered viewing deck. The lounging tub in the master suite bath looks out two separate windows to both Mt. Adams and the rolling orchard hills. A suspended, glass top, double vanity adds to the spa features along with an oversized walk in shower with three large shower heads and resting bench. A walk in clothes closet with a custom built in cabinet package for organization and storage seals the deal. Powder coated steel railing with stainless steel cables by The Welding Place lead you down the lit stairs to the basement. The flooring is designed with colored concrete in a tile cut pattern. The downstairs entertainment room is framed by an exposed post and beam. Flanking each side are two large bedrooms with walk in closets and a large bathroom with a double vanity and glass shower. The sweeping view alone provides a captivating outdoor experience. A large covered patio is complete with an outdoor dining table and a beautiful chandelier overhead. Beyond the built in fire pit and multiple barbeque connections is an 18’ x 40’ custom heated swimming pool by C & S Pools with an under water lounging deck and automatic pool cover. This unbelievable outdoor living space is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and completed with an outdoor sound system. And, just when you thought that was enough, there is a concrete bar with stools, next to the pool, with a customized sliding window proving easy access to the kitchen.
