As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Jeri Koegel Photography
オレンジカウンティにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、石材の暖炉まわり、横長型暖炉、茶色い床、照明) のインテリア

オレンジカウンティにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、三角天井、板張り天井) のレイアウト

Master bedroom fireplace. Custom fireplace surround for this gas fireplace.
ニューヨークにある巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (無垢フローリング、茶色い壁、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床)

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The club room features a bar and wine featuring a cable wine racking system, comprised of cables made from the finest grade of stainless steel that makes it look as though the wine is floating on air. A center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

Master suite sanctuary and retreat. Private time from the the rest of the house was the goal here. Soft water spa like finishes add to the soothing experience. Rich warm fabric, flooring and big comfy chairs to take in the lake views, the fireplace and TV while sipping fresh morning coffee or evening wine from from the private beverage bar.

他の地域にある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (積石の暖炉まわり、表し梁、三角天井、板張り天井、白い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、茶色い床) のインテリア

The master suite enjoys breathtaking views of iconic Camelback Mountain and a beautiful custom fireplace. The homeowners made a conscious decision to keep TVs out of the bedrooms, instead relying on plush furnishings and luxe textiles to set a relaxing mood. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/

Brad Montgomery, tym.
ソルトレイクシティにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、横長型暖炉、グレーとブラウン) のレイアウト

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オーランドにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな寝室 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、グレーとブラウン) のインテリア

This is a view of the master bedroom. There is an exposed beam. Barn style doors. Fireplace with stone surround. Custom cabinetry.
ロサンゼルスにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井) のレイアウト

Interior Design: Stephanie Larsen Interior Design Photography: Steven Thompson
フェニックスにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、三角天井、板張り壁) のレイアウト

ロサンゼルスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな寝室 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) のインテリア

トロントにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな寝室 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、折り上げ天井、壁紙)

シカゴにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、壁紙)

Brad Montgomery, tym.
ソルトレイクシティにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、横長型暖炉、グレーとブラウン) のレイアウト

This Master Bedroom is a true retreat. A large wall of windows open to the pool area and supply ample natural light. The blinds are controlled with the push of a button and the fireplace features a large TV above.

This spacious bedroom has so much space for any couple to relax in the evening after a busy day. Loving the flush mount chandeliers that this couple has chosen to flow through each space.

ニューヨークにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) のレイアウト