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styles we liked.” In addition to a few mounts, warmth was added throughout the house through the careful use of varying textures, including soft wooden tones. Natural wood can be found in the flooring, the cabinets, and other accents throughout, but probably the most breathtaking use of wood is the floating staircase that leads to the second floor. Not only is it gorgeous in its own right, but Kyle added ample ambient lighting under the nose of each step to increase the feel of floating. There is a multitude of windows in every room, bathing the house in sunlight and allowing the outdoors to come right in. Walking from the entrance to the living room, you can’t help but notice a
large window wall directly across from you. The wall comprises two oversized picture windows that flank two sliding glass doors. It not only accentuates the two-story vaulted ceiling and perfectly frames the lake view, but it also allows the Trumbles to open the living area directly to the expansive back porch. Another characteristic of the living area is a black stucco accent wall with cleverly built-in niches for the television and fireplace that also allow excess firewood to become art. The open living space flows into the kitchen, which features riff sawn white oak cabinetry and a mix of both glass and solid cabinet doors. The large island, with its Calacatta Luccia quartz countertops and
striking metal and glass pendants, allows ample seating to make the entire space function well for large family gatherings. Something you might be surprised to not see in the kitchen is the refrigerator; the Trumbles designed the home so that the refrigerator is housed in the walk-in pantry instead. “At first it seemed really inconvenient, but I would never put the refrigerator in the kitchen again,” Katie said. “I love having it in the pantry, and having a mini fridge in the kitchen for our guest” Just off the living room and kitchen is a fabulous outdoor space which includes three primary areas: an outdoor kitchen and eating area, a covered sitting area with a gas firepit and an uncovered sitting area
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