Behind the large glass slider is the workout room. The area outside of this room was designed to be an extension of the inside space. The idea was to create a relaxing lounge area on the concrete suitable for chaise chairs or yoga mats. The synthetic turf was put in for the homeowners’ dogs. The irrigated, antimicrobial turf is specifically designed for pets. Low-maintenance landscaping provides a soft contrast to the hard surfaces and enhances the overall tranquil feel of the space. The kitchen was designed to blend with the house. The black matches the fascia for a cohesive look. The design is simplistic. “We didn’t want to go over the top,” Nick says. Clean and low maintenance was the goal. When designing the hardscape, certain elements are already placed. When Alderwood stepped in, closer to the end of the building project, Nick played with a 3-D model of the home. “The idea is coming up with a concept that would include everything the homeowners wanted,” he says. “When we started, it was just a hillside with a bunch of dirt.”
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