Monday, April 8, 2013

master bedroom

Imagine waking up to the view of Lake Michigan from the new master bedroom. Or imagine using the large space (18 ft x 20 ft) as a children's bunkhouse--it is far enough away from the kitchen and dining room that adults can socialize without keeping the kids awake. The master bath connects to the master bedroom.

Looking south in the master bedroom from the top of the stairs. 

View of the lake from the bank of windows on the west side of the room before the construction was completed.
Winter view of the lake from the master bedroom.


new master bath


The large master bath houses a beautiful soaking tub, a spacious walk-in shower, and a custom made 60 inch vanity.
Model of the finished bath showing the layout. Walk-in shower is at the right.

The luxurious Tyrrell & Laing soaking tub is 65 x 37.5 x 19 inches.


View of the walk-in shower.

Open floor plan--kitchen, dining room, and living room

Start your day with breakfast and coffee while enjoying views of Lake Michigan from the kitchen, dining room, or expansive (30+ feet wide) living room. Three sets of Peachtree windows overlook the deck and the lake.

Looking west into the kitchen, which overlooks the deck and provides great views of the beach and lake.

View looking south with the kitchen at left. The furniture shown here is only temporary as we determine how we would like to outfit the space.

Looking north in the living room with the deck and lake at left and the kitchen to the immediate right.

View of the dining room (at left) and kitchen (at right) from the living room. This picture was taken when the previous owners lived here, so none of the furniture remains.

View of the living room, deck, and lake from the dining room.

Family/great room

The family room, located due south of the kitchen, provides another spot to see and hear Lake Michigan. Its generous dimensions (18 ft x 20 ft) will allow plenty of room for even a large group to spread out throughout the cottage. As it is currently under construction this spring, the pictures will be updated periodically to show the progress.

View of the family room looking south from the door to the kitchen. 

Looking southwest into the family room. The Peachtree doors and windows open onto the deck.

Model of the living room showing its layout. The figure at lower left stands near the door to the open floorplan kitchen. The stairs lead to the master bedroom, and the greyed-out area in back holds the laundry room and a full bath. The deck is located off the bottom of the picture.

View of the new shower in the guest bath behind the new living room.

the deck

The deck extends the entire length of the cottage, a distance of at least 50 feet, and provides a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.

A winter sunset



The view of Lake Michigan from the deck.

Looking north on the deck. Note: the hot tub is currently under repair.

View of the cottage from the deck. To the left is the kitchen, dining room, and living room overlooking the lake. On the right is the family/great room on the main floor and the master bedroom on the second floor.

Looking south on the deck.