AUTO • HOME • LIFE • RETIREMENT • MOTORCYCLE • RENTERS
Wendy Laursen
LCMHC
Individual, Couples,
and Family Therapy
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“Ash Bell, Mike Miller and Jeremy Wilson, a few of our highly talented master
carpenters, built all the cabinets in our workshop and did a remarkable job creating
unique cabinets that really set this house apart,” says Gwathmey, referring to the
kitchen. “Anna created a tall order with the cabinet design, and I feel our carpenters
were able to hit the mark beautifully.”
The living area has a unique fireplace with petrified shells encased in the
surround.
“Dustin Braudway’s team at Bluewater Surfaces fabricated all the stonework
including the amazing waterfall kitchen island and fireplace surround, as well as the
gravity-defying powder room vanity,” says Dietsche.
With four grown children, the owners, Ed and Donna Trice, had the idea of
bringing everyone together for meals and quality time, so a large open space was
necessary. One of the only exceptions to the open concept floor plan is the separate,
walled-in home office near the living room, which has built-in desks for getting
work done.
Focused on providing a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience, the main
living area opens to a covered balcony. A spiral staircase affords access to a crow’s
nest on the roof with panoramic, 360-degree views, something the owners decided
they could not live without.
“The crow’s nest is simply a perfect spot to enjoy the breeze and views, as well as
feel like you are away from everything,” says Dietsche.
Below and opposite bottom: A distinctive fireplace with petrified shells encased in the
surround creates a focal point in the main living area, which has views of Banks Channel.
Opposite top: A floating staircase with curved wood banisters showcases the craftsman-ship
that went into the home.
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