Through Our Riverbend Residence Client’s Lens

1. Fireplace – We lived in the house for a year before the stone made it onto the fireplace. In that time we debated whether we even really needed it. Lori convinced us the room would look unfinished without it. As always, she was right. This beautiful stone, recycled pieces of granite, makes a bold, yet somewhat subtle statement. Stone on the fireplace, reminiscent of old lodges in the mountains, was high on the list of must haves for the house. We are so happy with this big central element. It makes the room.

2. Entry – We love the way this entry welcomes people to our home. The 16′ ceiling, the capiz light fixtures, the long bookcase, the stone on the back of the fireplace, and the space for art are beautiful. They’re a little grand but not intimidating – people come in and immediately want to see the rest of the house. It’s like these pieces of the entry come together to say, “This is a great house – wait until you see the rest.”

3. Bookcase – One of us is a minimalist and one of us could never have enough books and has collected pottery for a long time. The beautiful, 10′ tall bookcase allows the book loving pottery collector a place for her treasures while keeping things organized and all in one place. It provides both a focal point for the living room as well as something of a divider between the living room and kitchen.

4. Kitchen – Our home is open so it was a given that the kitchen would be beautiful. I cook and I bake so this kitchen needed to work hard. It does and it is a joy to gather here to cook, to visit, to just be in this lovely space. We plan to age in place so I read everything I could find about designing a kitchen for older folks. The drawers below, the microwave drawer, the ovens that swing open to the side are all features that will make cooking here a joy into my 90s.

5. Porch – Our home sits on a hill in the woods, above a river, with two sets of shoals giving us the constant sound of flowing water. We wanted outdoor space where we could enjoy the river, the birds, the trees, and the deer that wander through our backyard. Our porch is remarkable. The 16’ ceiling, the great view, and the fireplace combine to make this a space we use year round. The master bedroom and the living room open onto it. It is perfect and one of the things we most love about our home.