Modern Home Builders Issue 126 April | Page 108

One of the coolest architectural details was one of the staircases we installed

is a perfect example of innovative design with a nod to architectural history . Sam recalls : “ The homeowner had a very clear idea , precise examples , and methodical planning of how he wanted the house to look , and he had a great ability to explain his vision .

“ Communication was key in this project , as the client was living in Southern California and preparing to move to Lincoln , so we designed the home entirely through Zoom calls ,” he continues . “ They were very trusting of me – I even picked out their lot for them ! We then went through the building and customizing process via a huge amount of video correspondence and hired a specific interior designer to assist them with all the decorative selections .”
The end result is phenomenal – a 4900-square-foot home with six bedrooms , five bathrooms , executive office space , chef ’ s kitchen and pantry , and a three-car garage . “ The two-story entrance and staircase uses different ceiling heights to play with your senses , giving a feeling of awe and wonder ,” Sam details . “ The positioning of the hallways ensures that they are all perfectly lined up with precise measurements , and we also had specific requirements for curved arches throughout the home . Then , the living room features a floor-to-ceiling fireplace , complete with a beamed ceiling and impressive built-in features .
“ One of the coolest architectural details was one of the staircases we installed ,” he goes on . “ It was something fun and unique to incorporate , as it wasn ’ t how we
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