This custom home was designed to fit naturally into the 3 acre wooded building site in McLean, Virginia. Our goal was to meld the home into the natural wooded setting and to capture the phenomenal views on all sides of the property. The home was designed so the owner could live and entertain on the first floor and have bedrooms for her grand children on the 2nd floor. So we created a casual, yet elegant, open floor plan on the first floor. We designed built-ins with an open feel to divide the dining room from the family room. And the built-ins around the fireplace we were able to provide focal points and at the same time create and warm and cozy feeling. Rooms were laid and organized with the objective of maximizing the wooded views from every room. This first floor is ideal for entertaining and convenient for the owner to retire to her bedroom suite off the entry foyer. The owner also wanted to have a special space just for her grandkids where they could play yet provide privacy for her. So we created a second floor “kids-family room”. This space could be converted to a fourth bedroom in the future. We designed a custom marble curved sink in the powder room. The idea was To create a unique touch that would set the room off and give it an elegant feel.
The homeowner was very involved in all of the decisions and materials selections. Her sophisticated tastes and style are reflected through out the home. Here is n example of this custom designed sink in the powder room. Here are some of the Features and materials used in this new McLean custom home: Transitional Style Architecture Nichiha Sierra Premium Shake Panels WoodMode cabinets 5 inch clear Maple custom stain color with tung oil finish ergonomically designed vanity in powder room Trey ceilings master bedroom, foyer dining room Custom architectural millwork 10 foot ceilings 2×6 panelized framing Zip wall system Second Floor family room/Kids Lounge Master suite on first floor Expansive 360-degree views PVC cornice