A pinkish-beige Mexican travertine covers the sizeable elevated island that separates the kitchen from the great room. Even the sinks match the pink-beige color of the stone. We wanted a house that, if you came into it 20 years from now, you would still like the feel of it. The yard was built as a statement, too, an indoor-outdoor look with landscaping that is low in water use, and we'll never need a lawn mower. The indoor-outdoor look is accomplished in part by using the same building materials and colors on both interior and exterior surfaces.
Huge windows facing east and southeast allow the out of doors always to be in view.
The back yard's huge oak and dawn redwood trees are like living sculpture in winter. In summer, they provide a different view, plus plenty of leafy privacy. There are no coverings of any kind on the windows, allowing for maximum views. There are also no screens on doors or windows. When the sun comes up, it's just spectacular.