Ski Home - MSM - Idea Book
What: A small, modern ski chalet/summer cottage/weekend home for a growing family who likes to be outside, informally entertain and host overnight guests
Overall Design Goals: Colour palate of cream, blue, black; cognac, walnut;
Minimalist, accessible, natural flow, creative use of space, focus on light and access to nature, compact, built-ins preferred over free-standing furniture; floor to ceiling windows; French doors or stacked sliding doors to access exteriors; interior hard core pocket doors preferred over swing doors; high ceiling preferred (i.e. 10-12'); same flooring inside and out with minimal lips
Kitchen / Dining - open concept space; good for gathering friends and family for casual meals and entertaining; accommodates up to 12 for dinner; fireplace; lower level storage only in kitchen - save upper level for open shelving/art
Master bedroom ensuite - IKEA wall unit behind queen bed (no door needed; approx 10 linear ft.); modern chandelier fan over bed; night stands and wall sconces on either side of bed; reading chair in corner
Jack n Jill bedrooms with connecting bathroom - day bed and wall desk in guest room; Twin bunk bed in kids' room (with trundle for Rob). Storage stairs beside bed (no ladders). 50cm tall IKEA PAX wardrobes in each (hanging rod, 4 drawers); pot lights in ceiling; chair in corner of each room
Master Ensuite - soaker tub and separate shower with tile insert for toiletries; vanity with 2 sinks; framed medicine cabinet mirrors with sconces in middle; pot lights in ceiling; chandelier over tub (allowed?). Tiled shower. Wall-mounted towel warmer by bath
Jack n Jill bathroom in neutral colours. Euro style roll-in shower with no lip between door and floor; private W/C; frosted doors for W/C and shower; floating vanity with 2 sinks and framed medicine cabinet mirror storage
Powder room (small) located beside media room. London art wallpaper behind pedestal or floating sink (needs counter space for soap). Mirror over sink. No storage needed
Media 'snug' room / tv lounge - sectional sofa (purchased) and wall-suspended TV - family coziness space; darker, quiet area; blue ottomans from office; sensory room; pot lights in ceiling over sofa; best place for all of our 20x20 family canvases.
Lowest level terrace - swings, hammocks, mountain climbing grips, trapeze bars (kid zone)
Main level terrace - length of home; outdoor prep and grilling area; sliding doors that open to interior kitchen/living room
Upper level - outdoor fire pit with 4-6 chairs; soft tub for 6
2-sided carport attached to home with access to interior storage for skis, snowplow, gardening items, generator, bikes, etc. Exterior recessed pot lights needed for navigation
Laundry closet / pantry beside kitchen - 1-2 ft of full height closet space beside W/D for mops, brooms, vacuum, etc. Full height pantry on opposite wall. Kitchen depth open lower storage for bottles, large boxes. Counter top for small appliances (need 4 outlets). Shallow open storage above for canned items, etc.
Overall Design Goals: Colour palate of cream, blue, black; cognac, walnut;
Minimalist, accessible, natural flow, creative use of space, focus on light and access to nature, compact, built-ins preferred over free-standing furniture; floor to ceiling windows; French doors or stacked sliding doors to access exteriors; interior hard core pocket doors preferred over swing doors; high ceiling preferred (i.e. 10-12'); same flooring inside and out with minimal lips
Kitchen / Dining - open concept space; good for gathering friends and family for casual meals and entertaining; accommodates up to 12 for dinner; fireplace; lower level storage only in kitchen - save upper level for open shelving/art
Master bedroom ensuite - IKEA wall unit behind queen bed (no door needed; approx 10 linear ft.); modern chandelier fan over bed; night stands and wall sconces on either side of bed; reading chair in corner
Jack n Jill bedrooms with connecting bathroom - day bed and wall desk in guest room; Twin bunk bed in kids' room (with trundle for Rob). Storage stairs beside bed (no ladders). 50cm tall IKEA PAX wardrobes in each (hanging rod, 4 drawers); pot lights in ceiling; chair in corner of each room
Master Ensuite - soaker tub and separate shower with tile insert for toiletries; vanity with 2 sinks; framed medicine cabinet mirrors with sconces in middle; pot lights in ceiling; chandelier over tub (allowed?). Tiled shower. Wall-mounted towel warmer by bath
Jack n Jill bathroom in neutral colours. Euro style roll-in shower with no lip between door and floor; private W/C; frosted doors for W/C and shower; floating vanity with 2 sinks and framed medicine cabinet mirror storage
Powder room (small) located beside media room. London art wallpaper behind pedestal or floating sink (needs counter space for soap). Mirror over sink. No storage needed
Media 'snug' room / tv lounge - sectional sofa (purchased) and wall-suspended TV - family coziness space; darker, quiet area; blue ottomans from office; sensory room; pot lights in ceiling over sofa; best place for all of our 20x20 family canvases.
Lowest level terrace - swings, hammocks, mountain climbing grips, trapeze bars (kid zone)
Main level terrace - length of home; outdoor prep and grilling area; sliding doors that open to interior kitchen/living room
Upper level - outdoor fire pit with 4-6 chairs; soft tub for 6
2-sided carport attached to home with access to interior storage for skis, snowplow, gardening items, generator, bikes, etc. Exterior recessed pot lights needed for navigation
Laundry closet / pantry beside kitchen - 1-2 ft of full height closet space beside W/D for mops, brooms, vacuum, etc. Full height pantry on opposite wall. Kitchen depth open lower storage for bottles, large boxes. Counter top for small appliances (need 4 outlets). Shallow open storage above for canned items, etc.
Outdoor, under the porch
Roof top: wet bar
Rooftop
Outdoors: address on rock at foot of the driveway
Outdoors: non-direct soft outdoor lighting ground level
Storage Room
Storage room: wall mount for skis, helmets, winter clothing bins
Porch: overhead lighting, ceiling space heater, atmosphere
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