Full Circle Lodge, A family house on Bitterroot - The Munsterman ...

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The Engel’s master bedroom and bath suite is, like the
rest of the home, outfitted with the amenities the couple
enjoy— “we’re major ambiance people,” Helen says — auto-
mated room-by-room music, modest flat screen televisions,
wireless access, lighting that can be adjusted via remote. While
they enjoy hosting visitors, they enjoy just as much a sense of
retreat.
An immense natural stone fireplace reaches high
to the double-stacked beams above.
Windows that look out to the lake surround a Jacuzzi
tub in the bath. His and her’s sinks and toilet rooms were
important to the couple, and a “do-up” table for Helen was a
must, complete with lights. Consistent throughout the home is
an efficient and creative use of space – this holds true again in
a room just off of the master bath. With a wood floor, speak-
ers, and one wall a huge mirror with a dance barre, Helen can
do yoga or dance. And hidden on the wall behind the mirror
Beautiful, innovative, energy-efficient windows and doors.
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remains evidence of the creative process — various samples of
paint color from which they chose their final finishes.
Returning to the heart of the home, descending into the
great room. The home has the ease of a smaller cozy cabin. The
curving rock wall of the balcony entry way serves as a partial
wall embracing one side of the room, while the wide south-
facing windows overlooking the lake offer a degree of passive
solar heating in the winter. An immense natural stone fireplace
reaches high to the double-stacked beams above. A flat panel
television is mounted to the right of the fireplace and folds
away into the wall when not in use. The furnishings are well
made, unique and works harmoniously, yet are unpretentious.
But what’s most noticeable about the Engel’s lodge at
Crystal Cove is that it is a home made for <strong>family</strong> and friends,
to use and to enjoy, together.
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