Contemporary lakefront house in Florida designed by architect Charles R Stinson

Framed by mature oak and banyan trees, the view of the lake from this new home in Florida could scarcely be better.

Not surprisingly, the view was a focus for the architecture by Charles R Stinson Architecture + Design. So too, was the owners' desire for a simple, single-level house that could also accommodate visiting friends and family.

Architect Charles Stinson says the owners had seen one of his projects featured in myTrends Home and wanted a similar emphasis on natural materials.

"The site is right on Lake Rowena in a prestigious neighborhood in Orlando, so it has a close connection with nature. We teamed cedar, oak and anigre maple with coral stone from the ocean floor you can see embedded fossils in the stone. These materials flow from the exterior to the interior, reinforcing the flow between inside and out."

Stinson added clerestory windows to the great room. These capture views of the tree canopy and provide additional natural light. A soffit accommodates lighting, and extends to form large eaves outside.

Nicole Norris of CRS Interiors, who consulted on the interior design, specified warm, neutral furnishings to complement the rich tones of the wood.

For details, contact Charles R Stinson Architecture + Design, 18304 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN 55391, phone (952) 473 9503. Web: www.charlesrstinson.com

Story by: Trendsideas