26 | Oregon Home A Tried-And-True Blueprint While the specifications were straightforward, the Sewells had a distinct vision. They craved the same layout as their California home but in a more compact form. “We have two dogs, two cats, and two girls who come home for holidays and the summer. I wanted them to feel like this was their home,” says Lisa. “We knew what we wanted it to feel like, and Metke really listened to that vision.” Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes, known for its precision, approached the project with functionality at the forefront. The three-story home, limited to 32 feet in height, focused on the main floor as the workhorse. “To maximize livable space, there are no real hallways. One space connects to the next. The kitchen is all straight lines, and the great room allows for flexible furniture arrangements,” says Elder, who made clever use of every nook and cranny with built-in cabinets and benches, and expanded the living space outdoors. The result is an inviting home that lives larger than its footprint.
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