Lincoln Township, Michigan 2004

The Wehrmeister family arrived at Keystone Designs with a challenge. Design a small weekend home that can hold between 12 and 20 guests at a time, design it to have lasting beauty and aesthetics and allow the construction to take place over a period of 5 to 6 years. Set atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the home takes advantage of the summer breezes by placing screened porches and decks on the west side of the home along with the strategic placement of windows the house will never have the need for air conditioning. Beach house detailing greets you as you approach the home with its lap siding, white windows and a touch of standing seam roofing. Upon entering, the aesthetic shifts to a Craftsman feel with oak trim, square oak columns and flooring. There is something for everyone here, even a small kids play area off the dining hall.