Grandin Terrace by Carlton Edwards

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Grandin Terrace by Carlton Edwards Architects.

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By: Carlton Edwards

The Grandin Terrace home is a single-family residence built for empty nesters who wanted to simplify their lives and build a low-maintenance house suited for aging-in-place. The clients wanted to create something new that would reflect their modern sensibilities and environmental stewardship.

The client, design team, and builder kept these ideals at heart and worked hard to create a house that achieved LEED Platinum certification. To reach this goal the client had to embrace all aspects of the program with a particular interest in the conservation of materials, energy, and water.

The exterior is made of durable metal cladding and glass walls.
The exterior is made of durable metal cladding and glass walls.
The car is on the concrete way next to the garage.
The car is on the concrete way next to the garage.
The entrance is designed with plants that gives a cool atmosphere to the place.
The entrance is designed with plants that gives a cool atmosphere to the place.
The foyer has a uniquely designed mailbox. The wood and the lighting give the entrance a rustic atmosphere.
The foyer has a uniquely designed mailbox. The wood and the lighting give the entrance a rustic atmosphere.
A wood fireplace warms both the living room and the dining area.
A wood fireplace warms both the living room and the dining area.
The cork flooring blends perfectly with the wooden furniture giving the house a rustic feel.
The cork flooring blends perfectly with the wooden furniture giving the house a rustic feel.
The kitchen features a bi-level kitchen island with a tile countertop.
The kitchen features a bi-level kitchen island with a tile countertop.
At the center of the house is an open garden planted with drought-tolerant and noninvasive plants that helps to cool the temperature.
At the center of the house is an open garden planted with drought-tolerant and noninvasive plants that helps to cool the temperature.
View of the garden and the living room from the terrace.
View of the garden and the living room from the terrace.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

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