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for Phyllis and Grant We are very pleased with the function and look of our existing doors and door hardware. The hardware is mostly Kwikset "Delta" in brushed chrome finish. The front entry door has an electric bolt lock. 
Space over the laundry sink is used for clothes drying. (Another reason for locating W/D in "Pantry.") Ironing board on back of laundry door: 
Garage measurements (that single car door should be 9', not 8' as shown): 
Master bedroom size -- and reading lights for all beds. (Grant would like to make similar light fixtures for all beds in new house. They are attractive, very functional and save on floor space.) The current MBR is too wide by about 6' - 0". 12' would easily accommodate King bed and night stands. Dresser is currently 20-1/2" x 58". Piano is 23" x 57-1/2". 
"Comfort height" or "right height" toilets feature bowls that are 17 to 19 inches high, as compared to the standard 15 inches of a regular toilet. The higher bowl height can be good for the knees and back and can offer real advantages to taller folks, the elderly and people with mobility problems. Consider "Hardi Board" siding. www.jameshardie.com See "install" youtube where Hardie warns about OSB sheathing. Roof -- Mr. Stark, who repaired our roof at 3103, said "if you do a steel roof, be sure to use heavy gauge steel." Grant wonders about treatment of gable ends: 
Radiant heat in "51" lower level? And here's how the This Old House guys did it in a garage -- less labor intensive than 3103 floor. 
1/4/18 -- GRANT - see attached images of Hardi-Board siding products. Also attached
is a slightly new look at the East Elevation using standard size windows in the
cathedral ceiling area. -=Bob=- 
ALSO -- I have researched insulation products that give an R 49 value. In a 2x10 rafter depth with a ventilating baffel attached to the underside of the roof sheathing an application of "closed cell" spray foam the full depth gives a min of R 49. R Value of closed cell foam is 6 to 6.5 per inch.
Stairs 
Piano 
Have we thought about Geothermal? We've considered geo-thermal heating and cooling. Have you seen this coil for possible use in lake? There are many companies in central Illinois using similar coils in ponds. BTW -- the 3 exterior doors here (at 3103) are all steel clad. It's the door frames/trim that are wood. The studio door downstairs is the one that has needed attention because of rainwater "bouncing" off the ground/concrete. 
One of the doors could have no electric lift, providing access in power failure, and eliminate the need for a pedestrian door. (This also might be an option for single-wide door in current design.) I am told "battery backup" openers are not uncommon. Checked, they are expensive. However an emergency release can be installed in a door panel. Turn the key, pull the cable and the lift is disengaged. Lift the door by hand. 
I like the looks of this styling (above, but not the steel); wonder if garage doors are easily sourced. Find out at Renner Supply in Valley Park. Found this door in New Jersey, but could not find brand name. 
Fascinating lake house with 'white box.' James Cutler, architect with exposed steel fittings. Bob, I've been thinking about how that sliding door would be used, esp. by guests. Think I'd prefer a regular swinging door -- bath towels (blue) behind open door and three switches. 1) overhead AND mirror lights 2) Night light (if not motion detector) 3) Exhaust fan -=Grant=- 
The "Anderson Cottage" in Wisconsin has windows and a door between "living room" and screen porch. Photos linked below. I'm wondering about three things: 1) Do we want a sliding patio door? Wouldn't a swinging door meet our needs? It could swig against the short (required) dining room wall. 
2) Should the windows here be fixed, single pane -- the door could be left open for ventilation -- because of porch screening. 3) Window size -- should the bottoms of the windows be high enough to place a couch or porch swing in front of them? i.e., our couch is 27" high. See these photos:
Grant - Overhead Door Co. has flush panel overhead doors with optional window panel at the top. These doors are available in 16 ft x 8 ft, 16 ft x 7 ft, 8ft x8 ft and 8 ft x 7 ft. I didn't see a 9 ft door width as being available In the current design with an 8 ft high door the ceiling height in the garage is 9' 3 1/2". We could lower the entire building height by 12" if you would go with a 7' door. They also say that this door style is available in a "faux" wood finish. Bob, at 3103, garage ceiling height = 9' - 2". Overhaed doors are 7'-1" tall, 9' and 16' wide. -=Grant=- Bob sez: See attached lower level plan - I can add 4 ft plus to the East West dimension of Bedroom #1 (your officeby moving the closet into part of the utility room. I'm not sure how much space you want there, depends on HVAC systems etc. Bob, I have more office room than I need here ar 3103. Pls. keep Utility Room as drawn, we'll use for storage.
The sewer holding tank and pump is located in the front yard. I'm told it uses a 2" pipe to carry macerated sewerage to sewer treatment system. 
3/2/18 -- Bob,
We would like to have a "high hoop" faucet, two valves -- hot and cold, no sprayer. Very much like the arrangement we have now.
It's funny -- when we built 3103 the "2 valve, no sprayer" was hard
to find. But I just looked at Kohler's "top of the line" ad and see
"2 valves, no sprayer."
See Kohler's ad below. (I don't like the exposed pipes below the valves.) 
Lever door handles. Prefer the look of Kwikset vs. Schlage hardware for this application. 
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