environment. Another imaginative solution in the bathroom includes the undulating shower bench, which provides individual seats for enjoying the steam shower. Much thought and creativity went into the house, while much ingenuity went into the outdoor living area. The pool is not only stunning, but it’s an engineering feat.
“We saw something similar in Vegas and asked our pool contractor to help us design it,” says Melonee. One end of the pool is below ground, while the opposite end is above ground. The above-ground portion features a stacked stone pool surround with a massive acrylic, see-through panel that links both
portions. It provides a focal point as well as a clear view to the opposite end of the pool. The ground floor of the house opens to the pool terrace to create a huge living area, and a guesthouse ensures that there’s plenty of space for overflow entertaining. “One of the great benefits of living in Redondo Beach is that the lots are larger and
[ THE COLLABORATORS ] GARY LANE, BUILDER | MELONEE PATTERSON, ZING DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGNER | VISION AND SOUND CUSTOM SYSTEM INTEGRATORS
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