SPACE illusions
If you have low ceilings (hello, classic ranch), you may not have the ability to put in a large bank of tall windows. You might, however, have a nice long, horizontal space for a row of windows. The windows here serve as a perfect frame for the mountains outside, and I bet there is fighting over who gets to do the dishes in this kitchen!
Outlook to the lake, moveable "railing", ability to get through to lake , maintenance and landscaping etc as needed, gentleness of curves, do between the house and garage after trees removed.
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