https://www.nicholshomes.org/about daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://www.nicholshomes.org/home daily 1.0 2020-12-30 https://www.nicholshomes.org/services daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://www.nicholshomes.org/portfolio/arch-cape-residence daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcc07dda87f9f1b19c53263/1608571187012/Arch+Cape%2C+Oregon+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Beachfront Residence - Arch Cape, OR - The home has a number of sheltered, intimate outdoor spaces such as this private garden visible only from the master bathroom suite. Frequent coastal winds make spaces like this a welcome refuge. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcbcbb50814be4f73f2d143/1608571179295/Arch+Cape%2C+Oregon+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Beachfront Residence - Arch Cape, OR - Designed as a second home, this custom residence is cantilevered 20 feet to the very edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific ocean in Arch Cape, Oregon. Crashing breakers and unique rock formations can be enjoyed from all primary living areas. The existing salal and shore pine groves were carefully maintained during construction which resulted in the house becoming visually integrated with the site. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcbcbfeb6b7366152025676/1608571183514/Arch+Cape%2C+Oregon+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Beachfront Residence - Arch Cape, OR - Building materials were carefully chosen for durability in the severe marine environment. The roofing material is an unpainted alloy formulated to never corrode. The siding is bleached, clear, tongue and groove cedar which requires no restaining or painting. The window system is a commercial anodized aluminum product built to last for decades. https://www.nicholshomes.org/portfolio/columbia-river-residence daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd20aad235d37878cd665b/1608571213931/Columbia+River+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Riverfront Residence - Camas, WA - Located on the north shore of the Columbia River and across from Portland, Oregon, this unique custom home is designed to maximize views and expose all living areas to the beauty of the region. The clients wanted a contemporary home with clean, simple lines. The residence includes a separate guest wing, exercise room, home theater, studio and boat dock. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd2093c836a917f9147498/1608571297917/Columbia+River+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Riverfront Residence - Camas, WA - The great room, kitchen and dining areas flow together creating an interesting series of spaces and convenient living style. The faceted ceiling design allows the introduction of top light and provides acoustical control in the space. The extensive use of natural wood creates a warm environment. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd21029aa2de0c649b0f0c/1608571300380/Columbia+River+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Riverfront Residence - Camas, WA - Smaller spaces, like this studio, have full views of the Columbia River gorge and Mount Hood as a result of the curved shape of the home. The floor-to-ceiling glass system brings the outdoors indoors. https://www.nicholshomes.org/portfolio/olga-residence daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd237a2fa8bc6bcdf10229/1608570924049/Orcas+Island+waterfront+residence+-+Nichols+Homes+-+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+in+San+Juan+Islands Oceanfront Residence - Orcas Island, WA - Materials for this home were selected for their economy and durability. Flooring is engineered white oak planks. Windows are cost conscious but durable vinyl. The roofing is painted metal and the siding is finger-jointed cedar. Exterior decks are a composite material with stainless steel railings. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd233fd336b863f0ca7470/1608570920876/Orcas+Island+waterfront+residence+-+Nichols+Homes+-+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+in+San+Juan+Islands Oceanfront Residence - Orcas Island, WA - The design of this home is based on a single-pitch roof that is both simple and cost effective, with the higher edge of the roof paralleling the oceanfront. Colors and materials were kept simple to allow the beautiful outdoors to be the center of attention. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd22fd9aa2de0c649b6aa4/1608570917845/Orcas+Island+waterfront+residence+-+Nichols+Homes+-+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+in+San+Juan+Islands Oceanfront Residence - Orcas Island, WA - Doug and Suzanne Nichols selected waterfront property on Orcas Island on which to design and constructed their permanent residence. This single-level home has three bedrooms, a large home studio, and attached three-car garage. The home has south facing commanding views of Obstruction pass and its ever changing marine activities. https://www.nicholshomes.org/portfolio/sisters-residence daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd25c224c49707d327a543/1608571345353/Sisters%2C+Oregon+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Forest Residence - Sisters, OR - The interior of the home extends the use of natural materials to create a comfortable living atmosphere. Heating and cooling is provided by a series of heat pumps utilizing natural ground water as an efficient medium. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd251aa87f9f1b19e18b38/1608571338694/Sisters%2C+Oregon+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Forest Residence - Sisters, OR - This custom home is located on pine-wooded acreage south of Sisters, Oregon. High summer temperatures and snowy winters influenced the use of deep roof overhangs for protection. This design feature also caused the house to have a low profile and integrate with the surrounding environment. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd25765d2e6f3bda45550c/1608571341727/Sisters%2C+Oregon+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Forest Residence - Sisters, OR - The abundant use of stone and wood harmonizes with the rugged character of the area while providing long lasting, durable performance. There are many terraces from which to enjoy the sunny climate and territorial views. Site amenities include a man made lake, complete with steelhead, and a stone bridge. https://www.nicholshomes.org/portfolio/vancouver-lake-residence daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd28909aa2de0c649c648a/1608571377535/Vancouver+Lake+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Ranch+House+-+Nichols+Homes Lakefront Residence - Vancouver, WA - Starting life as a modest ranch house, this became the home of Doug and Suzanne Nichols in the 1990's. They proceeded to design and construct the residence seen here. The design focuses on taking advantage of views of Vancouver Lake from all living areas while creating a traditional street-facing front elevation to integrate with the older neighborhood. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd29386f0099009e6c742d/1608571383307/Vancouver+Lake+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Ranch+House+-+Nichols+Homes Lakefront Residence - Vancouver, WA - The original 8 foot high ceilings were replaced with vaulting and skylights to expand the space and provide additional natural light. The original wood floors were carefully preserved during the extensive construction period. The original sandstone fireplace was sandblasted and brought back to its natural beauty. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd28e50ab5d62febfb365c/1608571379852/Vancouver+Lake+Custom+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Ranch+House+-+Nichols+Homes Lakefront Residence - Vancouver, WA - The lake side of the home provides views from the living room, office and bedrooms. Abundant glass brings natural light deep into the house. The large covered deck is perfect for barbecuing year round. The sloped site allows the daylight lower level full access to the yard and views. https://www.nicholshomes.org/portfolio/vancouver-neighborhood-residence daily 0.75 2020-12-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd2c2ecded405bb8e21085/1608571406739/Vancouver+Neighborhood+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Neighborhood Residence - Vancouver, WA Located in an older, traditional section of downtown Vancouver, Washington, this home replaced the client's residence of 40 years. The design was heavily influenced by the desire to be able to view the owner's beautiful gardens and the need to fit in with surrounding modest homes. An old ginko tree formed the dominant entry statement for the new house. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd2c653ff1011540fad5cc/1608571411002/Vancouver+Neighborhood+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Neighborhood Residence - Vancouver, WA - Extensive use of floor-to-ceiling glazing and cantilevered roof structures allow the inside of the home to become part of the landscaping. Many of the existing shrubs were moved, temporarily replanted, and then re-deployed in new arrangements for the final yard work. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcac3f9e85e514bd40a9c03/t/5fcd2c8c5d2e6f3bda468dfa/1608571414743/Vancouver+Neighborhood+Home+Building+%26+Design+-+Nichols+Homes Neighborhood Residence - Vancouver, WA - A warm glow from skylights and clerestory windows makes dining a pleasure. Light is brought into the house in many different ways which gives spaces unique character depending on the time of day and year. https://www.nicholshomes.org/contact-1 daily 0.75 2020-12-30