Automated Doors Expand Living Space in Scottsdale

When you’re building your forever home, everything should be perfect. These homeowners were looking to do just that, so they turned to their trusted builder, AFT Construction to bring it to fruition. After years of planning with the collaborative team, made up of an architect, landscape architect, interior designer and Pella, the result is nothing short of amazing.

Cooking and entertaining are at the top of the list for these homeowners. They enjoy taking advantage of the weather in the valley with true indoor/outdoor living and designed their home around the entertaining spaces. The great room features a large 90-degree multi-slide door. It seamlessly connects the 18-foot ceilings in the great room with the 24-foot ceilings on the patio.

Adding to the wow factor of the room, matching picture windows serve as a transom to the automated door. At the touch of a button, the door opens and closes with panels pocketing neatly away into the wall, disappearing from view.

Automation makes another stunning debut in one of the home’s three kitchens. A pass through window creates an entertaining space by connecting the interior and exterior countertops. During large gatherings, the homeowners enjoy opening the pass through window to connect those preparing items in the kitchen with the group visiting outside.

In the primary bathroom for the home, black windows are the perfect focal point for the room. Their color is a stark contrast to the lightly colored walls, décor and tiling, drawing the eye immediately to them. The windows feature modern Integral Light Technology™ grilles that deliver the authentic look of true-divided-light grilles without sacrificing energy efficiency. The custom grille pattern provides a cohesive look throughout the entire home.

The large bathroom windows flank the tiled shower and elegant freestanding tub. Popular in bathrooms, many shower windows feature frosted glass to maintain privacy while filling the room with natural light. Adding windows to this bathroom makes the already impressive space feel larger and more peaceful. In this room and others not pictured, the homeowners also enjoy wood windows with innovative Rolscreen® retractable screens for a clean and polished look. The screen appears when the window is opened and rolls out of sight when closed.