The great room of this waterfront contemporary two-story home is on the top level of the home to take advantage of the water views from every window. The great room includes both living and dining areas as well as the kitchen. The entire circular space is capped by a cathedral ceiling that sports a ceiling fan with lights in the center of the room.

  The west side of the living room is framed by nine clad Pella double-paned, screened, weather stripped windows (each 3 ½ ft x 5 ½  ft.). They have mini-blinds. Three other windows of the same size and type adorn the opposite side of the room. All windows have a water view of either the Chincoteague Bay or navigable canals that empty into the Bay.

   A dramatic accent wall (currently painted black but could be any color to compliment the décor) faces southeast and houses a closet plus the entrance to the upstairs full bathroom. A spiral staircase with railing is in the center of the room. Above the stair well is a ceiling fan with lights. The floor covering is neutral wall-to-wall carpet. There is a Temco/FireTech 2000 vent-free fireplace/stove providing an alternate heat source as well as an ideal place to curl up on a rainy day with a book. All this adds to the drama of the room and opens the possibilities for creative use of the space.

   The content of the home's surrounding walls from outside to inside consists of cedar siding, T-111, Tyvek protective barrier, 5/8 inch plywood, R-22 insulation, another layer of 5/8 inch plywood, masonite-like material, and acoustic wall covering. This means picture hanging is a snap because nail holes are invisible and there are no studs to search for or wall board to pierce! The acoustic wall covering is similar to that used in concert halls such as the Kennedy Center. This wall treatment affords a wonderful acoustical environment for music, TV, home theatre, and other sound sources but also creates a warm and friendly environment. Acoustic wall covering not only improves listening, it provides additional insulation and is easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner.

 Two doors (each 38½ x 83 inches) and a stairwell access the area. The north-facing door enters the room from the outside stairs and decking. The south facing door opens to a totally screened porch with access to the decking that surrounds one-half of the home.

  The open design lends itself to locating dining, sitting, and recreational activities most any place in this room. In this house there are no longer designated locations for those activities; consequently, arrangement of furniture and decorations can be changed as often as desired with ease.