Perched high on a ridge above the Kings River, an unpretentious house with a modern flair offers a lovely retreat for its owner. The homeowner built it there to take advantage of the expansive view of the river below. It is her second home, so the house is meant as a getaway for peace and relaxation.

“I grew up in the country — way out in the country — and hated it as a kid, but as an adult, I just need to get to the woods every now and then for a refresh,” she said.

The brown siding of the house contrasts beautifully against the greens in nature. “I’m told by the decorator and the landscape architect that the dark brown causes the green (in the grass and trees) to really pop,” the homeowner said, “and it also helps (the house) blend into the environment.”

The house features floor-to-ceiling windows stretching along the back of the house from the main living area to the primary suite. The homeowner’s number one goal in having the huge windows was to see the river and take advantage of the view.

When asked what she enjoys most about the house, the homeowner talked about sitting at her writing desk placed in front of the window.

Skip Lacy, owner of L&L Builders, built the house. Born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, he began his career as a licensed electrician and learned everything he could about home construction. He started L&L Builders with his parents more than 25 years ago. A one-man operation, Lacy only builds a few homes a year so that he can concentrate on the details of each one.