The property's balance of indoor and outdoor spaces makes it blend into the environs.
At the entryway, two massive panes of frosted glass shimmer with light and shadow from the atrium inside.
An oversized soaking tub awaits in the spacious master bath.
"We didn't want to put a lot of furniture out there," says Terry of the east terrace, adding that they sometimes bring the dining table outside for meals. "You can make it work with whatever you want."
The floor tile is the Zebra Terrazzo from the Cement Tile Shop.
"Custom cabinetry really made all the difference in this project," says Cheng.
The downstairs recreation area of this William Kessler–designed home has plenty of playful features. The lower shag carpeted area features a unique retro sectional sofa that plays with oranges and yellows.
For a cost-conscious 2,000-square-foot renovation located 30 minutes outside of Austin, Texas, architect Nick Deaver took a look around for inspiration. He spied galvanized metal cladding on the region’s sheds and co-opted the inexpensive, resilient material for his own design. He then applied locally quarried Lueders limestone near the entrance—a warm contrast to the steely facade.
“The screens bring an extra detail that contrasts with the simple geometry of the building,” explains architect Thomas Bercy.
The front door and foyer will make gains not only in aesthetics, but functionality as well. Here, at the Artery Residency by Hufft, a large wood door welcomes visitors while the foyer acts as a buffer zone to the main living areas.
Outdoor Okanagan living at its best