Eliminating the deck and the small rooms off the terrace created a unified living space that extends between inside and out. For continuity throughout, the flooring is irregular slabs of marble with an antiqued finish. A linear drainage system was installed with the embedded track for the glass doors.
For a family of four, Ueda Design Studio restores the luminous-yet-drafty midcentury home of Alden Mason with warm materials and sensible restraint.
“Economy was always at the forefront of all of our decision making due to the high cost of building in California,” explains Kille. But that did not stop her and the design team from selecting strong color choices, like green kitchen cabinets and a bold orange-red front door.
The new kitchen features green kit kat tiles, a terrazzo-effect rubber floor, white cabinetry, and cherry wood veneered cabinets. The client originally wanted teak cabinets, but 4 S Architecture recommended using cherry wood instead as it is more sustainable but has the same warm tones as teak. “We couldn’t get behind teak as a product so we used FSC certified European cherry that has less air miles than American cherry,” explains architect Julia Hamson. “The client was really pleased with the result.”
Concrete and travertine slabs were installed on the exterior, alongside an ipe deck with mahogany railings.
A domed copper light fixture by Atelier001 hangs above the dining table.
"We contrasted the linearity of the etched granite by curving the island edges and introducing fridge panels with hand-carved pulls,
An oversized skylight illuminates the kitchen throughout the day.
The kitchen features Vermont verde granite that has a bespoke pattern etched into it. Walnut cabinetry is contrasted with white paneling on either side.
The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.
Wood-paneled storage spans across the wall in another one of the home's gathering areas, set across the reflecting pool, opposite the main living room.
1456 Sunset Plaza Drive, just a few turns up from Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The front facade is dominated by a double carport, which Neutra designed with floor-to-ceiling glass along two sides facing the interior.
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, with project manager and lead designer Emily Kudsen Leland at the helm, remade a Portland abode with a crisp paint palette: Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron for the cladding and Venetian Gold for the front door. The home was originally designed by Saul Zaik in Southwest Portland, complete with a wood-clad exterior, in 1956. As part of the renovation, landscape design was completed by Lilyvilla Gardens.
Big Branch Woodworking and Lackey Construction fabricated the cabinetry throughout the home, including the birch built-ins in the mudroom, designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. Each family member has his or her own cubby with storage for coats, shoes, hats and gloves, with built-in outlets for charging iPhones.
The split provides a physical and visual connection down to the kitchen.
Built for a scholar, Casa Biblioteca is a sanctuary for reading, stargazing, and enjoying a cigar or two. Floor-to-ceiling glass allows light to freely flood the interior and illuminate its jewel-like structure.
After: Similar to the rest of the house, the architect gave the master bathroom a white palette. The existing layout was retained.
Before: The master bathroom was spacious but uninspiring and bare.
Before: The kitchen was a mosh-mash of tiles and screens in awkward proportions.
After: An all-white palette at the kitchen and master bathroom above creates a cohesive and calm atmosphere.
A wooden staircase with built-in cabinetry connects to
A Southern California kitchen features oak timber cabinetry and quartzite countertops.
The garage turned casita/pool house features a custom plywood bed, bench, and cabinetry.
Vintage furnishings are scattered throughout the renovation including the casita’s Moroccan rug as well as a sofa and chair covered in linen
The new framing installed in the garage helped to raise the ceiling height and divide the space into a suite of rooms that skirt the central common area.
The house is located on a hill in Portugal and its architecture takes advantage of its views of the surrounding nature.
The millwork hides the bed and desk, but it also conceals the air conditioner. “Everything is integrated,” says Losada-Amor. “That’s what keeps it clean.” Even the garage door mechanism is hidden here.
Though conveniently located to Washington, D.C., the multi-story residence offers a quiet city escape, tucked away on a lush, tree-filled lot.
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