In the evening, the house looks like a lantern. Originally, the homeowners planned to paint the house a light color. “Bassel encouraged us to go bold,” says Ming. “The contrast at night is more intense.” The exterior is painted in Calico Blue from Benjamin Moore, which is a dark green.
Danish architect and designer Sigurd Larsen teamed up with Raus to create a 193-square-foot cabin in Berlin, Germany, that lets city dwellers escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and connect with nature.
The suite also comes with a private outdoor shower.
A private garden courtyard awaits right off the primary suite.
The covered patio adjacent to the kitchen presents an idyllic spot for outdoor entertaining.
Bench seating welcomes neighborhood interaction
BBQ, pizza oven and plenty of serving counter space - including an ice bucket.
View across the yard at dusk
The rear yard is ready for family and friends
The area between the outdoor kitchen and fireplace can be rearranged to fit the moment
Looking toward the rear yard from a refurbished porch
With time the fruitless Olive trees will arch above the space
There is room to set up seating for an outdoor movie projected on side wall of the garage
A small patch of lawn for child play
Street view
Soft lighting welcomes
Plantings enhance architectural elements
The bungalow make over includes a new porch, canopy and entry space...windows, siding and roof!
Large bowls for succulent collecting
Parking and arrival on a porus paved drive
The owners built the house as a place to gather with their three adult children on Loon Lake, where they had vacationed at the husband’s family home for years. The modern Adirondack chairs are by Loll Designs.
“Architecture and sculpture are both about breaking norms,” says Winka Dubbeldam, designer.
The dining area features an oak table with metal legs, created by the local company Double Butter. The chairs are by Arhaus, and the light fixture is by Hammerton Studio. The living room is fitted with vintage chairs.
A 16-foot-wide, multi-slide door leads from the main living area to a covered patio.
The home's "twists and turns" are driven by the landscaping on the property, said architect Renée del Gaudio.
A pathway leads from the main dwelling to a detached art studio in the backyard.
Shade is provided by overhanging roofs with cedar eaves.
The home lies low to the ground, much like the 1940s ranch house that formerly occupied the site.
"We give every client a questionnaire," Kevin says. "The first question asks what they need in their home. No compromise. The second question asks what they want in their home. And the third question asks what would blow their mind. At the end of the day, I’m looking to fit all of those things into their tiny home."
Douglas fir paneling and ceiling beams punctuate the crisp white space, complementing Baltic birch plywood cabinetry and white oak countertops in the kitchen.
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