In the living room, a Malm fireplace sits on a yellow powder-coated steel table that matches the bookshelf ladder leading to the loft. Jagoda designed the table with space underneath to store firewood.
The structure is made of double-brick walls with insulation between each layer, which regulates indoor temperatures while still providing strong protection from the elements.
A shaded patio can be used throughout the year, creating an extra "room
The Brat is his favorite project so far. “It’s tiny, but the top folds out and it’s very functional,” he explains.
The master bedroom enjoys the same vaulted ceilings as the great room, as well as a fireplace clad with Batchelder tiles.
The living room fireplace pairs a distinctive wood mantle with simple earthy tiles.
Floor-to-ceiling glass makes the family room a glowing jewel box, while an upstairs balcony provides shading.
The same copper hanging lights that Kip Mesirow created for Chez Panisse hang here, from exposed wood ceilings.
The residence is tucked away in the hills above the University of California, Berkeley.
The 1981 residence in Berkeley, California, is teeming with original details across its two floors.
Located on a windswept site, this one-bedroom retreat is built to withstand the rigors of rural life, and it can be adapted to sleep up to six guests.
Soliciting the help of friends and family helped Tom and Scott keep costs under control. “We lured friends and family up to help by way of work trades, drinks, and irresistible weekends in the pines,” says Tom.
Tom and team tackled the poured concrete counters themselves – the concrete, mesh form, and edge forms set them back only about $340. The matte black kitchen faucet is from Brizo, and the corner shelves are pine from a local mill, supported by floating brackets from Shelfology.
The spectacular kitchen renovation includes repurposed cabinets, almost entirely unrecognizable after their modern facelift. The original cabinets were painted (Benjamin Moore 'Onyx') and reinstalled in an updated configuration. Even the new kitchen peninsula was made from reused original cabinets.
The cabin’s exterior, originally pastel yellow, was modernized with fresh paint from Benjamin Moore in Blackforest Green – a rich and earthy hue perfect for the wooded context.
Small details—from organic products to sustainability sourced materials—helped the couple to bring their zen MO home.