The single-valve fixture delivers water at the temperature we set it to on the tankless heater. The backstop, which has a sealant, will silver with time, and the copper will patina, too. The shower will feel more and more private as the hedges continue to grow in.
Now a shady haven with a pool, the backyard was once an empty stretch of dirt and weeds. At right is a guesthouse, TV room, and workout space that they converted from the garage. "The daybed near the pool is my joy spot,
"This property has been updated to be completely gas-free and comes equipped with high-end, all-electric appliances,
The no demolition needed storage system is both economical and elegant, while the overall design was inspired by Japanese architecture and minimalism.
At a home in San Francisco, the non-visible modern cabinet door hinges of this bar and surrounding cabinetry are due to the frameless cabinets and hinges that mount directly to the interior of the cabinet.
Generous storage is key to an uncluttered look. Drawers for shoes tuck away under the raised mezzanine floor.
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Windowsills were extended to do double-duty, and also function as bookshelves.
A small closet/storage cabinet in the entry offers a place to hang jackets and place keys and sunglasses.
The Bauhaus bathroom is named for the tubular pattern on the floor tile.
The former sunroom, now a guest room, has a 1970s armchair by Bruno Rey.
Leah placed a mirror in the kitchen side splash to extend the space and reflect natural light from the front windows.
Beamed ceilings, built-ins, window benches, and the narrow profile of the Marvin Ultimate windows all help to add warmth and dimension to the open floor plan.
Another design feature that was important to Carly—because she likes antiquing and thrifting—was to have ample built-in spaces to showcase her finds. “So, we really worked at interspersing those throughout the house and finding ways to make them proportional,” says DeBaker. “It is more fun if we have this collaborative team around and everyone is sort of willing to try new things, try new materials and play around with the different shapes, different built-ins, different design ideas.”
Both eye-catching and functional, the large servery window is the home’s standout design feature. The space becomes the perfect indoor/outdoor oasis with mature trees around the property providing shade and a screened-in porch that lets air in—but keeps bugs out.
The countertop and backsplash are Mother of Pearl polish slab, and the hood is custom made out of copper.
A cozy corner nook offers a quiet place to read or work.
The additional bathroom is located in the primary suite and offers a custom dual vanity.
Chickens foraging in an enclosed garden with vertical planters.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
An oak staircase leads to the lofted guest room.
Black and red wooden panels supported by barn door tracks from Richard Wilcox elongate the narrow hallway connecting a series of bedrooms to the living area.
The primary bedroom includes an IKEA wardrobe “hacked” with doors from Noremax in a custom orange color.
Nine-year-old Herborg’s ensuite bathroom matches her bedroom.
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