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Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.
Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.
During London Design Festival 2017, Yinka collaborated with nonprofit social enterprise Restoration Station on a collection of colorful upcycled furniture that was auctioned off to raise money to fund workshops teaching skills in woodworking and furniture restoration. Participants in the program were given the opportunity to restore a chair inspired by Yinka’s signature use of bold Nigerian prints and vivid colors.
During London Design Festival 2017, Yinka collaborated with nonprofit social enterprise Restoration Station on a collection of colorful upcycled furniture that was auctioned off to raise money to fund workshops teaching skills in woodworking and furniture restoration. Participants in the program were given the opportunity to restore a chair inspired by Yinka’s signature use of bold Nigerian prints and vivid colors.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
Phil’s room features a locally made custom bed frame and record shelves found on Etsy.
Phil’s room features a locally made custom bed frame and record shelves found on Etsy.
The living room, dining area, and kitchen open into one another and accommodate an eclectic variety of activities. Missy and Phil practice music in the living area, near the kitchen island and a set of stools from Schoolhouse. Pink chairs line an antique Cuban mahogany dining table.
The living room, dining area, and kitchen open into one another and accommodate an eclectic variety of activities. Missy and Phil practice music in the living area, near the kitchen island and a set of stools from Schoolhouse. Pink chairs line an antique Cuban mahogany dining table.
A white ceiling adds visual space to this diminutive bedroom, while a matching white ceiling fan and light fixture complete the look.
A white ceiling adds visual space to this diminutive bedroom, while a matching white ceiling fan and light fixture complete the look.
A huge shower is hidden behind the wall bath.
A huge shower is hidden behind the wall bath.
Basement family room
Basement family room
A swooping Kagan sofa found locally sits with a curving screen from MOLO Designs and a Jonathan Adler cabinet.
A swooping Kagan sofa found locally sits with a curving screen from MOLO Designs and a Jonathan Adler cabinet.
The home is located in the Sunset Valley enclave near Austin.
The home is located in the Sunset Valley enclave near Austin.
The large primary bathroom is lit by a floor-to-ceiling corner window and an elongated LED light strip above the mirror.
The large primary bathroom is lit by a floor-to-ceiling corner window and an elongated LED light strip above the mirror.
The couple wanted to keep the colour palette minimal and bring colour into the home through their collection of artwork. There is, however, a lot of texture. “Neither of us like plasterboard and we wanted to play with handworked finishes and recycled materials,” explains architect-owner Chris Stanley.
The couple wanted to keep the colour palette minimal and bring colour into the home through their collection of artwork. There is, however, a lot of texture. “Neither of us like plasterboard and we wanted to play with handworked finishes and recycled materials,” explains architect-owner Chris Stanley.
Enormous windows allow light to flood the interior, while carefully framed views of the garden blur the boundaries between interior and exterior. The deep concrete bathtub in the downstairs bathroom, for example, offers views of both internal and external gardens.
Enormous windows allow light to flood the interior, while carefully framed views of the garden blur the boundaries between interior and exterior. The deep concrete bathtub in the downstairs bathroom, for example, offers views of both internal and external gardens.
In the bathrooms, a different variety of plaster was employed: Moroccan Tadelakt, selected for its waterproof application. (“You see it in most hammams,” says Grimshaw, who had spent time working in Morroco.)
In the bathrooms, a different variety of plaster was employed: Moroccan Tadelakt, selected for its waterproof application. (“You see it in most hammams,” says Grimshaw, who had spent time working in Morroco.)
Leaving the trim bright white draws attention to the millwork in this Milanese apartment.
Leaving the trim bright white draws attention to the millwork in this Milanese apartment.
With the plants gone, the new finishes reflect more light.
With the plants gone, the new finishes reflect more light.
A wall above a Caracole sideboard has Maison C wallpaper sectioned into a triptych.
A wall above a Caracole sideboard has Maison C wallpaper sectioned into a triptych.
“One of the reasons we clicked a lot was because they were really interested in having local furniture designers or craftspeople be involved in the interior design and the furnishings, and I'm always interested in bringing in local talent,” says Joshi-Gupta, who opted for this butterfly wallpaper by designer Sean Yseult, New Orleans local and also the bass player for the band White Zombie.
“One of the reasons we clicked a lot was because they were really interested in having local furniture designers or craftspeople be involved in the interior design and the furnishings, and I'm always interested in bringing in local talent,” says Joshi-Gupta, who opted for this butterfly wallpaper by designer Sean Yseult, New Orleans local and also the bass player for the band White Zombie.
In a flex room that can be used as both guest space and office, Joshi-Gupta placed a large-scale jaguar wallpaper mural with a velvet sofa and Jonathan Adler lighting.
In a flex room that can be used as both guest space and office, Joshi-Gupta placed a large-scale jaguar wallpaper mural with a velvet sofa and Jonathan Adler lighting.
A concrete entry table is joined by a locally sourced mirror. After: Guest Room/Study
A concrete entry table is joined by a locally sourced mirror. After: Guest Room/Study
In the backyard, Umerani and Fashandi decided to limit the lawn to minimize water consumption.
In the backyard, Umerani and Fashandi decided to limit the lawn to minimize water consumption.
Tension rods provide bracing for the glass walls, and exposed bolts reveal how everything is put together.
Tension rods provide bracing for the glass walls, and exposed bolts reveal how everything is put together.
The visible structural engineering is part of the beauty of the home’s design. At the roof corner, a double-channel steel hip beam and cantilevered wood rafters come together like pieces of a puzzle.
The visible structural engineering is part of the beauty of the home’s design. At the roof corner, a double-channel steel hip beam and cantilevered wood rafters come together like pieces of a puzzle.
The architecture mixes Douglas fir beams and exposed steel framing, achieving its soaring spaces without pretentiousness.
The architecture mixes Douglas fir beams and exposed steel framing, achieving its soaring spaces without pretentiousness.
Interior courtyards allow for light and landscape to enter the home while maintaining privacy.
Interior courtyards allow for light and landscape to enter the home while maintaining privacy.
The reflecting pool is surrounded by foliage and breathtaking views of the bay.
The reflecting pool is surrounded by foliage and breathtaking views of the bay.

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