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Wall beds can be oriented either vertically or horizontally. This home office doubles as a guest room thanks to a vertical Murphy bed that folds down to reveal shelves stocked with magazines.
Wall beds can be oriented either vertically or horizontally. This home office doubles as a guest room thanks to a vertical Murphy bed that folds down to reveal shelves stocked with magazines.
Floor plan and sectional drawing
Floor plan and sectional drawing
All the experts agree that it is important for children to have a designated workspace.
All the experts agree that it is important for children to have a designated workspace.
A combination of carefully chosen furniture and finishes, including pine flooring and trim, warms up the lofty, white interior.
A combination of carefully chosen furniture and finishes, including pine flooring and trim, warms up the lofty, white interior.
The living area features a Le Bombole ’07 sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a Chieftan chair by Finn Juhl, and a rotating hanging stove by FireOrb. The poufs are by Tazi Designs.
The living area features a Le Bombole ’07 sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a Chieftan chair by Finn Juhl, and a rotating hanging stove by FireOrb. The poufs are by Tazi Designs.
On an undulating stretch of California coastline, a hidden guesthouse runs free of the grid. "The house is elemental," says project architect Dan Weber of Santa Barbara–based firm Anacapa, who collaborated on the project with designer Steve Willson. "We endeavored to make it out of materials that would wear and take on a patina over time, so they could feel like part of the landscape." Unfinished steel, board-formed concrete, and glass continue inside, where rich black walnut—used for ceilings, cabinetry, and furniture—provides an inviting contrast. "On a foggy day, you want that feeling of warmth around you," says Margaret. Brass fixtures complement the deep-hued wood.
On an undulating stretch of California coastline, a hidden guesthouse runs free of the grid. "The house is elemental," says project architect Dan Weber of Santa Barbara–based firm Anacapa, who collaborated on the project with designer Steve Willson. "We endeavored to make it out of materials that would wear and take on a patina over time, so they could feel like part of the landscape." Unfinished steel, board-formed concrete, and glass continue inside, where rich black walnut—used for ceilings, cabinetry, and furniture—provides an inviting contrast. "On a foggy day, you want that feeling of warmth around you," says Margaret. Brass fixtures complement the deep-hued wood.
The 1,000-square-foot dwelling has a petite yet highly efficient kitchen.
The 1,000-square-foot dwelling has a petite yet highly efficient kitchen.
The kitchen includes a bar area with a wine cooler, two refrigerators, a fumed mirror backsplash, multiple pantries, and numerous modern appliances.
The kitchen includes a bar area with a wine cooler, two refrigerators, a fumed mirror backsplash, multiple pantries, and numerous modern appliances.
A single bowl sink is self-explanatory: it consists of a sink that is not divided up into separate areas.
A single bowl sink is self-explanatory: it consists of a sink that is not divided up into separate areas.
6. Choosing Cabinetry Choose high-quality hinges and runners, as these are the engine of your kitchen.
6. Choosing Cabinetry Choose high-quality hinges and runners, as these are the engine of your kitchen.
In this urban townhouse, a Zodiaq® London Sky countertop wraps the wall behind it to become the backsplash, providing a polished backdrop for design details and vignettes. Its muted color complements dark wood cabinets and rich, metallic accents.
In this urban townhouse, a Zodiaq® London Sky countertop wraps the wall behind it to become the backsplash, providing a polished backdrop for design details and vignettes. Its muted color complements dark wood cabinets and rich, metallic accents.
The simple and peaceful serene master bedroom looks out to the rear patio.
The simple and peaceful serene master bedroom looks out to the rear patio.
Designer Karen Nepacena used Caesarstone’s “Nougat” color for the countertops in this mid-century home.
Designer Karen Nepacena used Caesarstone’s “Nougat” color for the countertops in this mid-century home.
Open shelving between the living room and dining area maximizes light and air flow and showcases eclectic objects, which include old printing blocks found at a garage sale and bowls homeowner Kathryn Tyler’s mother bought in South Africa. For Tyler, storage is critical. "It's something that always gets overlooked but it's actually the most important thing. I calculated the linear footage of the books I own to make sure everything would fit."
Open shelving between the living room and dining area maximizes light and air flow and showcases eclectic objects, which include old printing blocks found at a garage sale and bowls homeowner Kathryn Tyler’s mother bought in South Africa. For Tyler, storage is critical. "It's something that always gets overlooked but it's actually the most important thing. I calculated the linear footage of the books I own to make sure everything would fit."
Refrigerator by Liebherr Dishwasher by Bosch Wine Refrigerator by Summit
Refrigerator by Liebherr Dishwasher by Bosch Wine Refrigerator by Summit
Architect Eric Schiller built storage units underneath the stairs in the kitchen and had them painted Geranium by Benjamin Moore.
Architect Eric Schiller built storage units underneath the stairs in the kitchen and had them painted Geranium by Benjamin Moore.
8. "How often do I like to communicate with my realtor and what's the best way to do so?" "Your agent should know how you like to check in and by what method—text, email, or phone,” explains Hoffman. “The biggest complaints we hear from clients who have worked with other agents is that their agent did not communicate with them in the way they wanted."
8. "How often do I like to communicate with my realtor and what's the best way to do so?" "Your agent should know how you like to check in and by what method—text, email, or phone,” explains Hoffman. “The biggest complaints we hear from clients who have worked with other agents is that their agent did not communicate with them in the way they wanted."
Generous overhangs and period lighting speak to the house's era while sliding glass doors create outdoor access.
Generous overhangs and period lighting speak to the house's era while sliding glass doors create outdoor access.
In the family room, "short ribbon windows were replaced with a wall of glass" for indoor/outdoor flow.
In the family room, "short ribbon windows were replaced with a wall of glass" for indoor/outdoor flow.
By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a modern, new look.
By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a modern, new look.
Another bedroom view.
Another bedroom view.
The bathroom is fitted with a clean and modern shower.
The bathroom is fitted with a clean and modern shower.
Back patio
Back patio
Central courtyard. The white colour, omnipresent, acts as a reflective surface and complexifies light effects.
Central courtyard. The white colour, omnipresent, acts as a reflective surface and complexifies light effects.
The kitchen has been designed in collaboration with Henrybuilt. The laminate cabinets are paired with a marble countertop by SMC Stone.
The kitchen has been designed in collaboration with Henrybuilt. The laminate cabinets are paired with a marble countertop by SMC Stone.
To add natural vibrancy and variable depths of color, ModOp Design used tile selections from Heath Ceramics' Modern Basics line for the kitchen backsplash and all bathroom tiles in this Los Angeles renovation.
To add natural vibrancy and variable depths of color, ModOp Design used tile selections from Heath Ceramics' Modern Basics line for the kitchen backsplash and all bathroom tiles in this Los Angeles renovation.
Perched on a steep urban hillside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featured energy-efficient elements including triple-glazed windows, high r-value super insulation, and FSC bamboo floors to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Even its garage was designed to be sustainability oriented: it is prewired for electric charging! The design’s emphasis on livability and openness are reflected in its ample outdoor terraces and flexible-use basement.8) Cascade Alley House 2 with Method Homes and David Foster Architects
Perched on a steep urban hillside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featured energy-efficient elements including triple-glazed windows, high r-value super insulation, and FSC bamboo floors to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Even its garage was designed to be sustainability oriented: it is prewired for electric charging! The design’s emphasis on livability and openness are reflected in its ample outdoor terraces and flexible-use basement.8) Cascade Alley House 2 with Method Homes and David Foster Architects

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