Before & After: They Gave Their “Telescoping” Oakland Bungalow an Eye-Opening Renovation
Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in the city’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design using humble materials.
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A ramshackle, bank-owned bungalow on a lot crowded with weeds and broken glass isn’t everyone’s idea of a dream project. But designers Kate Lydon and Anton Willis know a diamond in the rough when they see one.
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Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Contributing Editor
Dwell’s Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, and Luxe.
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