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A wood-burning fireplace in Stable Conversion creates a sense of home. The project by SHED Architecture + Design is full of light and intended as a flexible space for guests, a home office, or a creative space.
A wood-burning fireplace in Stable Conversion creates a sense of home. The project by SHED Architecture + Design is full of light and intended as a flexible space for guests, a home office, or a creative space.
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Dining area and kitchen.
Dining area and kitchen.
The apartment measures just under 540 square feet. Natural light streams in from two dormer windows and skylights on the upper level.
The apartment measures just under 540 square feet. Natural light streams in from two dormer windows and skylights on the upper level.
Black countertops echo the color palette of the steel staircase and bookcase.
Black countertops echo the color palette of the steel staircase and bookcase.
An eclectic display of pillows showcases Young's affinity for textiles.
An eclectic display of pillows showcases Young's affinity for textiles.
Despite the home's stylish interiors, Young is most drawn to what lies outdoors—a lounge for quiet moments and al fresco dining, a pool, an outdoor shower, the views, a 1972 VW Meyers Manx dune buggy, and a raised adobe platform with a teepee on the back veranda.
Despite the home's stylish interiors, Young is most drawn to what lies outdoors—a lounge for quiet moments and al fresco dining, a pool, an outdoor shower, the views, a 1972 VW Meyers Manx dune buggy, and a raised adobe platform with a teepee on the back veranda.
A fireplace in the master bedroom features built-in seating.
A fireplace in the master bedroom features built-in seating.
“The [exterior] house color had faded to pink by the time we bought it. We painted it a Sherwin Williams color called Jackson Tan, which melds into the colors of the desert.”
“The [exterior] house color had faded to pink by the time we bought it. We painted it a Sherwin Williams color called Jackson Tan, which melds into the colors of the desert.”
An aerial view of Melissa Young's desert hacienda.
An aerial view of Melissa Young's desert hacienda.
The roofs of each of the three sections of the home are constructed of zinc and are insulated for added protection.
The roofs of each of the three sections of the home are constructed of zinc and are insulated for added protection.
With large spans of glazing, this transparent home fully embraces its forested setting.
With large spans of glazing, this transparent home fully embraces its forested setting.
Inside the cottage are two bedrooms that have been updated with crisp white paint, new linens, and light fixtures.
Inside the cottage are two bedrooms that have been updated with crisp white paint, new linens, and light fixtures.