Favorites

In their query letter, Ben and Sarah were clear that they wanted a home that could accommodate all of life’s messes. “We don't want a white display kitchen that only looks good when it's clean and not in use. We want our kitchen to be able to work hard. We love to cook and when we do, there are usually lots of things on the go and a mess being made.”

SF Historic Renovation

The dining area showcases the beams and glass that drew the owners to this home.

Augustin spent $6200 on concrete floors, which included the new slab and the control joins, as well as grinding, polishing, and sealing. “We just put one layer of sealer on and they ground it down a bit,

Vintage furniture looks right at home in the refurbished mid-century space.

Deep window boxes double as cosy reading nooks and bench seats that immerse the residents in the landscape.

A custom blue bookshelf offers a pop of color in the living area and houses the couple's collection of art books and objects.

Honeyed light pours through the vintage windows. Peering through the back window, Birch cabinetry and warm-toned decor can be seen.

Custom-built L-Shaped sofas are upholstered in Pindler exclusive fabrics. Throw blankets add an extra layer of warmth and coziness.

Best Practice added a new roof but kept the existing siding. A fresh coat of paint helps the casita pop, and a new window opening next to the entrance frames a new kitchenette inside.

"One visit over the winter, and we drove up to find four feet of snow covering the driveway and stairs down to the cabin,

Flansburgh's office and study still contain his original built-in desks and shelving.

"Rio Belize

Now the rebuilt staircase is a sculptural backdrop to the living room, which gained more space and natural light. The Tepee Sofa is by Lucy Kurrein, and the brass stool by Hem. The floors are Madera Belgian Oak.

Ogawa Green Tile by Heath Ceramics covers the walls and floors. When the couple's existing tile stash wasn't enough coverage, the team was able to special order more to match.

The home is perched lightly on the site and the landscape has been integrated into the architecture through a sympathetic form and materiality, and the expansive windows. “We long for this untouched nature,” says architect Line Solgaard of the site. “It brings us calmness and maybe even helps us be more in touch with ourselves.”