“Everything needed to be approachable and simple,” says Hilary. “The house reflects who we are.”
Turner.Works transformed an old barn into a seven-bedroom retreat in the British countryside.
The cozy living area offers original beams and a charcoal black-painted inglenook fireplace.
Fresh white tile and concrete brighten up a previously cramped bathroom.
The dining area is open to the kitchen, which is flanked by a set of stairs leading to a loft.
The Little Owl A-Frame’s matte-black exterior sets it apart from its woodsy neighbors.
"Since we knew the house would have bold color blocks, we wanted the bathroom to feel a bit more fluid and loose,
Maldonado partnered with Daltile to use matte one-inch keystone tile in a different tone for each bathroom, and suite 302 features a blue color. The orange surface is by Shelfology, and the soap bottle is Cloud 9 Clay.
The kids’ bath has a whole new look that includes orange glass subway tiles by Ann Sacks, ceramic penny tile, an orange trough sink, and sconces from Barn Light Company. The custom recessed medicine chest is made from mahogany with a butternut-colored finish.
Giant folding doors conceal the bedroom.
The guest bathroom features modern fixtures, cement-look tile, and subway tile. "This gives the space an elevated feel with high functionality, using some of the most basic materials," says Tarah.
The kitchen is positioned where the lower-ceilinged edge of the second floor gives way to a multistory volume.
“We splurged on everything—we doubled our budget,” says Remo. To afford the increases, he sought out cash discounts, and Emi got trade rates through her company on pricey materials like limewash paint and Zia cement tiles.
The bathroom was enlivened with a wall of hexagonal blue Pratt & Larson tile.
The oak stairs and railings were built by the sisters’ carpenter father, Mikal, with the help of a contractor.