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The living area features a Strato CB2 sectional that Melody owned before the couple moved in together. In the kitchen, pendants made by the pair hang over a concrete-topped island.
The living area features a Strato CB2 sectional that Melody owned before the couple moved in together. In the kitchen, pendants made by the pair hang over a concrete-topped island.
Each Patio Home layout includes at least two bedrooms with ample storage space.
Each Patio Home layout includes at least two bedrooms with ample storage space.
<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">They don't have air conditioning but stay comfortable in the summer thanks to passive design strategies like cross-ventilation, a heat-releasing mezzanine window, and cooling winds from the nearby river. Solar panels provide about 75% of their energy needs, and they charge their electric car during the day while remaining connected to the grid.</span>
They don't have air conditioning but stay comfortable in the summer thanks to passive design strategies like cross-ventilation, a heat-releasing mezzanine window, and cooling winds from the nearby river. Solar panels provide about 75% of their energy needs, and they charge their electric car during the day while remaining connected to the grid.
Their open-concept living/dining room is framed by views of the forest.
Their open-concept living/dining room is framed by views of the forest.
The primary bathroom has a large walk-in shower that can easily fit a walker or wheelchair. Green Centura tile covers the floors, while white subway tile is from Olympia Tile (leftover from former jobs at Ben Homes). The latter is also used in the kitchen and at the bar.
The primary bathroom has a large walk-in shower that can easily fit a walker or wheelchair. Green Centura tile covers the floors, while white subway tile is from Olympia Tile (leftover from former jobs at Ben Homes). The latter is also used in the kitchen and at the bar.
The walls throughout, including the primary suite here, are covered in vertical grain hemlock, which, at the time of construction, "was a little more affordable
The walls throughout, including the primary suite here, are covered in vertical grain hemlock, which, at the time of construction, "was a little more affordable
"They have a huge art collection, so they wanted wall space for their art,
"They have a huge art collection, so they wanted wall space for their art,
A Murphy bed can effortlessly turn this space into a bedroom when needed, with storage on either side.
A Murphy bed can effortlessly turn this space into a bedroom when needed, with storage on either side.
An office-turned-bedroom sits on the other end of this ADU, with a large picture window at the center.
An office-turned-bedroom sits on the other end of this ADU, with a large picture window at the center.
A walk-in shower makes it possible for this ADU to eventually serve as a home to age in place.
A walk-in shower makes it possible for this ADU to eventually serve as a home to age in place.
New windows and insulation improve the comfort of the sunroom. The stairs lead to two bedrooms, now each with access to their own bathroom.
New windows and insulation improve the comfort of the sunroom. The stairs lead to two bedrooms, now each with access to their own bathroom.
Fireclay Peabody tile covers the bathroom, with Luminaire Authentik Norvégienne sconces, Rubinet faucets, and Pottery Barn medicine cabinets.
Fireclay Peabody tile covers the bathroom, with Luminaire Authentik Norvégienne sconces, Rubinet faucets, and Pottery Barn medicine cabinets.
Fireclay Salton Sea tile covers the walls and floor.
Fireclay Salton Sea tile covers the walls and floor.
Luminaire Authentik Nomad pendants hang over the new island, with an antique family hutch acting as storage against the wall.
Luminaire Authentik Nomad pendants hang over the new island, with an antique family hutch acting as storage against the wall.
The door to the left was added in the remodel, to increase air flow and facilitate better circulation for groups. The threshold is painted green, in a nod to an image seen in the Barbican Residents: Inside the Iconic Brutalist Estate. The wall oven are by Bosch.
The door to the left was added in the remodel, to increase air flow and facilitate better circulation for groups. The threshold is painted green, in a nod to an image seen in the Barbican Residents: Inside the Iconic Brutalist Estate. The wall oven are by Bosch.
La Base also designed the bathroom’s modular hangers.
La Base also designed the bathroom’s modular hangers.
Steph and Margaret passed on buying new furniture for the home, save for one coffee table. Consulted by their friend and interior designer Mark Ashby, that decision allowed them to spend slightly more on high-end finishes like soapstone counters, brass cabinet pulls, faucets, and tile. Overall they spent $103K on finishes, which includes drywall and painting.
Steph and Margaret passed on buying new furniture for the home, save for one coffee table. Consulted by their friend and interior designer Mark Ashby, that decision allowed them to spend slightly more on high-end finishes like soapstone counters, brass cabinet pulls, faucets, and tile. Overall they spent $103K on finishes, which includes drywall and painting.