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When the trees leaf out, the overhauled guest cabin, the couple’s “Scandinavian dream cabin in the woods,” is hidden from view from the main house, making for a private retreat.
When the trees leaf out, the overhauled guest cabin, the couple’s “Scandinavian dream cabin in the woods,” is hidden from view from the main house, making for a private retreat.
In their child’s room, a dark green wall paint draws the eye to the view out the windows.
In their child’s room, a dark green wall paint draws the eye to the view out the windows.
A custom sofa anchors the space, with a custom rug from Armadillo & Co. A Wittus fireplace was designed into the custom millwork.
A custom sofa anchors the space, with a custom rug from Armadillo & Co. A Wittus fireplace was designed into the custom millwork.
The couple left the walls exposed, but painted them white. “Wallpaper covered the raw block walls,” says Andrew. “There was a heaviness to it all.”
The couple left the walls exposed, but painted them white. “Wallpaper covered the raw block walls,” says Andrew. “There was a heaviness to it all.”
The timber frame extension is built on screw-piles, which have the embodied carbon of less than 5% of the typical concrete strip foundations and slab, and also requires no digging.
The timber frame extension is built on screw-piles, which have the embodied carbon of less than 5% of the typical concrete strip foundations and slab, and also requires no digging.
An array of vibrant artworks backdrop Hay’s Mags sofa, paired with a vintage Italian coffee table, Muuto Pull floor lamp, and Moroccan rug from Abra in Budapest.
An array of vibrant artworks backdrop Hay’s Mags sofa, paired with a vintage Italian coffee table, Muuto Pull floor lamp, and Moroccan rug from Abra in Budapest.
The vanity has a walnut base with an Arabescato Marble counter. A mirror is inset to be flush with the Umi Torimu tile, in Oat Glossy from DDS Tile.
The vanity has a walnut base with an Arabescato Marble counter. A mirror is inset to be flush with the Umi Torimu tile, in Oat Glossy from DDS Tile.
Walls are covered in Umi Torimu in Latte Glossy from DDS Tile with a Gentry Small Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light from Mullan Lighting on Etsy.
Walls are covered in Umi Torimu in Latte Glossy from DDS Tile with a Gentry Small Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light from Mullan Lighting on Etsy.
About this part of the kitchen, Chanel says, "We just had a fun with the radius corners in this space. Functionally speaking, we are rounding that corner a hundred times a day, so it's great for running children or clumsy people like me.
About this part of the kitchen, Chanel says, "We just had a fun with the radius corners in this space. Functionally speaking, we are rounding that corner a hundred times a day, so it's great for running children or clumsy people like me.
A table from a Design Within Reach Outlet is joined by vintage chairs from L.A. Modern in a corner of the living room, which now opens to the kitchen. “The floor plan really tells the story,” says architect Barbara Bestor. “It’s not not the same, but it’s differently organized.”
A table from a Design Within Reach Outlet is joined by vintage chairs from L.A. Modern in a corner of the living room, which now opens to the kitchen. “The floor plan really tells the story,” says architect Barbara Bestor. “It’s not not the same, but it’s differently organized.”
On the other side of the family room, a black fireplace anchors a smaller gathering space.
On the other side of the family room, a black fireplace anchors a smaller gathering space.
A1000xBetter raised several ceilings in the home to foster a grander sense of space. The family room feels expansive thanks to a sloping roof and large window, which looks out onto the porch.
A1000xBetter raised several ceilings in the home to foster a grander sense of space. The family room feels expansive thanks to a sloping roof and large window, which looks out onto the porch.
An elongated, pink terrazzo kitchen island accommodates larger gatherings; it extends all the way into the dining area. Powder-blue cabinets provide a cool contrast.
An elongated, pink terrazzo kitchen island accommodates larger gatherings; it extends all the way into the dining area. Powder-blue cabinets provide a cool contrast.
The kitchen work surface is crafted from terrazzo from InOpera, a company that reuses marble offcuts.
The kitchen work surface is crafted from terrazzo from InOpera, a company that reuses marble offcuts.
There’s now a wood-paneled entry alcove inside the new front door, with a built-in bench, storage, and coat hooks.
There’s now a wood-paneled entry alcove inside the new front door, with a built-in bench, storage, and coat hooks.
Also in the foyer, beside a wall of glass that brings light into the living/dining area, is storagefor coats, bags and shoes.
Also in the foyer, beside a wall of glass that brings light into the living/dining area, is storagefor coats, bags and shoes.