The gable roof and L-shaped structure add a buffer against the sound of winds blowing at up to 45 miles per hour. “You don’t hear the outside,” says Ravi.
The mezzanine is fenced by slats of whitewashed pine, and acts as the children’s playroom and hangout space.
Extensive storage in the kitchen hallway provides plenty of spots to put beautiful objects on display or tuck them neatly out of sight.
The neutral palette fosters a sense of calm and quiet, whether in the bedrooms or the common area, and gives the space a timeless appeal.
A window placed unusually low on the wall in the living room is designed specifically so the family’s youngest son could have his own special view.
Appliances are hidden behind white panelling in the kitchen. A built-in nook in the kitchen entrance creates a niche to drop your things and disconnect from the road.
The vestibule is the entry point, and it also separates the sleeping area of the house from the communal areas.
During storm season, nature’s awe-inspiring light show is on full display through the oversized windows.
The white walls, concrete floors, and wood detailing are a neutral combination that will age well. “The clients wanted something timeless,” says Handa.