In addition to a wall of windows, the primary living area also offers a well-equipped wet bar.
"The kitchen is a showstopper with a European feel, featuring custom tile work, cabinetry, windows, and skylights—all of which offer a timeless style,
The primary bathroom offers a deep, jetted tub, a towel heater, and terrazzo tile flooring.
Built in 1933, this Bauhaus-inspired home was designed for the family of well-known composer and pianist Henry Cowell by the renowned master architectural firm Morrow & Morrow, a few years after Irving Morrow designed the architectural components of the Golden Gate Bridge.
In the bathrooms, a different variety of plaster was employed: Moroccan Tadelakt, selected for its waterproof application. (“You see it in most hammams,” says Grimshaw, who had spent time working in Morroco.)
The lower level contains a dining area, kitchenette, and single bedroom. The double-height space feels like an atrium upon entry, with a sculptural Noguchi light fixture drawing the eye upwards and a vintage dining table by Adam Martini grounding the room.
The 1930s home in London that architect Grant Straghan remodeled for himself and his family is enlivened by blue-green cement tile exterior cladding.
The table in the kitchen dining area was crafted from leftover Douglas fir boards and the built-in bench is made from Douglas fir plywood. Ribbed white ceramic wall tile provides contrasting texture.
Doug’s mother, Julie, visits with Melissa, Doug, their daughter Simms, and Birdie the dog.
A DeVol marble sink and faucet are lit by Ramsey Conder 8