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Two USM Haller desks face west below matching lamps. A USM Haller cabinet sits to their right, beside a vintage school chair.
Two USM Haller desks face west below matching lamps. A USM Haller cabinet sits to their right, beside a vintage school chair.
A thorough coating of white paint unifies the studio space, while textured rugs and furnishings give it some personality. Ben and Emilio’s latest piece, an aluminum Library Lamp, sits on a credenza behind an Alvar Aalto 544 sofa while a Noguchi pendant hangs overhead.
A thorough coating of white paint unifies the studio space, while textured rugs and furnishings give it some personality. Ben and Emilio’s latest piece, an aluminum Library Lamp, sits on a credenza behind an Alvar Aalto 544 sofa while a Noguchi pendant hangs overhead.
Emilio and Ben, left and right, respectively, sit in their studio on a bright day.
Emilio and Ben, left and right, respectively, sit in their studio on a bright day.
A spiral staircase salvaged from a project by Emilie and Seth’s design firm, Colectivo, which often works on historic buildings, leads to the garden. The corrugated metal panels that give the exterior its industrial appearance totaled nearly $11,000, with an estimated $3,000 for additional trim pieces. Another find on Facebook Marketplace, the terra-cotta tiles on the facade were free (other than $200 for a trailer rental to move them).
A spiral staircase salvaged from a project by Emilie and Seth’s design firm, Colectivo, which often works on historic buildings, leads to the garden. The corrugated metal panels that give the exterior its industrial appearance totaled nearly $11,000, with an estimated $3,000 for additional trim pieces. Another find on Facebook Marketplace, the terra-cotta tiles on the facade were free (other than $200 for a trailer rental to move them).
The couple find the house a bit large for them. Although they achieved the goal of more yard space for the children, Emilie feels the family of four could live leaner than they do here. However, she wouldn’t mind having a hobby room.
The couple find the house a bit large for them. Although they achieved the goal of more yard space for the children, Emilie feels the family of four could live leaner than they do here. However, she wouldn’t mind having a hobby room.
Accessed through floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, the kitchen and living room open to terraces, which the family reserves for crafting. Their floors are covered in durable Pavestone Pewter Concrete Step Stones, which cost roughly $3.19 per 16-inch paver. Emilie attributes the home’s ample natural ventilation to the balconies as well as to its tall, thin profile, a choice made to keep the overall building footprint small.
Accessed through floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, the kitchen and living room open to terraces, which the family reserves for crafting. Their floors are covered in durable Pavestone Pewter Concrete Step Stones, which cost roughly $3.19 per 16-inch paver. Emilie attributes the home’s ample natural ventilation to the balconies as well as to its tall, thin profile, a choice made to keep the overall building footprint small.
Classic New Orleans elements surface in the design, such as the reclaimed poplar barge plank plucked from the walls of the couple’s previous, 1860s home that is now a shelf in the dining room. They repurposed materials wherever they could to maximize their budget and to experiment­­—another NOLA specialty. A long table made using the wood from a fallen tree in Seth’s dad’s yard anchors the open kitchen and dining area. And the $100 kitchen sink was a Facebook Marketplace find.
Classic New Orleans elements surface in the design, such as the reclaimed poplar barge plank plucked from the walls of the couple’s previous, 1860s home that is now a shelf in the dining room. They repurposed materials wherever they could to maximize their budget and to experiment­­—another NOLA specialty. A long table made using the wood from a fallen tree in Seth’s dad’s yard anchors the open kitchen and dining area. And the $100 kitchen sink was a Facebook Marketplace find.
The main living area is on the second floor in an open double-height space where the ceiling peaks at 15 feet under an angled roof. It contains an airy kitchen/dining area and a living room. A hallway leads to the primary bedroom, and a loft contains a bedroom for their kids. The ground floor has an apartment they rent to local teachers.
The main living area is on the second floor in an open double-height space where the ceiling peaks at 15 feet under an angled roof. It contains an airy kitchen/dining area and a living room. A hallway leads to the primary bedroom, and a loft contains a bedroom for their kids. The ground floor has an apartment they rent to local teachers.
The Weltys started construction by having the structure framed out but allowed themselves time to sort through unresolved areas and select finishes. After they spent a year and eight months manipulating materials and playing with textures, their vision finally came together.
The Weltys started construction by having the structure framed out but allowed themselves time to sort through unresolved areas and select finishes. After they spent a year and eight months manipulating materials and playing with textures, their vision finally came together.
Extending the open shelves across the window in the kitchen maximized the area for storage, creating a visually appealing way to display the couple's collection of ceramic tableware.
Extending the open shelves across the window in the kitchen maximized the area for storage, creating a visually appealing way to display the couple's collection of ceramic tableware.
Shands paired maple wood kitchen cabinets with veined marble countertops to provide character to the space without overwhelming it. "These materials, complemented by the open shelves with stacked ceramics, are key to the experience," she says. Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerators and freezer opened the kitchen up to allow for more counter space.
Shands paired maple wood kitchen cabinets with veined marble countertops to provide character to the space without overwhelming it. "These materials, complemented by the open shelves with stacked ceramics, are key to the experience," she says. Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerators and freezer opened the kitchen up to allow for more counter space.
Models are available as individuals units, residential, or scalable clusters - all with net zero measures employed at every step (from manufacturing to building erection).
Models are available as individuals units, residential, or scalable clusters - all with net zero measures employed at every step (from manufacturing to building erection).
Shiny plastic interiors may be fine for some RV owners, but Rachel Farrington wanted natural materials to create a warm, room-like vibe for trips with her husband, Mark (right), their son, Jonah (left), and the family’s dogs.
Shiny plastic interiors may be fine for some RV owners, but Rachel Farrington wanted natural materials to create a warm, room-like vibe for trips with her husband, Mark (right), their son, Jonah (left), and the family’s dogs.