Collection by Emmy Riley
Main Level Plan
Main Level Plan
In the newly expanded bathroom, large panel tiles, custom cabinetry and a polished cement sink by Mallorcan company Huguet – a favorite of Aretio’s – exude a joyful contemporary Mediterranean feel.
In the newly expanded bathroom, large panel tiles, custom cabinetry and a polished cement sink by Mallorcan company Huguet – a favorite of Aretio’s – exude a joyful contemporary Mediterranean feel.
Difficult people who are particular about everything deserve presents, too.
Difficult people who are particular about everything deserve presents, too.
Nauvo, one of the company's newest models, comes with a roof deck.
Nauvo, one of the company's newest models, comes with a roof deck.
Hexagonal penny tile ascends from floor to ceiling in the skylit primary bathroom.
Hexagonal penny tile ascends from floor to ceiling in the skylit primary bathroom.
Dandelion cement tiles by Marrakech Design adorn the floor of the primary bathroom. The wall tile is from Daltile. The bed, seen in the mirror at right, is by Industry West.
Dandelion cement tiles by Marrakech Design adorn the floor of the primary bathroom. The wall tile is from Daltile. The bed, seen in the mirror at right, is by Industry West.
Architect David Dowell and his wife, Kathy, took a decade to determine what they wanted to do with the historic 12-acre property they bought in eastern Kansas. The couple eventually opted to renovate and expand the modest limestone cottage that was already there. The resulting 1,250-square-foot getaway sits on the rolling plain amid elm, silver maple, and eastern red cedar trees. “You don’t have to choose between old and new,” says David. “It’s a false construct in our brain  to even think that way.”
Architect David Dowell and his wife, Kathy, took a decade to determine what they wanted to do with the historic 12-acre property they bought in eastern Kansas. The couple eventually opted to renovate and expand the modest limestone cottage that was already there. The resulting 1,250-square-foot getaway sits on the rolling plain amid elm, silver maple, and eastern red cedar trees. “You don’t have to choose between old and new,” says David. “It’s a false construct in our brain to even think that way.”
The vista through the trees to the lake was one of the first things that attracted Heather and Brad to the home. The Marvin Essential windows offer sweeping views and invite the outside in, creating a vibrant backdrop to family life that changes with the seasons. “We changed all of the windows to add nearly double the amount of glass to the house,” reveals Heather. “We love how it lets in such incredible light and captures our great views!”
The vista through the trees to the lake was one of the first things that attracted Heather and Brad to the home. The Marvin Essential windows offer sweeping views and invite the outside in, creating a vibrant backdrop to family life that changes with the seasons. “We changed all of the windows to add nearly double the amount of glass to the house,” reveals Heather. “We love how it lets in such incredible light and captures our great views!”
The renovated kitchen is open, airy, and connected to the rest of the main level. Plum Projects used Bedrosians Magnifica Luxe polished white porcelain for the island, countertops, and backsplash. The black upper cabinets are made from Richlite: a durable, sustainable material made from recycled paper.
The renovated kitchen is open, airy, and connected to the rest of the main level. Plum Projects used Bedrosians Magnifica Luxe polished white porcelain for the island, countertops, and backsplash. The black upper cabinets are made from Richlite: a durable, sustainable material made from recycled paper.
White oak floors, new windows, and a honed Brazilian Soapstone fireplace are a modern refresh.
White oak floors, new windows, and a honed Brazilian Soapstone fireplace are a modern refresh.
Before: The bedroom was converted to a library/office, so it’s now an ancillary space off the main circulation corridor that bisects it.
Before: The bedroom was converted to a library/office, so it’s now an ancillary space off the main circulation corridor that bisects it.
When upgrading this 1960s midcentury home in Austin, Texas, local architects local architects Rick and Cindy Black created a new powder room with punchy Jill Malek wallpaper, a turquoise built-in cabinet and vanity support and a mirrored shelving unit with a back wall painted orange-red.
When upgrading this 1960s midcentury home in Austin, Texas, local architects local architects Rick and Cindy Black created a new powder room with punchy Jill Malek wallpaper, a turquoise built-in cabinet and vanity support and a mirrored shelving unit with a back wall painted orange-red.
Even in small amounts, bold and bright colors can uplift most bathroom. In this Bay Area houseboat, architect Robert Nebolon used a teak live-edge countertop and a custom yellow cabinet supporting a double washbasin by Duravit to create a sophisticated steampunk inspired look.
Even in small amounts, bold and bright colors can uplift most bathroom. In this Bay Area houseboat, architect Robert Nebolon used a teak live-edge countertop and a custom yellow cabinet supporting a double washbasin by Duravit to create a sophisticated steampunk inspired look.
Floor Plan
Floor Plan
Fireclay Tiles line the new pool, beside a fire pit from Lumacast in the same charcoal shade as the house.
Fireclay Tiles line the new pool, beside a fire pit from Lumacast in the same charcoal shade as the house.

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