Collection by Michelle Maramag
“I like the darkness of walnut. Other woods tend to yellow if you don’t stain it, while walnut stays true to itself,” Caleb says. The white glass tile backsplash melds with the wall.
“I like the darkness of walnut. Other woods tend to yellow if you don’t stain it, while walnut stays true to itself,” Caleb says. The white glass tile backsplash melds with the wall.
A skylight was added to bring in more light, and the existing ceilings painted Benjamin Moore ‘Black Tar’ for contrast. The island pendant is the Schoolhouse Ray 17” Pendant and the stools are the Artek Aalto High Chair K65.
A skylight was added to bring in more light, and the existing ceilings painted Benjamin Moore ‘Black Tar’ for contrast. The island pendant is the Schoolhouse Ray 17” Pendant and the stools are the Artek Aalto High Chair K65.
Engelsman gave the kitchen an L-shaped layout with a large island workspace at the center, and pushed the tall storage into the garage, to create a wide circulation space to access the dining room and backyard.
Engelsman gave the kitchen an L-shaped layout with a large island workspace at the center, and pushed the tall storage into the garage, to create a wide circulation space to access the dining room and backyard.
A long, linear window brings light into the Heath Ceramics tile-covered shower, which is curbless, so as to accommodate aging-in-place.
A long, linear window brings light into the Heath Ceramics tile-covered shower, which is curbless, so as to accommodate aging-in-place.
The maroon-tiled, walk-in shower has two showerheads and is well lit by a skylight from above.
The maroon-tiled, walk-in shower has two showerheads and is well lit by a skylight from above.
In the bathroom closest to their daughter's bedroom, the owners made the shower accessible to a wheelchair.
In the bathroom closest to their daughter's bedroom, the owners made the shower accessible to a wheelchair.
The primary bathroom includes oak cabinetry and quartzite counters. Michelle found the salvaged Rejuvenation bathtub that retails for $10,000 on Nextdoor for less than one-tenth of the price. It had a small scratch, but they opted to paint the exterior, so the imperfection didn't show in the end.
The primary bathroom includes oak cabinetry and quartzite counters. Michelle found the salvaged Rejuvenation bathtub that retails for $10,000 on Nextdoor for less than one-tenth of the price. It had a small scratch, but they opted to paint the exterior, so the imperfection didn't show in the end.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
A new porch sits off the connective family room. Haden had previously built a deck on the property, which the design team disassembled. They then used the boards to construct the new outdoor space.
A new porch sits off the connective family room. Haden had previously built a deck on the property, which the design team disassembled. They then used the boards to construct the new outdoor space.
While the interior design is mellow, the house was a social hub (or at least it was pre-pandemic), frequently the site of games nights and jams. The open space here, in a pinch, could also comfortably host a small house show. (It was the perfect size for the 75 guests at the couple's post-wedding brunch earlier in the year.)
While the interior design is mellow, the house was a social hub (or at least it was pre-pandemic), frequently the site of games nights and jams. The open space here, in a pinch, could also comfortably host a small house show. (It was the perfect size for the 75 guests at the couple's post-wedding brunch earlier in the year.)
The custom vanity, designed by Jocie and fabricated by O’Brien Wood & Iron, has birch fronts, a Corian counter and backsplash, Lacava sinks, and Kohler faucets. Clé tile covers the floor, while Ann Sacks tile lines the walls. The birch rail with hooks is by Iris Hantverk.
The custom vanity, designed by Jocie and fabricated by O’Brien Wood & Iron, has birch fronts, a Corian counter and backsplash, Lacava sinks, and Kohler faucets. Clé tile covers the floor, while Ann Sacks tile lines the walls. The birch rail with hooks is by Iris Hantverk.
The kitchen, framed by Loewen windows, features walnut butcher block countertops, custom made by Dovetail, a Hansgrohe faucet, Franke apron sink, Miele refrigerator and oven, and Thermador cooktop.
The kitchen, framed by Loewen windows, features walnut butcher block countertops, custom made by Dovetail, a Hansgrohe faucet, Franke apron sink, Miele refrigerator and oven, and Thermador cooktop.
The bathroom shower is another Heath Ceramics showcase.
The bathroom shower is another Heath Ceramics showcase.
The fenced-in backyard offers plenty of space for gathering and entertaining. A 1963 penny is embedded in the patio, providing a nostalgic relic of the home’s midcentury construction.
The fenced-in backyard offers plenty of space for gathering and entertaining. A 1963 penny is embedded in the patio, providing a nostalgic relic of the home’s midcentury construction.
The front facade was updated with a period-correct sliding barn door garage that gave the home "an instant facelift," says the current owner.
The front facade was updated with a period-correct sliding barn door garage that gave the home "an instant facelift," says the current owner.
Cultivating a garden not only helps you and your family live a greener lifestyle, but also saves on grocery bills, too. Start a fruit and vegetable patch in your backyard or roof terrace; and if you live in an apartment with limited outdoor space, try growing herbs and even vegetables inside.
Cultivating a garden not only helps you and your family live a greener lifestyle, but also saves on grocery bills, too. Start a fruit and vegetable patch in your backyard or roof terrace; and if you live in an apartment with limited outdoor space, try growing herbs and even vegetables inside.
The outdoor space includes a fire pit.
The outdoor space includes a fire pit.