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Brooklyn creatives Jennifer Suhrr and Michael Curtes turned a three-unit town house into their family home, with the top unit serving as a rental that could later house Jennifer’s parents. The main level features an open-plan living space.
Brooklyn creatives Jennifer Suhrr and Michael Curtes turned a three-unit town house into their family home, with the top unit serving as a rental that could later house Jennifer’s parents. The main level features an open-plan living space.
The kids’ bathroom features Zia Tile in Elemental Blue and fixtures from Rubinet and Duravit.
The kids’ bathroom features Zia Tile in Elemental Blue and fixtures from Rubinet and Duravit.
The home’s smaller cabin—the “boathouse” seen at right—is a flex space with office/bedroom, kitchenette, wine cellar, watercraft storage, and outdoor shower. The structure borrows its form from the idea of an upturned boat, and a descending “canyon walkway” connects the cabin with the main house.
The home’s smaller cabin—the “boathouse” seen at right—is a flex space with office/bedroom, kitchenette, wine cellar, watercraft storage, and outdoor shower. The structure borrows its form from the idea of an upturned boat, and a descending “canyon walkway” connects the cabin with the main house.
The landscaping was just as an important consideration as the architecture and interior design. Plants were chosen to withstand both the harsh Arizona summers and cold winters, and the garden needs minimal water to allow for low maintenance.
The landscaping was just as an important consideration as the architecture and interior design. Plants were chosen to withstand both the harsh Arizona summers and cold winters, and the garden needs minimal water to allow for low maintenance.
Francis Mill emphasizes the importance of "uninterrupted looking" at home. This niche in the cave offers a tranquil place to read or contemplate art.
Francis Mill emphasizes the importance of "uninterrupted looking" at home. This niche in the cave offers a tranquil place to read or contemplate art.
A Manuel Neri painted plaster sculpture sits at the base of the penthouse stairs.
A Manuel Neri painted plaster sculpture sits at the base of the penthouse stairs.
In the kitchen, black Carrera marble lines the central island and countertops, while custom cabinetry offers ample storage. A picture window over the sink frames backyard views.
In the kitchen, black Carrera marble lines the central island and countertops, while custom cabinetry offers ample storage. A picture window over the sink frames backyard views.
The view was pivotal in the design, and the living area features 180-degree views that bring the spectacular seascape into the interior. The soft, neutral palette complements the seascape.
The view was pivotal in the design, and the living area features 180-degree views that bring the spectacular seascape into the interior. The soft, neutral palette complements the seascape.
A second bedroom in the main house is furnished with bunk beds, offering plenty of sleeping space for Egelund’s family, including her five grandchildren, when they come to visit.
A second bedroom in the main house is furnished with bunk beds, offering plenty of sleeping space for Egelund’s family, including her five grandchildren, when they come to visit.
Modular and versatile, many of Batten’s pieces are expert kitchen multitaskers. The two-drawer island can be utilized as a mobile serving station, or overflow work surface.
Modular and versatile, many of Batten’s pieces are expert kitchen multitaskers. The two-drawer island can be utilized as a mobile serving station, or overflow work surface.
It’s also important to take plenty of photos of the space that you want to remodel before visiting the showroom. “Photos help us understand the space and what you currently have,” says Carter.
It’s also important to take plenty of photos of the space that you want to remodel before visiting the showroom. “Photos help us understand the space and what you currently have,” says Carter.
The main house is reached via a partially covered portico surrounded by native vegetation.
The main house is reached via a partially covered portico surrounded by native vegetation.
Recessed LED lighting and wooden accents continue into both bathrooms.
Recessed LED lighting and wooden accents continue into both bathrooms.
After moving up the entry stairs, a view of the combined living, dining and kitchen area, as well as the covered outdoor deck
After moving up the entry stairs, a view of the combined living, dining and kitchen area, as well as the covered outdoor deck
The living room is outfitted with furniture from a nearby Herman Miller outlet store, while the hanging rug was acquired by Jill's great grandmother while volunteering at a Native American reservation in Arizona.
The living room is outfitted with furniture from a nearby Herman Miller outlet store, while the hanging rug was acquired by Jill's great grandmother while volunteering at a Native American reservation in Arizona.
New white oak cabinetry in the expanded kitchen was designed with midcentury-inspired detailing and hardware.
New white oak cabinetry in the expanded kitchen was designed with midcentury-inspired detailing and hardware.
The home's original butternut paneling in the kitchen inspired new white oak cabinetry for its open plan layout.
The home's original butternut paneling in the kitchen inspired new white oak cabinetry for its open plan layout.

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