Hope replaced the upper wood cabinets with open shelving and painted the lower cabinets a shade of gray-green. Beneath the linoleum were wood floors that the designer refinished.
The ceiling, floors, and walls are clad in oak. The transverse walls are clad in black-stained oak laminate that contrasts with the natural wood finishes.
A Mahogany storefront system allows for grand views of the exterior landscape and sculpture garden. A recessed track allows curtains to be drawn in times of sleep or privacy.
By dint of the double-height ceiling in the dining area, the master bedroom has a nice view out to the courtyard. Though a mere pull of a pair of curtains is all that's needed to block out the light.
Custom white oak storage wraps the kitchen, including integrated, routed full-height handles on the pantry. There’s also high-performance, solid vinyl tile at the island: Composition Tile Cortina Grande from Tarkett.
Custom white oak cabinets are topped with honed Amazon Black Granite counters. The island cabinetry has Polaris fronts from Abet Laminati in Gris Graphite, which are purported to be “highly resistant to scratches and heat,” says the company.
A glimpse of the living room next to the cantilevered balcony furnished with a Milo Baughman chair and a petrified wood stump table.
Living Room
The kitchen was recently updated and now features new cabinetry, appliances, and a large soapstone center island, all which fit the home's authentic midcentury vibe.
Custom, built-in cabinets provide seating, storage and a subtle division between the kitchen and living room.
Custom Dog Bowls
New cork floors replaced the original carpet in the second unit.
The new flooring throughout is cork from Prestige, and a Gubi Semi Pendant in "Matte Black
The master bedroom was created by combining two existing smaller bedrooms. One side of the room is wrapped in mahogany wood while the other opens up to a private courtyard and pool. Period-appropriate Nelson sconces flank the custom, built-in motorized bed.
The custom Fir screen wall provides a visual connection between levels