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The deck is made of pressure-treated pine that’s meant to age naturally and discolor unevenly, depending on how the sun hits it.
The deck is made of pressure-treated pine that’s meant to age naturally and discolor unevenly, depending on how the sun hits it.
The simplified post-and-beam construction reflects Bob’s penchant for economy. “The house is designed on a sixteen-foot grid, which reduces a lot of waste of materials in random lengths and sizes,” he says. “I was able to build it entirely out of dimensional lumber rather than engineered lumber.” The wood is painted a custom charcoal color from Sherwin-Williams.
The simplified post-and-beam construction reflects Bob’s penchant for economy. “The house is designed on a sixteen-foot grid, which reduces a lot of waste of materials in random lengths and sizes,” he says. “I was able to build it entirely out of dimensional lumber rather than engineered lumber.” The wood is painted a custom charcoal color from Sherwin-Williams.
The living area features a Strato CB2 sectional that Melody owned before the couple moved in together. In the kitchen, pendants made by the pair hang over a concrete-topped island.
The living area features a Strato CB2 sectional that Melody owned before the couple moved in together. In the kitchen, pendants made by the pair hang over a concrete-topped island.
Their dogs, Goya and Sonny, hang out on the steps next to the elevated dining area.
Their dogs, Goya and Sonny, hang out on the steps next to the elevated dining area.
The guest bathroom includes a concrete wall and pale yellow tiles from Daltile.
The guest bathroom includes a concrete wall and pale yellow tiles from Daltile.
The amount of time Melody and Bob spend at Adelaide “ebbs and flows,” says Bob, depending on commitments in Nashville, where he works on projects and Melody owns a salon and bathhouse. “When we’re here, we make amazing food, swim, goof off, and go for walks,” says Melody. “We walk the whole loop of the property.”
The amount of time Melody and Bob spend at Adelaide “ebbs and flows,” says Bob, depending on commitments in Nashville, where he works on projects and Melody owns a salon and bathhouse. “When we’re here, we make amazing food, swim, goof off, and go for walks,” says Melody. “We walk the whole loop of the property.”
Floor Plan of O’Neil Ford Midcentury by Lake|Flato and Office of Tangible Space
Floor Plan of O’Neil Ford Midcentury by Lake|Flato and Office of Tangible Space
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.
Architect Allison Bryan and her firm, Open Studio Collective, took inspiration from a curved bathroom vanity to create a curved counter extension in the kitchen.
Architect Allison Bryan and her firm, Open Studio Collective, took inspiration from a curved bathroom vanity to create a curved counter extension in the kitchen.
The homes can be bought together or separately, and delivered to the parcel of a customer's choice.
The homes can be bought together or separately, and delivered to the parcel of a customer's choice.
Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.
Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.