Collection by Nicholas Zembylas
The reading nook corridor has a sizeable sliding glass door that pockets into more glass, with thresholds flush between the cork floors on the interior and the large format porcelain tile on the exterior. The center of the atrium is filled with raked 1/8” Desert Gold crushed granite.
The reading nook corridor has a sizeable sliding glass door that pockets into more glass, with thresholds flush between the cork floors on the interior and the large format porcelain tile on the exterior. The center of the atrium is filled with raked 1/8” Desert Gold crushed granite.
The same large format porcelain was used for the exterior patio, which is flush with the thresholds on the sliding glass doors. Blaine added a small bumpout at the end to accommodate a larger primary suite shower.
The same large format porcelain was used for the exterior patio, which is flush with the thresholds on the sliding glass doors. Blaine added a small bumpout at the end to accommodate a larger primary suite shower.
The home’s living area now opens wide to the backyard—perfect for SoCal’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
The home’s living area now opens wide to the backyard—perfect for SoCal’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
At the front of the main house, architect Danny Lim framed one of the original windows with new trim to give it a more modern feel and installed limestone on the porch and steps.
At the front of the main house, architect Danny Lim framed one of the original windows with new trim to give it a more modern feel and installed limestone on the porch and steps.
Sharon and Mike Matas work at large wood table in the studio while their daughter plays.
Sharon and Mike Matas work at large wood table in the studio while their daughter plays.
Horne’s mother chose to decorate the interior with lighter woods and dark walls. The dramatic contrast pairs well with the breathtaking views.
Horne’s mother chose to decorate the interior with lighter woods and dark walls. The dramatic contrast pairs well with the breathtaking views.
One of the bedrooms gets lots of California sun, and access to a small patio outside.
One of the bedrooms gets lots of California sun, and access to a small patio outside.
Along with the upstairs addition to the main house, the latest round of renovations also saw the addition of a new freestanding garage, which can accommodate a future mother-in-law unit above. The garage highlights the Lubkes' structural engineering expertise, featuring a 13-foot concrete wall built by Dolan Construction.
Along with the upstairs addition to the main house, the latest round of renovations also saw the addition of a new freestanding garage, which can accommodate a future mother-in-law unit above. The garage highlights the Lubkes' structural engineering expertise, featuring a 13-foot concrete wall built by Dolan Construction.