The lower level now has three bedrooms that can flex in use, and this communal hangout spot lined with windows and a glass door. David and Isabel didn't want the downstairs to feel too dark in comparison to the upper level.
Two matching Bensen sofas in the second floor living space set the cheerful color palette, accentuated by Moroso Donut poufs, a Barcode credenza, and two Tolomeo suspension lamps.
The underwater pool window not only adds a touch of whimsy, but helps illuminate the basement.
A semi-finished daylight basement is now an independent suite that can flex in use. Master Furniture Makers fabricated the custom-designed cabinetry, curved built-in seating, and wall treatment. Caesarstone ‘Fresh Concrete’ covers the kitchenette counters.
Heath tiles were used in the primary bathroom, and unlacquered brass fixtures from Watermark continue the theme.
The Melrose 6 Panel Horizontal Door is brilliantly unique, making it perfect for a lover of all things mod. It has subtle panels with a smooth, sleek finish.
The designers re-sized the cabinetry and extended the custom stove hood up to the high ceilings to better balance the proportions of the room. The fronts were kept deliberately minimal, with no hardware.
Carmen chose a handmade Spanish tile to feature in her simple kitchen. The spotted gum hardwood floorboards were a surprise hiding beneath the home's linoleum and carpet.
Across from the library, a former laundry room was turned into a bar with walnut millwork by Lutz Wood. The vintage lights are by A.V. Mazzega, and the custom-upholstered Tulip stools are from Knoll.
A fluted glass cabinet by Sklum keeps everything organized, while an eye-catching sculptural toilet by Trond mirrors the round forms of the lamps and mirrors, enhancing the warmth of the bathroom.
The piano room is adorned with a pair of early-19th-century family portraits from the maternal side of John’s family in Upstate New York
Two George Nelson Bubble Pendants, from Herman Miller, drift above an overstuffed couch from BluDot draped in an assortment of italian wool heritage throws invite guests to snuggle up for a movie night.