The trees here “hug the building,” says Fritz. A Sycamore sits next to the house, providing shade for the patio in the summertime.
A small overhang provides coverage from the elements on the deck.
A custom built-in dresser and wardrobe optimize storage in the main bedroom.
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The custom dining table—which was made by a local artisan—is located in front of west-facing windows that frame the sunset in the evenings. The table can be easily moved inside or out depending on the weather.
The powder room has the aqua marine sink salvaged from the house’s previous iteration, paired with a Hang 1 Drop Mirror from Blu Dot and a vintage sconce.
"I put everything that I've always loved into this house," says Tyler—and that includes white tiles edged with gray grout in the bathroom, a design move previous clients had balked at.
A glass-lined shower with a Hudson Reed showerhead adds a modern touch to the second-floor bathroom. A pane of privacy glass lets natural light enter the room.
Walk-in rainfall showers can be found in the bathrooms.
The shower accesses an exterior deck via a door. “You're basically showering in the trees,” says Waterfield.
Bathroom tiles continue the visual theme of warm terra-cotta-like tones, embellished by gold-finished faucets.
In the primary bathroom, a walk-in show is flanked on one side with sliding glass doors that lead to an enclosed bath area.
The principal room bathroom features spa-like amenities, including a Thermasol smart shower that can be activated with your mobile device.
Corian surfaces in the steam shower creates a warm, soft-to-the-touch finish.