Collection by Kelsey Linnett
The window wall counter is M. Teixeira Soapstone: “We needed something durable for both outdoor and indoor use,” says Mattingly. Stig stained and installed the wood counters from Home Depot, on both the sink wall and island.
The window wall counter is M. Teixeira Soapstone: “We needed something durable for both outdoor and indoor use,” says Mattingly. Stig stained and installed the wood counters from Home Depot, on both the sink wall and island.
A DeVol marble sink and faucet are lit by Ramsey Conder 8
A DeVol marble sink and faucet are lit by Ramsey Conder 8
The wall shelf with rail and cabinet hardware are also by DeVol.
The wall shelf with rail and cabinet hardware are also by DeVol.
Before: The couple wanted to keep the connection between the main house upstairs and the new living space downstairs, down to the patina on the stairs.
Before: The couple wanted to keep the connection between the main house upstairs and the new living space downstairs, down to the patina on the stairs.
“Jess is a treasure hunter at heart,” says Mattingly, noting that Jessica brought the antique metal handrail back from New York. The bottom two steps were re-poured and reshaped, framing a new alcove and drop zone with a bench. The walls covered in wood paneling.
“Jess is a treasure hunter at heart,” says Mattingly, noting that Jessica brought the antique metal handrail back from New York. The bottom two steps were re-poured and reshaped, framing a new alcove and drop zone with a bench. The walls covered in wood paneling.
An oversized antique mirror from friends bounces light.
An oversized antique mirror from friends bounces light.
A custom mirror and cabinet by the contractor conceals full-height storage. Jessica found the oversized concrete sink on Craigslist and Mattingly matched it in scale with the brass faucet. A ledge has leftover soapstone from the kitchen, and forms a shelf that runs into the shower.
A custom mirror and cabinet by the contractor conceals full-height storage. Jessica found the oversized concrete sink on Craigslist and Mattingly matched it in scale with the brass faucet. A ledge has leftover soapstone from the kitchen, and forms a shelf that runs into the shower.
The walls are covered in Portola Paints Roman Clay in ‘Anchor,’ and the floors are Bedrosians penny tile.
The walls are covered in Portola Paints Roman Clay in ‘Anchor,’ and the floors are Bedrosians penny tile.
Mattingly encased the shower in 2x2
Mattingly encased the shower in 2x2
“As a practice, we are interested in honesty of materials and celebration of the tectonics of the structure,” says architect Simon Knight. “We quite like that approach and aesthetic—and that’s where the idea for the vaulted roof space came from.”
“As a practice, we are interested in honesty of materials and celebration of the tectonics of the structure,” says architect Simon Knight. “We quite like that approach and aesthetic—and that’s where the idea for the vaulted roof space came from.”
Floor plan of Waterloo Studio by Colter & Co.
Floor plan of Waterloo Studio by Colter & Co.
The studio is oriented toward the garden for privacy and views.
The studio is oriented toward the garden for privacy and views.
The main bathroom walls and shower are clad in tile, and illuminated with a clerestory window.
The main bathroom walls and shower are clad in tile, and illuminated with a clerestory window.
A classic Arco floor lamp provides additional light in the living area. In addition to the porch’s wood screen, the living room has mechanical shades that can come down at night.
A classic Arco floor lamp provides additional light in the living area. In addition to the porch’s wood screen, the living room has mechanical shades that can come down at night.