The living room has a glazed corner and a window that looks into the entrance courtyard. The Shaya table lamps are by Canadian brand Neuvo.
The home has a concrete walkway from the deck to the backyard for easy access to both outdoor spaces.
In the bathrooms, the natural materials of timber, microcement, and stone is complemented by refined details, such as opaque Flos light bulbs and polished brass fittings from Studio Ore. "This brings a sense of understated luxury into the space,
Floor-to-ceiling glass now leads to the outdoors. The fireplace surround is blackened steel, and the upper cabinet hides the TV, its slatted details echoing the screens elsewhere in the house.
Custom pendant lights from Sydney’s Anchor Ceramics hang above the vintage table. The company also made the backsplash behind the coffee counter.
A high-efficiency wood stove found on a remainder sale pairs with radiant heated concrete floors and solar power to keep the homeowner cozy even when power goes out.
The linen closet is a sight to behold with dedicated storage bins from The Container Store so it's all clutter free. Even the Creative Co-op First Aid Kit matches the aesthetic.
The light is from Cedar & Moss, “but they feel like they were made for the home,” says Foken. It’s mounted above a vintage bedside table on the preserved paneling.
The front garden area is terraced with custom Cor-Ten steel retaining walls with an oxidized patina. The plantings are inspired by the couple’s love for Palm Springs.
Edison lights trace the outline of the rear facade, creating a twinkling oasis once the sun sets.
The backyard offers a resort-like aesthetic with multiple outdoor gathering areas, plentiful shade, and manicured landscaping.
Another fireplace is located in the primary bedroom, which offers direct outdoor access.
“The clients’ main priorities in their lives consisted of: their kids, their friends, their food,” says the firm. “We knew we had to knock down the wall that separated the kitchen from the living room to create one big, open space - this immediately created ease of flow.”
The kitchen was the only room which received a slightly altered layout. In addition wood boards from demolished cabinets were reused to create new cabinet fronts hung on brass piano hinges. The result is a mix of period-appropriate additions and new configurations with recycled parts.