SubscribeSign In
l
Collection by Lee Passarella

Favorites

View 9 Photos
Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.
Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.
In order to keep the interior from looking too visually chaotic, the team “wanted to limit the number of finishes,” says Schlesinger, primarily using Carrara marble. The pendant over the table is by Apparatus Studio. It has rigid tubing and is mounted in such a way to prevent any swaying when the vehicle is in motion.
In order to keep the interior from looking too visually chaotic, the team “wanted to limit the number of finishes,” says Schlesinger, primarily using Carrara marble. The pendant over the table is by Apparatus Studio. It has rigid tubing and is mounted in such a way to prevent any swaying when the vehicle is in motion.
"Crafted by artist Aman Khanna, these masks take me back to when I was a kid, when I created different characters using clay. I love that I can incorporate these into my home now and use them as reminders to let go and allow myself to be free when designing."
"Crafted by artist Aman Khanna, these masks take me back to when I was a kid, when I created different characters using clay. I love that I can incorporate these into my home now and use them as reminders to let go and allow myself to be free when designing."
“I really wanted all the designs to have a slightly rounded corner as opposed to a sharp cut edge because they are so labor-intensive and that detail feels more reflective of their handmade nature,” says Levi.
“I really wanted all the designs to have a slightly rounded corner as opposed to a sharp cut edge because they are so labor-intensive and that detail feels more reflective of their handmade nature,” says Levi.
Why Now, More Than Ever, the ADU Is the Future of Home: Whether it serves as an investment, backyard office, or intergenerational housing, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has never made more sense.
Why Now, More Than Ever, the ADU Is the Future of Home: Whether it serves as an investment, backyard office, or intergenerational housing, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has never made more sense.
"Layered lighting is very important—it shouldn't feel like there is one specific light source coming from above," explain the husband-and-wife duo.
"Layered lighting is very important—it shouldn't feel like there is one specific light source coming from above," explain the husband-and-wife duo.
When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.
When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.
The entry speaks to how the owners’ modern aesthetic was merged with the historic bones of the brownstone. Now, a marble mosaic tile from Ivy Hill Tile, the ‘Prism Pink,’ was inset into the oak floor to define the entry. The interior designer picked a leather-faced wall-hung cabinet, as the leather will gain patina over time from the high traffic area, yet still look good.
The entry speaks to how the owners’ modern aesthetic was merged with the historic bones of the brownstone. Now, a marble mosaic tile from Ivy Hill Tile, the ‘Prism Pink,’ was inset into the oak floor to define the entry. The interior designer picked a leather-faced wall-hung cabinet, as the leather will gain patina over time from the high traffic area, yet still look good.