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“With the weather being so extremely hot, but then to have it be so cool inside thanks to the concrete floors and, at the same time to have warm surfaces like the sofa, beds, or linens, I think that contrast is really nice and inviting,” explains Brian.
“With the weather being so extremely hot, but then to have it be so cool inside thanks to the concrete floors and, at the same time to have warm surfaces like the sofa, beds, or linens, I think that contrast is really nice and inviting,” explains Brian.
The couple added a half-bathroom to the main level and replaced the tiling, costing them around $6,600 combined.
The couple added a half-bathroom to the main level and replaced the tiling, costing them around $6,600 combined.
It was important for the creative pair to be able to showcase their collection of art pieces throughout.
It was important for the creative pair to be able to showcase their collection of art pieces throughout.
The home has retained much of its historic character, including its original wood floors and doors.
The home has retained much of its historic character, including its original wood floors and doors.
Niki and Gustavo splurged on more permanent finishes and budgeted on items, like faucets and shelves, that could be easily upgraded over time.
Niki and Gustavo splurged on more permanent finishes and budgeted on items, like faucets and shelves, that could be easily upgraded over time.
The dining room and kitchen were integrated by removing a load-bearing wall that once separated the rooms. The space is now filled with natural light from the backyard.
The dining room and kitchen were integrated by removing a load-bearing wall that once separated the rooms. The space is now filled with natural light from the backyard.
The couple partnered as the architects and contractors for the majority of the project. Xin currently works as a Project Manager at DBI Projects, while Matthew has led his practice, Rauch Architecture, since 2017.
The couple partnered as the architects and contractors for the majority of the project. Xin currently works as a Project Manager at DBI Projects, while Matthew has led his practice, Rauch Architecture, since 2017.
A built-in stainless steel sink with a commercial-grade faucet and sprayer mounted in the backsplash speeds up dishwashing duty.
A built-in stainless steel sink with a commercial-grade faucet and sprayer mounted in the backsplash speeds up dishwashing duty.
Banquette seating between the coffee bar and patio provides a sunny spot for the couple to take in garden views.
Banquette seating between the coffee bar and patio provides a sunny spot for the couple to take in garden views.
The original home was built in 1925 as one of eight units. Today, it’s a contemporary 3-bed, 3-bath single-family residence.
The original home was built in 1925 as one of eight units. Today, it’s a contemporary 3-bed, 3-bath single-family residence.
The couple laid the patio with concrete pavers in a randomized pattern. The gaps between the commercial-grade pavers are filled with decomposed granite.
The couple laid the patio with concrete pavers in a randomized pattern. The gaps between the commercial-grade pavers are filled with decomposed granite.