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Living Room

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The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.
The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.
The half-wall that divides the living room and dining room is walnut, and was a clever way to separate the living and dining zones, and wrap the structural posts, which were painted a dark grey. There’s a television lift inside the cabinet that allows the TV to be stowed when not in use. The couch is from Design Within Reach, and the flooring throughout is white oak.
The half-wall that divides the living room and dining room is walnut, and was a clever way to separate the living and dining zones, and wrap the structural posts, which were painted a dark grey. There’s a television lift inside the cabinet that allows the TV to be stowed when not in use. The couch is from Design Within Reach, and the flooring throughout is white oak.
The inoperable picture windows were replaced with large sliding glass doors that open to the new seating patio.
The inoperable picture windows were replaced with large sliding glass doors that open to the new seating patio.
The fireplace is a salute to midcentury-modern design. Brick is used both here in the living room and in the den.
The fireplace is a salute to midcentury-modern design. Brick is used both here in the living room and in the den.
Arranged in pillar-like forms, the home's 5,200 glass panes create a striking vertical pattern that draws an abundance of natural light in while allowing the interiors to also merge with the ever-changing landscape surrounding the property.
Arranged in pillar-like forms, the home's 5,200 glass panes create a striking vertical pattern that draws an abundance of natural light in while allowing the interiors to also merge with the ever-changing landscape surrounding the property.
The curtain in the back covers up a door that leads to an exit stairway that’s going to be renovated in the future: a stylish makeshift solution.
The curtain in the back covers up a door that leads to an exit stairway that’s going to be renovated in the future: a stylish makeshift solution.
A purple Sancal chair sits regally in the living room.
A purple Sancal chair sits regally in the living room.
The curtain in the back covers up a door that leads to an exit stairway that’s going to be renovated in the future: a stylish makeshift solution.
The curtain in the back covers up a door that leads to an exit stairway that’s going to be renovated in the future: a stylish makeshift solution.
SHED created a streamlined built-in bar and tech storage where the fireplace used to be, and reoriented the living room to face the new fireplace. The new orientation makes it so you can sit on the couch and see the fireplace and Mount Saint Helens (on a clear day) at the same time.
SHED created a streamlined built-in bar and tech storage where the fireplace used to be, and reoriented the living room to face the new fireplace. The new orientation makes it so you can sit on the couch and see the fireplace and Mount Saint Helens (on a clear day) at the same time.
The living room, with its charred timber ceiling and view of the courtyard, is Lachie's favorite space in the house.
The living room, with its charred timber ceiling and view of the courtyard, is Lachie's favorite space in the house.
In the process of transforming a run-down motor lodge into Hotel Wren, designer and Manola Studio founder Jessica Pell also turned the accompanying home into her own desert retreat.
In the process of transforming a run-down motor lodge into Hotel Wren, designer and Manola Studio founder Jessica Pell also turned the accompanying home into her own desert retreat.
With soaring ceilings and light pouring in from all sides, the living room is one of Georgina’s favorite parts of the home for good reason. “The living room is just breathtaking,” she says. “It's such a good vibe in there, I really like watching the sunlight play across the ceiling throughout the day.”
With soaring ceilings and light pouring in from all sides, the living room is one of Georgina’s favorite parts of the home for good reason. “The living room is just breathtaking,” she says. “It's such a good vibe in there, I really like watching the sunlight play across the ceiling throughout the day.”
Accoya timber-framed doors and windows, reinforced by a charmingly warm-neutral palette, give the renovated house its 'Bungalow Blonde' name.
Accoya timber-framed doors and windows, reinforced by a charmingly warm-neutral palette, give the renovated house its 'Bungalow Blonde' name.