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The two-story barn features an equipment garage and half basketball court.
The two-story barn features an equipment garage and half basketball court.
The home sits perched in the heart of Echo Park and comes with a private one-car garage.
The home sits perched in the heart of Echo Park and comes with a private one-car garage.
The playful aesthetics of Austin Maynard Architects have once again breathed new life into aging building stock—this time with the transformation of a dark and narrow terrace in Melbourne into an open and light-filled home fitted out with sustainable features. Upstairs, the "parents’ retreat" includes a centrally located bathroom "box," seen on the left of the image. The bright orange walkway is perforated to let natural light pass through.
The playful aesthetics of Austin Maynard Architects have once again breathed new life into aging building stock—this time with the transformation of a dark and narrow terrace in Melbourne into an open and light-filled home fitted out with sustainable features. Upstairs, the "parents’ retreat" includes a centrally located bathroom "box," seen on the left of the image. The bright orange walkway is perforated to let natural light pass through.
Juicy Green Laminex island countertops add a bright pop of color to the all-white kitchen. The rear countertops are stainless steel, and the backsplash is mirrored glass.
Juicy Green Laminex island countertops add a bright pop of color to the all-white kitchen. The rear countertops are stainless steel, and the backsplash is mirrored glass.
A 3,000-liter rainwater harvesting tank is located beneath the rear deck, which is made from spotted gum with an oiled finish.
A 3,000-liter rainwater harvesting tank is located beneath the rear deck, which is made from spotted gum with an oiled finish.
The architects designed an asymmetrical roof so as to avoid shading the neighbors' backyard. Note how the window awnings appear to peel up and away from the facade.
The architects designed an asymmetrical roof so as to avoid shading the neighbors' backyard. Note how the window awnings appear to peel up and away from the facade.
Although they could have extended their house forward on its lot, the Hugheses wanted to keep it in line with the houses on either side. They liked the neighborhood's scale and didn't want to stand out of proportion. A skylight above the living room was the first thing the couple added when they moved in 10 years ago.
Although they could have extended their house forward on its lot, the Hugheses wanted to keep it in line with the houses on either side. They liked the neighborhood's scale and didn't want to stand out of proportion. A skylight above the living room was the first thing the couple added when they moved in 10 years ago.
The primary bedroom, which Michelle wanted to be a calming oasis, has a minimal palette of oak wood and white paint. "It's nice to have a private space to read for the first time ever!
The primary bedroom, which Michelle wanted to be a calming oasis, has a minimal palette of oak wood and white paint. "It's nice to have a private space to read for the first time ever!
The wall of backsplash tile behind the sinks emphasizes the ceiling height.
The wall of backsplash tile behind the sinks emphasizes the ceiling height.
Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design using humble materials.
Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design using humble materials.
The exposed framing is painted a light baby blue. Floating white track lighting was installed between the joists, hanging off bent brass rods.
The exposed framing is painted a light baby blue. Floating white track lighting was installed between the joists, hanging off bent brass rods.
The countertop is a custom Concrete Collaborative terrazzo, and the colored flecks nod to the wall tiles.
The countertop is a custom Concrete Collaborative terrazzo, and the colored flecks nod to the wall tiles.
“We wanted a palette that would express a more neutral feeling in the living, dining and bedroom areas, and a touch of color in the kitchen and bathroom areas,” says Aretio.
“We wanted a palette that would express a more neutral feeling in the living, dining and bedroom areas, and a touch of color in the kitchen and bathroom areas,” says Aretio.
Lee Buchanan of Lee Build created a screen of white ash slats beside the kitchen as well as the entry. "The stairs are beautifully integrated into the kitchen so the kids and I are always talking and someone is always sitting on the bottom steps,
Lee Buchanan of Lee Build created a screen of white ash slats beside the kitchen as well as the entry. "The stairs are beautifully integrated into the kitchen so the kids and I are always talking and someone is always sitting on the bottom steps,
A Concretti sink perches atop a Concrete Collaborative terrazzo countertop. The Linear wall sconce above is from Kuzco.
A Concretti sink perches atop a Concrete Collaborative terrazzo countertop. The Linear wall sconce above is from Kuzco.
Samples and swatches from Reform, Fireclay Tile, Concrete Collaborative, and Backdrop create a tactile collage.
Samples and swatches from Reform, Fireclay Tile, Concrete Collaborative, and Backdrop create a tactile collage.
All the windows in the home were replaced with efficient triple-glazed timber sash windows, including in the first-floor family bathroom.
All the windows in the home were replaced with efficient triple-glazed timber sash windows, including in the first-floor family bathroom.
The living zones have been painted in Farrow & Ball’s Duck Pond green hue. The framed art work hanging over the yellow Loaf sofa is a print of David Hockney’s Montcalm Interior at 7 O'clock painting from a 1988 exhibition.
The living zones have been painted in Farrow & Ball’s Duck Pond green hue. The framed art work hanging over the yellow Loaf sofa is a print of David Hockney’s Montcalm Interior at 7 O'clock painting from a 1988 exhibition.
On the top floor, the roof was lifted out and replaced with a timber structure and exposed wood particle insulation. The higher ceilings allow more light to fill the space.
On the top floor, the roof was lifted out and replaced with a timber structure and exposed wood particle insulation. The higher ceilings allow more light to fill the space.