Collection by Lisa Coady
The 3,200-square-foot home is connected to a shed out back, which has an office and storage space.
The 3,200-square-foot home is connected to a shed out back, which has an office and storage space.
Construction wrapped in summer 2024, and Lawler's parents send him regular texts about how much they love their new home. "Our goal with our clients is always to get invited back, and with my parents, that's thankfully the case,
Construction wrapped in summer 2024, and Lawler's parents send him regular texts about how much they love their new home. "Our goal with our clients is always to get invited back, and with my parents, that's thankfully the case,
A new transom window and sliding glass doors to the back patio add plenty of sunlight to the bedroom.
A new transom window and sliding glass doors to the back patio add plenty of sunlight to the bedroom.
This 4,000-square-foot home is imagined as a quiet retreat tucked into a hillside. The lower level is carved into the natural slope, a gesture that blends the architecture into the landscape and preserves the surrounding canopy. The upper floor extends into the treetops, completing the luminous, calm environment akin to a modern terrarium—without sacrificing privacy.
This 4,000-square-foot home is imagined as a quiet retreat tucked into a hillside. The lower level is carved into the natural slope, a gesture that blends the architecture into the landscape and preserves the surrounding canopy. The upper floor extends into the treetops, completing the luminous, calm environment akin to a modern terrarium—without sacrificing privacy.
Entry, with views to the interior courtyard and drive through
Entry, with views to the interior courtyard and drive through
The kitchen's lime-washed ceiling catches the light and added depth to the space, while wood cabinetry and a corrugated backsplash echo the texture and materiality of the home's exterior. The cabinets are from Reform Cabinets.
The kitchen's lime-washed ceiling catches the light and added depth to the space, while wood cabinetry and a corrugated backsplash echo the texture and materiality of the home's exterior. The cabinets are from Reform Cabinets.
Eric built a custom bookshelf for one side of the room, using the salvaged kitchen cabinets for the base and adding an arched detail that extends across the ceiling.
Eric built a custom bookshelf for one side of the room, using the salvaged kitchen cabinets for the base and adding an arched detail that extends across the ceiling.
TimberTech Cladding in English Walnut graces the upper volume of the Highland Park home. The home’s modest height and horizontal massing seamlessly fits in with the context of the existing homes in the neighborhood.
TimberTech Cladding in English Walnut graces the upper volume of the Highland Park home. The home’s modest height and horizontal massing seamlessly fits in with the context of the existing homes in the neighborhood.
Inside the timber volume, living spaces unfold with long views through the trees—which are enjoyed by both the family and the family dog, Aspen. The elevation draws in northern light and allows the residents to feel immersed in the seasons without sacrificing comfort.
Inside the timber volume, living spaces unfold with long views through the trees—which are enjoyed by both the family and the family dog, Aspen. The elevation draws in northern light and allows the residents to feel immersed in the seasons without sacrificing comfort.
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The second floor includes a similar daybed, although this one is not convertible.
The second floor includes a similar daybed, although this one is not convertible.
Custom cabinetry and millwork were expenses the Hughes didn't mind splurging on. Clark's room has a strip of shelving painted sky blue; the color appears throughout the house in various iterations (it's Emily's favorite).
Custom cabinetry and millwork were expenses the Hughes didn't mind splurging on. Clark's room has a strip of shelving painted sky blue; the color appears throughout the house in various iterations (it's Emily's favorite).
The primary bathroom has a large walk-in shower that can easily fit a walker or wheelchair. Green Centura tile covers the floors, while white subway tile is from Olympia Tile (leftover from former jobs at Ben Homes). The latter is also used in the kitchen and at the bar.
The primary bathroom has a large walk-in shower that can easily fit a walker or wheelchair. Green Centura tile covers the floors, while white subway tile is from Olympia Tile (leftover from former jobs at Ben Homes). The latter is also used in the kitchen and at the bar.

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