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The front door’s glass opening is accentuated by narrow extruded aluminum frames. The muntin bars are finished in an rich onyx shade to match the framing, and the pattern of the performance divided lites complements the rest of the custom Kolbe Ultra Series windows and doors throughout the house.
The front door’s glass opening is accentuated by narrow extruded aluminum frames. The muntin bars are finished in an rich onyx shade to match the framing, and the pattern of the performance divided lites complements the rest of the custom Kolbe Ultra Series windows and doors throughout the house.
A view of the sauna building before the patio and seating were constructed on the other side. The log cabins were constructed by a specialist company, and another builder helped with the interior walls. Jussi-Pekka and his father did all the other building and landscaping work, apart from the electrical and plumbing—often working 12-hour days.
A view of the sauna building before the patio and seating were constructed on the other side. The log cabins were constructed by a specialist company, and another builder helped with the interior walls. Jussi-Pekka and his father did all the other building and landscaping work, apart from the electrical and plumbing—often working 12-hour days.
The landscaping is an important part of the project—and is constantly evolving. Jussi-Pekka is currently building an outdoor shower surrounded by wildflowers, and has plans for a greenhouse to grow herbs and vegetables. He is also planning a series of paths winding through the forest.
The landscaping is an important part of the project—and is constantly evolving. Jussi-Pekka is currently building an outdoor shower surrounded by wildflowers, and has plans for a greenhouse to grow herbs and vegetables. He is also planning a series of paths winding through the forest.
The kitchen was expanded, while the original stone features were repurposed in other parts of the home.
The kitchen was expanded, while the original stone features were repurposed in other parts of the home.
Since the screened porch was an addition to the original volume, the architects had it finished in channeled concrete to mark its difference.
Since the screened porch was an addition to the original volume, the architects had it finished in channeled concrete to mark its difference.
The architects made sure to step back the upper-level addition so as not to overwhelm the scale of the surrounding neighborhood. Plus, "If we build on top of it, and try to make it a new and larger box, it will falsify the identity,
The architects made sure to step back the upper-level addition so as not to overwhelm the scale of the surrounding neighborhood. Plus, "If we build on top of it, and try to make it a new and larger box, it will falsify the identity,
Most of the color in the primary suite comes from the greenery right outside.
Most of the color in the primary suite comes from the greenery right outside.
A crackling fireplace—faux, as well—is the centerpice of the living room,
A crackling fireplace—faux, as well—is the centerpice of the living room,
The kitchen cabinetry is fashioned from oak and the island is quartz.
The kitchen cabinetry is fashioned from oak and the island is quartz.
There is a long built-in desk and that space which continues into the closet. "The client has to have plenty of privacy while working at home so we added a recessed privacy shade,
There is a long built-in desk and that space which continues into the closet. "The client has to have plenty of privacy while working at home so we added a recessed privacy shade,
Wall-to-wall glazing on multiple sides of the home helps create a fluid indoor/outdoor experience, expanding the home’s usable square footage. For ultimate transparency, eliminating the corner post is also an option.
Wall-to-wall glazing on multiple sides of the home helps create a fluid indoor/outdoor experience, expanding the home’s usable square footage. For ultimate transparency, eliminating the corner post is also an option.
Built just a few years ago, this black Catskills cabin has 30-foot ceilings, 10 acres of land, and it comes fully furnished.
Built just a few years ago, this black Catskills cabin has 30-foot ceilings, 10 acres of land, and it comes fully furnished.
The designers enlarged the kitchen, employing walnut cabinetry and large glass doors that slide open and connect the room to the yard.
The designers enlarged the kitchen, employing walnut cabinetry and large glass doors that slide open and connect the room to the yard.