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Peapod remodel

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Grasscloth wallpaper from Wallquest has been added to the kitchen. This was one of the many ways Kate accomplished her design goal of bringing the "outside in."
Grasscloth wallpaper from Wallquest has been added to the kitchen. This was one of the many ways Kate accomplished her design goal of bringing the "outside in."
The roof is made using polycarbonate sheets, a budget-friendly pick.
The roof is made using polycarbonate sheets, a budget-friendly pick.
Sliding glass doors connect the indoor living space to the deck.
Sliding glass doors connect the indoor living space to the deck.
The outdoor wood deck feels like a continuation of the indoor flooring, with the key distinction being its horizontal orientation.
The outdoor wood deck feels like a continuation of the indoor flooring, with the key distinction being its horizontal orientation.
Floor Plan of Schicketanz Residence
Floor Plan of Schicketanz Residence
Victor and Brittany’s kitchen features a Bertazzoni range and oak floors.
Victor and Brittany’s kitchen features a Bertazzoni range and oak floors.
Upstairs, neutral carpeting runs throughout each of the five bedrooms.
Upstairs, neutral carpeting runs throughout each of the five bedrooms.
The couple took advantage of numerous municipal programs when landscaping the backyard. Mandy recently completed a free course through LADWP, who also promotes resources for the SoCal Turf Replacement Program, to become a certified California Native Plant Landscape: “There is an amazing amount of knowledge and resources for transitioning yards with more native/drought-tolerant plants through LADWP and the Theodore Payne Foundation,” says Mandy.
The couple took advantage of numerous municipal programs when landscaping the backyard. Mandy recently completed a free course through LADWP, who also promotes resources for the SoCal Turf Replacement Program, to become a certified California Native Plant Landscape: “There is an amazing amount of knowledge and resources for transitioning yards with more native/drought-tolerant plants through LADWP and the Theodore Payne Foundation,” says Mandy.
Shands paired maple wood kitchen cabinets with veined marble countertops to provide character to the space without overwhelming it. "These materials, complemented by the open shelves with stacked ceramics, are key to the experience," she says. Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerators and freezer opened the kitchen up to allow for more counter space.
Shands paired maple wood kitchen cabinets with veined marble countertops to provide character to the space without overwhelming it. "These materials, complemented by the open shelves with stacked ceramics, are key to the experience," she says. Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerators and freezer opened the kitchen up to allow for more counter space.
A large, sliding-glass door replaced the French doors, allowing the living space to connect to the outdoor dining area and for the living area be expanded outside in warmer months. An aged timber awning was also removed, creating a sleeker, more contemporary facade.
A large, sliding-glass door replaced the French doors, allowing the living space to connect to the outdoor dining area and for the living area be expanded outside in warmer months. An aged timber awning was also removed, creating a sleeker, more contemporary facade.
The dark tile used in the guest bathroom was chosen to both complement and create a quiet backdrop for the more expressive character of the marble. Elsewhere, light finishes help to reflect light around the space, making it feel brighter and more open.
The dark tile used in the guest bathroom was chosen to both complement and create a quiet backdrop for the more expressive character of the marble. Elsewhere, light finishes help to reflect light around the space, making it feel brighter and more open.
The site is located in Fairfax, California, at the end of a dead-end street. Set in a forest with views to the north, its natural surroundings provide a peaceful retreat from daily life. The steep hillside and narrow driveway made access for construction challenging, and the number of vehicles on site had to be restricted.
The site is located in Fairfax, California, at the end of a dead-end street. Set in a forest with views to the north, its natural surroundings provide a peaceful retreat from daily life. The steep hillside and narrow driveway made access for construction challenging, and the number of vehicles on site had to be restricted.