Random Details

The Bongnormous Steel Door Pull is from 12th Avenue Iron's Tom Kundig Collection.

“Everything needed to be approachable and simple,” says Hilary. “The house reflects who we are.”

A well-organized entryway leads to a living room that opens to gardens on two sides.

Adair and Kopp commissioned the metal fabricator who did the railings to create the monkey-bar rungs that line the hallway, powder-coated in seafoam green. Rings can attach to the monkey bars to give the boys a different type of challenge.

Paved stairs lead down to a lush lawn and the home’s main entrance: a pivoting front door that opens to a two-story atrium. Greenery dangles from planters integrated into the second floor, while additional pavers connect two sliding glass doors in the living room.

In the evening, the house looks like a lantern. Originally, the homeowners planned to paint the house a light color. “Bassel encouraged us to go bold,” says Ming. “The contrast at night is more intense.” The exterior is painted in Calico Blue from Benjamin Moore, which is a dark green.

The home’s sunny vestibule features a vibrant yellow door and a photo by William Bailey.

The wood-framed folding glass doors are from Centor. The battens on the board-and-batten siding are wider than usual for a more modern appearance. The exterior sconces are Dioscuri sconces from Artemide.

Double height living area opens onto the home's interconnecting courtyard and floods the living space with natural light.

Living Room

The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.

Two passthrough in the kitchen open to the living room and breakfast nook.

The ceiling on the sleeping niche is lower and creates a more enclosed feel, while the vaulted ceiling in the living area creates a sense of space, light, and openness in an otherwise smaller space.

The preserved railing was painted Benjamin Moore “Wrought Iron.” A soffit, its underside lined with square-edge white oak tongue and groove cladding, both defines the entry to the primary suite, and creates a cozy feel for the couch beneath it. Right Brilliant Willing Mori Pendants hang over the stairs.