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A blast of blue continues the tile-forward motif of the bathroom with Daltile's Keystone in Emerald Green. The bench's salvaged marble slab is a close color match to the pink tile backing the sink, and the sconce is RBW.
A blast of blue continues the tile-forward motif of the bathroom with Daltile's Keystone in Emerald Green. The bench's salvaged marble slab is a close color match to the pink tile backing the sink, and the sconce is RBW.
A neutral palette doesn't have to be boring. Architectural arches and 12-inch Saltillo Hex tile feel fresh and bright thanks to copious amounts of natural light coming in from new skylights in the kitchen. The light switches, from House of Antique Hardware, are paired with an unlacquered brass switcheplate.
A neutral palette doesn't have to be boring. Architectural arches and 12-inch Saltillo Hex tile feel fresh and bright thanks to copious amounts of natural light coming in from new skylights in the kitchen. The light switches, from House of Antique Hardware, are paired with an unlacquered brass switcheplate.
Matthew and Holly opened up the foyer and kept the exposed framing in place to speak to the house’s history. The figurine on the newel post is not original to the house, but a vintage replacement found online and rewired by Matthew.
Matthew and Holly opened up the foyer and kept the exposed framing in place to speak to the house’s history. The figurine on the newel post is not original to the house, but a vintage replacement found online and rewired by Matthew.
A former closet was transformed into a double-height library, complete with a reading nook and a rolling ladder from Spiral Stairs of America. “That’s my favorite part of the house,” says Dan. “When I see Stella reaching for a book, there’s nothing better.”
A former closet was transformed into a double-height library, complete with a reading nook and a rolling ladder from Spiral Stairs of America. “That’s my favorite part of the house,” says Dan. “When I see Stella reaching for a book, there’s nothing better.”
The siding is covered in “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore.
The siding is covered in “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore.
Walls are painted “Pueblo Matte” from PPG Paint.
Walls are painted “Pueblo Matte” from PPG Paint.
Two-tone cabinets anchor the kitchen, including stained white oak on the bottom and white uppers.
Two-tone cabinets anchor the kitchen, including stained white oak on the bottom and white uppers.
Smaller square tile in matte white from Home Depot references what was there before, and the oak and quartz vanity echoes the kitchen cabinet treatment.
Smaller square tile in matte white from Home Depot references what was there before, and the oak and quartz vanity echoes the kitchen cabinet treatment.
One of Amber’s favorite features in in the house is the splash of color in the kitchen backsplash, via a tile called 'Unfading' green slate from Vermont Structural Slate Company.
One of Amber’s favorite features in in the house is the splash of color in the kitchen backsplash, via a tile called 'Unfading' green slate from Vermont Structural Slate Company.
Amber preserved the beams at the ceiling and incorporated new JWeld windows and door units.
Amber preserved the beams at the ceiling and incorporated new JWeld windows and door units.
The siding received a coat of “Emerald Shore” by Sherwin Williams.
The siding received a coat of “Emerald Shore” by Sherwin Williams.
The ceiling and built-in storage wall in the bedroom are fabricated from American white oak, while the opposite wall and floor has the same grayish-white tone found in the rest of the apartment.
The ceiling and built-in storage wall in the bedroom are fabricated from American white oak, while the opposite wall and floor has the same grayish-white tone found in the rest of the apartment.
Risa Boyer Architecture helped with a strategic remodel that targeted specific areas, such as the main living spaces, staircase, and primary suite. The kitchen was expanded to overtake an existing eating nook, and better connected to the dining room and living room.
Risa Boyer Architecture helped with a strategic remodel that targeted specific areas, such as the main living spaces, staircase, and primary suite. The kitchen was expanded to overtake an existing eating nook, and better connected to the dining room and living room.
The kitchen cabinets were made with cabinet boxes set into framing, then a primed drywall shell covered with a textural Roman Clay finish, and sealed.
The kitchen cabinets were made with cabinet boxes set into framing, then a primed drywall shell covered with a textural Roman Clay finish, and sealed.