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A custom blue bookshelf offers a pop of color in the living area and houses the couple's collection of art books and objects.
A custom blue bookshelf offers a pop of color in the living area and houses the couple's collection of art books and objects.
The couple spent six months designing their 1,178-square-foot, two-story home. Its compact size was informed by the existing garage’s 20-foot-by-30-foot footprint and L.A.’s ADU size limit of 1,200 square feet. "We had always planned on designing a compact house, however, having a hard limit to its size was definitely a challenge,
The couple spent six months designing their 1,178-square-foot, two-story home. Its compact size was informed by the existing garage’s 20-foot-by-30-foot footprint and L.A.’s ADU size limit of 1,200 square feet. "We had always planned on designing a compact house, however, having a hard limit to its size was definitely a challenge,
Thanks to its size, the living room could accommodate multiple new vignettes like this work area overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.
Thanks to its size, the living room could accommodate multiple new vignettes like this work area overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.
The home has retained much of its historic character, including its original wood floors and doors.
The home has retained much of its historic character, including its original wood floors and doors.
Jon, left, and Michael, right, sit in front of a painting by London-based artist Jason Tessier.
Jon, left, and Michael, right, sit in front of a painting by London-based artist Jason Tessier.
The renovated living room gave the space a splash of white, icluding a fireplace makeover, but retained the original red oak floors.
The renovated living room gave the space a splash of white, icluding a fireplace makeover, but retained the original red oak floors.
Red-stained plywood is a twist on the familiar green construction plywood so often found lining New York City construction sites; the rough plaster finish on the bathroom walls is an allusion to the texture of city sidewalks. “It’s really a streetscape,” explains Khoi.
Red-stained plywood is a twist on the familiar green construction plywood so often found lining New York City construction sites; the rough plaster finish on the bathroom walls is an allusion to the texture of city sidewalks. “It’s really a streetscape,” explains Khoi.
Upon entry is a charming foyer with ample storage that leads down to the main living areas.
Upon entry is a charming foyer with ample storage that leads down to the main living areas.