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Efficient Storage Systems Throughout
Efficient Storage Systems Throughout
European Wide Plank Oak flooring from URBAN FLOOR/CHENE COLLECTION
European Wide Plank Oak flooring from URBAN FLOOR/CHENE COLLECTION
Concrete ground-floor flooring gives way to Douglas fir stairway treads.
Concrete ground-floor flooring gives way to Douglas fir stairway treads.
Architect Laura Boutelle designed an addition that extended into the unused driveway to accommodate a new stair to the second floor.
Architect Laura Boutelle designed an addition that extended into the unused driveway to accommodate a new stair to the second floor.
The linear quality of the stepped ceiling is best experienced from the loft area, where the home office is situated.
The linear quality of the stepped ceiling is best experienced from the loft area, where the home office is situated.
Quarter sawn Oak wood floors spread across the home’s shared rooms.
Quarter sawn Oak wood floors spread across the home’s shared rooms.
Flournoy’s favorite aspect of the design is that “every space in the house is used and appreciated.” This light-filled hallway overlooking the staircase connects the home’s two bedrooms to an upstairs living space, and provides the ideal spot for another bookcase. Flournoy and his partner found the hall chandelier, along with the salvaged mill table that they repurposed as their kitchen island, on a trip to Chicago.
Flournoy’s favorite aspect of the design is that “every space in the house is used and appreciated.” This light-filled hallway overlooking the staircase connects the home’s two bedrooms to an upstairs living space, and provides the ideal spot for another bookcase. Flournoy and his partner found the hall chandelier, along with the salvaged mill table that they repurposed as their kitchen island, on a trip to Chicago.
A George Nelson Bubble lamp hangs in the stairwell of Santa Monica Connect 4L.
A George Nelson Bubble lamp hangs in the stairwell of Santa Monica Connect 4L.
The ADU’s stair leads to the second floor bedroom and full bathroom. Below, red upholstered Saarinen Tulip chairs, acquired from the homeowners’ parents, complete the dining setup. “Since the kitchen table doubles as a workspace, we wanted the chairs to be super comfortable,” they say.
The ADU’s stair leads to the second floor bedroom and full bathroom. Below, red upholstered Saarinen Tulip chairs, acquired from the homeowners’ parents, complete the dining setup. “Since the kitchen table doubles as a workspace, we wanted the chairs to be super comfortable,” they say.
Built-in shelving and integrated storage, like in this wall up the stairs, imbues Mouse House with layers of porosity.
Built-in shelving and integrated storage, like in this wall up the stairs, imbues Mouse House with layers of porosity.
The adjacent extra-wide stairs provide easily accessible storage space; the custom bookcases, made of the same Douglas fir plywood as the treads, follow the rise of the steps to the bedroom.
The adjacent extra-wide stairs provide easily accessible storage space; the custom bookcases, made of the same Douglas fir plywood as the treads, follow the rise of the steps to the bedroom.
In the main living space, stairs lead to the basement. The white-framed chairs and couch were built by Jamie; the cabinets were designed by Jamie and built by a local cabinetmaker. Brazilian cherry floors run throughout the main house. The clerestory windows allow light in without sacrificing privacy.
In the main living space, stairs lead to the basement. The white-framed chairs and couch were built by Jamie; the cabinets were designed by Jamie and built by a local cabinetmaker. Brazilian cherry floors run throughout the main house. The clerestory windows allow light in without sacrificing privacy.
Executing subtle design details, even in transitional spaces, was one of the great successes of the collaborative architect-contractor relationship. "Our collective strength," says Dovetail principal Chad Rollins, is that “we genuinely understand each other’s craft.” In the transition from the den to the artist studio, natural myrtlewood stairs meet a wood-grain Daltile landing. Where the stair treads and risers meet the wall, a three-quarter-inch reveal is placed in lieu of conventional baseboard. These simple and clean details so often “can be costly to create and can be jeopardized when the budget is under pressure,” says Rollins.
Executing subtle design details, even in transitional spaces, was one of the great successes of the collaborative architect-contractor relationship. "Our collective strength," says Dovetail principal Chad Rollins, is that “we genuinely understand each other’s craft.” In the transition from the den to the artist studio, natural myrtlewood stairs meet a wood-grain Daltile landing. Where the stair treads and risers meet the wall, a three-quarter-inch reveal is placed in lieu of conventional baseboard. These simple and clean details so often “can be costly to create and can be jeopardized when the budget is under pressure,” says Rollins.
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.
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.