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Landscape designer Molly Sedlacek’s Los Angeles residence was built by Responsive Homes as a sustainable, experimental spec house, with a cork facade and shades to keep the interior cool.
Landscape designer Molly Sedlacek’s Los Angeles residence was built by Responsive Homes as a sustainable, experimental spec house, with a cork facade and shades to keep the interior cool.
Bear is on his best behavior on the patio, where a mixture of rough-and-ready elements, like the oak logs, designed by Ryan, play off the fleck of the cork panels. “The whole point of the house is that you can see what it’s built from,” says Molly. “So I think it was about embracing that.”
Bear is on his best behavior on the patio, where a mixture of rough-and-ready elements, like the oak logs, designed by Ryan, play off the fleck of the cork panels. “The whole point of the house is that you can see what it’s built from,” says Molly. “So I think it was about embracing that.”
Molly has her design studio in the garage, which is one use Responsive Homes founder Michael Tessler envisioned when he was forced by the city to include space for two cars in the home’s plan.
Molly has her design studio in the garage, which is one use Responsive Homes founder Michael Tessler envisioned when he was forced by the city to include space for two cars in the home’s plan.
Skylights built into the patio provide natural light to the desk area.
Skylights built into the patio provide natural light to the desk area.
The office is clad almost entirely in cork, which complements the oak that defines the scheme. “I want to cover everything in cork—there’s so much potential!” says interior designer Emily Lindberg.
The office is clad almost entirely in cork, which complements the oak that defines the scheme. “I want to cover everything in cork—there’s so much potential!” says interior designer Emily Lindberg.
Briana covered a wall between the primary bathroom and closet in cork wallpaper from Serena and Lily. Though the paper cost $200 a roll, she needed only one, and because the wall is reflected in a mirror, “it was a great bang for the buck,” she says.
Briana covered a wall between the primary bathroom and closet in cork wallpaper from Serena and Lily. Though the paper cost $200 a roll, she needed only one, and because the wall is reflected in a mirror, “it was a great bang for the buck,” she says.
The living room is adorned in wood ceilings and matching tile floors, to recapture the midcentury style.
The living room is adorned in wood ceilings and matching tile floors, to recapture the midcentury style.
Reading Nook- New built in window seat nook area integrated into bookcase with a perfect ocean view.
Reading Nook- New built in window seat nook area integrated into bookcase with a perfect ocean view.
The cork wall and black-and-white accents, like the pendant light and Dolly Parton poster over the bed, offset the bright colors that dominate the space. The photo was a gift from Mamrie’s best friend, and the linen bedding is from The Citizenry and Elsie Home.
The cork wall and black-and-white accents, like the pendant light and Dolly Parton poster over the bed, offset the bright colors that dominate the space. The photo was a gift from Mamrie’s best friend, and the linen bedding is from The Citizenry and Elsie Home.
Original cork paneling and tile flooring infuse the built-in desk area with retro flair.
Original cork paneling and tile flooring infuse the built-in desk area with retro flair.
A glimpse of the living room next to the cantilevered balcony furnished with a Milo Baughman chair and a petrified wood stump table.
A glimpse of the living room next to the cantilevered balcony furnished with a Milo Baughman chair and a petrified wood stump table.
"The cork literally warms up everything,
"The cork literally warms up everything,
HabHouse renovated this Pasadena midcentury and gave it a completely new kitchen designed according to its original footprint. The materials were chosen in accordance with the original architect Calvin Straub's favored materials: vertical grain Douglas Fir.
HabHouse renovated this Pasadena midcentury and gave it a completely new kitchen designed according to its original footprint. The materials were chosen in accordance with the original architect Calvin Straub's favored materials: vertical grain Douglas Fir.
The kitchen.
The kitchen.
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