Collection by Susan Bowler
Wright
Powell removed a wall and walk-in pantry to allow the living and dining areas to flow into the kitchen, which is triangular with a granite countertop inlaid with aluminum terrazzo divider strips. He constructed an arched opening with the same radius in the stone arches in the adjacent exterior wall, keeping harmonious proportions throughout the home. The new, straight-grain fir cabinets match the ceilings as well.
The integrated living and dining room is contained in an open, hexagonal space with 10-foot ceilings. A long stone wall contains a fireplace, which acts as a divider between the main room and the den. Powell removed the shag carpet that used to run throughout the house and replaced it with concrete topping.
A driveway passes under an arch and leads to the rear motor court. The exterior facade of the house is made of stone and concrete, with long bands of windows featuring fir mullions and redwood sills. It also had exterior sheetrock installed in a shiplap style, which Powell replaced with marine-grade fir plywood:
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