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The lettuce grown at Bi-Rite’s farm doesn’t travel far to reach the store. Image courtesy Bi-Rite Market.
The lettuce grown at Bi-Rite’s farm doesn’t travel far to reach the store. Image courtesy Bi-Rite Market.
Mikei calls this space the "reading nook," which is complete with six stainless steel shelves from Kiosk48th filled with colorful accessories from Bi-Rite, HAY, MoMA, and DWR. The vintage chairs sit over a rug from Mush Studios.
Mikei calls this space the "reading nook," which is complete with six stainless steel shelves from Kiosk48th filled with colorful accessories from Bi-Rite, HAY, MoMA, and DWR. The vintage chairs sit over a rug from Mush Studios.
A bi-fold metal door doubles as a shade canopy along the front of the home. The door easily raises and lowers, as needed, to provide additional protection and security for the interior.
A bi-fold metal door doubles as a shade canopy along the front of the home. The door easily raises and lowers, as needed, to provide additional protection and security for the interior.
The bi-level car barn, a spare, timber-clad structure with an A-frame roof, nods to traditional farmhouses, but is “sleek and contemporary in spirit,” says Geremia. Inspired by an old photo of a porcelain farmhouse sink, it features polished concrete floors.
The bi-level car barn, a spare, timber-clad structure with an A-frame roof, nods to traditional farmhouses, but is “sleek and contemporary in spirit,” says Geremia. Inspired by an old photo of a porcelain farmhouse sink, it features polished concrete floors.
The courtyard divides the "bi-nuclear" house into adult areas and children's areas, including a playroom.
The courtyard divides the "bi-nuclear" house into adult areas and children's areas, including a playroom.
The bi-fold glass wall opens up to, and celebrates, the pool house's natural setting.
The bi-fold glass wall opens up to, and celebrates, the pool house's natural setting.
A sleek NanaWall bi-fold door system opens the home to a back terrace that overlooks the lush backyard.
A sleek NanaWall bi-fold door system opens the home to a back terrace that overlooks the lush backyard.
Outdoor views fill the bedroom, which is simply furnished with the likes of matching bi-level nightstands.
Outdoor views fill the bedroom, which is simply furnished with the likes of matching bi-level nightstands.
This giant bi-fold door opens up to a covered boardwalk-style walkway and the backyard.
This giant bi-fold door opens up to a covered boardwalk-style walkway and the backyard.
Sitting Room with bi-fold windows and views of the Bay Area cities, bay and lovlieness
Sitting Room with bi-fold windows and views of the Bay Area cities, bay and lovlieness
Bi-fold doors on either side of the wedge-shaped patio open the dining area and living room up to the outdoors.
Bi-fold doors on either side of the wedge-shaped patio open the dining area and living room up to the outdoors.
One of the highlights of the home is the glass bi-fold doors, which emphasize the L.A. residents' embrace of indoor-outdoor living.
One of the highlights of the home is the glass bi-fold doors, which emphasize the L.A. residents' embrace of indoor-outdoor living.
The living room in the cabin melds contemporary furnishings with rustic elements like the Capital Lighting 4912BI-000 Pearson chandeliers.
The living room in the cabin melds contemporary furnishings with rustic elements like the Capital Lighting 4912BI-000 Pearson chandeliers.
Douglas fir cladding that leads into the foyer conceals the garage, which is a 24-foot-wide, top-hung, bi-fold door.
Douglas fir cladding that leads into the foyer conceals the garage, which is a 24-foot-wide, top-hung, bi-fold door.
Bi-fold sliding Marvin doors recall steel-framed factory windows, yet are actually built of black-painted wood and insulated glass.
Bi-fold sliding Marvin doors recall steel-framed factory windows, yet are actually built of black-painted wood and insulated glass.
Experience Norway’s splendor in one of Livit’s sleek Birdbox cabins tucked away in remote areas like Fauske and Langeland. The Norwegian company also has two prefabs available for purchase (choose between 76 or 131 square feet) with the option for a totally turnkey cabin.
Experience Norway’s splendor in one of Livit’s sleek Birdbox cabins tucked away in remote areas like Fauske and Langeland. The Norwegian company also has two prefabs available for purchase (choose between 76 or 131 square feet) with the option for a totally turnkey cabin.
At the opposite end of the wing is a sunlit home office, featuring distinct vertical windows and bi-fold doors which open onto the lush landscape.
At the opposite end of the wing is a sunlit home office, featuring distinct vertical windows and bi-fold doors which open onto the lush landscape.
Wood panel shutters in the style of Dutch doors allow for simultaneous privacy and sunlight in the bedroom. Antonio purchased the yellow Kartell storage pieces at Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
Wood panel shutters in the style of Dutch doors allow for simultaneous privacy and sunlight in the bedroom. Antonio purchased the yellow Kartell storage pieces at Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
Bi-fold doors connect the main residence to the backyard, which features a large swimming pool, a 200-square-foot pool house, and an outdoor kitchen.
Bi-fold doors connect the main residence to the backyard, which features a large swimming pool, a 200-square-foot pool house, and an outdoor kitchen.
Limestone used on the exterior was employed inside as well, creating material continuity on the interior and exterior. Minimalistic bi-folding doors separate the screened porch from the voluminous pine-clad family room.
Limestone used on the exterior was employed inside as well, creating material continuity on the interior and exterior. Minimalistic bi-folding doors separate the screened porch from the voluminous pine-clad family room.
In the kitchen, blue cabinets add a pop of color to the wood-clad interior. Large bi-fold doors intensify the indoor-outdoor connection, extending the living space to the adjacent decking.
In the kitchen, blue cabinets add a pop of color to the wood-clad interior. Large bi-fold doors intensify the indoor-outdoor connection, extending the living space to the adjacent decking.
Sauna–Star (Ladder) Materials: Sanded and polished aluminum Dimensions: 40 x 7,6 x 226h cm / 15,76 x 2,99 x 89,04h in
Sauna–Star (Ladder) Materials: Sanded and polished aluminum Dimensions: 40 x 7,6 x 226h cm / 15,76 x 2,99 x 89,04h in
This bi-level bungalow's building envelope was increased by only 82 square feet, but now showcases an open-plan kitchen-living-dining area and loads of natural light.
This bi-level bungalow's building envelope was increased by only 82 square feet, but now showcases an open-plan kitchen-living-dining area and loads of natural light.
Antonio designed and made the Perspex towel rack in the bathroom when he couldn't find one that suited the space. The Polo stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell is from Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
Antonio designed and made the Perspex towel rack in the bathroom when he couldn't find one that suited the space. The Polo stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell is from Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
The great room is designed for indoor/outdoor living. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the back of the space (which is just a slice of the all-glass rear) includes a bi-fold NanaWall door system that opens the home to an outdoor terrace and the lush surroundings.
The great room is designed for indoor/outdoor living. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the back of the space (which is just a slice of the all-glass rear) includes a bi-fold NanaWall door system that opens the home to an outdoor terrace and the lush surroundings.
Lastly, a rooftop deck flanks an open-air studio. Designed to mimic the post-and-beam style, the unique workshop features accordion doors on one side and a custom-built, bi-fold garage door along another.
Lastly, a rooftop deck flanks an open-air studio. Designed to mimic the post-and-beam style, the unique workshop features accordion doors on one side and a custom-built, bi-fold garage door along another.
The Pine Plains, New York, home of Elise and Arnold Goodman boasts 48 windows, the largest of which measures 8'6'' by 7'6''. As architect Preston Scott Cohen explains, the "free facade makes it impossible to identify how many levels there are, or even to tell the difference between a door and a window." Photo by: Raimund Koch
The Pine Plains, New York, home of Elise and Arnold Goodman boasts 48 windows, the largest of which measures 8'6'' by 7'6''. As architect Preston Scott Cohen explains, the "free facade makes it impossible to identify how many levels there are, or even to tell the difference between a door and a window." Photo by: Raimund Koch
76. The pleasures of the suburbs
76. The pleasures of the suburbs
The "Baller Jawn" is one of two two-bedroom bi-level apartments available in the six-room Fishtown Lokal. All of the lodgings embrace a clean, minimalist Scandinavian modern vibe. The property also features a landscaped rear courtyard and an interior four-story garden wall.
The "Baller Jawn" is one of two two-bedroom bi-level apartments available in the six-room Fishtown Lokal. All of the lodgings embrace a clean, minimalist Scandinavian modern vibe. The property also features a landscaped rear courtyard and an interior four-story garden wall.
The master bathroom features a marble vanity with a mitered edge, with open shelves on the sides. To emphasize a minimalistic look, the custom steel-framed mirror is backlit with LED lights. A bi-parting sliding door made of black stained wood separates the toilet room and laundry room.
The master bathroom features a marble vanity with a mitered edge, with open shelves on the sides. To emphasize a minimalistic look, the custom steel-framed mirror is backlit with LED lights. A bi-parting sliding door made of black stained wood separates the toilet room and laundry room.
The room can be divided in two using full-height, bi-fold doors that sweep across the polished concrete floor as this photograph shows. A vast, well-lit single space, the ground-floor room is currently used a workspace, but it could be adapted for other purposes.
The room can be divided in two using full-height, bi-fold doors that sweep across the polished concrete floor as this photograph shows. A vast, well-lit single space, the ground-floor room is currently used a workspace, but it could be adapted for other purposes.
Blu Dot Branch 76" Dining Table Sculptural powder-coated steel legs handsomely prop up solid weathered oak. This table is available in square, 76" and 91" sizes. #design #modern
Blu Dot Branch 76" Dining Table Sculptural powder-coated steel legs handsomely prop up solid weathered oak. This table is available in square, 76" and 91" sizes. #design #modern
By designing the custom cabinetry themselves, and journeying outside Houston to have them made, the Fords saved a bundle—money that they invested in appliances such as this highly efficient dishwasher from Asko, a Professional Series range from Bertazzoni, and an Energy Star–rated BI-30U fridge by Sub-Zero.
By designing the custom cabinetry themselves, and journeying outside Houston to have them made, the Fords saved a bundle—money that they invested in appliances such as this highly efficient dishwasher from Asko, a Professional Series range from Bertazzoni, and an Energy Star–rated BI-30U fridge by Sub-Zero.
A vast, well-lit single space, the owner uses the ground-floor room as a studio/workspace, but it could be used for other purposes. The room can be divided in two using full-height bi-fold doors that sweep across the polished concrete floor as this photograph shows
A vast, well-lit single space, the owner uses the ground-floor room as a studio/workspace, but it could be used for other purposes. The room can be divided in two using full-height bi-fold doors that sweep across the polished concrete floor as this photograph shows
VERTOL VZ-2 (Model 76), 1960. Photo: NASA.
VERTOL VZ-2 (Model 76), 1960. Photo: NASA.
“We wanted to tie the living room together with a freestanding midcentury-style fireplace, which was a design collaboration between our team and Malm Fireplaces” says designer Taylor Bode. “When all of the bi-fold doors are open, you can sit in a circle around the fireplace both indoors and outdoors. It’s an integral part of the design that brings warmth and light to the corner of the house.”
“We wanted to tie the living room together with a freestanding midcentury-style fireplace, which was a design collaboration between our team and Malm Fireplaces” says designer Taylor Bode. “When all of the bi-fold doors are open, you can sit in a circle around the fireplace both indoors and outdoors. It’s an integral part of the design that brings warmth and light to the corner of the house.”

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