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How a highly productive collaboration among a trio of creative Angelenas—and a good dose of Barragán—turned a dark and beleaguered midcentury house into a family home for the ages.
How a highly productive collaboration among a trio of creative Angelenas—and a good dose of Barragán—turned a dark and beleaguered midcentury house into a family home for the ages.
Lucia Mercer, Stump table, 1982.
Lucia Mercer, Stump table, 1982.
An elevated facsimile of the tree stump, this side table from Kalon Studios is raw, unfinished, and sustainable, as it's made from FSC-certified domestic ash or maple and polished to a smooth finish.
An elevated facsimile of the tree stump, this side table from Kalon Studios is raw, unfinished, and sustainable, as it's made from FSC-certified domestic ash or maple and polished to a smooth finish.
In his room, Finn sits on a Stump stool by Kalon Studios at an oak table from Canvas Home. The flat jute rug is from ABC Carpet & Home; the stainless-steel door hardware is by Emtek.
In his room, Finn sits on a Stump stool by Kalon Studios at an oak table from Canvas Home. The flat jute rug is from ABC Carpet & Home; the stainless-steel door hardware is by Emtek.
Pepa gets a better view of what Gorman is explaining in the girls’ bathroom from her stump stool.
Pepa gets a better view of what Gorman is explaining in the girls’ bathroom from her stump stool.
Architect Barbara Hill sits on a Casalino chair from Design Within Reach in the living room; on the wall is Quivers, a sculpture by her daughter, Claire Cusak. Collaborator George Sacaris made the stump table.
Architect Barbara Hill sits on a Casalino chair from Design Within Reach in the living room; on the wall is Quivers, a sculpture by her daughter, Claire Cusak. Collaborator George Sacaris made the stump table.
Some 35 percent of the materials from the renovation were resurrected in the yard: Redwood panels became fencing. Blocks cut from original concrete patios form the snake wall. And Purdy plans to crochet colorful cozies over various branches and stumps.
Some 35 percent of the materials from the renovation were resurrected in the yard: Redwood panels became fencing. Blocks cut from original concrete patios form the snake wall. And Purdy plans to crochet colorful cozies over various branches and stumps.
The petrified wood stumps are from RH Modern.
The petrified wood stumps are from RH Modern.
A tree-stump end table adds a dose of organic style to the modern living area.
A tree-stump end table adds a dose of organic style to the modern living area.
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 fire pit area displays a 48-inch concrete fire bowl, woven chairs, and upcycled tree stumps for kid-friendly-seating.
The fire pit area displays a 48-inch concrete fire bowl, woven chairs, and upcycled tree stumps for kid-friendly-seating.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
A little cottage in North Carolina is furnished with a cluster of wood-stump end tables by Urbia, two Eames rockers, and a 16-H wood-burning stove by Stûv. Scaly Mountain, North Carolina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
A little cottage in North Carolina is furnished with a cluster of wood-stump end tables by Urbia, two Eames rockers, and a 16-H wood-burning stove by Stûv. Scaly Mountain, North Carolina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
Recycled bricks that have been whitewashed play off the stone-colored sectional, tree-stump coffee tables, and leather chairs, while a dynamic work of art injects color and unexpected energy into the space.
Recycled bricks that have been whitewashed play off the stone-colored sectional, tree-stump coffee tables, and leather chairs, while a dynamic work of art injects color and unexpected energy into the space.
In the kid-friendly bunk room, Lewis went with Natalie Meyers Veneer Design daybeds, a light from Frances and Son, accessories from The Garage Collective (Lewis's own store), and stump side table she made herself.
In the kid-friendly bunk room, Lewis went with Natalie Meyers Veneer Design daybeds, a light from Frances and Son, accessories from The Garage Collective (Lewis's own store), and stump side table she made herself.
An extremely rare stump Ironwood specimen with a gnarled growth habit serves as the centerpiece of the interior courtyard. "It’s used to create a metaphor that this new house was built within a native grove of Ironwoods," says Matt Thomas. The courtyard also helps passively cool the house.
An extremely rare stump Ironwood specimen with a gnarled growth habit serves as the centerpiece of the interior courtyard. "It’s used to create a metaphor that this new house was built within a native grove of Ironwoods," says Matt Thomas. The courtyard also helps passively cool the house.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
Alan Koch stands with Oleana in the north-side entry court. The tree-stump table is one of several examples of the home's raw and hand-hewn details, which offset the cool steel structure. On the glass is a graphic by artists Sarah Morris and Liam Gillick.
Alan Koch stands with Oleana in the north-side entry court. The tree-stump table is one of several examples of the home's raw and hand-hewn details, which offset the cool steel structure. On the glass is a graphic by artists Sarah Morris and Liam Gillick.
The staff at Fort Street Studio says they are “stumped” by the cross motif in this striking 4'3" by 8'5" example, with a tricolor fringe.
The staff at Fort Street Studio says they are “stumped” by the cross motif in this striking 4'3" by 8'5" example, with a tricolor fringe.
The built-in day bed by JFL Custom Builders provides a cozy corner. Topped with a pillow assortment by Walter G textiles, Bungalow Decor, and Injiri, it’s ideal for cuddling up with a book and a blanket. West Elm wood stumps and an antique hemp rug round out the space with some added depth.
The built-in day bed by JFL Custom Builders provides a cozy corner. Topped with a pillow assortment by Walter G textiles, Bungalow Decor, and Injiri, it’s ideal for cuddling up with a book and a blanket. West Elm wood stumps and an antique hemp rug round out the space with some added depth.
After gutting a Vermont Frames kit house, resident and designer Andrew Kotchen left its post-and-beam framework exposed. On the main floor , a metal console from a flea market faces a Wisteria stump stool. The Wishbone chairs are by Hans Wegner. Irvington, New York Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017
After gutting a Vermont Frames kit house, resident and designer Andrew Kotchen left its post-and-beam framework exposed. On the main floor , a metal console from a flea market faces a Wisteria stump stool. The Wishbone chairs are by Hans Wegner. Irvington, New York Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017
Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.
Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.
Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.
Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.
The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.
The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.
Tree stumps act as small bedside tables.
Tree stumps act as small bedside tables.
William Lamson's Solarium.
William Lamson's Solarium.
A thousand-year-old redwood stump abuts an Airstream suite.
A thousand-year-old redwood stump abuts an Airstream suite.
A thousand-year-old redwood stump abuts an Airstream suite.
A thousand-year-old redwood stump abuts an Airstream suite.
Wood-and-rope lounge chairs, a wood bench, and wood stump/tables provide an area to sit and enjoy the backyard.
Wood-and-rope lounge chairs, a wood bench, and wood stump/tables provide an area to sit and enjoy the backyard.
Soft Rocks by Tanya Aguiñiga.
Soft Rocks by Tanya Aguiñiga.
The Anita shelf as seen on The Blog on the Bookshelf.
The Anita shelf as seen on The Blog on the Bookshelf.
For more information on the Uncensored campaign, please visit sonatauncensored.
For more information on the Uncensored campaign, please visit sonatauncensored.
The small bedroom features plywood walls, a twin bed, and a black-painted tree stump turned nightstand.
The small bedroom features plywood walls, a twin bed, and a black-painted tree stump turned nightstand.
Stump by Kalon Studios. upinteriors.com/go/obj452
Stump by Kalon Studios. upinteriors.com/go...
Guests can pause and sit on tree stumps just outside the cabin.
Guests can pause and sit on tree stumps just outside the cabin.

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