The front bedroom is protected from the solar gain from the east and south with the use of plantain shutters. Notice, there is no exposure on the western wall. It's designed to protect you from the afternoon harsh elements.
The 1,214sf home has a deep set-back on the 7,092sf lot. The mature pines in the front will drop huge pine cones!
As you get closer to the entry, the magic begins as light and nature are transferred through large glazing.
The dining room allows access to the back yard entertainers retreat, while allowing the northern solar gain to allow for consistent light throughout the day.
The flagstone outdoor patio area also includes an outdoor hearth. The mature pines in the background are located on Christmas Tree Lane.
The newly remodeled guest bathroom with white subway tile and dark slate octagonal-shaped tile flooring is a much improved 3/4 bath.
The sole window exposed to the western solar intensity is located above the kitchen sink. The south-facing large window in the eating area has protection from the solar gain by having a deep eave and car port.
Oversized glazing at the entry allows for plenty of natural light. Notice the interior glass partition wall allowing full exposure to nature from front to back.
Having a formal dining room to catch the overflow of kitchen activity is perfect for entertainers as it also connects to the back yard.
The owners added bonus space to the house by finishing the garage. It's a great studio space for work or just to kick back and watch a film.
Comfortable-sized master bedroom with a hand-painted feature wall in teals and blues is the perfect retreat.
For a home of 1,214 square feet, finding a formal dining and eat-in kitchen, calls for a smart floor plan. This home is a fine example of smart design. The builder/architect made this home a case study for the modern philosophies of fenestration and functional floor plan and it works beautifully. Thoughtful design of a layout, goes a long way.
The fireplace divides the living and dining areas while maintaining a great flow. The fireplace features wood paneling surrounding the handsome brick fireplace.
The expanse of the living room wall creates a great psychological effect, as it allows the flow of the room to continue to the outdoors. The living space feels larger due to the glass wall and slider in the dining room. It becomes a seamless divide between you and nature. With the steady transference of northern solar gain throughout the day, the home remains relatively constant in temperature indoors.
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Formal Entry with slate floors and glass partition walls. Built-in shelving is exposed in the eat-in kitchen area.
As Orange County’s first transit-oriented urban development, the Santiago Street Lofts were designed by William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. in 2007 and were built for creatives who want their life and work to fully coincide. Each 1,885-square-foot loft consists of one bedroom and two-and-a-half bathrooms—which are carefully puzzled together over three floors with a close attention to space.
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