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| Urban
Retreat |
A
strong advocate for city living, the current owner of this 1934
home wanted to turn 700 sf into an urban retreat with a versatile
indoor/outdoor feel.
The house’s unique floor plan flows intuitively from one
room to the next, showcasing cherry, maple, birch, and bamboo
floors. To preserve ceiling height while integrating the cross
gable angles into the design, we built new walls to redistribute
weight and tighten roof structure. By raising a few of the home’s
37 wall colors beyond their natural borders, we were able to create
a vibrant indoor landscape.
A partition with three high cut-outs separates the soft-hued master
suite from the rest of the house. The suite shares space with
the bathroom, which boasts a sky-lit soaking tub, a custom vanity,
and a one-of-a-kind granite countertop.
The sunporch’s Tuscan-style tile floor, Pella windows, and
Icynene keep the space full of light and warmth all year round,
while the sitting room’s short brick wall and stemware nooks
balance out modern minimalism with a bit of organic roughness. |
