Interiors
Default preference is a white kitchen, but if it's possible to incorporate natural textures in a seamless way, that would be ideal. Not sure how I feel about the grey countertop, but this kitchen almost pulls off the natural wood + white in a way that works. Like that the chairs seem like they could support sitting for extended amounts of time; I cook a lot and love the idea of chairs that can support socializing while I cook. The sink in the island is a nice feature since it allows for active prep work and cleaning while engaging with people sitting at the island
Like the idea of an open shower where the space is large enough to contain the water fully, eliminating the need for curtain or glass that then needs to be kept clean. This particular implementation is not great (might prefer a bench; better shelving; don't love the subway tiles; shower head should be removable)
I like the notion of putting a small amount of shelving/cabinet on the wall by a shower in front of where the pipes would be. Here’s a photo of a set up in a place I’ve lived in. It's only 8.5" deep and 10” wide (12” on outside edges), but super useful. Wonder if we might do that in our showers where possible/appropriate?
It would be great to have a fireplace as the centerpiece of the living area. I grew up with a fireplace that was always on in our home in the winter and that was such a wonderful memory. I'd love to put real thought into how we incorporate the fireplace in a way that it can be part of daily life during cold months yet not too much of an obstruction during warm months. This design may be a bit too aggressive, but wanted to put it on the idea set to start brainstorming. If a brick/stone chimney stack is costly, I’m ok saving money with metal as long as it’s safe. Planning either to hide TV or use a portable projector since TV viewing is mostly for occasions like movies rather than something habitual.
6 Worthington in Cambridge. Love that they turned the entire side of the roof into a giant window. I was going to say this might be nice for 35 Webster, but realistically it won't have a view of anything & the trees are what make this space. We could take inspiration for the floor 3 library space of 37 Webster as well as back bedroom of floor 3 of 33 Webster
238 Columbia St., where I previously lived. This was a neighboring penthouse unit that was similar to mine but larger. High ceilings, open space, and light were the primary attractive features. I absolutely loved living at the place on Columbia, which was a converted synagogue. Being in a penthouse limited access to the outside world and made the place feel isolated at times, but the door to the deck was almost entirely glass and and I set up a garden on the deck. I positioned my work desk directly in front of the glass door, so much of the day I would be looking out and vegetation and observing bird & squirrels that would visit. One thing worth noting about 238 Columbia is the the quality and workmanship of the interior was low grade, but that made no difference because the space was open and airy
White, airy, simple kitchen. I don't love the giant lamps with shades. GENERAL NOTE: I am hoping that we can really do some value engineering on the interior. There are structural aspects (light; natural fibers; openness) that I'm hoping will really drive the interior whereas I place virtually zero value on things like Wolf appliances, Subzero fridges, and art piece lighting fixtures
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