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After: Steel-framed glass doors connect the living area to the courtyard, in keeping with the industrial feel of the building. “These were not the most energy-efficient option, so we had to overcompensate by adding a lot of insulation elsewhere, but they really are beautiful,” Dadswell says. The walls are covered with a standard gypsum plaster and sealed with varnish. “They give the space a warm glow and feel quite Mediterranean,” Dadswell says, “particularly in the summer, when all the doors and windows are open.” The micro-cement floor is a more economical alternative to polished concrete. “I was keen to avoid anything that looked too cold and hard, so I chose a finish that had a warm tone and that worked well with the warmth of the plaster,” Dadswell says.
The living room has a beautiful chestnut platform with low sofas in the Japanese style, where Manon can read on the floor in front of the fireplace or the family can have dinner in front of the fire. The bowl of the spectacular fireplace sits on the ground, creating a campfire feel. The handles on the side make it possible to close off the chimney at night.
balcony with book shelf
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The addition is 122 square feet and just 10 feet, 6 inches wide, so creating a volume with pleasing proportions was important. The high ceiling and clerestory window keep it from feeling too snug. And the high orange shelves draw the eye up and provide organized structure for the maximalist’s favorite collections in a way that pleases the minimalist. While there are seamless transitions into the addition, the steps down and the change to slate on the floor denote that the space is new and different. Rapoport repeated the slate along the wood stove’s long hearth.
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After: The basement family room features glossy gray acrylic cabinetry, which contrasts with a recessed white built-in bookcase. There’s a bathroom nearby, and the area can be closed off to make it a guest space. This level also contains the daughters’ bedrooms and bathroom.
After: The architects at Dodd-Studio decided to remove the loft to create a light-filled great room with a soaring ceiling. “It was a very dark living area with a loft above it,” Van Sluyter says. “They didn’t think they had any use for the loft, and by opening it up it created this light, bright modern space.” Behind the wall with the modern art, the builders created a walk-in closet for the master suite.
After: The shape of the powder room is a result of its location in the stairwell. Van Sluyter chose the sink, countertop, faucet, fixtures and wallpaper, using a gray-and-brass color scheme to give it modern appeal.
The countertop material was extended up to the ceiling behind the range hood, which was custom-made from the same type of metal as the sliding barn door.
Window cut outs, fireplace, wood holder
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