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Designer Matt Barton of Copper Creek Landscaping created this mini retreat in Spokane, Washington, for a couple nearing retirement. The yard features a heated saltwater plunge pool that overlooks natural land. Hogwire fencing preserves the view. The team had considered a more organic pool shape, but the rectangular design allowed for an automated safety cover and a simpler, lower-maintenance setup. The tiled gunite pool also includes a system that allows for quick water access in the event of a fire. Stained sand-washed concrete paving rounds out the space, complementing the rustic aesthetic while allowing the natural materials to pop.
“When I suggested this bold wallpaper for the powder room, the wife agreed that it was really fun and said yes,” Demetrio says. “The abstract leaves tie in nature.” The designer made sure everything else in the room played a supporting role, letting the wallpaper be the star. The blue-gray vanity looks like a freestanding dresser, and the shelf on the bottom creates a more open feel. The marble-look quartz countertop, polished nickel finishes and octagonal mirror complete the look.
Demetrio brought in more of her client’s favorite blue through the island base and the custom vent hood. The tumbled and glossy elongated subway tile backsplash keeps the look light, while the darker quartzite countertops add contrast. Demetrio also introduced pattern on the backs of the counter stools. These are extra-comfy models upholstered in a performance fabric. The flooring throughout the house is engineered European white oak with a cerused texture. The planks are 9 inches wide. “In our climate, prefinished hardwoods are preferable,” Shaver says. “Regular hardwood planks over 4 inches in width tend to move around too much with our extreme temperature changes.”
Note ping pong table; could be pool table
A set of multistack glass doors that slide into the walls creates an 8-by-18-foot opening that allows for free flow between the pavilion and the house. “They like to play a lot of games together,” Demetrio says. She tucked this elegant game table into a corner that enjoys the light from the French doors and is close to any action in the pavilion. The designer used grasscloth on the walls to create a connection to the outdoors through texture. Other natural materials like wood and caning on the chairs also reinforce the indoor-outdoor connection. She brought the client’s favorite blue to this corner through the cushions and artwork. Wallcovering: Sabah SAB-200, Innovations; doors; Marvin
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Guesthouse at a Glance Who lives here: A couple and their teenage son Location: Libertyville, Illinois Size: 1,900 square feet (177 square meters); one bedroom, 1½ bathrooms Interior designer: Laurie Demetrio Builder: Nick Shaver of Century Bay Builders Landscape design-build pro: Joey Rossa of JMR Landscaping
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