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AG Cuisine et agencementCréation d'un ensemble bureau bibliothèque sous escalier.
Tiroir en partie basse avec finition gris mat.
plan de travail en panneau plaqué chêne.
Claustra en chêne massif.
Assise réalisé par l'atelier la belle Âme.
Pamela Dailey DesignIn the backyard of a home dating to 1910 in the Hudson Valley, a modest 250 square-foot outbuilding, at one time used as a bootleg moonshine distillery, and more recently as a bare bones man-cave, was given new life as a sumptuous home office replete with not only its own WiFi, but also abundant southern light brought in by new windows, bespoke furnishings, a double-height workstation, and a utilitarian loft.
The original barn door slides open to reveal a new set of sliding glass doors opening into the space. Dark hardwood floors are a foil to crisp white defining the walls and ceiling in the lower office, and soft shell pink in the double-height volume punctuated by charcoal gray barn stairs and iron pipe railings up to a dollhouse-like loft space overhead. The desktops -- clad on the top surface only with durable, no-nonsense, mushroom-colored laminate -- leave birch maple edges confidently exposed atop punchy red painted bases perforated with circles for visual and functional relief. Overhead a wrought iron lantern alludes to a birdcage, highlighting the feeling of being among the treetops when up in the loft.
Photography: Rikki Snyder
M Studiotwo-level library with full height shelving through the floor. Ombre grey boxes going darker as they reach the bottom.
Stephanie Loy Interior Design GmbHBibliothek / Bücherregal lackiert in Aqua Tönen mit Schüben aus Birke Multiplex
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectThe client’s brief was to create a space reminiscent of their beloved downtown Chicago industrial loft, in a rural farm setting, while incorporating their unique collection of vintage and architectural salvage. The result is a custom designed space that blends life on the farm with an industrial sensibility.
The new house is located on approximately the same footprint as the original farm house on the property. Barely visible from the road due to the protection of conifer trees and a long driveway, the house sits on the edge of a field with views of the neighbouring 60 acre farm and creek that runs along the length of the property.
The main level open living space is conceived as a transparent social hub for viewing the landscape. Large sliding glass doors create strong visual connections with an adjacent barn on one end and a mature black walnut tree on the other.
The house is situated to optimize views, while at the same time protecting occupants from blazing summer sun and stiff winter winds. The wall to wall sliding doors on the south side of the main living space provide expansive views to the creek, and allow for breezes to flow throughout. The wrap around aluminum louvered sun shade tempers the sun.
The subdued exterior material palette is defined by horizontal wood siding, standing seam metal roofing and large format polished concrete blocks.
The interiors were driven by the owners’ desire to have a home that would properly feature their unique vintage collection, and yet have a modern open layout. Polished concrete floors and steel beams on the main level set the industrial tone and are paired with a stainless steel island counter top, backsplash and industrial range hood in the kitchen. An old drinking fountain is built-in to the mudroom millwork, carefully restored bi-parting doors frame the library entrance, and a vibrant antique stained glass panel is set into the foyer wall allowing diffused coloured light to spill into the hallway. Upstairs, refurbished claw foot tubs are situated to view the landscape.
The double height library with mezzanine serves as a prominent feature and quiet retreat for the residents. The white oak millwork exquisitely displays the homeowners’ vast collection of books and manuscripts. The material palette is complemented by steel counter tops, stainless steel ladder hardware and matte black metal mezzanine guards. The stairs carry the same language, with white oak open risers and stainless steel woven wire mesh panels set into a matte black steel frame.
The overall effect is a truly sublime blend of an industrial modern aesthetic punctuated by personal elements of the owners’ storied life.
Photography: James Brittain
Jennifer B MeyerHome office that doubles as a guest room. We selected a neutral tone sleeper sofa with mid century lines and tweed from Lee Industries for this home office. The wall to the left of the barn door is only 38 inches deep, limiting our selection for sofas. We chose a tight back sofa, so the seat depth would not be compromised for comfort. We kept the sofa neutral, adding the pops of colors with a mix of custom pillows and off the shelf store selections. Room gets bolt of color from Farrow and Ball's fabulous Charlotte's Locks. Eames chair with Eames stool were purchasing from a prior renovation, but so classic and timeless work perfectly in this small office.
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Contractor: Dovetail
Interiors: Brooke Voss Design
Landscape: Savanna Designs
Photos: Scott Amundson
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