Houzz Tour: A California white Crisp Home With a Twist Equestrian

Houzz Tour: A California white Crisp Home With a Twist Equestrian - Before this Californian home was built, homeowners said architect Ken Linsteadt that the property was used for grazing horse long gone Estate . Because he is familiar with the history of the region, Linsteadt knew the story to be true, but the owner turned up physical evidence to support the claim. "He found a big old horse jaw while digging in the garden, says the architect.

The equine back story was appropriate, as family members - all horse lovers - hoped to build a house that looked vaguely like a stable or horse farm. "They wanted a house with a symbolic meaning of the house, said Linsteadt. "They wanted a house that was light and bright, which felt a little modern and very happy.

Houzz at a Glance
Architect Ken Linsteadt Architects
Location Mill Valley, California
Size 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms

the front of the house brings to mind a farm building. The textured wood bordering the covered porch contrast to the traditional white coating that has become synonymous with agricultural structures. "I wanted to give some elements that were bizarre and surprising - you might call them crazy, Linsteadt said. "The front door is the same material as the input coating - it combines transparent, you almost have to look. It's sort of a speakeasy element. Look closely and you will see the entrance to the left.


Photography by Paul Dyer

Open the door and you will find the first of many revelations. The house is built in the shape of L. One leg consists of a two-story structure that holds a foyer, a family room, an office and rooms. While the front of the street in front of the house is nice, but does not give much away, large windows and doors fully open the rear of the structure to a long lawn of yesteryear horses would surely have appreciated. 'After entering the large floor to ceiling window is a terrible surprise, said Linsteadt. Another unexpected element awaits - a green roof separates the rooms of the second floor

steel windows :. Architectural Ironworks

a long single-storey structure with large windows and steel framed doors to lawn and patio, is the other leg of the L.

Behind steel doors, a lounge, dining room and kitchen leads to a loft meeting place for children. "We wanted there to be a relaxed atmosphere that was both male and female, said interior designer Patrick Printy. The neutral palette runs the gamut of white walls with warm wood tones of recycled oak beams and floor, the blackened steel doors

Sofa :. Verellen

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rustic beams contrast with Georgia and inspiration molding around the fireplace. "In old farmhouses, you sometimes find details like this, said Linsteadt. "It adds a little romance.

Presidents: Oly; chimney: Absolute black granite

Looking back to the kitchen and dining room, you can see a small loft. If this were a real team, this could be the place to keep the hay. In the iteration of this house, it is a place where children gather. "I like the way it lowers the ceiling and kitchen sets, said Linsteadt.

Shelves in the living room holding accessories and books. The shelves that run along the wall of the room to eat have a utilitarian purpose. "We decided to put glassware and plates owners use daily here said Printy. "The idea is that the table can be quickly resolved." Construction has required that a tree is felled on the property; the wood was milled and used to build the dining table to eat. "The table is narrow, making intimate meal, said Printy. The windows in both sets of shelves lighten things up and add a connection to the outside.

the largest island in the kitchen preparing and storage space on one side and a dining room on the other. Open storage at each end has large cooking utensils and cookbooks

marble tops of the island. counters under the window are recovered hickory. "With a wooden worktop, you must be a little cautious, said Printy. "You have to wipe the water, for example. However, they look great, and it was something that the owner was willing to take. "

the lower level of the other wing houses a family room with a wall shelves painted a soft gray-green. "We wanted an area that was not white, Printy said. 'This is where the family spends time together; it's where they relax, watch TV and do homework. They wanted something that was a little more comfortable "You can see the edge of the desk with a door set into the shelves

painting Shelves: .. Heather Gray, Benjamin Moore

study is the domain of women in the household. "We wanted to entry be hidden on the shelves, almost like a hidden door, said Linsteadt.

stairs and a paneled wall elevation of the corridor. the paneling covers the rooms and first floor bathrooms.

the master bedroom has a warm wood ceiling and is surrounded by windows with traditional mullions. Curtains running on the track circling, allowing the chamber to become easily cocoon or bright.

a barn door separates the main bathroom of the room, and a touch orange adds a bit of fun.

Be inspired by the elegant white regimes

Printy designed two sinks in the master bathroom; one is shown here. "I am inspired by the equestrian theme, he said. 'The handles are leather and metal legs reminded me of the curve a bit and harness.

now that the project is completed, the family is busy forging happy memories in their new house.

Houzz Tour: A California white Crisp Home With a Twist Equestrian Houzz Tour: A California white Crisp Home With a Twist Equestrian

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