Brad & Julie's Sunny Modern Victorian House Tour. Name: Brad, Julie and Rye OlcottLocation: Dolores Heights, San Francisco, CaliforniaSize: 2,500 sq feet (not including 1st floor studio)Years lived in: 3 years; owned Your home says a lot about you, and the home that Brad and Julie have created speaks volumes about their artistic sensibilities and love of clean and bright spaces.
Their sunny Victorian home, situated in Dolores Heights, San Francisco, is warm, modern, welcoming, and filled with art, as befits the home of an artist whose work can be seen all over the city and will soon be featured in the new San Francisco Transbay Center. Enter House Tour Julie is an artist who is currently working on a 20,000 square foot terrazzo floor for the Grand Hall in the new Transbay Center, which will be completed in 2015.
When this project is completed, it will be the largest fine art application of that material in history. Brad and Julie were living in SOMA when they decided to relocate to leafy Dolores Park. Apartment Therapy Survey:
Photos. Shannon's Soothing Mix of Styles House Tour. Name: Shannon Schelbert of mac+cam photography, along with husband Michael, sons Mac (10) and Cam (8) and dog Tottenham (named after Tottenham Hotspur) and cat Messi (after soccer player Lionel Messi) Location: Aldridge Place — Austin, Texas Size: 2500 square feet Years lived in: 3 — owned It's all about details and materials in this Central Austin home. It's also about customizing a home to fit the residents' needs. Not only has the house been modernized in many ways, it's been expanded to fit a family of four (six if you count the pets) and transformed into a rich and sophisticated space with unique details that burst with character and personality. Enter House Tour So how did Shannon, a wonderful photographer, and her husband create a home that was wildly unique? They started with Shannon's great tastes and then mixed in the skills and talents of local architect Nicole Blair of Studio 512 (whom you may remember from Erin and Aaron's Austin home).
Apartment Therapy Survey: Jonya & Brad's Modern A–Frame House Tour. Name: Jonya and Bradley Streeper (and son Julian Grey)Location: Beaverton — Portland, ORSize: 2,400 square feetYears lived in: 3 — owned Jonya, Brad and their two–year–old son Julian live in one of the most thoughtfully decorated, wonderfully airy homes I've had the pleasure of photographing. An open floor plan and tall ceilings allow for a steady stream of unbelievable natural light to flood the entire space. The dazzle also stems from artwork made by friends, personal creations, unique furniture pieces and the love this cozy family shares. Jonya and Brad, both San Diego natives, moved up to Portland by way of San Francisco about three years ago.
They fell in love with this house in the hills, which was built in 1967 and renovated by previous owners. Luckily, the bones of the home were left mostly untouched and the spaces were opened up in a graceful way. It's no surprise Jonya and Brad have impeccable and eclectic taste. Enter House Tour Apartment Therapy Survey: Our Style:quirky modern. CHI House Tour: Michelle Kaufmann's Smart Home. Hearth Under an Oak Tree - Home Tour : Hearth Under an Oak Tree - Home Tour. Name: RichardLocation: Austin, Texas Size/Room: 2,056 square feet Years lived in: 1 and counting The paragon of Abode Modern Homes is also the home and home office of owners, Richard, and his wife and two children. The modern Austin one-story is a striking example of contrasts, showcasing a treasure trove of art, relics, Craigslist finds, and some vintage audio items... True daily scavengers, Richard and his wife have have discovered numerous bargains through the likes of Craigslist and eBay throughout the years.
Even the narrow lot upon which their home now sits was quite the find. An open lot which had never been built on, just a few miles from downtown, in hip and cool Austin, TX? Unprecedented! In a city which proudly labels itself as "weird", Richard wanted his modern vision to blend in with the neighborhood. Where others may stop at furniture, however, Richard continues the look into technology as well.
I also love the front porch. All Images: Chris Perez. : Derek uofmtiger Tech Tour. Name:Derek (aka "uofmtiger")Location: Memphis, TN Size: Living room (~18x18), office (10x10) Years Lived In: 12 years Derek is a gentleman who understands technology and comfort in equal measure, bound together with an eclectic style that permeates throughout the home...every corner an expression of his joys and passions, as any good home should be. Just as the interior of his home exhibits both traditional and modern elements, his choice in tech gear is a partnership of yesterday's analog sounds with today's digital components.
Oh, and did I mention his pair of trusty canine companions? Apartment Therapy Tech Tour Survey: My/our style: Cozy tech-centric with more than a touch of canine. The inspiration for my home office/home theater: The main goal of the living room was to have a comfortable space for listening to music, watching movies, and entertaining friends and dogs. The home office was setup with hobbies like music, movies, and photography in mind. Resources. Mara & Alex's First Home as a Married Couple House Tour. Name: Mara Roszak and Alex PolilloLocation: Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 1400 square feetYears lived in: 2 1/2 years Taking the leap and purchasing your very first home can be very nerve-racking. Mara did her homework and looked for the perfect place for a number of years without any luck.
When she found her current home she told her realtor to put in a back up offer, then out of the blue she received a call from her realtor saying the initial offer fell though and the house was hers! Shortly after Mara purchased the home, she met the love of her life, Alex. Apartment Therapy Survey: Our Style: A mix of industrial Mid-Century, classic Italian, and French country Inspiration: The house itself is inspiring. Favorite Element: Between the kitchen and the front arched windows in the living room. Biggest Challenge: Keeping the house feeling authentically 1920s Spanish while adding so many different influences. What Friends Say: Someone recently called it "magical. " Resources of Note: Isabelle & Brandon's Lovely Echo Park Cottage House Tour. Name: Isabelle Dahlin and Brandon BoudetLocation: Echo Park, CaliforniaSize: 1,250 square feetYears lived in: 5 years — Own What do you get when you mix an interior designer and chef under one roof? A lovely one bedroom English style cottage with incredible landscaping, an organic vegetable garden and a chicken coop!
Isabelle Dahlin, owner of deKor, and her boyfriend Brandon Boudet, of Little Dom's, have created the ideal getaway right at home in the hills of Echo Park. Enter House Tour Mixing an abundance of vintage and Scandinavian furniture with collected artwork, this home was designed for comfort, friends and the ultimate feeling of being "at home. " The house itself is a tiny cottage with only one bedroom and one bathroom.
My three questions to Isabelle regarding her home:1. 2. 3. Apartment Therapy Survey: My Style: Eclectic mix old and new -no rules design :) Inspiration: Growing up in Sweden, and all my travels. Favorite Element: The high ceilings! Proudest DIY: Our back yard! The Collective Creativity of Public School Tech Tour. Name: Public SchoolLocation: Austin, TexasSize/Room: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 Strap on your backpack and bring your lunch money, because today we're going to Public School — a design collective of seven graphic artists and photographers, working out of a converted home-to-office in Austin, TX. The workspace where these creative minds meld is eclectic, inspiring, and loaded down with tech.
Click past the break to get schooled. Welcome to Tech-sas! I'm greeted by Jay Sauceda, who's making me mad jealous on how casual and cool he rocks a cowboy hat. He introduces me to Casey Dunn, donning a chambray shirt, and the two of them explain the space and flow of where they work. Enter through the main door into lobby, a space surrounded by large open windows, and grounded by earthen-stained concrete. The airy space also houses a vintage cognac Eames Chair that invites a seating, alongside a modest kitchen area. Furniture & Accessories Design Resources: (Images: Chris Perez) Johanna and Mike's Bright Brooklyn Home House Tour. Name: Johanna Lane & Mike Harvkey Location: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York Size: 440 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Own Having previously lived in an apartment about the same size as the home that writers Johanna and Mike share, I am acutely aware of how challenging it is to make a space that lacks in square footage feel spacious.
That's why I was so impressed by how comfortable and roomy their home feels. Enter House Tour To create an open and spacious feel in such a small space, this creative couple takes advantage of vertical space and keeps their things well edited. Apartment Therapy Survey: Our Style: Colorful minimalism. Inspiration: Other spaces we’ve seen in Apartment Therapy, Dwell, The Selby, and friends’ apartments in New York and L.A.
Favorite Element: Our red wall. Biggest Challenge: Keeping the space clutter-free. What Friends Say: First, “Where’s the rest of it?” Proudest DIY: The built-in bookshelves, even though — or maybe because — they took almost three months. Rachel & David's Historic Seltzer Factory Home House Tour. Name: Rachel, David & their 9-month-old son, HenryLocation: East Side — Providence, Rhode IslandSize: 2 bedrooms, 2,400 square feetYears lived in: 6 months — owned Many former Providence residents are so in love with the city that they often fantasize about moving back some day.
Brown University grads Rachel and David didn't imagine that fantasy would go beyond perusing real estate online from their Brooklyn apartment until they stumbled on a renovated seltzer factory in a charming historic neighborhood. Then, before they knew it they had won a bidding war and were packing their bags for a new life in New England. Enter House Tour Part loft, part cozy lodge; the space is irresistible with its warm exposed brick walls and dark wood beams — not to mention an ideal location on Providence's walk-able East Side. Rachel, a photographer, and David, a painter and writer, both work from home offices, so it was important to make the house feel like home as soon as they moved in.
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