But the arrival of their two grandchildren changed their plans.
The footprint of the structure was less than one thousand square feet.
Here’s how she tackled the assignment with a blend of nimble space-savers and stylish built-ins.
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To integrate the guest house, she made sure to pull elements of natural color throughout each room.
She added built-in bunk beds and installed large drawers beneath the bottom one for added storage.
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Painting the walls a neutral color (Farrow and Ball in Pointing, no.
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- left the designer free to explore brighter fabrics on the furniture.
She also included an outlet and a USB port for easy rig-charging.
She cozied it up with custom covered pillows and a bold printed throw from Mantas Ezcaray.
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She chose a cool neutral countertop in Calacatta Vagli marble.
To create a cohesive color story, Dillon carried the classic paint color, French Gray no.
242 by Farrow and Ball, from the kitchenette to the primary bathroom.
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The large lower cabinets easily stash cleaning products (Classic Brass pulls in Apres, coordinating coin knobs).
“All of our plumbing fixtures came from Waterworks,” she says.
“I was excited that our clients opted for this beautiful unlacquered brass finish.”
Credit: Photo: Anna Routh Barzin Styling: Kendra Surface
She collaborated with the homeowner’s daughter, who sources art professionally, to bring character to the nook.
The eye-catching sculptural piece over the sink was created by Derek Velasquez and fit perfectly in scale and tone.
Credit: Photo: Anna Routh Barzin Styling: Kendra Surface
Credit: Photo: Anna Routh Barzin Styling: Kendra Surface
Credit: Photo: Anna Routh Barzin Styling: Kendra Surface
Credit: Photo: Anna Routh Barzin Styling: Kendra Surface
Credit: Photo: Anna Routh Barzin Styling: Kendra Surface
