Through the years, the brand new house owners of this Washington, D.C. triplex had lived in a number of cities in Europe and Asia. Due to this fact, “they needed to combine concepts they’d seen in different elements of the world in a approach that felt genuine to them,” says Michelle Vassallo, chief architect and founding father of MV Architects. “To do this, they needed to work with a designer and contractor who have been prepared to do issues a little bit in a different way.”
When requested to explain her aesthetic, Michelle replies: “Minimalist and fashionable with a deal with perform and on benefiting from the sunshine all through the day.” Certainly, clear traces, rhythmic home windows and the customized curved staircase she designed all emphasize the timeless fantastic thing about this historic residence. Pure white-oak herringbone flooring are additionally elementary to the scheme. “We went with a pure palette in every single place,” says Michelle.
In opposition to the in any other case subdued background of the home, the counter tops and again wall of the kitchen stand out. “The multicolored terrazzo counter tops are a throwback to our lives in India and Europe,” says the home-owner.
When it comes to structure, the couple requested for an open idea kitchen that’s straightforward to navigate. That stated, they did not need to sacrifice each little bit of privateness, particularly when it got here to leisure. The answer? Opening 80% of the kitchen to the eating and dwelling areas whereas the remaining is recessed in order that the fridge, pantry and pegboard of workhorse pots and pans are tucked away from view.
“We took benefit of all of the lifeless area [and on] the partitions, creating completely positioned storage areas and cupboards that function versatile wardrobes, vacuum charging stations and hanging cupboards [areas] for our canine’s many leashes, bows, and coats,” the home-owner provides.
The couple approached the renovation as a chance to reevaluate their property. “We took out all our pots and pans, dishes, and kitchen devices and have been trustworthy about what we by no means or hardly ever use, then downsized it,” the home-owner shares. Did they miss the objects they gave away? Not for one minute.
