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SMALL IS THE NEW BIG IN BAY AREA HOME DESIGN

A cozy craftsman transformed for maximum space.
After trying L.A., the South Bay, and SoMa on for size, our clients found the perfect fit for their low-impact lifestyle in the form of a tiny, 750-square-foot Berkeley Craftsman.

​Soon to be parents, the couple knew they would need more space for baby, but designed their home to purposely, and ingeniously, to use every area within, while adhering to a strict “no clutter” code. No easy feat with a newborn.  Read more>>
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Construction: Blue Dog Construction & Renovation

INDEPENDENT LIVING 

Mobility solutions for every home.
We reorganized the space of two back-to-back bathrooms to create a large, no-threshold shower in an ensuite bathroom and a separate guest bathroom. We often learn just how inhospitable our homes can be when faced with a sudden disability.  Kitchens can lose their functionality when counters, cabinets and appliances are hard to see, hard to use, or hard to reach.  Pathways from one room to the next - especially in our compact Bay Area homes - can be too narrow or dark.  Bathrooms become treacherously dangerous. 

The homeowners were left dealing with mobility and vision challenges after an accident caused permanent injuries. ​​Fortunately, there are many modifications and alterations we can make in a home to significantly increase safety, usability, and comfort, while showcasing an owner's unique design sensibility and sense of style.

To start, we reorganized two back-to-back bathrooms to create a large, no-threshold shower in the master ensuite bathroom, and a separate guest bathroom. 
 Next, we remodeled the kitchen and dining area to create a continuous open flow and reintroduce the dialogue between the interior and a large backyard. 

A small office space near the main living spaces creates a nerve-center for the activities of the household, while keeping paperwork and phone, printers, file cabinets out of sight. 

Low-rise thresholds, grab bars, different height work spaces, along with strategically placed mobility device storage were designed to integrate with the aesthetic of the house - lending a natural feel – rather than institutionally imposed. 

Lastly, we installed a sleek Solo-Step system – an overhead track and harness system that weaves throughout the house. This system provides assistance – and safety – while moving through the house, or standing to work.  
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Construction: Leo Montes Construction

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