Collection by Laura Kaakua

General Concepts

Steps covered with black-and-white graphic tile connect the fire pit area to the interior and the outdoor dining space.
Steps covered with black-and-white graphic tile connect the fire pit area to the interior and the outdoor dining space.
The island helps to define and separate the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas.
The island helps to define and separate the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas.
For the living room, Caroline chose lounge chairs from Australia’s Barnaby Lane, a coffee table from Sobu, Maiden Home sofas, and a Moroccan rug from Muima.
For the living room, Caroline chose lounge chairs from Australia’s Barnaby Lane, a coffee table from Sobu, Maiden Home sofas, and a Moroccan rug from Muima.
From the compact quarters downstairs, you emerge into a bright, open second floor. It feels more expansive than its square footage thanks to a steel moment frame that eliminates the need for interior structural walls. In the dining room, a Lambert et Fils chandelier hangs above a black-stained, live-edge ash table.
From the compact quarters downstairs, you emerge into a bright, open second floor. It feels more expansive than its square footage thanks to a steel moment frame that eliminates the need for interior structural walls. In the dining room, a Lambert et Fils chandelier hangs above a black-stained, live-edge ash table.
Blue Savoy marble from Coastal Tile lines the floor.
Blue Savoy marble from Coastal Tile lines the floor.
The conversation pit is situated in front of a wall of windows that let natural light stream through the interior.
The conversation pit is situated in front of a wall of windows that let natural light stream through the interior.
The appliances are by Miele and the Cojo stools are by Thomas Hayes.
The appliances are by Miele and the Cojo stools are by Thomas Hayes.
"This property has been updated to be completely gas-free and comes equipped with high-end, all-electric appliances,
"This property has been updated to be completely gas-free and comes equipped with high-end, all-electric appliances,
The primary bedroom is lined with windows overlooking canyon vistas, ensuring a serene ambiance. A generous walk-in closet and dual-vanity ensuite is also included.
The primary bedroom is lined with windows overlooking canyon vistas, ensuring a serene ambiance. A generous walk-in closet and dual-vanity ensuite is also included.
Steps lead down to the main living room, complete with built-in furniture and a sleek stone fireplace.
Steps lead down to the main living room, complete with built-in furniture and a sleek stone fireplace.
Bedrosians tile covers the walls and floor, with sconces by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort and California Faucets.
Bedrosians tile covers the walls and floor, with sconces by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort and California Faucets.
The modern addition has the primary bathroom, with a soaking tub placed below picture windows.
The modern addition has the primary bathroom, with a soaking tub placed below picture windows.
The contractor rebuilt the coved ceiling with plywood, and restored the original windows, wainscot, and chalk ledge atop the wainscot in the main room. The white table is by Joel Edmondson.
The contractor rebuilt the coved ceiling with plywood, and restored the original windows, wainscot, and chalk ledge atop the wainscot in the main room. The white table is by Joel Edmondson.
Another move that reduces the house's environmental impact is the inclusion of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The panels generate enough energy to offset 95% of the house’s consumption.
Another move that reduces the house's environmental impact is the inclusion of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The panels generate enough energy to offset 95% of the house’s consumption.
Both sets of panels slide open for maximum views and solar gain; in inclement weather, they shutter completely, while clerestory windows bathe the space in light.
Both sets of panels slide open for maximum views and solar gain; in inclement weather, they shutter completely, while clerestory windows bathe the space in light.

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