FROM THE OUTSIDE, Maxi Lilley and Eric Faurot's house appears to be just another bungalow on a street full of bungalows in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. But once you're inside, the genius of its recent redesign becomes clear. The overhaul resulted in a spacious family-friendly ground floor, complete with a large entry that's anything but formal, plus a scene-stealing kitchen and an entirely new second floor. And the couple's love of midcentury modern design lends a lightness the house previously lacked.
Poggenpohl has given its Porsche Design kitchen p'7:J40 a new look with a carbon fiber cabinet front. Familiar from motor racing, the carbon fiber composite is ultra-light, strong and temperature resistant. For the carbon fiber front of the kitchen, the material is laminated and applied to a glass front, which underscores the carbon fiber's three-dimensional appearance.Circle No. 208 on Product CardCircle No. 205 on Product Card2 | Breakfast nook Built-in bench seats disguise storage; a walnut-and-laminate wall unit provides cabinets and a wine rack on one side and an entertainment center on the other. The chairs are, of course, a classic Eames design from 1946.The Eternity 070 Solid Stainless Steel Faucet from Water, Inc. is a cold-only liter faucet that comes equipped with a )uilt-in aerator. In addition, the swivel faucet, features an adjustable quarterturn ceramic disc flow control valve. It is certified to NSF/ANS1 Standard 61 and California Proposition ?d. as well as meets the no lead standards for CA AB 1953.Designed for Duravit by Matteo Thun, Onto is an avant-garde bath collection that uses locally sourced wood. Bonded, anti-warp and zero-emission plywood is treated with a special oil and wax that prevents the absorption of water. The collection includes a range of sinks, vanities and mirrors, in European oak, dark chestnut, matte white or matte basil.Circle No. 202 on Product CardCircle No. 207 on Product CardOutdoor livingPHOTOGAPHS BY THOMAS J STORYOutdoor Sink Displays Rustic LookWood Makes Statement in BathPendants Sport Metal ShadesCircle No. 210 on Product CardCircle No. 200 on Product Cardwww.duravit.usWood Makes Statement in Bath* Wall unit by Dennis Montalto, Madera Design & Construction, San Francisco (415/285-8633)Range Hood Operates With Quiet ModeTub Adds Romantic TouchRange Hood Operates With Quiet ModeCircle No. 206 on Product CardStone Forest's Elemental Outdoor Room collection includes the Alpine Sink, a rustic, above-counter outdoor kitchen sink. The piece is carved from blocks of beige granite and features a hand-chiseled exterior and honed interior.www.stoneforest.comwww.waclighting.comBUILT IN 1910, the house was small but in a great location: near a shopping street and public transit.
PHOTOGAPHS BY THOMAS J STORY
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