This beautiful black entertainment center is a focal point rather than an eye sore in the room.

The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots. The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate. The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west. The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside. Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer. The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure. The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.

Wanganui Photography

This contemporary white palette family room is brought to life with the introduction of pops of color in the artwork, soft goods, detailing and accessories. The espresso ceiling cloud is surrounded by a textured product to add interest and drama.

Top floor family room which leads out to a 40 ft x 30 foot full green roof with wooden decking and concrete pavers and sitting and lounging area with concrete and metal fire table. Enjoy the outstanding mountain and water views on this private living green roof. White leather modular seating allows for flexibility of seating large or small numbers. Room has fantastic lighting along with spectacular windows with open water vapour fireplace and drop down screen for tv viewing. Full speaker system and home theatre inside and outside on the green roof. Family room has a mod colorful vibe to the room. Fabrics have also been used on outside seating areas to bring the cohesive color inside and out. John Bentley Photography - Vancouver

Lupe Clemente Fotografía

Sleek, modern open plan kitchen. Thick granite bench tops, gloss surfaces, Mirror splashbacks. Loads of drawer space. Quality V-Zug appliances. Concealed scullery.

Warm and rich tones, mingle with the clean modern lines of this beautiful family room. The culmination of the modern and natural space, is a modern and inviting room, designed for comfort and entertaining. A mix that is clean and warm, a rare mix indeed!

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Photos by Matt Bolt Design by Amy Trowman

Realstone Systems Stardust glazed tile from the Tempered collection.

Design by Mylene Robert & Sherri DuPont Photography by Lori Hamilton

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The seating area of this luxurious and generous master bedroom features a warm and relaxing area that is in keeping with the overall theme of the home. Soft whites accented with woodwork and great lighting allows the evening view to permeate the space.