Houzz Stylistas
Leslie and Mark describe their overall design style as modern rustic, with the modern pieces being more industrial and the rustic being farmhouse but not Shabby Chic. This design style is showcased throughout the home but is especially apparent in the kitchen, dining and living rooms. “Everything was carefully chosen by us, and a lot of it is reclaimed or an antique that has special meaning to us,” Leslie says. “Now that we have our daughter, it’s cool to think that one day we can tell her about our journey and how we built this house to start our family.”
Sapey considers herself a nomad — during her 25 years in Madrid, she has moved five times, and she says she can’t rule out a sixth move. Today she lives in an upper-floor apartment overlooking Retiro Park, a green space in the middle of Madrid. “It’s like a nest on top of the best tree in Madrid. I live with a view of the sea: the sea of Retiro Park. The treetops change like waves. Sometimes they’re green, then orange, dark red, brown. … They also vary depending on the day, the light. … It’s like a magic box,” she says. The Italian-born architect is pictured in her Vitra La Chaise lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Houzz at a GlanceWho lives here: Dianne and Dennis KlanjscekWhere: Hawthorn neighborhood of Melbourne, AustraliaSize: Four bedrooms, two bathroomsAfter finding themselves rambling around their huge family home in the suburbs, empty-nesters Dianne and Dennis Klanjscek decided in 2008 that the time was right to move to a smaller and more manageable abode. They chose an elegant Edwardian-stye house in urban Hawthorn, surrounded by an abundance of lifestyle amenities for added appeal. “With its shops, restaurants, public transport and entertainment [500 feet] from our doorstep, this was the ideal place to retire,” Dianne says.
House at a GlanceWho lives here: Jennifer Perkins and Chris Boehk; their daughter Tallulah; son Baxter; fish Goldie and Lapis; cats Georgie and Brie; and dog EllaLocation: Austin, Texas Size: 3,000 square feet (278.7 square meters); four bedrooms, 2½ bathroomsYear built: 1980sThe interior decor of Jennifer Perkins and Chris Boehk’s 1980s home is constantly evolving as they put their distinct stamp on it. Perkins works as a freelance writer and creative content designer, Boehk as a market researcher. “I’m not big on listening to design rules or keeping up with home decor trends,” Perkins says. The couple’s first home had what she describes as a “midcentury tiki vibe.” In decorating this home, she decided to take cues from several eras, design styles and continents.Perkins works with a Christmas tree company, and in August, she says, “it starts to look like a candy corn tree forest in my house.” At the end of the summer she clears off all the étagères, mantels and bookshelves to make way for pumpkins and Santas. She once took down an entire gallery wall and replaced it with vintage Halloween-themed pictures. When it was time to switch it back, she chose all new pictures to put on dis...
Houzz at a Glance Who lives here: Eva Muller, principal designer and co-founder of sfHeimat, Cory L. Bradley, oil painter, and their Hungarian Vizsla dog, King Cashus, usually just called Cashus Location: Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco Size: 1,250 square feet (116 square meters); three bedrooms, 1½ baths
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