A Mid-Century Style Home Provides Comfortable Minimalism
Case Study: This Lake Tahoe Escape is a Work of Art On Its Own
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Living with less has nothing to do with deprivation, but has everything to do with careful editing. For a case in point, let's examine this Californian dream home nested in the mountains of Tahoe. The home is void of traditional hanging artwork, but offers sculptural interest via light fixtures, furniture and architectural details such as the fireplace, stairway and exposed ceiling beams. Designed by John Maniscalco Architecture of San Francisco and built in 2009, this impeccable escape is a gorgeous extension of nature and provides a valuable lesson in comfortable minimalism.
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| The house itself is a work of art. This streamlined cedar structure offers expansive mountain views and lends itself to its pristine surroundings. |
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| The open floor plan features mid-century furnishings reduced to the simplest lines. From the roomy, low-slung sofas to the Wegner folding rope chairs, to the soft wool pile carpet, this living space is minimal yet comfortable. |
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| The living room has excellent sight lines to the exterior except for the intentional distraction of a beautiful vintage bubble chandelier. |
In the kitchen, the checkered wood island becomes a prime location for communal dining. Accessories, like the simple white pottery and pendant lights, allow your eyes to rest comfortably in the space and to also notice the planked ceilings and the custom felt slipcovers on each chair.
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| The grand stairway is yet another example of excellence in craftsmanship. Each timber tread was hand-selected by the contractor and constructed to frame this serene view as well as another dramatic focal point, the glass chandelier. |
Underneath the stair way is a special place to escape with a good book, that is if you aren't distracted by the wonders of nature.
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| This bedroom with its soaring ceilings provides a unique feeling of sleeping in harmony with nature. |
The upholstered bed offsets the wood paneling and is accented with a pillow made from a suzani quilt. The mid century vibe is carried into the bedroom by the modern Danish lamp.
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| Hunker down in style with a quartet of custom bunked beds. Dressed in plush down comforters each bed also has its own Giraffe Lamp for nighttime reading.
Lush carpeting underfoot makes the transition of getting out of bed a bit more soothing. |
This bathroom, pure in design, features a luxurious soaking tub and receives assistance from Mother Nature in creating a peaceful bathing experience.
Ample ceiling height allows for a row of paper lanterns to adorn the hallway.
With warm woods, plush furnishings, soft lighting, a raging fireplace, and open floor plan what more would you need to feel comfortable living with less?
Comments
julie968 Lake house
2 years ago · Like
leo52 I can only say WOW!! This would be my dream home. A girl can dream, right??
2 years ago · Like
Jennifer Johnson LOVE.
2 years ago · Like
frecklefrog WOW indeed. My dream home also. Dream on!!!
2 years ago · Like
angels wow this is my best dream house i ever dream.....
2 years ago · Like
nbatash Yep, dream home!
2 years ago · Like
Leah Bonk makes me hate my house. (kidding)
2 years ago · Like
midmodfan Beautiful. Want it.
2 years ago · Like
ilsekay can anyone tell me what kind of wood they used in this beautiful house?
2 years ago · Like
jakemus minimalism at its best....:)
2 years ago · Like
zeljko beautifully done with a great balance of style and restraint!
2 years ago · Like
jeg700 700 That chandelier is the greatest!
2 years ago · Like
aholmwood I just bought a fixer upper in Park City. This house is exactly what I want to create! Thank you!!!!
2 years ago · Like
dominoefex This is living!
2 years ago · Like
Joanne Fairmont Yinger It would be hard to improve on this home--and certainly impossible to improve on Nature and the views (which the owner is fortunate to have as well).
2 years ago · Like
Home Systems , Wendi Zampino I love every detail, well done!
2 years ago · Like
Jennifer Avery Perfection!
2 years ago · Like
Linda McMahon I love this house, the only thing I'd change is to just add a splash of colourful art, not to compete with the scenery but perhaps to complement it. I love the pendant chandelier in the stairway, I'd love to find an affordable version for my townhome.
2 years ago · Like
desertwhirlwind I have fallen in love...!!!
2 years ago · Like
Becky Harris This is one of the most stunning homes I've seen in a long time. Bravo!
2 years ago · Like
Phillips Development aholmwood - I am a builder in PC and I build/remodel mod/contemporary homes. Check out my website and contact me to help with your remodel. www.aspenvalleyhomes.net
2 years ago · Like
busylizzy Wow! - I could move right into this one! How does one change bulbs in the chandelier?
12 months ago · Like
roger12 Wow that's all I can say I love it
7 months ago · Like
roger12 Wow that's all I can say I love it
7 months ago · Like
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