The hearth is the center of most Craftsman houses, but this wasn't always the case for this house. Initially, Vila was having trouble with her furniture arrangement. Brenner suggested a less traditional layout and even designed a sofa that would fit the space and suit Vila's modern sensibilities. "My front room is very small and was often not used," she says. "Matthew helped me create the layout. It now feels more like a parlor or sitting room than a formal living room."Paint trim: Anew Gray, Sherwin-Williams; wallpaper: Orissa Charcoal, Clarke & Clarke
Brenner suggested a less traditional layout and even designed a sofa that would fit the space and suit Vila's modern sensibilities.
"My front room is very small and was often not used," she says. "Matthew helped me create the layout. It now feels more like a parlor or sitting room than a formal living room."