cynthia2013 Is this lovely storage bench custom-built? If not, where is it available?

Ogawa Fisher Architects Yes, the storage bench was custom-built to fit the house and the owner's needs. Sometimes custom cabinets are not much more expensive than those available in stores, so I would recommend that you explore your options and see what suits you best.

tpnguyen007 Thank you for your response.
Could you recommend a white or off white paint that would expand a small bedroom and living room. The flooring is dark wood. I have used Glidden's Tusk Tusk and and also Sherwin Williams Natural Choice but it seems to have made the rooms look much too small. The rooms have very little natural lighting.
Thank you in Advance.

Ogawa Fisher Architects It's hard without actually being in the room (i.e. seeing the floor color, the quality of natural light, etc.) to determine which white paint would be right for you... Benjamin Moore has brighter whites (such as Brilliant White), but they tend to be in a cooler tone. I found a page on the Benjamin Moore website that might help you pick a few to try:
http://tinyurl.com/aes6kyc

I hope that helps!

Ogawa Fisher Architects Hi, this was a custom design that we had built with a local cabinetmaker, but it's not rocket science to design or build; we just recommend that you work with a professional, so that it is built to suit you and your needs. Many cabinetmakers can help you with the design if you are not currently working with an architect or interior designer. The material, dimensions, and overall aesthetic should be thoughtfully considered to match your taste and its surroundings. I hope that helps - we look forward to seeing your built-in bench on Houzz once it's finished!

ottmonika Check ana-white.com website out. They have some there.

Ogawa Fisher Architects Hello Sigalit,

thank you for your interest. We take design consultation inquiries by phone and email: please feel free to call me at 503-309-3606 or email me at hiromi@ogawafisher.com. At that point we can discuss our offering of services, and what might work best for your project and budget. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Hiromi Ogawa

Custom Home Planning Center You could use the same type of hardware shown here: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lift+top+coffee+table&id=75404F6D2CFB966B98A6658E7CCFEDA78D2DF0A4&FORM=IQFRBA built into the top of a window bay storage piece.

Ogawa Fisher Architects These chairs were acquired by the owner, but I believe they are the Gilbert Chairs from IKEA. I am not sure if they still have the same color, but you can visit their site below:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00059439/

Ogawa Fisher Architects This was a white oak custom cabinet we designed specifically for this house. We worked with a local cabinetmaker for fabrication. I would recommend that you hire a local designer to design something that is perfect for you and your surroundings. They can specify the wood, the seat depth, the storage options below, and have it work with what's already in your house. If it's just the built-in bench, you can look for a furniture designer; if you are looking to transform the whole room or house, I recommend you hire an interior designer or architect (we do both). Good luck!

Mueller Nicholls Cabinets and Construction This is a particularly elegant solution for the space - nice work!

Ogawa Fisher Architects The pendant fixture is something the owners found at a vintage store.

georgiac One very similar would be the "Octo" light