Sarah Greenman This is a really wonderful home. So many outstanding design elements. And who doesn't love an fiddle leaf fig tree in their living room? Well done Stan and Jason!

butlera10 Pittsburgh is my hometown, and not enough is known about the art and architecture of the city - LOVE when you post stories about design there!

mveasey Every single picture (and corner) a delight - just wonderful!

Sarah Greenman Stained concrete.

Sarah Greenman I just painted my studio in black and I love it!

Dura Supreme Cabinetry I think black looks fabulous on kitchen islands in contrast with lighter cabinetry...

KRB Photo Imagery Like an accent walls color, the island adds definition to the kitchen. Well done.

Sarah Greenman The home owners don't really know what the cost was because the architect / builder was a friend who did much of the work for the cost of materials. They also repurposed and upcycled many of the materials from the builder's other paid jobs where there was left-over stuff. Sorry that I don't have a number for you. Thanks for your question!

lydiabassis Do you know who is the table made by?

Sarah Greenman Yes - the table is from Bo Concept: http://www.boconcept.com/

deborah7 I love all these kitchens. The major frustration I have with my house is that we could not put a window over the sink, because our kitchen is not on an outside wall. Who can wash dishes without looking outside?? So we decided to "make believe", by putting a vitrage over the sink, which adds light and a pretty and colorful nature scene, albeit fake.

AV Architects + Builders Love the images!! Great way to create indoor/outdoor flow!!

Sarah Greenman Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams: http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6204/

Sarah Greenman This mirror set is vintage, purchased from a consignment store in Dallas. I'd try Ebay or some other place that sells 70s vintage mirrors. Thanks for your question!

rkq903 This is not my favorite time period but this house is absolutely perfect! I love it! Gorgeous and well done!!!

nenowell Love those stone seats! The note says the stone seats come from Round Top Antique Fair, but that seems to be a seller and not a brand. What is the brand/maker/designer/etc.?

Sarah Greenman Its vintage Heywood Wakefield. The home owners got it here: http://www.strictlyheywake.com/

Thanks for your question!

Michael M I'd also love to know the mix for the floor. It looks fantastic.

Sarah Greenman The home owners aren't sure of the proportions of the mix. So sorry to be of little help.

zemonsta11 I also saw this home on a tour and was really impressed that they didn't build a cookie cutter McMansion like those that have taken over in Lakewood (about 4 miles away on the other side of the lake). It's a new build that sits in well with the neighborhood.

Sarah Greenman The bedding is from Dwell Studio and the wall color is Hazy Blue by Benjamin Moore:


Thanks for your questions!

Emily Gee thank you!

Sarah Greenman Ikea.

klf78 I bought two cane mid century barrel chairs for $50! This article has inspired me! You're awesome!

inlimbo Can anyone tell me what kind of preparation is needed before painting? I have queen anne chairs that are cherry and someone told me once that painting a set takes away from the value and should only be painted if they are not in good condition. Any comments. Thanks.

Sarah Greenman The wall color is Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams - http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6204/

huntley77 cute colourssssssss

Sarah Greenman The couch was custom made by http://cantoni.com/.

Sarah Greenman And yes, it curves. Here is another photo:

houscom Thank you Sarah, and for locating this second photo too - most appreciated. The sofa is very curvy! We have a room that has a corner cut off and so I have in mind eventually getting a sofa that curves or has a slight angle to it. Actually our room is very similar to the room shown here, it opens off the main hallway, its referred to as an "Open Study" but we use it another area to sit in, open to all, adjacent the kitchen - it's a bit of an odd space to furnish. Both your photos are very inspiring, I like how its set up as the media area in this home. Thanks again.

Sarah Greenman The home owner found it on eBay.

Sarah Greenman Isn't it amazing?

Sarah Greenman www.jamescurvan.com for the architect's website.

Lucy Mason That is just amazing.

Sarah Greenman The architect and builder is James Curvan (www.jamescurvan.com). It is located in Dallas, Texas. The cost is not entirely known because the architect was a friend of the family who did it over a period of many years, slowly adding on. They also used lots of reclaimed materials and reused old wood. James Curvan's smaller play homes, which can be seen on his website, are all individually priced but run around two to three thousand dollars.

Sarah Greenman The globe pendants were purchased at West Elm. Thanks for your question!

teddy05 love the cuckoo clock, where can i find this

trinaey The cuckoo clock, where can I find it?

Sarah Greenman courtney3000 - the home has three bedrooms and the office is tucked in a small ante-room just off the dining room - not big enough to be considered a bedroom. But i suppose the family could use it as a bedroom, if they wished. But there is no closet and the windows, which are floor to ceiling, face the street. So I guess it would have been more accurate for me to put 3.5 bedrooms.

normpo It's like a museum! It's Beautiful! I'm hypnotized by their creativity! Wonderful look, wonderful place. Good job!

debmor Love this stunning retro fun house.

Sarah Greenman Its original to the house I believe.

sandysandwich Hi, can you tell me where the doll-house is from or made by? Thanks

Sarah Greenman Yep - its vintage.

Sarah Greenman Tree fort - but there is a sleeping loft!

goodbyekitty So sweet!

David Dennis Where did you find those decorative CMUs?

Sarah Greenman They're original to the house - 1950's. There's no way of knowing now. Thanks for your question!

Joyce Fenner Sheila & lalmstedt, I had the Goldfinch problem last summer when we had a drought. They ate all my flower leaves!

Joyce Fenner When my son was young we planted sunflowers & supported them by tying to the shed. This summer I have trellises & I'm planting sunflowers below them with his son, my grandson!

Sarah Greenman Isn't it brilliant?

James Stolp Benjamin, yes! Also Nexia open/close and motion sensors. You can see an early/incomplete list of devices that work with SmartThings here: http://build.smartthings.com/compatible-devices/

Benjamin Great! I see that Philips hue is also on that list. I placed my email on your list.

Sarah Greenman It's a vintage piece with no definable markings. Thanks for your question!

Sarah Greenman Italian quartz. Thanks for your question!

melzkitchen Is that farmhouse sink from Franke?

Blue Garnet Design These pulls can be found at Cantu in Vancouver