Pelletier + Schaar

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Pelletier + Schaar
16 Reviews

Architect's home

Country: United States
An L.A. architect wanted to build his retirement home on a northwest Washington island, and so he did. The use of reflective material at the entrance to the home, allows the visitor to still enjoy the expansive view when turned towards the home.
Reflective entry to home
An L.A. architect wanted to build his retirement home on a northwest Washington island, and so he did. The gambrel roof gives a nod to the adjacent farming community and the rest of the home embraces his creative sensitivities.
Reflective entry to home
The barn shape roof is reflected in the vault over the main spaces of the home, faced with plywood. Geometry is used to create and express different spaces.
Living room looking towards kitchen and upper loft
The charcoal gray walls and lowered ceiling create a cozy area for dining and the dark wall color makes every window seem as if it were framed art.
Dining room with bubble light
Nana doors connects this space to the out of doors and the continuous charcoal gray slate flows from inside to out.
Vaulted living room with Nana doors looking towards dining room
The barn shape roof is reflected in the vault over the main spaces of the home, faced with plywood.
Vaulted living room with Nana doors
An antique fireplace surround was stripped of paint, repaired and modified to fit the insert adding a delicate texture juxtaposed to the steel hearth and the vast planes of smooth walls and windows. Pattern in the asian inspired patchwork carpet and the overstuffed chairs happily complement the...
Living room fireplace
Galley style kitchen with counters of granite re-cycled from ancient streets in China. Maple cabinets keep the space light, while charcoal colored tiles ground the space.
Kitchen with a penquin
Vaulted ceilings create the perfect room for morning light from high windows to come in and play. Varying ceiling heights and angles softened by the light create a cozy feel.
Bedroom retreat
Glass tiles and glass sinks share the reflective quality of water and feel perfectly suited to this home. Floating cabinet helps expand the feeling of space, as does the glass shower.
Bathroom with glass floor
The creative use of neon adds to the eclectic nature of the home, even at night.
Neon lighting to find your way
Reflective material inserted at eye level makes the building feel like the top portion is floating and an accent of blue neon enhances the fun of the garage design.
Garage that tricks the eye