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Liz Schupanitz DesignsA PLACE TO GATHER
Location: Eagan, MN, USA
This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home.
Challenges:
Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners.
Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint.
Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall.
Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet.
Solutions:
A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer.
Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate.
A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered.
Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash.
Special Features:
Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character.
Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm.
The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home.
A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table.
This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops.
The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while.
Liz Schupanitz Designs
Photographed by: Andrea Rugg
Living with LoloLiving Room in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
David Heide Design StudioIn coming to Minnesota from Iceland, the owners of Home 4 found themselves more than 3,000 miles away from home, hoping to build something new – literally and figuratively – that would feel like home for their family of five. They purchased a scenic piece of land in Rochester and identified a general idea of the spaces they would need, but they struggled with how to define a sense of character that would incorporate their culture and identity into the design. The architect-led design team was tasked with creating a house that would help establish the homeowners’ roots in a new country while still recalling familiar comforts of their heritage.
The result is a warm family home that combines elements of Nordic design with a touch of American farmhouse aesthetic. Gracious proportions, custom woodworking, and cheerful details create a welcoming atmosphere, while modern conveniences like a large mudroom and second-floor laundry help day-to-day life feel easy.
Around each corner, a new detail greets the eye, from the Lundie-inspired column at the staircase, to the double-heart detail inscribed in the woodwork, to the custom table designed for the breakfast nook. Each element is lovely individually, but experiencing the holistic effect as the details intentionally pair and play together helps to craft a house that feels like home.
Most important, the homeowners’ history, heritage, and hopes are melded together into a home that represents their family. Each unique element and carefully considered material combine to form a house that feels as if it could have belonged to this family for generations, even though it is brand new.
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Living with LoloKitchen in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Brooks + Scarpa ArchitectsThe Yin-Yang House is a net-zero energy single-family home in a quiet Venice, CA neighborhood. The design objective was to create a space for a large and growing family with several children, which would create a calm, relaxed and organized environment that emphasizes public family space. The home also serves as a place to entertain, and a welcoming space for teenagers as they seek social space with friends.
The home is organized around a series of courtyards and other outdoor spaces that integrate with the interior of the house. Facing the street the house appears to be solid. However, behind the steel entry door is a courtyard, which reveals the indoor-outdoor nature of the house behind the solid exterior. From the entry courtyard, the entire space to the rear garden wall can be seen; the first clue of the home’s spatial connection between inside and out. These spaces are designed for entertainment, and the 40 foot sliding glass door to the living room enhances the harmonic relationship of the main room, allowing the owners to host many guests without the feeling of being overburdened.
The tensions of the house’s exterior are subtly underscored by a 12-inch steel band that hews close to, but sometimes rises above or falls below the floor line of the second floor – a continuous loop moving inside and out like a pen that is never lifted from the page, but reinforces the intent to spatially weave together the indoors with the outside as a single space.
Scale manipulation also plays a formal role in the design of the structure. From the rear, the house appears to be a single-story volume. The large master bedroom window and the outdoor steps are scaled to support this illusion. It is only when the steps are animated with people that one realizes the true scale of the house is two stories.
The kitchen is the heart of the house, with an open working area that allows the owner, an accomplished chef, to converse with friends while cooking. Bedrooms are intentionally designed to be very small and simple; allowing for larger public spaces, emphasizing the family over individual domains. The breakfast room looks across an outdoor courtyard to the guest room/kids playroom, establishing a visual connection while defining the separation of uses. The children can play outdoors while under adult supervision from the dining area or the office, or do homework in the office while adults occupy the adjacent outdoor or indoor space.
Many of the materials used, including the bamboo interior, composite stone and tile countertops and bathroom finishes are recycled, and reinforce the environmental DNA of the house, which also has a green roof. Blown-in cellulose insulation, radiant heating and a host of other sustainable features aids in the performance of the building’s heating and cooling.
The active systems in the home include a 12 KW solar photovoltaic panel system, the largest such residential system available on the market. The solar panels also provide shade from the sun, preventing the house from becoming overheated. The owners have been in the home for over nine months and have yet to receive a power bill.
Design WestThe design plays off of the many different elements of water, represented through the color palette, textiles, fixtures, artwork and even in the ceiling detail. Using cool colors to evoke a sense of calm and well-being, Dominique strived to create a tranquil environment where families can seek refuge from the harshness of reality.
The room design emphasizes the use of natural light with minimalistic, clean-lines to elicit an uplifting and soothing environmental feel. The intent was to keep the design sophisticated and refined, while tastefully incorporating fun and whimsical elements throughout; making this safe haven, a ‘home-away-from-home’ for each family that the Ronald McDonald House serves.
Trilogy Construction CompanyGreat glass scallop tile detail. This tile is bordered by slabs of white marble.
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Living with LoloBathroom in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Dream Coast BuildersPerched above the cityscape, this bathroom pairs expansive skyline views with luxurious interior elements that feel straight out of a five-star retreat. A sculptural freestanding tub invites long, tranquil soaks beside full-height windows, while the oversized glass shower enclosure offers dual shower heads and a built-in marble bench for comfort and convenience.
The floor’s intricate geometric tilework subtly contrasts the veined marble countertops, tying together traditional elegance with contemporary design. Sleek brushed nickel fixtures and pendant lights bring in understated sophistication, while the floral ottoman softens the atmosphere with a touch of pattern and texture. Every corner of this space feels intentional and indulgent—perfect for modern homeowners who crave refined relaxation with a view.
Living with LoloKitchen in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloBathroom in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloLiving Room in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloLiving Room in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
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Living with LoloBathroom in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloKitchen in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloPowder Room in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloKitchen in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
Living with LoloLaundry Room in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025
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