Globally inspired accessories and elements, when carefully curated, embody a love of cultures, adventure and enjoying life fearlessly. A rich palette of earth tones provides an earthy elegance that is both welcoming and warm. Entering this home is like taking a transcontinental journey filled with unexpected treasures.

This Claremont home was in the middle stages of construction as a duplex when our clients purchased it. However, they wanted a single family home inspired by Japanese design. The owners have a great modern aesthetic and also wanted to use just a few different materials which created a strong and simple palette. Added to this clean look are chartreuse main doors, midcentury modern lighting, a tatami room, and black metal stair railing. These carefully placed details offer a unique and personal character to the home. In addition, a children’s reading nook and desk under the stair case utilizes the space fully and adds another individual touch.

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Kitchen with west facing dining area in background. Reclaimed Timber Frame. Custome vent hood. Reclaimed hardwood floors. Vitoria Regia counters (leathered) Design, Build, Interiors and furnishings by Trilogy Partners. Published in Architectural Digest May 2010 Photo Roger Wade

The wall monitor can be hidden by a paper covered or "fusuma" screen. A screen can also cover the computer area, so that the high-tech office can be converted into a traditional Japanese room used for multi-purposes such as a place to relax or a guest room.

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Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Area. Timber Frame by Trestlewood and Woodhouse Post and Beam. Design and build, interiors and furnishings by Trilogy Partners. Photos Roger Wade

View from Kitchen Counter into Great Room. Great Room featuring Reclaimed Timber Frame from Trestlewood manufactured by Woodhouse Post and Beam, fireplace with stone mantle (stone by Telluride Stone Company, Rico Stack.) Painting rolls up to expose television. Custom vent hood. Reclaimed hardwood floors. Vitoria Regia Granite Countertops (leathered) Design, Build, Interiors and furnishings by Trilogy Partners. Published in Architectural Digest May 2010 Photo Roger Wade

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Photography: Michael Biondo
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The home-office includes a built-in flat wall monitor to use for long distance conferences and a computer area seen at the right edge of the photo. Both the center table and the computer desk can be hydraulically lowered into the rectangular recess (horikotatsu) in the floor beneath them. When the table and desk are raised, these recesses provide leg room when sitting on the floor.

Japanese Tatami Dining Room featuring Tatami Mats and Garden View. Design and Build by Trilogy Partners. Photos Roger Wade Photography. Featured Architectural Digest May 2010

Photo Credit: Laurie Dickson
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