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The bungalow's long-neglected front yard was rehabbed to create plenty of outdoor living spaces perfect for enjoying the California sunshine. Native plantings are complemented by a manmade waterfall flowing between the two porches. "It almost feels like you're looking up at a temple," says homeowner Jane Judge. |
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The original 1914 living room and dining nook are untouched, and decorated with period-appropriate furnishings. The dark redwood paneling stands in contrast to lighter cherry and maple used elsewhere in the house. "We've had Christmas dinners in here with a fire crackling in the fireplace, and it's just lovely," Jane says. |
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The pergola-topped master bathroom porch is shielded from the driveway and road by a Balinese screen, and sits on the site of what once was a sunken patio. |
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Nathan designed and built the front door, which features a panel of Kokomo seeded glass (a type of glass dating back to the late 1800s) that can be opened to let in fresh breezes. "It took me a long time to find the glass," he notes. "I finally found a stained-glass artist in L.A. who understood what I wanted." |
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Built-in benches that offer cozy seating in the dining nook were added by a previous owner; the wood windows surrounding them were completely refurbished by Nathan, and retrofitted with period-appropriate hardware. |
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A copper sink with a built-in drainboard is the focal point of the galley-style kitchen. |
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The Subzero fridge is covered with handmade panels Nathan created to match the cabinetry. |
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The master bedroom suite is large enough to contain an ample bathroom, complete with distinctive custom wainscoting made of cherry and maple. Windows above the custom-made copper soaking tub (with wooden surround) overlook the front-yard waterfall. |
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On the window above the bidet, amber-tinted Kokomo seeded glass appears again, this time to add privacy and filter soft, diffused light into the space. "When the sun comes through here in the morning, it just makes the perfect day," Jane says. |
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Nathan created this extra-wide bench out of leftover lumber from the restoration projects. It rests on a hill in the back yard, providing another vantage point for enjoying the outdoors. |
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