West Avenue
This high end property, just a stone's throw from the center of Austin, underwent a major renovation, including several structural and layout changes.
The main work included re-levelling the second and third floor, lowering the eleven foot tall ceilings to ten feet, stacking the staircases (which were at opposite ends of the house), and punching oversized holes in walls and roof to allow as much natural light in as possible. White oak, black steel, marble, gray soapstone and brass make up the primary finishes for this project.
White oak flooring in a herringbone pattern was added throughout to replace the darker stained wood floor, lightening and unifying the spaces. For the new staircase a lightwell was added which allows natural light from the oversized third floor skylight to cascade all the way into the ground floor entryway.
On the second floor the location of the kitchen and dining room were flipped and opened to create one large living space. Floor to ceiling white oak panels wrap their way around from the kitchen towards the back bedroom, concealing not only the pantry and appliances but also a hidden powder room. At the end of the dining area a custom buffet and bar backed in emerald green tiles creates a stunning focal point for the twelve foot steel dining table. A 16 foot floor to ceiling sliding door system was added to the dining room wall, flooding the open-plan space with natural light and opening up views to the trees beyond.
The primary bedroom millwork and headboard are custom, continuing the palette of contrasting light and dark finishes from the main living space. The primary bathroom features carrera marble tiles on walls and a large scale basket-weave pattern of marble and granite on the floor.
Moving to the third floor the attic space was expanded into a generous open-plan office with an additional guest bedroom and bathroom. Custom white oak cabinetry lines the far wall of the office, topped in gray soapstone, to create an expansive work space. The guest bedroom and shared bathroom are painted entirely in a dark charcoal to create a contrast to the bright office. The moody theme is further emphasized in the bathroom by cladding the entire shower enclosure in a linear mosaic tile with floors and shower bench in the same, large-format tile. The overall effect is of a calming, spa-like feel.
Interior Design & Finishes:
Perley Interiors
Furniture & Lighting:
Client & Perley Interiors
Construction:
Austin Custom Builders
When: 2023