Craftsman House
Westchester, CA
The Craftsman Residence is a new, three-story, Craftsman style home with a three-car, subterranean garage, four bedrooms, three and half baths, and an elevator.
A rendering of the north / street-side elevation, showing the gable end vents, the cut rafter tails, the arches at the front porch and the shaped window trim, as well as the top of the two-car garage door sitting below the street level.
Built-in step lights line the way to the front door.
Craftsman details include tapered columns and stonework at the chimney.
Shaped rafter tails, gable-end vents, and custom window trim add special character to the home.
The front door is beautiful hardwood with articulated dentals and a matching sidelight.
Craftsman Residence - Westchester, Los Angeles, CA
The Craftsman Residence is a new home built in the Craftsman style. The home was designed with many custom, period details while also providing the latest amenities. The house is situated to take advantage of it’s location near the top of a rise on a sloping street, with a below-grade garage and a second story oriented to views of the mountains to the north.
The home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a laundry room, a media room and a shop area in the garage. One bedroom and bathroom are just inside of the front foyer space. Living room is in the front of the home, facing north. It is partially open to the kitchen area via a bar area that has glass upper cabinets. The kitchen and dining rooms are in the back of the house, opening onto a large patio and backyard, and they are really the heart where the family gathers. The kitchen
The home is designed for the owners to be able to age-in-place, with many aspects, both large and small, to facilitate this. Because the hillside site lent itself well to a multi-level home, a three-story elevator was installed granting access to all levels. A person will be able to enter the home at the garage level and take the elevator up to the first or second floor without ever needing to navigate the steep front yard. In the kitchen, multiple work spaces have been created at multiple heights with open area below them. Two of the three bathrooms were designed to be wheelchair friendly and able to be used by those with mobility issues or who may need assistance. They have common traits such as no-step shower entries, grab bars and ample open space.
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The entry way boasts custom millwork in walnut with bookshelves, storage and a bench.
One of the standout features of a Craftsman style living room is its ability to seamlessly blend timeless elegance with cozy comfort. This one combines built-in cabinets surrounding the fireplace mantel with a bespoke tile inlay and articulated box beams at the ceiling.
Custom tile and millwork keep the tradition of the Craftsman style alive while pairing it with a modern gas fireplace.
A detail on the fireplace shows the intricate tile and interlocking wood mantel details.
The custom amenities accommodate even the smallest members of the household.
The kitchen features shaker-style White Rift Oak cabinets, slate countertops with full-height backsplashes, built-in appliances and a full pantry.
The custom kitchen features a large, double-sided island.
The built-in range top showcases the slate backsplash.
The farmhouse-style sink is flanked by dishwashers on each side and overlooks the back patio.
The ceiling treatment highlighted in the living room is extended to the dining room as well, highlighting the period-specific light fixture and furniture.
The open staircase connects the first and second floors with dark chocolate railings, walnut treads and risers and accent lighting.
Craftsman detailing is showcased in the the design of the stair railing and inlay corner detailing of the stair treads.
The upstairs hallway terminates in a built-in desk with views to the hills beyond.
The top landing of the stairs is seen through the door of the master bedroom, showcasing the distinctive details such as the high baseboards, wall sconce and door hardware.
The master bathroom has double vanities with custom cabinetry, including custom, recessed, mirrored medicine cabinets.
Each shower in the home was custom designed to allow the family to age-in-place, including grab bars, hand showers and zero-step entries.
Simple tile, laid in a custom color pattern, subtly marks the transition from bathroom to shower enclosure.
Large northern windows from the master bedroom look out to the mountains beyond the immediate neighborhood. The vaulted ceiling with painted wood finish allows the room to feel voluminous.
The accessibility details of the 1st floor bath continue into the shower with a zero-curb entry, fold-down bench, grab bars and strategically-placed controls.
The 1st floor bath features elements of accessibility, including a wall-mounted sink, extra width and grab bars.
The upstairs bedroom has a built-in bench with large windows looking over the backyard. Unlike a traditional craftsman, this home is full of natural light.
The custom and accessible details continue in each of the bathrooms, including locating the shower controls at the near end of the shower to make them easier to reach.
A separate water closet sits at the opposite end of the bathroom, with more built-in storage.
The bathroom vanities are white rift oak in a Shaker style with granite counters.
The laundry room is located at the top of the stairs for easy access from the majority of the bedrooms.
Bright yellow cabinets enliven the windowless laundry room, which takes advantage of every bit of space to be usable and functional.
Even the elevator has elements of the house’s style with walnut wall paneling and in-laid floor detail.
These small, period-matching, swing doors were added - one to a door and one to a wall - to give the resident cats access to the otherwise hidden litter boxes.
The back of the house is as impressive as the front, with a pop-out window at the second floor and a large trellis to shade the southern sun.