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For those products that were new - such as the
backsplash - the designer specified brands made
in the U.S., as well as low- or no-VOC finishes
for floors, paint and cabinet interiors. She laced in
new flooring in the kitchen to match the existing
hardwoods throughout the rest of the home. The
previous breakfast nook is now a part of the overall
kitchen, and Karimi kept the same flooring. The
clients eventually want to replace the gas range
with an induction unit, so the designer installed
a 240 plug so they can easily accommodate the
new appliance in the future. The oak wood used
to build the cabinet exteriors is FSC certified, and
the interiors feature formaldehyde-free laminate.
BALANCING IN THE BATH
Karimi reused the sink, faucet and mirror in the
pool/powder bath. The shower tile is made by a
company that uses recycled glass, and the new
showerhead is low-flow and water efficient. She
specified LED sconces in the new space and was
able to reuse a ceiling-mounted light fixture from
the former bathroom in the new pantry. According
to the designer, the Icera toilet uses 1.28 gpf,
and the brand is one of the earliest to partner with
the EPA WaterSense program.
Since the firm specializes in renovating and restoring
historic homes, the design team researched
where plumbing lines would need to go and how
to relocate them before finalizing plans. Karimi
said thinking ahead minimizes change orders in
the middle of the project, and she also says it is
helpful to ensure the clients understand what they
are approving.
" Our company owner has been serious about
sustainable design for many years, so we educate
our clients on the importance of green products
and introduce them to all the options available to
them, " said the designer. " We incorporate as much
as we can within their budget. "
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LEFT The clients' existing piece
of cherry wood furniture was
repurposed as a built-in lower
cabinet in the pantry area. A
wood-framed backsplash
that speaks to Craftsman
and Spanish styles and glass
upper cabinets highlight their
pottery and dishes.
BELOW The shower tile in the
pool/powder bath is recycled,
and the designer reused the
mirror and sink from previous
bathrooms. She chose green
and earth tones to coordinate
with the adjacent living space
and to create a relaxing, spalike
environment.
SOURCES: DESIGNER: Goli Karimi, Home Front Build; PHOTOGRAPHER: Cristopher Nolasco, nolascostudios.com
* KITCHEN: BACKSPLASH: Syzygy Tile; CABINETS: Spanish Galleon; COMBO
OVEN, CONVECTION OVEN, MICROWAVE & WARMING DRAWER: Thermador; FAUCET & SOAP DISPENSER: Grohe; GARBAGE DISPOSAL & INSTANT HOT: Water Inc.; HOOD LINER: Wolf; SINKS:
ROHL; TILE: Mission Tile West
* POOL/POWDER BATH: SHOWER DRAIN: California Faucets; SHOWER FIXTURE: Hansgrohe; TILE: Mission Tile West; VANITY: Spanish Galleon
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