Story:

Men are from Mars and Women from Venus. That notion makes it difficult to design a one-size-fits all space to satisfy his rustic aesthetic and her elegant preference. Rather than blend incompatible styles, we designed similar stacked spaces. One bar to appeal to his rustic party-style and a second bar to satisfy her elegant entertainment.

Location:

Pleasanton, TX (Designed 2013; Built 2014)

Idea:

up-down, his-hers

Personalized remodel!

Stats:

1700 SF; 2 Bar, 2 Bath, 1 Bedroom addition

Client’s Style:

eclectic

Services:

The Sketch, The Details, The Docs, The Advisor, The Agent

Lifestyle Features:

• large serving bar w/ dual fireplace (her)
• rustic serving bar w/ single fireplace (him)
• his/her walk-in showers
• spare bedroom (her)
• electro mechanical lift to load firewood or supplies to transport upstairs

Environment Solutions:

• balcony for outdoor living and air flow
• shaded lower level patio to filter sun and provide outdoor living space

Community Influence

• flexible material, color, finish palette and design styles to accommodate multiple preferences
• small footprint to fit on small residential or large acreage property
• ideal for small communities
• encourage community gardens to promote local produce

Sketches: