Overhauls (210)On this episode of
Breathing Room, we meet the Rahman Family, L.A. homeowners of an exquisite water garden. The family transforms their home's harsh and cold interior into one that is warm and comforting. And, Shannon Russell's D.C. area condo gets a radical look.
Rahman L.A.-Area Home Facts:
- Total floor space in the house is 4500 sq. ft.
- Construction for the renovation took 12 months.
- Pigmented plaster and concrete offer color without the maintenance required by paint.
Water Garden Facts:
- Stand alone fountains are available in many different styles and prices.
- Water gardens need a minimum of five hours sunlight each day.
- Place pumps for man-made waterfalls no more that 6 feet from 20 amp plugs.
- Recommended depth for garden ponds is 18-24 inches or more.
Deconstruct Rahman Home Exterior: - Waterfall, natural stone called California: .21/lb.
Available at Bourget Brothers, Santa Monica, CA.
- Papyrus plant: $27
Available at local nurseries
- Topaz canna: $19 dollars
Available at local nurseries
- Ferns, $9 dollars each at local nurseries.
Contact Information:
Lisa Gimmy
Landscape Architecture
2030 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-664-1446
Mills Studio
Jeffrey S. Mills, Principal
Rochelle Dynes Mills, Principal
3728 Buckingham Road
Los Angeles, CA 90016-5712
323-294-5821
Architours
Rochelle Dynes Mills, Director
P.O. Box 8057
Los Angeles, CA 90008-0057
323-294-5821
866-227-2448
www.Architours.com
Resources:
American Horticultural Society Complete Guide To Water Gardening
by Peter Robinson
For More Information: Search keyword(s): water gardening
Rahman Home Interior Facts:
- Open space is one of the most-requested features in modern-style homes.
- Juperama stone is one of the more popular and cost-effective granites available today.
- The large kitchen is 380 sq. feet in area.
- The sandblasted wood is naturally-finished Douglas Fir.
Deconstruct: Rahman Home Interior:
- Viking stove: $5,500
Available at Pacific Sales, L.A., CA
- Maple cabinetry: $300 per linear foot
Customized per job.
- Juperama stone: $60/sq. ft.
Available at Marbles Unlimited in Van Nuys, CA
- Kohler whirlpool tub: $2500
Available at LA’s Pacific Design Center
- Slate flooring: $5/ sq. ft.
Available at Bourget Brothers, Santa Monica, CA.
- Candles: $5-to-$20
Available at Candle Light, Beverly Hills, CA
Contact Information:
Bourget Bros. Building Materials
1636 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-6556
tile@bourgetbros.com
www.Bourget Brothers.com
For More Information: Search keyword(s): Viking stoves, slate flooring, Kholer tubs and sinks.
Russell D.C.-Area Home Facts:
- The extensive remodel was worth it because this location is so convenient to Washington, D.C.
- Most condo owners here use attic space for storage only.
- Extensive structural beams were needed to create open space from smaller rooms.
Deconstruct: Russell Home:
- Puzzle table: $400, custom made.
- Phillipe Starke Lamp: $1200
Distributed by Floss
- Bogart Chair: $1500
- Antique Quilt: $300
Family heirloom
- Decorative Plates: $5
Souvenirs from Turkey
- Bedside Lamp: $150
Available at Blarney Castle, Ireland
- Maple Bed: $4500, custom made.
Contact Information:
ColePrévost, Inc.
1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-234-1090
cp@coleprevost.net
www.ColePrevost.net
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