Summary
Edwards features a rich and colorful home that has an intoxicating mix of elements--vintage goods, global treasures, and natural found objects. Mario Kashou and Gaetan Caron purchased a 105-acre site in California's Mendocino County. With the help of Berkeley's Arkin Tilt Architects, the couple devised a plan for an off-the-grid, straw bale-insulated, 1,450-square-foot retreat that feels both cutting-edge and timeless. Coziness and conviviality radiate from every room, thanks to the rich, warm color of the clay walls and the unmistakable patina of salvaged wood. Kashou and Caron's other goal was to fill the house with simple, meaningful decor in keeping with their values.
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Kaleidoscope Cabin
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Putting together a dream retreatThe designThe hub of the house is the living/dining area and kitchen, which Caron describes as a kind of "sheltered courtyard." Interior windows and a balcony look down on the action; two bedrooms flank a stairway that "looks a little like an alley in an old ...See the full content of this document
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