Lioness of Kingfield
Launching the Craftsman Bungalow into Orbit: Re-Design Honoring 1921 Bespoke Arts & Crafts
Steph & Shawn are legacy champions of originality, their all-encompassing revival of a Garfield jewel depicts the class and prowess that results when honoring originality through a modern reworking ensuring this example of craftsman architecture
This is the story of their outstanding renovation, one that we sadly will be presenting for torch pass this coming May, it will be monumental one, as you can see the immense period correct renovations that occurred resulting in this scarcity of old and new, a true northstar example of the Rare Form aesthetic.
Design was completed by Deidre Webster of Design in Rare Form in early 2018: a lifetime achievement of scope in one swing- kitchen // main floor bath // owners suite. The renovation was managed by Ring Construction and underwent craft details by several of our trades from Blackelm Cabinetry to Waldo Tile.
4400 Garfield Avenue
mls copy: Lioness of Kingfield: a craftsman era battleship: 1200' footprint on main with 9' ceilings, unicorn example of survivor period details celebrated with owners and interior design that honors the stickley era. Complete renovation with no detail overlooked, 200k invested, Maple and oak hardwoods throughout, original shaker kitchen disguised with custom milled birch cabinetry to match, vent-a-hood, paneled appliances, period correct lighting stays with home, upper level owners suite is MCM nod with timeless contemporary flair, walk-in closet and spa bath, reading bench and new windows throughout upper. Cedar lined outdoor space & front natural gardens were designed, installed and maintained by Walkabout Outdoor.
