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"Howard J. Backen Designs a Modernist Northern California House\nCombining bold horizontal volumes and serene earth tones, architects Howard J. Backen and Loren Kroeger create a space for seamless indoor-outdoor living\nVintage Michael Taylor\u2013designed sofas anchor the living room of the Woodside, California, residence of Anne and Edward Storm, which was conceived by Backen, Gillam &amp;amp; Kroeger Architects, with interiors by April Powers and landscaping by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. The fireplace wall is lined with Texas shell stone, the floor lamps are by Chakib Richani, and the sisal is by Restoration Hardware.\nA gnarled wood side table accompanies a vintage Michael Taylor sofa in the living room, where the floor is paved with limestone.\nOff the living room, a wood brise-soleil shades a seating area furnished with armchairs and ottomans by Restoration Hardware.\nWith its sliding glass walls tucked away, the living room melds with the terrace; the chaise longues have cushions covered in a Sunbrella fabric.\nAn 18th-century French ceramic vessel is displayed in a slot between the porch and the living room terrace.\nPivoting teak doors mark the main entrance of the house; the window at far left offers a glimpse of the dining room.\nIn the dining room, a Michael Taylor Designs table is grouped with vintage Wicker Works rattan chairs.\nLondon plane trees shade the poolside dining area; the director's chairs are by Janus et Cie, and the tables were custom made by Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products.\nBulthaup cabinetry outfits the kitchen, which features a Gaggenau cooktop and ovens; the light fixture and slipcovered barstools were custom designed by Powers.\nThe kitchen opens onto a terrace arranged for dining.\nThe master bedroom takes in a vista of the Santa Cruz Mountains; the throw and cushions are made of a Sahco faux fur from Donghia.\nA collage by Joan Brown overlooks the custom-made bed; a Rose Cumming silk from Dessin Fournir upholsters the bed and is used for the coverlet and pillows.\nIn Edward's bath, the shower is equipped with Dornbracht fittings; garden views can be enjoyed from the cushioned bench and contiguous tub.\nA Boffi limestone tub with Dornbracht fittings graces Anne's bath."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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