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into hosting guests. The family requested a floor that could be
sustained as its own residence. That means Dietsche made sure
to incorporate a kitchenette, laundry, bath and plenty of sleeping
room. Most impressive are the railcar bunk beds for young
people.
A quiet reading room is tucked into the landing of the main
upper floor where hand-painted silk covers the walls leading
to a separate guest room and the boudoirs of the primary residents.
Even the daughters’ rooms reflect the same color palette
The recurring architectural motif: glazed and louvered
transoms, supporting beams and columns delineate the
formal dining room from the adjoining kitchen. A glittering
recycled-bottle backsplash cascades from ceiling to
countertop in the kitchen, providing a dramatic staging area
for this wing of the home.
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