Green Wherever Possible The Colemans also sought a high-level of environmental upgrades that respect the environment and incorporate green solutions for energy and material use. They found their perfect collaborators with Green Hammer Design Build (who did the architectural design and whole-house programming), builder Cellar Ridge and designer Amy Troute for the interior. “We were able to pull together a very clear vision deck for who we were and how we wanted the house to function,” Liz says. “There was a lot of mutual-admiration society through it all.” They wanted guests to relax the minute they stepped in the door. Their laid-back vibe is embodied in the relatively spare entryway highlighted with custom pendants from HiiH Lights and an antique bench from Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage. It continues into the main living space, anchored by a plaster fireplace, which uses biofuel instead of gas, and into the kitchen, with a large island made for many and with hardware and material finishes that feel elevated but not overly fancy. Floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry makes up for storage that was lost when the designers removed the main wall separating the kitchen from the living room. Eco-consciousness is a throughline in the home. To build that sustainable home life, the team tightened the home’s envelope (windows, doors and other elements prone to causing inefficiencies) to improve climate control. The living room’s new mantel was carved from a fallen Oregon white oak on the property, with enough left over for each of the couple’s children to have their own mantel. And the marble countertop from the old kitchen island? It was used as a backsplash in the bar and as a counter surface in the powder room. “We just know more than we knew when we first built this home,” Liz says. “Brass fixtures establish a cohesive tone throughout the home,” says Green Hammer architect Michelle Montiel. "This selection guided the pairing of complementary finishes, such as light wood flooring and cream-colored cabinets.”
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