3-Season Rooms: An Open and Shut Kitchen Case
Taking inspiration from an airplane hangar, this kitchen transforms from an indoor space to an open pavilion with the lift of a few doors. An important element of this family of five’s pool-house renovation, it’s a favorite spot for gathering and enjoying the spectacular Portola Valley, California, views. The fully outfitted kitchen is also equipped with heaters, making “three-season room” a bit of a misnomer; the family enjoys it all year. Here’s a closer look at its industrial style and the beautiful reclaimed materials that make it a favorite space.
Cairn Construction retrofitted garage doors from Martin to fold up airplane-hangar-style. This involved building a frame and hinging the center joint; a magnetic lock releases them, and a punch button (high up, beyond the reach of little ones) holds them shut.
The streamlined soffits just beyond the doors conceal the doors’ spring balance systems inside. The soffits allow easy access for maintenance and repairs. The V-groove ceiling shiplap plays off the lines on the cabinetry.
Beyond the indoor kitchen is a dining patio; to the left of it, the LaCantina folding wall system completely opens up this patio to the great room inside. The family also grows grapes on the property; in addition to pool parties, they love to host harvest parties out here.
The pool is right across the lawn from the outdoor kitchen.
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Cairn Construction retrofitted garage doors from Martin to fold up airplane-hangar-style. This involved building a frame and hinging the center joint; a magnetic lock releases them, and a punch button (high up, beyond the reach of little ones) holds them shut.
The streamlined soffits just beyond the doors conceal the doors’ spring balance systems inside. The soffits allow easy access for maintenance and repairs. The V-groove ceiling shiplap plays off the lines on the cabinetry.
Beyond the indoor kitchen is a dining patio; to the left of it, the LaCantina folding wall system completely opens up this patio to the great room inside. The family also grows grapes on the property; in addition to pool parties, they love to host harvest parties out here.
The pool is right across the lawn from the outdoor kitchen.
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