by Furnishly | Apr 14, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
Two hours north of San Francisco, this four-bedroom home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, perched on a hill just slightly enough that you can catch some valley vistas from the upper deck. It would be easy for the building to blend into its tree-filled surroundings, but I love it because it doesn’t: The angled exterior is painted an ultramarine blue topped off with a bright turquoise front door that stands out from the home’s setting without clashing. At night, the lights inside glow golden through the windows, making for an even more striking contrast.
Inside, a balance of tile and wood floors, skylights, wide windows, and tall ceilings help the open home feel sunny and calming. The kitchen, updated just last year, serves up new GE appliances, a pot-filler faucet, wave-like backsplash, and lots of pristine white cabinetry. It’s such a pretty, neutral kitchen that the transition to the living room is an even better surprise.
There, a vaulted wooden ceiling features a stained glass skylight that washes the room with subtle hues of pink, green, and yellow. A statement-making central fireplace echoes the luminous effect with silvery tiling covering the surround and a metallic fixture that extends to the ceiling in place of a mantel. The result is a seriously cool space where you can bask in a colorful glow even outside of the sunset.
But if a sunset prospect is what you’re after, this home can deliver. The primary suite upstairs opens onto its own deck, complete with a hot tub so you can finish the day in total bliss. Don’t mind if I do!
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by Furnishly | Oct 26, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
After “The Conjuring” house hit the market last month, another horror movie house followed in its footsteps — thankfully, this one isn’t haunted. The Dutch Colonial home with the green shingles and bright red (now black) front door from the 1984 Wes Craven classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” is on sale for $3.2 million.
Located on 1428 N Genesee Avenue in Los Angeles (known as 1428 Elm Street in the slasher film), the interior of the 2,700-square-foot house has a chic, modern feel. It has three bedrooms and five bathrooms spread out over two stories, with walnut floors throughout and elegant archways linking rooms. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and there are several rooms that would make a great at-home office.
The house is filled with light, thanks to picture windows and countless French doors. There are patios and terraces built into the house for lounging and enjoying the fresh air and landscaped grounds without having to actually step foot outside of the house.
In the backyard, there’s a pool, citrus trees, and lush grass for sitting out and enjoying beautiful Southern California days. There’s also a charming guest house adjacent to the pool with a pergola covered patio and an elegant bathroom that looks straight out of a fancy hotel.
While the house was built in 1919, the real estate listing notes that the elegant, traditional home was reimagined by an English designer in the mid-2000s, which explains the modern touches.
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by Furnishly | Sep 27, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
The house sits on 8.5 acres and has three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. It was built in 1836 and the current asking price is $1.2 million. It only takes looking at the few photos to get a sense of how hair-raising the listing really is.
According to the listing by Sotheby’s International Realty, the events of “The Conjuring” and its sequels were based on actual accounts from people that lived in this 14-room farmhouse. “The true story of ‘The Conjuring’ started in this very house,” the listing reads. “Rumored to be haunted by the presence of Bathsheba Sherman, who in the 1800s lived in the house, 1677 Round Top Road is one of the most well-known haunted houses in the United States.”
The stories of this house has inspired various books and movies, and many paranormal researchers have been invited to visit the home. Ed and Lorraine Warren, the founders of the oldest ghost hunting team in New England, were hired in the 1970s to drive out the evil from the home. They confirmed that the events shown in the movie actually happened in real life.
The current owners have made a successful business out of overnight guest bookings and group events on the property. So, if you’re looking to own a piece of cultural history and perhaps make some money off of horror movie lovers, this house is for you.
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Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a freelance contributor for Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn. When she’s not writing she’s reading up on the latest wellness trends, teaching Zumba classes, or reading a book on the beach.
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