Sublime design

Maya Sheinberger Interior Design studio renovated a family house with the addition of a second-floor attic in Hod Hasharon, Israel.

Before the renovation, the house was country-style, dark and oldfashioned. The clients, a couple in their 40s, parents of three, wanted a house that on the one hand would give them a feeling of a vacation in a hotel and on the other hand, that would be comfortable, functional and with lots of storage space for a busy life of a young and busy family. The entrance to the house is made through the front yard, a large surface paved with smoothed concrete with openings for trees and vegetation. The ascent to the entrance level is done by means of a concrete staircase of two shades combined with concrete planters and vegetation. The ground floor was re-designed along with the outdoor developing of the plot, while opening a new windows and creating full inside-outside connection. The large entrance door opens in front of the existing staircase, which is covered with oak sidewalks and a new glass railing. The floor is covered with large porcelain granite tiles in a concrete-like gray color that continues the smoothed concrete outside. To the right, we find the living room with a graphite gray sofa, a denim one and the small coffee tables that allow for versatility and practicality in hospitality. A large vintage rug in shades of blue-purple borders the seating area. Linen curtains in a light gray shade were chosen which continue the "effortless" look. Above the sofa are two paintings by the artist Tali Minzer hung asymmetrically. The Belgian iron windows are black, framing the green view of the courtyard from all the windows. A seating area with a sofa and armchairs is located under the pergola and next to it an outdoor dining area, a grill area and a swing bench.

In front of the living room is an open family corner with a floating oak bench with a dark blue upholstery and in front of it are leather rocking chairs that are also in blue, white marble tables and light leather carpet.

To the left of the entrance, there is the kitchen is H-shaped, functionally designed with a high wall of bamboo cabinets, and inside is the refrigerator, oven, microwave, air conditioning system and additional storage. And low cabinets with a white marble countertop with sink and hob. A significant element in the look of the kitchen is the impressive wall cladding from thin panels in a shade of gray reminiscent of natural stone and covering the entire wall to the ceiling. The dining area was placed next to the kitchen to not create an overly formal space. A light glass dining table in front of the window is combined with black chairs. Recessed lighting fixtures produce a clean and continuous line in the space. For the guest bathroom, the same cladding for the kitchen was chosen again, combining oak woodwork and a black sink.

Going up the stairs, on the right we find the boys' new work area. It's an open space in which Maya Sheinberger designed a library of random cubes in three finishes (black, white and oak veneer) that look like they are floating on the wall, combined with a desk.

The entire first floor is covered with natural oak parquet that creates a warm and pleasant feeling since here we find the sleeping area. The master suite is divided by a large closet with TV, air conditioning and storage system, the closet combined with doors of white Belgian profile form a division into three areas. The en-suite bathroom is minimalist with a spacious shower and a sink cabinet in an oak veneer finish combined with Corian. In both children's rooms there are white wall cupboards in front of the bed and a gray desk. The paintings and prints created by the son were framed and hung around the house. The bathroom is also in shades of gray and blue with a laundry and storage closet, a pampering shower and a large bamboo sink cabinet combined with a Corian countertop and a light blue painted metal leg. The top mirror cabinet incorporates lighting inside and reflects off the shower.

The attic is destinated for the eldest daughter. Her bedroom utilizes the ceiling slope in favor of additional storage combined with a work area. A light gray bed combined with a light blue wall create a young and clean look. The daughter's bathroom is also in blue and gray, combined with a bamboo cabinet in a special design that utilizes the sloping space in the optimal way.