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Breath of Fresh Air
Shlomit Zeldman transformed a spacious house for a couple and their five children into a lively and inviting family space located in the Sharon Region (Israel).
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The garden surrounds most of the property. The pathway to the house is visible upon entry through the minimalist opaque front gates. It is made of large concrete slabs with irregular spacing that allows vegetation to grow and leads to a large black entrance door as well as to the swimming pool. Upon entry to the property, a large dining area is revealed - a symbolic look that reflects the owners love of entertaining. An unusual large 4m long black brass table was positioned in the center of the dining area, which is located between the kitchen and the swimming pool, creating an inviting and pleasant dining experience. A spacious kitchen is located to the left of the dining area. It is abundant in storage space, kitchen appliances, and worktops yet still maintains a clean minimalist look. Fishbone parquet floors add to the richness of the space and its design. The kitchen is monochrome with touch-open cabinets, the appliances are hidden, and minimalist lighting was fitted along a thin hanging profile to maintain a clean look. According to Zeldman, the owner loves to cook and entertain, thus the kitchen is a very active and dominant area in the home and much of the attention and investment were dedicated to its design. This is continued by an outdoor kitchen, and both are often used simultaneously.
A concealed family and TV room is located near the kitchen, also fitted with fishbone parquet. Unlike the rest of the property, this room was designed in darker tones with a luxurious leather couch, stools, and an advanced audio system. The lounge continues the kitchen’s clean design lines. A variety of harmonious seating spaces, in neutral shades, were placed in the lounge and include chaiselounges, stools and other inviting cozy areas for each and everyone of the family members. This space was designed purely for the purpose of entertaining and overlooks the garden through large windows that create a sense of space and seamless continuity between the indoors and the outdoors.
A large area of the swimming pool, which isn't big and mostly used for entertaining, was dedicated to a splash pool with sunbeds. A lounging area and a dining area were designed on either side of the pool, each continuing their respective internal areas.
The stairs were covered in wood that matches the parquet and continues the design thread. A glass banister, supported by hidden attachments, emphasizes the “less is more” theme. A small bridge was designed on the top level, from which the ground level can be observed and serves as a partition between the children’s wing and the parents’ wing.
The entrance to the master bedroom is through a corridor of cupboards. Those, as well as the door to the en-suite, are concealed by engraved carpentry. The same carpentry design was used for the bed headboard, which is combined with hanging reading lights, as well as the cupboard fitted across from the bed. This creates a harmonious look with ample storage space. The design concept in the couple’s large ensuite is different. The space is tiled with large, thin, dark gray tiles, and the space is fitted with a dominant freestanding bath, a large shower and a granite covered cupboard.
A large guest suite was designed in the basement with a cozy lounge and an exit to a courtyard, to be used by their three grown children when they come to visit. Here, the design theme of the property with parquet floors continues. There are also a seating area, a bed that overlooks a courtyard, a large TV and a pampering bathroom. The basement includes also a kitchenette and a well-equipped gym. According to Zeldman, with regards to the gym, the idea was to create a sporty vibe with advanced equipment.
