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An Oakland, California House that Makes the Most of its Yard Size

06.02.15 | By
An Oakland, California House that Makes the Most of its Yard Size

Baran Studio Architecture is behind the design of the 62nd Street residence in Oakland, California. Built on a large, urban lot, the house makes the most of every square inch of land possible by spreading out to the perimeter.

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Warm wood details are carried from the exterior to the interior of the home and are used to trim out built-in bookcases and to cover entire walls.

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Wood beams run in both directions in parts of the main living area.

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A series of randomly placed George Nelson Bubble Lamps float above in the dining room and kitchen.

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The wooden beams continue from the inside to the outdoors almost creating a pergola over part of the patio.

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An exterior, wooden wall is outfitted with shelves that hold plants.

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Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.