 |
I love a good Art Deco home, even a pink one, and this 1938 dazzler on a quaint cul-de-sac in Oakland, California steals the show with exciting “Streamline Moderne” lines and curves, elegant corner windows, and statuesque Queen Palms. The 2,006 square foot home features a spacious living room with dramatic volume and a lofty ceiling, more curves, a dramatic fireplace and black framed windows. The open floorplan flows seamlessly up to the dining area and an updated kitchen, and then flows out to a large rear patio. The main level includes a large primary bedroom with private balcony, a full bathroom, laundry room, and private home office. Upstairs are two more bedrooms that share a large hall bathroom. The greenery of the garden is visible from every room, and the level-out flow to this tropical oasis make this a true California entertainers dream. Additional amenities include interior access to the 2-car garage and large basement, owned Solar Panels, Tesla Powerwall battery storage & EV charger, and all-electric Heating & Cooling. This home really is a dazzler, on the market originally for $1.195 million and then selling for $1.9 million.                     |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Architecture Wednesday: Art Deco Pink Lady
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I love Art Deco -- such a distinctive and elegant style!
ReplyDeleteI like it, too; I don't even mind the pink exterior!
Delete"The 2,0006 square foot home ..." that's pretty damned big! LOL
ReplyDeleteIs it sitting across from a mobilehome park?
I hit too many zeros! It's 2,006. And, no, that's not a mobile home park!
DeleteNice, I'd put some color on the walls and curtains on the window and it would be downright homey.
ReplyDeleteI like some bright furniture and art to pop around the rooms; and the kitchen is nice, but feels dark and dated to me; I'd paint the cabinetry!
DeleteI always imagine that someone with so much white furniture have never had children or grandchildren living there. Or maybe I just have a messier group! :)
ReplyDeleteOr animals! My animals would leave paw prints everywhere!
DeleteNot bad....while Im not feeling the interior as much... ignoring the furnishings....not bad...but not me. What sold me is the spectacular exterior and gardens. I can't place what's bothering me about the inside.
ReplyDeleteI like the interior openness and the space; it's the kitchen cabinetry that looks out of place to me. I change that at once!
DeleteOoh! Feels like I'm home! Nice kitchen, but I'm afraid someone else will have to be in charge of all the cooking and entertaining. I'm never leaving the master bedroom that opens onto that balcony! Gonna put a small library along the wall and bye bye...y'all rest of the world, you're on your own!! 😃
ReplyDeleteI'd be having coffee in the morning out there, wine in the afternoon out there, and some green tea before bed out there!
DeleteYes yes yes - just exactly as it is
ReplyDeleteSadly, it's been sold! We're all a little too late!
Deletethe dog's mother
ReplyDeleteBlack dogs and white furniture
probably don't mix...
xoxo :-)
Or Calico and Gray cats!
Deletexoxo
You had me with art deco and pink! I wish this was at the beach.
ReplyDeleteIt does remind me of many homes we saw when we lived in Miami.
DeleteI could be happy there... if it were here.
ReplyDeleteTrue dat!
DeleteWow! It's a beauty, and they must have had quite a bidding war!
ReplyDeleteWay over asking! I was outbid before it even went on the market.
DeleteGorgeous, sweetpea! That's in Oakland? I had to go back to re-read the built date. It was probably as daring when it was first built as it is now! (I'm guessing the 20006 sq.ft. was a typo, right?) xoxo
ReplyDeleteYes, I fixed my typo! 😊
DeleteI love are good Art Deco. Where do I sign?
ReplyDeleteI have to think about the black framed windows. But I do see how it complements the outside of the home with the black boarders. What are "owned" Solar Panels? If they are part of the house don't you own them? Love the layout of the home. I could tweak it and make it my own. The curves are to die for. Love the outdoor spaces. I will be placing some umbrellas to protect my bald head from the sun. I love the Oakland area. Back in the day, I wanted to settle in the Berkeley/Oakland area. I was traveling around the area at the time and almost stopped and purchased one of those retro vintage kitchen tables. You know the type. They weigh a ton. Curved legs, Formica type top, and unique chairs that complement the table. I couldn't figure out how to get it into my car. I could do some serious baking in that kitchen. I am not a fan of light wood but I do like what I see.
As always thank you for posting and opening up our horizons.
From Google: Solar panels are owned when the homeowner pays for the entire system and takes responsibility for it. This includes paying for the panels outright, and then having no more monthly payments. Leased panels are when the homeowner doesn't own the panels, but instead has a long-term lease from a solar installation company.
DeletePink and Art Deco? Yes, please.
ReplyDeleteI think they may have done something to the interior. in the 30's houses were probably more divided. I don't mind the open concept and I like the furniture (I'd go a little more towards Mid-Century, though, you know). I think the interior is very nice but the garden and patio! Whoa. A little more than a million, you said?
XOXO
I agree; it was clearly opened up along the way.
DeleteMore than a million to start but it sold for nearly $2 million.
xoxo
I am not so keen on the mix of colours in the kitchen, but otherwise, very very nice.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely; the kitchen looks like a different house.
DeleteOverall I like the house, but all the internal steps would be too much at my age.
ReplyDeleteWe used to have a two-story house, but when we moved to Camden we went one story because it does make it easier as you get :::::gulp::::: older.
DeleteI love Art Deco houses.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is a pretty good one!
Delete