2006 NE Stanton Street Sprawling California-Style Craftsman Bungalow

While many craftsman houses in Irvington have variations on a square or circular layout, this one features a sort of double "L" floor plan. One "L" contains the more public spaces, the living room, study, and dining room, terminating in the kitchen. The second "L" is for the more private portion, containing the bedrooms and bath. The two "L"s interlock, creating a home that manages to keep a compact footprint while providing a rambling feel.

The home has a wonderfully refreshing feeling, thanks to the eclectic tastes of the owners. In the living room you will find a beloved silk scarf framed and treated as art. Original paintings and cartoons grace the walls of the more public rooms, and mid century modern furnishings , including some vintage Thonet and Heywood Wakefield pieces, feel comfortably at home in the airy spaces. In contrast, large and beautiful antique textiles, skillfully lit against deeply colored walls create an opulent and sensual feel in the hall of the private "L" of bedrooms. Each bedroom shows the owners keen eye for color and whimsy, and you may spot several pieces of fine handmade furniture. The kitchen, which is where the two areas join, is lively and fun, with back splashes crafted of marble salvaged from a downtown courthouse, and an inlaid marmoleum floor.

Like several other basements on this year’s tour, this one has been treated to a thorough overhaul. In the basement, is an office, bathroom, and a guest room. There are salvaged and recycled elements throughout. The marble bath counter was found on the floor of the basement and re used, while the cabinetry in the office was salvaged from a girls’ reform school.