Rethink the design of your home to match your personal aesthetic and culture. “I designed the exterior and interior remodel of this Cupertino house to incorporate modern and Japanese design to fit the culture of my client,” Shmariahu says. 

 

The former ranch-style home was fully converted, and now boasts a modern design with an open layout that brings more light inside. Wood accents highlight the entry and the nearby bay window and also disguise a service area along the driveway. “Wood is part of the culture in Japan so I wanted to include it,” Shmariahu says. She also repeated the horizontal lines of the wood siding material in the adjacent concrete to provide continuity between the materials.

 

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