After many years of living in America, the owners - a hi-tech professional and a shoe designer, purchased a house in a central Israeli city and the interior designer Karen Maimon projected it in true American style.

“The clients wanted a property that would remind them of their life in America. They wanted a cozy and inviting home that was practical with plenty of American-style storage. The result is a property characterized by American elements while simultaneously exuding a unique 'boutique' feel."
Karen Maimon

One of the dominant elements in the property is a large black library that starts in the family space and continues up to the bedroom level. A piece that is the result of a meticulously custom-made design.

“The library is a very complex structure that runs across two different spaces. It is a double-sided library that runs along the staircase up to the second level and is used as a banister as well as for storage.”

The kitchen is adjacent to the library and was painted in shades of granite gray. According to the designer, the couple loves to entertain, and as such, the entire space was designed in clean lines with plenty of seating. The precision in the carpentry work is evident here too, with all the electrical appliances easily accessible behind cupboard doors, creating a clean and tidy look. A sliding cabinet with a Concepta mechanism was fitted to the right of the sink and includes a hidden coffee corner. Six light gray and black chairs surround the island above which cylinder light fixtures, in a variety of lengths and angles, create very interesting lighting.

The basement renovation, where the home office and play area are located, was a major part of the project. It was important for the clients to create a home office that was quiet and intimate yet accessible, allowing them to maintain eye contact with the children at all times.

To achieve this, the designer defined the office space with black Belgian profile glass partitions that create privacy whilst blending harmoniously with the play area. White parquet was used for the floors to lighten up the space, which is darker than the rest of the property.
Black, gray and white were chosen as the main color palette throughout the property and used in the bathrooms too.

“3-meter black stone-like slabs were chosen for the en-suite, to create a harmonious sense of continuity."

Photography  Eran Turgeman
Interior Design  Karen Maimon