Photography by Gurkan Akay
Habif Architects have designed a new house for a family in Istanbul, Turkey, that has a weathered steel garden wall, a concrete-stone mixed facade, and an interior filled with wood accents.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
Inside, wood has been used to create a warm and inviting living space. In the entryway hallway, dark walls contrast the wood flooring, while track lighting highlights artwork.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
At the end of the hallway, steps with hidden lighting lead down to the living room. The living room looks out towards to the backyard, and a large bookshelf has been built-into the wall.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
Behind the wall with the artwork in the living room, is a secondary living space that has a wall-mounted television, a built-in fireplace, and further built-in shelving.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
On the other side of the living room is the dining room. Large windows are featured throughout this living space and incorporate sliding doors that open onto the pool side terrace.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
On the pool terrace, there’s an outdoor dining area and outdoor living room that both look out over the swimming pool, backyard and pool house.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
Back inside the main house, and the kitchen makes use of marble and wood. A small dining area is centrally located under a black glossy dome pendant light.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
A sculptural oak staircase has been created to link the three levels of the home. The wood stairs have a natural oiled finish, which adds warmth to the interior, while the handrail has been varnished in black.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
In the master suite, there’s the bedroom with built-in dark cabinetry and a sliding screen wall that opens up to a private lounge area.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
In the master bathroom, there’s open shelving with places to hang clothes, a long double trough sink, a built-in bath, and a shower with a black-framed glass shower screen.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
In another bedroom, there’s a bright and colorful accent wall behind the bed and desk area, while on the opposite wall, built-in shelving and closets create plenty of storage.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
In the main bathroom, stone covers the flooring and the shower, as well as the vanity, which has plenty of counter space.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
In a powder room, a wood accent wall is the backdrop for the vanity and long horizontal mirror.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
The home also has a level that’s home to a couple of built-in wine storage units that have glass doors and lighting to highlight the wine. The hallway opens up to a family room furnished with a large couch, a bar, and a games area.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
Heading back outside, the poolhouse, which has a green roof, has been designed to accommodate a living space, kitchenette, outdoor lounge, gym, changing room and toilet.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
The covered outdoor lounge has a wood ceiling, a brick wall, and a double-sided fireplace for cool days.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
Inside the poolhouse, there’s an open floor plan with a lounge area, a dining space, and a kitchen. Sliding glass doors open the space directly to the pool deck.
Photography by Gurkan Akay
Here’s a look at the changing room that has a long wood vanity and tall mirrors that meet the ceiling.
