Every house has a story. What makes a house more interesting is not just its design but also the story of its conception, building and the years when the to limit his ideas. The house features a mid-century modern architecture and it is positioned within the desert landscape. It used a combination of wood, stone walls and plenty of glass.
When the house was finished, others called it a “chicken cockpit.” But there are more people who appreciated William’s design. Because of that, the house became a hit and it stands as a house design inspiration up to this day.
The interior of the house also use wood, glass, and stone. Seen here is the open floor plan interior which shows a sloped ceiling, a stone wall with fireplace, and large floor-to-ceiling windows.
The home provides both indoor and outdoor living. Sliding glass walls open up in the second living area to a flagstone patio outside. Because of the seamless connection, it is easy to access the outdoor space and one can also get a good view of the beautiful scenery outside. Read Also: Outpost: A High Rise Home in the Desert of Bellevue, Idaho
Natural materials are used inside the home. Clerestory windows provide a separation between the walls and the wood ceiling while letting natural light inside. The large fireplace has a stone surround which echoes the stone walls outside.
Mid-century modern furniture are used in the house just like the ones that we can see in this living room.
The stone wall was once again used in the bedroom and it flows from the interior through to the exterior of the home. There is also a large sliding glass door that provides access to a private patio. Notice that the bedroom also has clerestory windows like the other areas of the house.
Another bedroom in the house that has floor-to-ceiling windows. This floods the room with natural light and it also makes it transparent from the outside. Check here for more midcentury bedroom designs.
Although the house is set in a desert landscape, it features a free from pool which you can see in this image.
There are also large rocks here and the material used for the patio is the same flooring material utilized here. Its pool landscaping has a huge impact to its overall appeal.
The pool area can be accessed from the bedrooms and living room. You can also see that it is connected t to the patio. But what makes it very inviting is its backdrop of beautiful scenery.
The homeowners can enjoy the outdoor area since it has a dining set which is also a perfect spot for a chit chat.
The exterior of the house features wood and stone walls. These materials were also used in the interior which gives it a coherent appeal. Architect E.Stewart Williams designed this house which is currently listed for sale at TTK Represents. The house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms with a 2,750 square feet floor area while its lot size is at 26,740 square feet. It also comes with a pool, a fireplace and a space. Those interested can get the house for $3.2 million. Well, that sure is a lot of money! But it is totally worth it because of how beautiful the Edris House is. Aside from the impressive architecture of the house, its landscape and the view around it is also very stunning. Would you love to live in a house like this?