The breathtaking view of Zikhron Ya’akov: A worthwhile addition to your home
Interior designer: Good morning momPhotographer: Ben RothsteinTiles, bricks and faucets: MODY
This private house in Zikhron Ya’akov features a flat concrete roof over a charming wadi. The view from the east is over the Ramat HaNadiv nature reserve, while the view from the west extends to the sea. The family, a couple with three teenagers, occasionally went up to the roof to enjoy the view. This led to the idea of raising the house by adding another floor to fully enjoy the view. In practice, the original roof was dismantled, the walls raised, and a new roof was built, three meters higher than the original one. In addition, the interior designer in charge of the project, Maayan Maman, wisely decided to renovate the ground floor as well.
The couple decided to use the new floor as both a home office and a guest room, hoping that the children would want to visit more often.
During the planning process, special attention was paid to the beautiful view of the wadi. Therefore, an open balcony facing east was created, with a wide glass window maximizing the view and without shutters or curtains.
Inside, the designer planned a new bathroom and chose tiles, bricks and faucets from MODY, as well as a kitchenette with a work table and seating area. “As it is a separate floor, I chose completely different materials than in the existing house,” explains Maayan Maman. “I combined solid wood floors with a white brick wall, a metal kitchen and solid wood panels for the work table. For the shower, I chose industrial-style tiles and graphite-look faucets.”
The construction of the new floor was done outside the house. Only after the entire floor was completed did the contractor create an opening in the existing ceiling for the new floor to connect the two floors. The stairs connecting the floors are made of a combination of wood and iron. Some are lightweight and others were installed over existing concrete steps.
“The vision was to create a central iron structure that accompanies all the stairs and forms a significant design element that contrasts with the light railing made of tensioned stainless steel cables.” The brick wall opposite the entrance to the floor presents an urban and modern look that creates a harmonious contrast with the gray wooden floor.
In the kitchen, the designer combined painted metal fronts with solid wood and iron for the work table, creating an interesting and soothing mix. In the entrance area, Maman replaced the front door and flooring, redesigning the entire house from A to Z. MODY’s tiles provide a neutral background for the furniture, which plays the main role in the room.
The living room is monochromatic, with colorful drama provided by a painting by designer Sharon Blau. The designer also planned a bespoke walnut veneer sideboard, a theme that is repeated on the sofa, ottoman and tables.
