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Why 126 Noe is Awesome General Solar power, SunPower, 2.3kw Niles ZR-6 six-input, six-zone whole house audio system with speakers in every room (including rear deck) and control keypads in every room. Period correct victorian molding from SF Victorian
Entry / Hall ½” security glass in front door set in steel frame Original operating pull handle at the top of the stairs to swing the front door open, with automatically electrically operated unlocking Wenge & rift-sawn white oak inlaid entry floor. Stained glass skylight which is lit at night (coolest night light in the city) Transom with gold-leaf house number done in the period-correct classic style “Sputnik” style entry chandelier Living Room Modern space with hints of victorian roots: Deep base molding Crown molding with integrated picture rail Lights inset in crown molding make the ceiling glow Windows with sills Patterns in moldings & trim are modern callbacks to the home’s victorian roots Huge windows let in tons of light Windows are casements which can open for lots of breeze Hidden outlet near drawers by entry Bluestone counter & fireplace hearth is seamless, largest piece of bluestone in the US Built in planter drains outside Built in firewood storage Built in cabinets & drawers. Cabinet has power, HDMI, cable, etc. which is routed to tv Fireplace “floats” with hidden flashes of red Red is reflected in the edges of the drawers & cabinet doors Rear wall behind fireplace is Modular Arts Wood ceiling (hemlock), with each piece selected & placed to provide continuity of grain No flange on the chimney going into the ceiling Cable lights can be moved and positioned depending on furniture and don’t leave any holes in the ceiling Kartell FL/Y Dining pendant is attached to ceiling through a seam in the wood so it can be moved or removed without leaving a mark Speakers in four corners hang on the cable light system Subwoofer in the wall under the cabinet Custom wooden heating vent in the wall under the cabinet Power outlets under bar
Kitchen Wood ceiling (hemlock) Custom-built motorized skylight Mirrored finish on vent shaft makes it disappear, aligned the seams so they match and reflect Hidden storage above washing machine & fridge Vent hood fan is on the roof, so it’s quiet even at full blast Custom wooden heating vent in ceiling Wall speakers with built-in volume control Sub-Zero refrigerator with glass door Dacor convection microwave Dacor convection wall oven Bosch dishwasher Viking 6-burner range Dornbracht fittings Custom cabinets Tech Lighting general illumination Maytag front-loading washer & gas dryer
Bathroom Deep soaking tub Duravit ceramics Hansgrohe fixtures Original double-hung window with functioning sash cords Stereo speaker in ceiling Custom cabinets which match kitchen & living room cabinets Power outlet in cabinet for charging
Master Bedroom Murano glass chandelier The Sliding Door Company closet doors California Closets interior shelving East-facing terrace with hidden door Rope system to lower chandelier for cleaning Sitting area with separate light controls Klipsch in-ceiling speakers with wall controls Second Bedroom The Sliding Door Company wall slide door system In-wall magnets to keep doors flush when open Built in cabinet: Lower drawers’ design calls back to the victorian moldings & rosettes found throughout the home Walnut counter surface Built-in shelf lighting Large cabinet above shelves Closet with pocket door & magnets to keep it flush when open. Closet is gathering point for all house wires: speakers, internet, cable, network, etc. Klipsch in-ceiling speakers with wall controls Access to attic via pull-down ceiling ladder, with magnets to keep it flush when closed. Third Bedroom aka Home Office Zebrawood built-in floating work surface Built in computer nook with power & audio (for a seamless computer installation) Niles stereo speaker in ceiling with wall controls
Rear Deck Machiche wood deck Quiet with lots of trees Large clear glass floor in center of deck Benches designed to match the angle of the walls with places for drinks and arms Elevated switchable outlet for use with light strings for nighttime parties Deck-level ambient lighting Hose connection & hose storage for watering plants Power outlets Boston Acoustics outdoor speakers with outdoor control panel Benches & plants convey
Hall closet California Closets interior shelving Power outlet for charging cordless appliances Attic Cap vents Insulation Plywood floors for storage Easy access to entire flat for running new wiring, etc. Furnace
