The Sale & The Future

Long neglected viewers, we have an update!

After two days on the market and one showing, we received a full price offer on HH. Huzzah! How wonderful, indeed! We no longer live in or own this lovely, bold house that was such a huge part of our life for the last three years. There are so many mixed emotions on this experience. We've learned so much! It was hard to sell, but the project is over for us. It's time to move on to new opportunities in a new city, specifically an interior architecture graduate school program for Lisa. (We will be amateurs no more!) Inevitably a new Hartanov House project will be in the works. Until then, look out for an article about our HH experience in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine due out September or go visit us at the SPOMA exhibit at the MAC through September. Thanks to all the HH readers for their support these last 3 years! Be bold!

- Tyler and Lisa

(photo by Michael Hollingworth)

For Sale

Exciting News!

Hartanov House is for sale! What?! 

Details to come. View the listing here.

In the meantime, tell your friends, and pass it on.

Photos by Mike Hollingworth.

Guest Room / Mad Scientist Room

Featuring: cozy park views, window seat, shelving, 

 sliding partition wall, hidden closet,

work space (big enough to build a kayak in),

guest room privacy at a moment's notice.  

Oh my goodness. Does this mean the house is finished?

The Deck

We have a deck. 

We also have stairs.

 Well, we have stairs with one piece missing.

It's no big deal, 

just 400 square feet of amazing extra space.

There's even a garden. 

This is property access,

finally. 

It feels so good.

The Snorkel Says, "Hello"

Folks, like an uninvited guest, the snorkel lift made an invasive entrance on the property this past weekend, specifically into my living room while I was trying to enjoy a good book. Sure, it seems exciting, but not when you see how close that thing is to my railing and what it's doing to my lawn.  

Of course bringing the snorkel lift to the property means even Mumsy wants to go up for a ride. (You HAVE to get your money's worth on rentals.) Let's be done with lifts and backhoes and tractors and mini excavators and large equipment of all kinds on the property.

It's about time. We are in the home stretch. Let's get these last few projects wrapped up.

The Deck Installation

Let's build a deck. 

The sunbeams approve.

Whoa, I said deck, not stairs. Stairs are next week.

Oh my dearie. Let's get this over with.

Almost done.

The Lower Level Bathroom Vanity

Secret project!

Folks, there was some leftover wood from that mahogany laundry cabinet. We used it to make a vanity for the lower level bathroom.

Remember? This is the bathroom that has the cool vertical metallic tile. Lots of adjectives needed to describe this. I recommend, "textured". 

The vanity has been a secret. Well not really. I just never mentioned it on the blog until now, so it's new to you. Surprise! This way you didn't have to go through the process of me introducing the project, starting it a month later, and letting it sit in the garage for 2 months before installing it. You are most welcome!

 

Installation WAS a nightmare since the sink and plumbing were installed long ago. Tyler prevailed. See? Big cubby. Big drawer. Done.

I'm just a sucker for that grain. So sparkly glowy. (Technical term.) 

Lessons in Time vs. Money

Spend or save money? Wait on things or do it now?

School is in session.

Take the time to have a detailed landscape plan in place before you start. Don't figure out what you want to do after 3 years so that you have to bring in heavy machinery at this phase of the project to remove rocks and a stump. You won't even document it, because you're so annoyed.

If it takes a week of your personal time to build one gabion wall and it takes a machine an hour, use a machine. Your back will thank you.

It takes 15 minutes to caulk your kitchen. Don't wait 2 years to do this. There is no reason to wait. Why did you wait? Do it now. Right now.

If it costs $300 to have the drywall finished, and it will get done in 2 days, then pay for that. Don't let it drag into a 3 month process. Paint it yourself, though. That's easy and rewarding.

Lessons learned.

The Laundry Room Cabinet Reveal

Remember our sketch?

How. 

You.

Like.

Me (Tyler + Lisa). 

Now?

It's a tight room to photograph, but you get the idea. 

Folks, the laundry room cabinet project is done-zo. 

 It is sleek, and it is bringing the drama.

Props to Tyler on the execution. 

T&L Visit the SPOMA

Folks, we finally made it down to the MAC to see the SPOMA exhibit, which is a lovely introduction to the modern architecture movement that happened in Spokane in the '50's-'60's. Those nifty architects left their mark on Spokane and made it quite the trendy hub. Now, how often do I say that? Here's a few personal highlights of the exhibit.

This show puts so many Spokane buildings on your radar. These are the buildings you drive by everyday and can recognize around town, but maybe, like me, you didn't really think twice about them. I gained a new found appreciation for these buildings by seeing pictures of them in their prime. Just check out this photo of the downtown EWU building, which is one of my least favorite buildings in Spokane. After seeing this fabulous photograph highlighting the negative space, I've changed my mind about it. It's pretty sweet, even if poorly maintained.

The houses, oh, the houses! The exhibit was also full of standout residences. I'm crazy about this little home all nestled in the greenery. So simple, great details, carport (obv), amazing property.

The drawings were also so telling. This house never came into existence. Nothing like freehand.

I loved seeing the photographs of the home interiors. This one here doesn't seem dated to me in the least. Wood ceiling, plywood walls, windows to the ceiling, built in workspace and storage. Still so relevant.

The exhibit even included furniture of the time period, which was delightful. I didn't even know there was a rectangular Eames coffee table. Now I want one.

Wait a sec! I know the house on the left. It's HH! As part of the exhibit, they featured some examples of cool stuff that is currently happening around Spokane, like our house. Ha ha! Ours was still quite bold, even among friends. (That's the Meadow House next door!)

If you like the stuff we talk about on our blog, you'll love the show. Go see the exhibit!   

MSR Drywall

Remember the Mad Scientist Room? We forgot about it for a few months. It's so easy to close the door and ignore. With hard earned respect, Tyler finished sanding the drywall. Much love.

The Laundry Cabinet Fronts

Yow! Let's order some hardware.

The Laundry Room Countertop

Folks, it is coming together. 

The ma-JOG-any(!!!) countertop is almost ready. 

Just look at that iridescent grain. 

mmm hmm! 

The Laundry Room Cabinet Installation

Folks, it is my pleasure to announce...

that the laundry room cabinetry boxes are installed! 

Sure, it's not done yet,

 but why let these pieces just sit in the garage any longer? 

As you can see, I already moved in.  

The cabinet fronts, countertop, and sink are still being finished,

so hold tight, and don't judge yet.

This is how excited I am, dizzy.

The Laundry Room Progress

Folks, the laundry room project is getting well situated. 

Let's take a look at what's happening. 

We finished the drawers for the lower cabinet. 

What do you think of the two-toned? 

We're too cheap to match these days. 

The lower cabinet box is being built at shop class.

 Just look at how nice those drawers fit!  

Junk Drawer - Upper Left.

We painted the laundry room wall in Deep Space.

(Dark Grey/Blue)

Oh, it's amazing. 

Wait and see.

Table Lamps

Folks, as I mentioned in the last post, we are looking for a table lamp. We actually don't own a single lamp. For Shame! (We do have an array of dimmers, so keep that in mind.)  So, let's find a special lamp that would look good on top of our new credenza. Here are some favs.

 

Greta Grossman's 1950's Cobra Lamp. Subtle, but smart, probably like she was. This lamp's personality gives off the vibe of being relaxed, but also ready to strike.    

Schoolhouse Electric's Graduate Lamp. It kind of reminds me of a chocolate fountain, so, I'm going to describe its' shape as delicious movement. It seems like the kind of lamp that would look good with all sorts of styles.   

FLOS Tab Lamp. The structure has got that stiff, proud formality, but the shade looks like it's taking a graceful bow. It kind of reminds of Carson, the butler, on Downton Abbey. He's all seriousness and standards, but he also has really bushy eyebrows and a soft spot for his employers. (Now you think I'm nuts.)


Tough choice, right? Which is the one? Click on the images for more details on colors and prices. There are also no deals here. Sorry, folks. If you're only going to own one lamp, it better be amazing, or at least that's how I'm looking at it.

(images linked to sources.)