Before & After: A Luminous Remodel Breathes New Life Into a Palo Alto Eichler
A Bay Area Eichler gets a clever reconfiguration that improves function, brings in light, and adds 72 square feet of space.
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When a couple purchased a dark and dated Eichler in the heart of Silicon Valley, they saw potential—but they knew that a complete overhaul would be needed to make the space work for them. The circa-1958 home was loaded with charming original details, but starved of natural light and chopped up in a way that limited function.
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Sarah Akkoush
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Sarah is a real estate developer by day and a writer by night. She can usually be found hustling, napping, or scooting up and down the hills of San Francisco on her Vespa.
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