Welcome to the Carbon Flat. This is a multi-faceted passion project that not only offers housing for the parents of the University students, but is also in an effort to invest in the local community and help grow much needed infrastructure. This building was acquired, redesigned, gutted, stripped, and purposely rebuilt FOR you. I applied myself, thoroughly researched the concept of airbnb, developed a plan, and am now implementing that plan for "TOP OF THE LINE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE", In which I have provided for more than a decade. I built and operated an Ultra exclusive boutique beach resort In Southeast Asia. As well as a beach lounge and restaurant that was considered "the living room" of Khao-Lak Beach, Thailand. I have lived and traveled abroad extensively, which I do believe lends to One's ability to recognize, appreciate, and implement, this level of service.
From the exterior. I chose to design the building in a very trendy "urban industrial" monochromatic color scheme which uses a lot of one color in different hues. For this project I chose, carbonized grey. Hence the name, The Carbon Flat. I accentuated this dark and sort of 'blah' color with western red cedar, that I stained Mahogany Flame. It is quite dramatic, yet calming. I highlighted certain areas in stone, and others with foliage from local plants. We installed a wheelchair accessible, concrete ramp, at a 3 degree gradient, to not only allow for a wheelchair, but also make it easier for luggage and minimize someone tripping.
On to the inside....
Posh, yet practical. Again, I put thought into every decision, researching what had the best reviews for comfort and functionality, while also balancing that function with form and design. I wanted to bring a little of the out side in, so I used a much more subtle grey, almost blue Pallet. Then painted the oak cabinets with the carbonized grey from outside. I then used cedar with the same stain for crown molding. For a focal point, I had a custom mural done on the largest wall. Its very thought provoking and perfect for the space which by the numbers seems small but with 12 foot high ceilings, makes it feel so much bigger. I built and installed custom Acacia wood butcher block counter tops, with a Kraus workstation sink That I believe was intended to give a farmhouse look, but it only lends to this funky design. It has a built in chopping block and dish drainer.
The kitchen was stocked with everything that a chef would appreciate. From beautiful Damascus steel knives, to an Air fryer range that's front controlled and ADA compliant. Coffee and tea lovers? There is a Nespresso Machine that makes the absolute best coffee, stocked with Nespresso's best coffee offerings as well as from Starbucks and other favorites. . There is a French Press, Bodum Pour over, Krups Noiseless grinder, and several different options for coffee in fresh bean form in case you wanted to make your travelling companion their first pour over. Double walled glass cappuccino and espresso mugs, and milk frother. Individually wrapped tea bags from Twinning's, Taylors of Harrogate, Harford and Sons, and individually wrapped loose leaf tea from all over the world. There is an authentic cast iron Tetsubin Japanese Tea set that by the artist was named after Rikyu (Rentarô Mikuni), a Buddhist priest who believes in the spiritual healing inherent in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. There’s a Fellow Stagg EKG Digital kettle that’s ranked #1 by baristas and has a beautiful design. The best pour, for your pour-over. And only the best for you. Told you, I don't mess around.
Appreciate nice bath towels, or quality sleep? I chose to use UGG Pacha line Turkish Cotton (and oversized) for all of the bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths. I Used UGG for most of the comforters and throws, and there will be several options for the guests when it comes to pillows and sheets, in case you don’t like the crazy high thread count Egyptian cotton ones that will be on the 14 inch hybrid, and fully adjustable bed. Makes it nice if you want to set the head up so you can watch the 75 inch tv, with amazon prime, local cable, and top it off , a service that gives you every single cable channel from around the world, in different languages, including every single pay per view event. I enjoy high quality Audio but had never bought anything from Klipsch. I wont ever buy anything else again. You have a Klipsch Three 11. Bose, Sonos, eat your heart out. To sweeten the audio experience, is a fully automatic Audio Technica record player and a nice selection from every genre. Just let me know what tickles your fancy and it will be playing for you when you walk through the door. For you business travelers, there is a wireless printer for your use.
The lounging furniture are top grain leather , fully reclinable, with adjustable head and footrest, and lumbar also with built in wireless charging for your phones. I have provided a few reading options including newer books, and a few dating all the way back to the 1850’s. Its really neat to look through them and compare societal differences of then and now and the amazing art done on old school press plates. There are few tastefully chosen board games. A bookcase edition scrabble, and a Luxury Edition Monopoly. built a a little area with accompaniments for adult beverages, and a nice Westin orange juicer, which will always be accompanied by fresh fruit, in case you would like to get up in the morning and juice some oranges for your “better half”.
For you adult beverage drinkers there is a nice selection of glass ware. Vintage Paulaner Hefeweizen Glasses, which there are several already in the freezer for you. Huge Bordeaux glasses, glasses for white, lowballs, highballs and if you do partake please let me know in comments when you book that you are "RED" or "WHITE" and there will be such a thing in the gift basket for you.
Custom built dining table made from Baltic Beechwood and then a triple coat of epoxy. I built this on an electric, noiseless air frame. You can raise and lower this table from 25 inches all the way up to 48 inches . Feel like standing, great, sitting, even better. Disabled, I built this for you. I think I blew ADA Compliant Standards out of the water on This one.
Last, but not least. The Bathroom. Continuing the décor, I installed beautiful stone tile flooring, did the walls in a mute industrial concrete waterproof wallpaper. There is a really cool internally lit vanity mirror with a defogger that does not allow it to get steamed up. My vision to work with local artists and craftsmen to showcase their work was fulfilled in the floating vanity and sink. 99timbers custom designed and built a live edge undermount and backsplash. It matches the beautiful foil-work sink . This sink is wheelchair accessible. There is a walk-in (or roll-in) modern steam shower. I chose grey stack stone and stunning turquoise subway tile, accentuated again by (a water suitable) choice of wood. Teak Floors and Teak Bench. This shower is 60 inches wide and 36 inches deep. It is wheelchair accessible. There is a 10 inch Kohler rain deluge, 8 body jets and an hand wand. Pressure? got pressure for days!! Hot water you ask, well , I'm sure someone is going to test out that auto defog mirror. Its definitely a steam shower. There are extremely nice robes behind the bathroom door in multiple sizes for men and women. There is 3 different levels of toiletries based on the length of your stay. I am still testing what you will receive if you are only staying one night with us. Don't worry you won't be disappointed. However if you choose to stay with us for 2 nights or more you will receive L'occitane Mer & Mistral, if you choose to stay 5 nights or more you will receive Hermès eau d' orange vert. Regardless of which level, you will receive shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion.
The unit is completly "smart" enabled. You can control everything with your voice. Lights, thermostat, doorlock, tv. Alarm System. You can ask to see the doorbell camera and your vehicle on the 8 in screen in the Kitchen. There is also another 5 inch screen. Both of these have manual camera shutters, and by protocol are never opened by me. If you choose to use them for video calling, you are doing so on your own accord. The only thing in the flat that is not smart, t are the 2 chandeliers. There is too much wattage going through them. By the way there is a simplisafe alarm system on your unit as well as a safe for your valuables.
I hope you are ok with smart technology. As there is a virtual concierge that will greet you by name as you come in the front door and ask if you are formally checking in. Brian will give you a menu of options, or you can ask exactly what you want. I have spent a great deal of time, programming information Such as info about the property , info on anything inside the flat and how to use it, restaurants, things to do, places to see, family friendly activities, hiking, shopping, etc...I have worked with many local restaurants and stores securing exclusive discount coupons for you, but you have to use the virtual concierge. I have attached many pictures and videos, of things in the flat that explain things better. So if you don't know how to make a pour over, it will teach you.
My father, myself, and generations in my family served in The United States Military. I am proud, and grateful in offering a 15% military discount for Active Duty or former service members. Please let me know before booking so that I can send you the special offer. I would also ask that you provide some sort of verification., ie, base card, VA ID, or DD214. You would want to think that no one would lie about serving in the military for a discount, but we all know better. This is actually a Federal crime punishable under The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 (revised from 2005).
