# Harmonious Downtown Abodes The Laidley Street Residence Features a Wall-Length Cabinet By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-residence References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/11/12/laidley-street-residence-by-michael-hennessey-architecture/) & [hennesseyarchitect](http://hennesseyarchitect.com/) Michael Hennessey Architecture designed the 'Laidley Street Residence,' a [contemporary home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-switch-house) located in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The architects endeavored to create a [naturally-lit space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobble-hill-townhouse) that offers views of the nearby park and fosters a healthy relationship with the split-level road it is built behind. The home is accessed through a pivot door that opens to a set of walnut stairs. Visitors ascend the stairs to reach the home's main level. They are greeted with a wall-length cabinetry unit made from oak wood. The purpose of the cabinet-wall, besides storage, is to unify separate spaces within the home, ensuring that the home is harmonious, cohesive and whole in its design. The cabinets are offset by large [floor-to-ceiling walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tranquil-abiding), which break up the continuity and offer access to light and views of San Francisco. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Naturally-lit Spaces:** Creating homes that maximize natural light and provide a connection to the outdoors. - **Integrated Storage Solutions:** Designing wall-length cabinetry units to unify separate spaces within a home. - **Floor-to-ceiling Walls:** Using large walls to create visual interest and provide access to light and views. ### Who This Affects Most - **Residential Architecture:** Incorporating innovative design elements to create harmonious and functional living spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Producing customized wall-length cabinetry units for integrated storage solutions. - **Interior Design:** Creating visually striking elements, such as floor-to-ceiling walls, to enhance spaces and maximize natural light. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Bay Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagoon-view-residence.md) - [Sculpted Oak Grove Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lj-residence.md) - [Balanced Renovated San-Fran Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-house.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupertino-courtyard-house.md) - [Modern Dark Tonal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-residence.md) - [Compact Residential Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henville-street-house.md) - [Coastal View Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-drive-residence.md) - [Textured Mid-Century Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highland-park-residence.md) - [Design Collection-Honored Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-lhouse.md)