MALIBU SEASIDE RETREAT Above: neutral color palette adorns the furnishings of the living room to allow all eyes on the view. Lamps, Arteriors Home; chairs, Mongolian Lamb from Johnathan Adler; Sofa and coffee tables, Lola sofa and Halston coffee tables from Shine by SHO
Set atop the cliffs of Malibu is the Calvin residence, which embraces amazing views of the Pacific. The chic husband and wife work within the fashion industry and wanted to create a chic and relaxing environment to come home and relax in. A neutral and timeless color palette was chosen to allow focus on the calming ocean. Every piece of furniture , fabric and finish was carefully curated to acheive the desired look. The couple’s daughter visits on occasions so a special retreat was created for her as well. The Calvin’s also entertain on a regular basis so special attention was paid towards seating and guests’ accommodations.
From above right: Top floor plan, the guest suite and bath is located in the front, fireplace separates the study and dining room, the open hall across from kitchen emphasizes two story wall feature along the stairs. Below: First floor plan, bottom floor plan consists of the family room, daughter’s bedroom, yoga and dance studio, and master suite.
Fabrics and furnishings used in the living room (photo opposite page). Clockwise from top left: Mongolian Lamb, Dualoy ; Tonic, THEO; Arc|Com Woven Collections; Animal Attraction, Pollack ; Parchment, Manuel Canovas; Sofa, Lola, Shine by SHO
Above: The neutral color palette sets the vibe for an intimate dining experience. Vintage sconces and dining table, sideboards, Ralph Pucci; Wallpaper, Romo; Above right: The custom bar is convenient for entertaining, glass mosaic tile creates an ombre effect. Latte Laquer cabinets to match those in the adjecent kitchen
From bottom left: Dining room fabrics: Noir, Jim Thompson; sheers, Calvin Fabrics; Luxe Collection Knoll; concept sketch of custom bead partition installation that seperates the living room from kitchen; The Helsa Confetti Pendants by Vielle + Frances hang over the goat skin vintage dining table.
Right: Latte Lacquer adorns the sides of the white cabinetry; custom glass partition installation creates a separation between the hallway while maintaining an open floor plan; plenty of barstools allow for gathering in the kitchen while the chef cooks up a mean meal; double ovens and espresso machine custom built into the wall.
From bottom left: Iron sculptural counter stool ‘Dancing Circles’; fabric, Daytona, Manuel Canovas; window treatments in both the living room and kitchen. Right: conceptual development sketch of kitchen.
Below left: The master bath suite embraces a lighter color palette to compliment the sea and evoke relaxation; contrast is created through the use of two different tiles that differ in both texture and size; his and hers sinks are separated by custom built in storage; Below Right: The master bedroom separates itself from the rest of the home with the use of black wood flooring and wallpaper.
Bottom left to right; Tile, Global Tile Design; speckled hair on hide, Dualoy; woven cotton blend fabric, Archive Linen, de Le Cuona; silver metallic linen, Londres, Casamance; wallpaper, Phillip Jefferies
Bottom left to right: Bisazza tile in Crocodile, custom colors; concept sketch of the gallery wall.
Bottom left: his and her iron silhouettes are the main feature on this two story Bisazza tiled wall. Glass pieces from the partition are hung to accentuate.
ASPEN VACATION OASIS
Above: the dining room soaks in the sunlight through floor to ceiling windows, the floor is level with the pool to create the illusion of floating on water; dining table, Saarinen for Knoll.
This vacation home was created for a couple and their two children who like to disconnect from hectic city life on occasion and settle into the serene mountains of Aspen. Being a place the family visits on occasion, the couple wanted to have as little distractions as possible in order to truly decompress from their demanding city lives. The minimal design scheme was conceptualized through the clients wish to use the space- hence the sparce furnishings. The design was conceptualized to embrace the homes
natural surroundings while still maintaining their urban and modern lifestyle. Glass and raw wood beams make up the entire south facing exterior wall to fully expose the family to the outdoors and finishes such as lacquered cabinetry. The design fuses their city lifestyle with the natural setting of Aspen. The balance of raw, natural materials with more modern, high tech creates an optimal balance for all.
Below: The floor plan in this vacation home embraces an open layout to encourage family time. The master suite is located on the upper floor with a private yet open office for the husband to work when needed. A deck wraps around the house to encourage indoor/outdoor living. The view of the mountain is embraced by curtain windows along the north side of the residence allowing them to connect with nature 24/7.
Materials and finishes on facing page: Clockwise from top left: Chandelier , Lumiere , Jean de Merry ; Grey Linen Weave, Larsen; White Washed Oak Wood Flooring; Beam Material, Rough Driftwood
Below left: The living area is situated around a gas fireplace that is inset into the curtain wall, the infinity pool is set against the home giving the illusion that you are sitting above water, which adds to the excitement of the exterior view. Above right: Counter stools are lined up along the counter to encourage a place to hang out with whomever is working in the kitchen.
Below from left to right: woven herringbone, Clarence House; pillow fabric, golden velvet; leather, Eddlemans, adorns the Bo Concept swivel chair; countertops, post-consumer recycled line, “100 percent�, 3form.
Counterclockwise from top left: Floor to ceiling window allows the home owners to wake up to an expansive view of the mountains each morning; A shot of the terrarium displays from the stairs to the office; the open office allows natural light to flow through an interior window and glass terrarium; chandelier, Jonathan Adler; south view of the home
PORTLAND POOLHOUSE
Above: The exterior of the guest house, which seconds as an entertaining area and pool house. The changing room and bathrooms are separated from the sleeping quarters to allow privacy for those staying.
This guest house is situated on the owners’ property with views of the Oregon hills. The homeowners wanted to create a fun, welcoming and upbeat environment to entertain. As being the second house, the owners were willing to go a little trendier in this area. This house can be seen from the main homes public areas. It is positioned on the property where the main room faces north to optimize the day light. High ceilings, nana doors and an open floor plan opens out onto the pools patio invites party guests to flow into the main living areas of the house. The privacy of the guests whom are staying in the house is kept by placing the bedroom in the southwest corner.
Below: floor plan, the main entrance is set outside the pool while a private entrance is placed specifically for those dwelling in the home. The open living area is arranged for entertaining. The bath and changing rooms are set separately from the shower to allow multiple people from entering these private areas.
Left: The inspiration of this design is driven from parakeets. These social creatures love to be around others but also like to be alone at times. The form of their beaks and colors of their feathers blending from one to the next is subtly present in the interior.
Clockwise from top left: Custom nightstands follow the form of the parakeets beak; The bench in the dining nook has also been custom designed to mimic the birds beak; the beginning sketch of the open living area; A blue ombre statement wall was inspired by parakeets transforming colors ;An elevation was sketched several occasions to obtain perception of the given space under the two ceiling heights.
Left: Dining Chair Fabric; Stoheim, Monzo collection fabric in Cherry Blossom
Above: A vibrant color palette embraces that of a parakeets to encourage a lively atmosphere. Custom cabinet by Modshop by Room Service; custom glass cabinets were created to prevent any obstruction and avoid being too heavy. Barstools tuck under the counter to take advantage of the small space.
SAN FRANCISCO TRIPLEX
Above: The staggered wood light fixtures add a whimsical touch to the ground floor patio. Bamboo creates privacy that is easy to maintain for this well-traveled client. The wood paneled wall is adorned with a vertical garden that also houses copper planters with succulents that need little watering. Two sitting spaces are given to allow this young owner to entertain when she is back in town.
This three story triplex, located in the Laurel Heights district of San Francisco, consists of one unit per floor which is completely occupied by one family. The house has been owned by the family since the 70’s and will be for generations to come. The ground floor houses the spacious garage and dual staircases along with a studio unit and patio. The second and third floor consist of two similar units that were renovated to meet each client’s own lifestyle. The husband and wife live on the top floor where they entertain on
a regular basis, their daughter has been given the studio unit on the ground floor, and the brother of the couple lives on the second floor. I have taken advantage of each family members own unique style and needs when it comes to their personal space.
Clockwise from above left: custom prints adorn the window treatments chairs and pillows in the living room while natural light floods through the windows; The entry to this ground floor studio was created by knocking out the existing closet to allow access other than through the garage; custom printed fabrics created especially for the client.
TRAVELER’S STUDIO Although the space is a studio, the floor plan creates defined spaces by placing the bathroom in the center of the layout and the semi wall upon entering. . The well-traveled daughter was given free reign over her studio. She wanted to keep the floor plan open, while creating a private space for her bedroom so that it was not as if she was hanging out in her bedroom as she invited guests over. Maps has inspired the concept of this floor by embracing the eclectic worldly feel one gets from being exposed to so much. Many of the textiles were custom printed per this project.
Right: custom textiles prints that cover the Jonathan Adler dining chairs.
Clockwise from top left: Entry cut out keeps the floor plan open and welcoming. Inspired by Moroccan architecture; The galley kitchen works well for one who rarely cooks but likes to entertain; view of the exterior patio where the client hangs out regularly with friends.
Counter clokwise from bottom left: Moroccan light fixtures,Horchow; nightstands and bed, Anthropologie; wallpaper, Osborne & Little; custom bedding and duvet fabric prints
BACHELOR’S PAD The bachelor that lives in this unit is rarely home, but when he is relaxing is key priority. Since he’d rather go out than cook or invite over guests, the master suite was reserved solely for his relaxing needs that embrace the view of the golden gate bridge. The top two units were converted from flats to dual story to separate private and public spaces. The upper floor in this unit consists of a home office, kitchen, dining and living room. The sofa in the office doubles as a bed in the occasion that an extra guest visits the family.
Top left: An electric fireplace divides the sleeping and reading quarters in the master suite allowing comfort in all directions; Top Right: the floor plan emphasizes on the relaxation of the owner.
Left: This Japanese soaking tub is placed on a platform to allows for the ultimate unwind and relaxation experience.
Above left: the Japanese soaking tub is raised on a platform to embrace the views of the Golden Gate Bridge; Above Right: The master closet is accessible from the bathroom and bedroom, the shower can be opened to the outdoors through sliding doors that extend to the sauna.
Clockwise from top left: The living room is raised a few feet to separate it from the adjoining dining room, thick trim outline the whole room, boxing it in, glass paneled doors allow light to enter the office; concept sketch of the living room wood work that was inspired by the concept of ‘infinity’; concept sketch of the bedroom that shows the concept of ‘infinity’ leading the form.
Right: sofa,Carnegie, material: vintage leather and stainless steel
Below: A cutout in the kitchen connects to the dining room; custom light fixtures hang over the counter; backsplash, copper tile; light fixture and chairs, Restoration Hardware.
FAMILY HUB As the main place to entertain, this couple really wanted to showcase their family tradition. As a central place to host their family holidays and events. The concept of roots was derived from their Italian heritage and their needs to live in a well-grounded dwelling. The style embraces tradition while adjusting to the contemporary and modern age we live. Multiple seating areas were established to encourage conversations and a guest room was created for those who travel when visiting.
Top left: The dining room can seat up to 12 guests, picture trim repeats throughout the entire public living space; an arched alcove houses the sideboard storage. Top right: bi-level floor plan layout
Clockwise from top left: view of the main sitting area in the living room; view of an alternate seating area for guests; concept sketch of the dining room; chandelier, white baroque, by Barbara Cosgrove.
Left: The breakfast nook is situated in the kitchen that opens up to the garden patio, custom cabinetry accentuates the wood trim, a round glass dining table was chosen to not overwhelm and weigh down the room.
ROOFTOP GARDEN The rooftop is accessible from all units. Since it is to be used by all units, many gathering areas were created to accommodate all parties at once. The plan is divided into a covered outdoor kitchen and dining area; a fire pit that looks out to the Golden Gate Bridge and is a wonderful hangout to watch the fireworks; the hot tub is set on an upper floor with a garden that define the area.
Above left to right: The roof deck floor plan is accessable to all tenants.The style of the roof deck remained simple and contemporary to entice all parties’ tastes. The space is great for hosting Indian Summer parties.