Luxury Trends 3rd Quarter, 2023
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Luxury Homes Shine as Fall Colors Paint Northern Nevada Fall is a cherished time in Northern Nevada, characterized by cooler days and crisp nights. As temperatures dip, the trees transform into a glorious array of yellow, red, and gold. Families with children experience a shift in routine, with school days and after-school activities taking center stage. For empty nesters, this season offers a splendid opportunity to enjoy the tranquil ambiance, with fewer people venturing outdoors.
Please take note of our first graph, which provides insights into the luxury market for properties exceeding $2 million. Given the real estate landscape in our area, we have elevated the threshold for luxury properties to $2 million and above to better align with the evolving definition of "luxury." The final three graphs offer a detailed overview of properties exceeding $1 million, which is the benchmark commonly used in the luxury real estate market.
Now, turning our focus to the luxury housing market, it remains strong, albeit with some shifts and metrics that defy conventional expectations. Notably, the number of homes sold for over $2 million from January to September declined by slightly more than 10%, but prices rose by 3.3%, resulting in an increase in the average price per square foot. Homes also spent more time on the market, with an average of 165 days, marking a 43.5% increase compared to the previous year for the same period.
Incline Village had an active 3rd quarter in the sale of single-family homes, showcasing metrics that deviate from the norm. Unit sales increased by an impressive 28% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2022, while the median price experienced a 7.2% decrease. This suggests that sellers are pricing their homes more competitively in response to the current market conditions. The average price per square foot increased, and sellers accepted offers that were closer to their list price.
We are so grateful we remain the luxury leader in the Reno/Sparks area (approximately 27% more market share than the next brokerage for properties $2M and above), and we attribute this achievement to our 50 years of experience in marketing luxury homes in the region. This success is also a testament to the expertise of the agents we are proud to be affiliated with, who specialize in luxury properties.
The Incline Condo market during the 3rd quarter, as compared to the same period in 2022, exhibited positive trends across all metrics - including the number of units sold, the median price, the average price per square foot, and the percentage of the asking price realized. We are delighted to observe that the 3rd quarter of 2023 outperformed the same quarter in the previous year. However, there is a developing challenge in the Tahoe condo market, as Condo Associations are facing difficulties in securing affordable insurance due to increases in natural disasters, as well as stricter requirements for coverage (e.g., recent repairs).
While we are a local, independent real estate firm with an in-depth knowledge of the area, our agents invest a significant amount of time in discussions and collaborations with fellow members of Luxury Portfolio, an organization that markets and sells more luxury properties worldwide than any other luxury brand, including Christie's, Sotheby's, or Compass. In our own words, "We’re local. We’re global.™"
For more information on this matter, please reach out to your Dickson Realty Incline specialist at 775-8316600.
COVER HOME:
CEO, Dickson Realty Nv. License B.0019733CORP 775-691-2674
11180 Boulder Glen Way, Reno, NV $5,900,000 MLS# 230011440
Over $2 Million* 2023 vs. 2022
reno/sparks luxury MARKET SNAPSHOT
JAN-SEPT
2023
VS
JAN-SEPT
2022
TOTA L H O M ES S O L D
AV ER AG E S O L D P R I C E
2023: 71 202 2: 79
202 3: $ 2 ,893 ,289 202 2: $ 2 ,8 0 0,30 8
AV ER AG E P R I C E P ER S F
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET
2023: $ 595.40 202 2: $ 564. 20
2023: 165 202 2: 115
-10.1% 5.5%
3.3%
43.5%
*Source: Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS) residential volume for transactions over $2 million in all Reno/Sparks areas (Area 100), January 1 - September 30, 2023
Top 5 Luxury Real Estate Companies 2023 Market Share for Reno/Sparks Homes Sold Over $2 Million*
35.3% 35.3%
DICKSON REALTY DICKSON REALTY
8.4%
Chase International
8.4% 7.9%
Chase International RE/MAX Professionals
7.9% 7.8%
RE/MAX Professionals Ferrari-Lund
7.8% 4.8%
Ferrari-Lund Non MLS Office
4.8%
Non MLS Office
34.55%
Dickson Realty market share for Reno/Sparks homes sold over $3 million in 2023
Luxury Home Sales By Month Over $1 Million* 2023 vs. 2022
80 80
68 61
60
# OF UNITS SOLD
60
55
61
61
68
61
68
2023
68 64 64 60 64 64
2022
60
44 39
40
34 34
39
54
53
49 40
54
53
55
49
44
36 36
42 42 38
38
39 39
44 44 36 36 36 36
39 39
39 39 30 30 30 30
20 20 16
0 0
16
15
15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Jul
Aug Sept Oct Aug Sept Oct
Nov Nov
Dec Dec
*Source: Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS) residential volume for transactions over $1 million in all Reno/Sparks areas (Area 100), January 1 - September 30, 2023
Luxury Homes By Price Range Over $1 Million* In Reno/Sparks
200
ACTIVE as of 9/30/2023
# OF ACTIVE & SOLD
SOLD Jan – Sept 2023
158
200 150
158
150 100
92 74 100 50
92
45
43 74
50 0
$1.0$1.3
43 $1.3-
$1.6
0
$1.0$1.3
$1.3$1.6
26
22 45
$1.6$1.9
26
8
$1.9$2.2 22
$1.6$1.9
28
28
18
$2.2$2.5 18
26
18
$2.5$3.0
26
18
15
8
$3.0$3.5
15
M 8I L L I O N S O F $
$1.9$2.2
$2.2$2.5
$2.5$3.0
8
$3.0$3.5
11
12
4
5
$3.5$4.0
$4.0$5.0
11
12
4
5
$4.0$5.0
$3.5$4.0
3
0
$5.0$6.0 3
0
$5.0$6.0
10
2
$6.0+ 10
2
$6.0+
Months of Inventory Over $1 Million* In Reno/Sparks
50
The graph displays activity from January to September 30 in 2022 and 2023. We calculate the45.5 months of 45.5 inventory by comparing homes sold in the first nine months to the active listings on September 30. 40 50
45.5 45.5
Q3 Jan - Sept 2023
30 40
Q3 Jan - Sept 2022
27.3
MONTHS OF INVENTORY
24.95
17.06 13.15 10 20
3.8
$1.0$1.3 5.3
3.8
0
$1.0$1.3
5.25
3.67
$1.3$1.6 5.25
3.67
$1.3$1.6
5.26
6.96
4.05
$1.6$1.9 5.26
7.15
6.96
$1.6$1.9
$1.99.42 $2.2
7.15
$2.2$2.5 4.05
$1.9$2.2
5.20
5.20
$2.2$2.5
27.3 11.37
9.42 5.3
0 10
22.75
21.84
20 30
4.55 13.15
$2.5$3.0
24.95
6.82
17.06
0 11.37
$3.0$3.5
$3.5$4.0
6.82
$4.0$5.0
4.55
$2.5$3.0
22.75
21.84
$5.0$6.0
$6.0+
0
$3.0$3.5
$3.5$4.0
$4.0$5.0
$5.0$6.0
$6.0+
*Source: Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS) residential volume for transactions over $1 million in all Reno/Sparks areas (Area 100), January 1 - September 30, 2023
1.2 Million
annual global transactions
$586 Billion
total annual home sales volume
550
companies
4,700 offices
136,000 sales associates
70+ countries
6
spanning continents
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incline village SNAPSHOT
incline village/crystal bay
incline village/crystal bay incline village/crystal bay 2023 2022 Single Family Homes - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter incline village/crystal bay 2023 Single Family Homes - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022 Single Family Homes - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022
2022 2022
(Luxury $2,000,000+) Single Family Homes - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022 (Luxury $2,000,000+) (Luxury $2,000,000+) (Luxury $2,000,000+) Units SoldUnits Sold
Units Sold Units Sold
32
25
32 25
Median Price Median Price
$2,830,000 $2,830,000 $3,050,000 $3,050,000
32
32
25
25
Units Sold Units Sold
Median Price
From Last Year From Last Year
$2,830,000 $3,050,000
Median Price Median Price
Median Price $2,830,000
$3,050,000
Average Sold Price Per SQFT
$1,019
Average Average Sold Price Per SQFT Sold Price Per SQFT Average Sold Price Per SQFT
$1,019 $1,019 $963 $963
$1,019
$963
$963
Percent of List Price Recieved
96.8%
Percent of List PricePercent Recievedof List Price Recieved 100% 94% Percent of List Price Recieved 100%
96.8% 96.8% 94% 94%
28% 28%
96.8% 94%
-7.2% -7.2%
From Last Year From Last Year
Average Price Per SF Average Price Per SF
5.8% 5.8% 100%
From Last Year From Last Year % of Ask 100% Recieved % of Ask Recieved
3% 3%
2023
2023
2022
2022
Units Sold Units Sold
28% 28%
From Last Year
From Last Year
Median Price
Median Price
-7.2%
-7.2%
From Last Year
From Last Year Average Price Per SF
5.8%
Average Price Per SF
5.8%
From Last Year
% of Ask Recieved
From Last Year
3%
% of Last Ask Recieved From Year
3%
market statistics From Last Year From Last Year
incline village/crystal bay Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. All Rights Reserved.
incline village/crystal bay incline bay Condos - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022 2023 inclinevillage/crystal village/crystal bay 2023
From Last Year
2023
market statistics market statistics market statistics Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. All Rights Reserved. Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. All Rights Reserved.
Condos - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022
Condos - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022 All Rights Reserved. Condos - 3rd Quarter 2023 vs 3rd Quarter 2022 (Luxury $1,000,000+) (Luxury $1,000,000+) (Luxury $1,000,000+) (Luxury $1,000,000+) Units SoldUnits Sold
Units Sold Units Sold
19 17
19
19
19
Median Price Median Price
Units Sold Units Sold
17
17
17
$1,280,000 $1,280,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
From Last Year From Last Year
$1,280,000 $1,250,000
Median Price Median Price
Median Price $1,280,000
$1,250,000
Average Sold Price Per SQFT
$833
$822
$833
Percent of List Price Recieved
$822
97.2%
Percent of List PricePercent Recievedof List Price Recieved 100% 95.3% Percent of List Price Recieved 100%
97.2% 97.2% 95.3% 95.3%
11.8% 11.8%
Median Price
Average Average Sold Price Per SQFT Sold Price Per SQFT Average Sold Price Per SQFT
$833 $833 $822 $822
2022 2022
97.2% 95.3%
2.4% 2.4%
From Last Year From Last Year Average Price Per SF Average Price Per SF
1.3% 1.3% 100%
From Last Year From Last Year % of Ask 100% Recieved % of Ask Recieved
2.1% 2.1%
2023
2022
2022
Units Sold Units Sold
11.8% 11.8%
From Last Year
From Last Year
Median Price
2.4%
Median Price
2.4%
From Last Year
From Last Average Price PerYear SF
1.3%
Average Price Per SF
1.3%
From Last Year
% of Ask Recieved
From Last Year
2.1%
% of Last Ask Recieved From Year
2.1%
market statistics Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. All Rights Reserved.
From Last Year From Last Year
From Last Year
market statistics market statistics market statistics Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. All Rights Reserved. Source: Incline Village REALTORS®. Copyright 2023 Dickson Realty. All Rights Reserved.
All Rights Reserved.
(Data source: Incline Village REALTORS®)
9435 Timothy Drive Reno, Nevada OFFERED AT
$12,000,000 The Farm, is an oasis of 17 bucolic acres in the heart of south suburban Reno with a variety of mature trees, stocked fish pond, pastures, vegetable gardens and floral delights at every turn. The entire property is secure with fences and gates. Every living space, from the charming sun room to the cozy family room features stunning views of the Sierras and Mount Rose. Coming up the drive, framed by Pin Oaks, you pass the original home from 1950 which now serves as a guest house.
Rebecca Dickson 775-742-2120
Pending
830 Tyner Way Incline Village, Nevada O FF ERED AT
$9,999,800 Vista del Lago. Stunning home with endless panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, the mountains, and Crystal Bay Point from every room. Completely remodeled w/smart home features throughout, meticulously maintained and designed to enjoy the Tahoe lifestyle. Adjacent, is 185+ acres of IVGID land, enhancing the privacy. Radiant in-floor heat, hand scraped reclaimed oak flooring and custom cabinetry.
Erik Sesma 775-298-9754
Karen Bruno 775-232-4109
29 Bennington Court Reno, Nevada OFFERED AT
$7,977,700 Welcome to 29 Bennington Ct where you are king of the world. This home is a spectacular singlelevel residence in Reno, NV, where luxury meets privacy. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers unparalleled 360-degree views of Mt. Rose and the city, ensuring that every window captures a stunning vista. Designed for those seeking privacy and breathtaking views, this home boasts a variety of topof-the-line features and upgrades.
Joseph Wieczorek 775-742-2120
11180 Boulder Glen Way Reno, Nevada O FF ERED AT
$5,900,000 Welcome home! Where luxury living meets breathtaking views! Allow me to describe this stunning luxury home nestled in this picturesque city. Located in a secluded gated community, this exceptional residence offers panoramic views of Reno. The moment you step onto the property, you'll be captivated by its grandeur and elegance.
Allison Arevalo 775-378-8482
Pending
170 Hawken Road Reno, Nevada OFFERED AT
$5,850,000 Introducing a new custom home in the gated community of Eaglesnest at Caughlin Ranch. The large Lowen windows throughout the home allow natural light to flow into every room; effortlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the city and mountains. Soak in the sunsets from the comfort of your private terrace with an outdoor fireplace and TV. This mountain modern home offers the perfect balance of luxury and comfort.
Rebecca Dickson 775-742-2120
Pending
6755 Franktown Road Washoe Valley, Nevada O FF ERED AT
$5,650,000 A coveted location in Washoe Valley featuring peaceful, panoramic views across the valley. In perfect condition with freshly refinished hardwood floors throughout. The comfortable one level floor plan features a great room, wet bar/wine cellar, a spacious study, formal dining with prep pantry connected to kitchen and a laundry/mud room just off the garage complete with dog washing station! Comfortable country living,a ten minute drive to Carson City and twenty minutes to South Reno.
Rebecca Dickson 775-742-2120
Current Dickson Luxury Listings Click on the MLS number to view each listing online.
Active
$12,000,000
9435 Timothy Drive
Pending
230008163
Rebecca Dickson , 775-742-2120
Active
$7,977,700
29 Bennington Court
170 Hawken Road
230008888
Joseph Wieczorek , 775-335-5962
7045 Aspen Glen Road
230006751
Erik Sesma & Karen Bruno , 775-298-9754
$5,900,000
11180 Boulder Glen Way
230011440
Allison Arevalo , 775-378-8482
Pending
230007308
Rebecca Dickson , 775-742-2120
Active
$4,598,000
830 Tyner Way
Active
Pending
$5,850,000
$9,999,800
$5,650,000
6755 Franktown Road
220012732
Rebecca Dickson , 775-742-2120
Active
230011197
Lori Welsh , 775-771-6574
$4,490,000
13425 Welcome Way
220014402
Jay Kenny , 775-848-6549
Current Dickson Luxury Listings Click on the MLS number to view each listing online.
Active
Active
$4,375,000
230009804
386 Questa Court
Carol Bond , 775-690-1870
Active
$3,995,000
2255 Warrior Lane
6113 Rancharrah Parkway
230011397
Amy Keiffer , 775-560-9841
Active
230008806
Joseph Wieczorek & Kristen Gil, 775-335-5962
Active
$3,900,000
605 Deer Mountain Road
1230 Broken Feather Court
$3,950,000 6 Silver Saddle
230009060
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Active
230006433
The Keenan Group , 775-846-9726
Active
$3,500,000
$4,200,000
$3,500,000
1860 N Winnie Lane
220015760
Christina Rice , 775-220-6281
Pending
230006498
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
$3,300,000
20560 Parc Foret Drive
230011911
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Current Dickson Luxury Listings Click on the MLS number to view each listing online.
Active
$3,295,000
510 Highland Road
Pending
230008926
Cathy Hamel , 775-224-1957
Pending
$3,200,000
600 Island Avenue
6149 Triple Crown Drive
230009729
Rebecca Dickson , 775-742-2120
751 Aspen Trail
210012623
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
$3,100,000
5192 Bordeaux Court
210018199
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Active
230002091
Rebecca Dickson , 775-742-2120
Active
$2,949,000
5108 Bordeaux
Active
Active
$2,955,000
$3,200,000
$2,950,000 4105 Old US 395
230007487
Rebecca Dickson , 775-742-2120
Pending
230009613
The Keenan Group , 775-846-9726
$2,870,000 5132 Bordeaux
210012626
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Current Dickson Luxury Listings Click on the MLS number to view each listing online.
Active
$2,850,000
855 Lake Country
Active
1013712
Laura Beck , 775-742-4093
Pending
$2,750,000
20840 Parc Foret Court
5180 Bordeaux Court
210015773
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
20805 Parc Foret Court
230005843
Joseph Wieczorek , 775-335-5962
$2,685,000 5144 Bordeaux
210012627
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Active
220000652
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Pending
$2,600,000
10305 Dryden Drive
Pending
Pending
$2,630,000
$2,795,000
$2,600,000
14255 Table Rock Court
230006730
Anne Lichty , 775-750-3000
Active
230007865
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
$2,575,000 724 Canter Way
230004725
Maxwell Giesler , 775-530-8366
Current Dickson Luxury Listings Click on the MLS number to view each listing online.
Pending
$2,550,000
20845 Parc Foret Court
Pending
210002412
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Pending
$2,450,000 5120 Bordeaux
5168 Bordeaux Court
210012625
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
566 Socorro Court
210014473
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
$2,395,000
2550 Old Waverly Court
230011327
Diana Renfroe , 775-843-0777
Pending
210014471
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Pending
$2,350,000
5156 Bordeaux Court
Active
Pending
$2,390,000
$2,470,000
$2,350,000
6 Bret Harte Avenue
230010500
Don Dees , 775-742-0669
Active
220016951
Anne Lichty , 775-750-3000
$2,300,000
6345 Wetzell Court
230009614
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Current Dickson Luxury Listings Click on the MLS number to view each listing online.
Active
$2,200,000
5775 Clarens Court
Pending
230011873
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Active
$2,150,000
3485 Lunsford Court
650 Oxbow Court
20820 Parc Foret Court
200016213
Sullivan Neal Luxury , 775-849-9444
Pending
230008793
Amanda & Scott Gunter , 775-525-1528
Active
$2,095,000
$2,170,000
$2,100,000
66 Caballada Street
220006728
Heather Houston , 828-489-8124
Active
230009188
Kellen Flanigan , 310-710-4016
$2,070,000 41 Campolina
230009204
Heather Houston , 828-489-8124
SEEING THE
Light Chandeliers at L’ Hôtel de Marine, Paris, France Image Credit: Connie Perez on Unsplash
Lighting designers are dreaming up new approaches to a high-end classic –
the chandelier By LINSEY STONCHUS
Chandeliers have long been showcased in the world’s grandest spaces. Recall thesplendor of the Hall of Mirrors in the Château de Versailles, the extensive collection in Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul or the masterpiece within the Paris Opera House, which, consequently, served as a source of inspiration for The Phantom of the Opera. Once adorned with candles, modern technology has extinguished concerns of melted candlewax and expanded the realm of possibilities. For instance, Melbourne, Australiabased lighting designer Christopher Boots has brilliantly mastered old and new, incorporating ancient lost-wax casting sculpture methods while embracing modern lighting capabilities. “While the chandeliers are works of art in and of themselves, there is a functional quality too — they are lights,” says James Marshall, vice president of Christopher Boots. “Our pieces are connected to centuriesold artisanal processes and geology, but also contemporary LED-technology that allows for exacting control over the light levels within a space,” he says.
SHEDDING LIGHT
While chandeliers are now synonymous with grandeur, they had much more humble beginnings. The French word chandelier fittingly translates to luster, but the English term is derived from chandelle, the word for candle. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines the fixture as “a branched candleholder — or, in modern times, electric-light holder — suspended from the ceiling.”
These hanging candleholders were first made pre-1000 C.E. of wood or iron, simply shaped and used in Anglo-Saxon churches. A couple of centuries later, large openwork hoops of iron or bronze supported multiple prickets, or spikes, for candles, per the Encyclopedia. Further change came along with brass chandeliers made in the late European Middle Ages, still mostly for churches, before the fixtures began gracing the ceilings of palaces and affluent homes. In the 18th century, the Netherlands gained renown for its brass chandeliers boasting a boldly shaped baluster stem terminating in a large, burnished, reflective sphere. S-shaped branches ending in sockets sprang from the stem. Fine chandeliers in silver, as well as carved and gilded wood, were made in England and France during the 18th century. Indeed, the earliest English glass chandeliers date from the 1720s and were of plain design with a ball at the base, per Encyclopedia Britannica. Eventually, these confections became quite elaborate, with glass icicles around the shaft and long cascades of pear-shaped drops. On the European continent, the most elaborate chandeliers were usually made of rock crystal, but many glass chandeliers were made in Italy and Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic). Venetian chandeliers were known for their multihued glass and floral ornament. Besides Venice’s Murano, other makers of chandeliers included Baccarat, Hancock Rixon & Dunt and F. & C. Osler, with roots in Italy, Britain and Bohemia. Now, their chandeliers hang in Indian and European palaces, presidential residences,
grand hotels, churches, synagogues, mosques and historic public spaces, not to mention private homes of collectors.
HIGH DESIGN
Chandeliers have evolved over the millennium, mixing old designs with new. French interior designer Stéphanie Coutas fully leans into classic chandelier design with her aptly named Paris chandelier. The piece features diamond-cut crystals and chrome arms — an ode to the fixtures in her city and a collaboration with Baccarat, the very same artisan that made the chandeliers in Dolmabahçe Palace, among other iconic spaces. Ms. Coutas created her Paris chandelier with fellow interior designers in mind, opting for a wider diameter and shorter height to better fit most rooms, especially within residences in urban centers such as New York or Tokyo. Its dimensions serve a dual purpose, simultaneously enhancing the perceived size of a room. “Chandeliers create an illusion of a bigger room and accentuate the flow of a space,” Ms. Coutas says. “For example, when placing a horizontal chandelier in a living room, it can make the space appear wider, or, if positioning a chandelier in a staircase, it adds a sense of drama while linking the levels,” she says. Most importantly, chandeliers impact a room’s lighting. Despite their innate drama, the diffusing effect these fixtures have on both natural and synthetic light achieve a sort of calm consistency within the rooms they inhabit. “With crystal or glass chandeliers, light passes through the material and creates multiple refractions that change throughout the day depending on the natural light,” Ms. Coutas says. “Chandeliers create a focal point within a room while diffusing more light into the space and contributing to its mood and ambience,” she says.
SET IN STONE
In addition to glass, diffused lighting is also achieved using natural quartz, a common material within the chandeliers from Christopher Boots. For example, his Prometheus line features uncut quartz crystals, capturing the style for which the brand is known. “Christopher Boots has been categorized as ‘rough-luxe,’ an aesthetic that embraces
the handmade, simplicity and rawness while still maintaining a sense of elegance and sophistication,” Mr. Marshall says. “Christopher is deeply influenced by the natural world, and thus instills the importance of nature in our design team and the company as a whole,” he says. “There is a drive to honor materials and keep them as pure as possible. We are always looking to nature as the grounding source of inspiration for the studio’s visual language and identity.” The quartz crystals of Prometheus each vary in size, shape and scale, demonstrating the uniqueness of Mother Nature. “The Prometheus range and its use of natural quartz crystal has become synonymous with Christopher Boots, and was the first piece to gain global recognition,” Mr. Marshall says. Like most of Christopher Boots’ other works, it is influenced by Greek mythology, a fitting match for the thousands-year-old stone used in the brand’s projects. Christopher Boots’ choice material, quartz, can also be found in the “sliced boulders” of Petra, a chandelier featured prominently in the Cartier flagship store in New York. Summarizing the varied work of Mr. Boots’ design studio, Mr. Marshall describes the chandeliers as “jewelry for the home.”
PERFECT PLACE
Living rooms and stairwells, as mentioned by Ms. Coutas, are excellent areas of the home to place a chandelier. Mr. Marshall also recommends adding them to dining rooms for a grand statement, especially paired with a beautiful dining room set. Other chandelier complements include “a custom lounge suite, masterfully crafted architectural elements such as a staircase or cabinetry, and even a painting or other artwork,” Mr. Marshall says. Ms. Coutas suggests creating features to further emphasize the chandelier. “I think it is interesting to work the moldings on the ceiling around the shape of the chandelier you are installing so that the space has a connection with it,” she says. Windows, too, pair well. “Framing the piece in a large window can accentuate and complement a chandelier,” Mr. Marshall says.
“Over the past three years, more of our clients have been spending extended time at their mountain homes, from Aspen to St. Moritz,” he says. “These settings provide an unmatched backdrop, and the natural qualities of the materials in our work pair perfectly with these rare landscapes.” In the case of Christopher Boots’ chandeliers, the mountains are a direct tie to the quartz adorning them. The glass crystals from Ms. Coutas’ Paris chandelier, meanwhile, may capture the shimmering natural light pooled from a window, especially in the presence of a snowy mountainside. Alternatively, achieve “a quieter moment in a powder room or bedroom,” Mr. Marshall says. “A large statement piece can really make a room, and other elements can be treated more minimally. “We are also doing more work on yachts, which, while challenging in terms of installation, can make for a stunning installation,” he says. NO MATTER WHERE a chandelier is placed, it certainly draws the eye — an important feature in any space. “There always needs to be a focal point,” Ms. Coutas says. The sky is the limit in the ways in which residents can pair a chandelier with other elements within a home, even if it steals the show. As Mr. Marshall advises, “Don’t be scared to go big.” Text reproduced with permission from Luxury Portfolio International and Luxury Portfolio magazine. © Luxury Portfolio International. All rights reserved.
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