The Depths of Style Exploring the 2016 Philharmonic House of Design
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Hudson Valley Lighting’s Blake pendants above the island tie together the clean lines and comfortable feel of the open kitchen’s transitional style .
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The 24th annual Philharmonic House of Design was unveiled this past summer. All efforts went to benefit the Philharmonic Society of Orange County‘s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs. Embracing a maritime feel, the 2016 house encompasses the style and comfort of coastal living. Over 8600 square feet of living space were reimagined in the Mediterranean style home on California’s Dana Point. With sweeping ocean views and spacious rooms, the house was a primed palette awaiting the touch of the 15 renowned designers who took on the charitable task. It was also a blank canvas for these designers to make livable, layered spaces with Corbett Lighting, Troy Lighting, and Hudson Valley Lighting fixtures creating ambient, task, and accent layers of illumination. In the kitchen on the main floor, interior designer Wendy Miller of WAM interiors employed a transitional style emphasizing clean lines—as opposed to the extremes of either ultra-modern minimalism or over-the-top opulence. Instead, there are elements of both in the kitchen, and the result is a spectacular space, ideal for cooking while still serving as a natural gathering place for entertaining large groups as well as more intimate get-togethers. The rich, dark wood of the cabinetry along with the marble of the countertops and backsplash add a sense of texture and depth to the crisp look of the room. The feeling provided by Miller’s fresh and lustrous design choices is the perfect mix of clean comfort and sumptuous style. Prominently featured above the island in the open kitchen are a series of three Blake pendants in Polished Nickel finish. Miller wanted something eye-catching for the vast ceiling and the moment she saw Blake, she knew it was the right choice. “I love Hudson Valley Lighting anyway,” Miller said when discussing her choice, “I needed something larger than life. It’s a big space and the scale had to be correct for the size of the kitchen I was doing. Something whimsical and fun on that scale is hard to find.” The Blake pendants had exactly the characteristics she was searching for. “It’s fun, edgy, different. [Hudson Valley Lighting] does a great job with that. They always do.”
The double range, dark wood cabinetry and marble backsplash contrast yet complement each other for a rich, textured look.
Hudson Valley Lighting’s Blake pendants above the island tie together the clean lines and comfortable feel of the open kitchen’s transitional style.
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Showcased over the winding stairs, Troy Lighting’s Carousel chandelier and matching wall sconce.
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Showcased over the winding stairs, the Carousel chandelier and wall sconce create a stunning focal point. The classic, antique-inspired rustic design with a touch of whimsy maintains the relaxed, oceanic motif of the home, bringing in a classically elegant design. Troy Lighting’s Acme can be found in the upstairs hallway, providing a nuts and bolts solution to the need for style and functionality. Another very special room in this sprawling Mediterranean masterpiece is a boy’s bedroom, created from the imagination of Judy Ziccardi of Lighting Innovation and Metamorphosis Design. Any true ocean explorer (or pirate) would be at home on the custom designed and built boat bed with the Troy Lighting Charleston sconce lighting the way from the headboard. The bed and shelving were entirely hand-crafted by Metamorphosis Design from reclaimed wood. Above hangs the main chandelier, Outer Banks, guiding the young explorer’s ship through treacherous waters. Evoking the warm atmosphere of its namesake islands, the fixture possesses an organic feel in a modern form. The fixture’s smoked glass shades, handwoven rope and hand-worked wrought iron metalwork combine to reflect the nautical theme, while Ziccardi’s custom canopy is reminiscent of a compass rose.
Troy Lighting’s Acme sconces guide the path along the hall.
Farther into the room, the deep blue accent wall inspires thoughts of the ocean while the color on the remaining walls follows beachy tones—pale and sea beaten. The desk is a special vintage feature. Fully restored, it’s a perfect surface for the lucky boy to create his explorer’s scrapbook and maybe finish his homework, if he ever finds the time! Custom-framed vintage artwork, including an old world map, skeletal whale sketches, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere astronomy, complete the wall décor. If the young explorer moves off his ship, he can take the modified Atkins lantern to illuminate his path. In the closet he’ll find several mirror-lined Brooklyn fixtures, whose slim, industrial styling fits the design scheme while remaining both handsome and unique. Continuing on into the shipshape bathroom pictured to the left, Troy Lighting’s Embarcadero sits proudly above the mirror displaying just the right feel with its antique mirror-lined interior and early electric style bulbs. The round mirror surrounded in reclaimed wood and the provide plenty of personality. We applaud all the designers who worked together seamlessly on this project. The resulting design is a symphony of sophisticated style.
Troy Lighting’s Embarcadero bath sconce adds a rustic touch to this shipyard-themed bathroom.
AN EYE FOR STYLE The Lighting Innovation/Metamorphosis team, comprised of Judy Ziccardi, Milly Gray, Karin Senkbeil, Aaron Robbins, Clay Williams, Steve Isaksen and Alex Miranda went more than a step above — or should we say below — when it came to carrying through the deep-sea theme of the home. Meet Clive, the octopus, who lurks beneath the stairs in the Philharmonic House of Design, resting in front of a 60 gallon aquarium. Clive was handmade using re-purposed materials: such as throw-away plywood, egg cartons and a paperweight for his giant eye. The eye is even backlit with color-changing fiber optics, making Clive a one-of-a-kind treasure just waiting to be discovered. Clearly, creativity and craftiness are no obstacles for the team, who spent hours carving, shaving, spraying, prepping and painting to bring Clive to life with spectacular results. L AR GER T H AN LIGHT | WINTE R
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The Ocean Explorer themed bedroom, featuring the Outer Banks chandelier from Troy Lighting. 26
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