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$1,500,000 Buys What? Homebuying in Orange County

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The Reformation Boys Will Be Boys DIY design for urban shredders

Born This Way Down on the Farm Sustainable living in an urban setting

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GARDEN, POOLS & OUTDOOR LIVING Drought-resistant landscaping; luxurious saltwater pools; outdoor fire pits and Instant Jungle’s Greg Wallace’s favorite landscape trends Trending / Resources

FLOORING, STONE & TILE Recycled materials; reclaimed floors and a few favorite things from Porcelanosa’s Santiago Manent Trending / Resources

Living walls; imported fabrics; and some favorite items from Blackband Design’s Wendy Blackband Trending / Resources

Designing kitchens since childhood

PUBLISHER’S LETTER Seamless indoor-outdoor living; using lighting as art; and a few favorites things from local architect Robert Gardinier Jr. Trending

Transforming a church into a family home

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Outdoor kitchens; standalone tubs; and a few favorite things from B & C’s Rebecca Whiteleather Trending / Resources On the cover: Villa di Sogni – This residence, home for several years to the Oceana Gala, various weddings, a multitude of film sets and a family of four, sits atop a hillside in Laguna Beach. This photograph, from the outside looking in, showcases the brimming fountain, open living area and the curated collection of art.

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DESIGNOC Publisher’s Letter

DESIGNOC President and Publisher Christopher O. Schulz cschulz@orangecoast.com Editors Justine Amodeo Suzette Lipscomb Creative Director Carla L. Butz cbutz@orangecoast.com Photo Coordinator Julie French Production and Online Director Glenda Mendez gmendez@orangecoast.com

Orange County is a unique place, and our homes and décor reflect the nuances of the area. When I first moved here, I was astounded to find no screens on windows and doors, since we are devoid of the mosquitos and other flying pests that wreak havoc on homeowners elsewhere. Along with near-perfect temperatures throughout the year, this helps inspire the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that is a hallmark of design and décor in Orange County. We are proud to celebrate this blending of indoors and out throughout this issue of Design OC.

Executive Vice President Linda Wallis Goldstein lgoldstein@orangecoast.com Senior Account Managers Edward Estrada, Randy Bilsley Account Managers Laura Campbell, Richard Lockhart, Pam Potts

When I arrived, I was also surprised to find that my house had no gutters – not needed in droughtladen southern California. While our water situation is a serious problem, the good news is that it has inspired significant changes in local home design, materials, and décor. This issue showcases “sustainable living” in Orange County, including a church-turned private residence; a former boy scout camp that has found new life as a family home and organic farm; and a boys bedroom inspired by the skate culture born here. Throughout the issue we celebrate the environmentally conscious design, from flooring made from recycled wine barrels to water-efficient appliances. Outside, the changes are equally dramatic, as homeowners embrace drought-tolerant plants instead of thirsty lawns; cut chemical use with saltwater pools; and create outdoor environments unique to Orange County’s temperate climate.

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Just as it takes a talented team to design and build a home, the same is true for a magazine. I am grateful to our editors, Justine Amodeo and Suzette Lipscomb; our designer, Carla Butz; and to all of the people who contributed to this issue. I also thank the businesses whose advertising support made this magazine possible – these market-leading local suppliers have the talent and products to help you create your own version of paradise in Orange County.

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Enjoy this issue of Design OC, and we will see you again in the spring. In the meantime, turn to Orange Coast for unparalleled monthly coverage of Orange County, including design, décor and real estate.

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INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING With population-dense Orange County pushing our homes closer and closer together, opening the inside to the outside is a perfect way to enlarge your living space. Seamless connections feel like added square footage. Use cleverly designed glass sliders or a matching flooring choice from a living area to a courtyard to trick your eyes into thinking your home is larger than it is. 1 / Hand-tufted in the style of a vintage French mattress, these floor cushions offer versatile, portable outdoor seating. Tailored from allweather Perennials® with a linen-like weave, the fabric is impervious to fading and stains, weathering the elements for years to come. Available at Restoration Hardware, South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island. restorationhardware.com 2 / Covered outdoor room has a Sunbrella upholstered sofa, handmade driftwood mirror, and African stools and seagrass cubes for extra seating. Available at Molly Wood Garden Design, Costa Mesa, mollywoodgardendesign.com

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LIGHTING AS ART Take a cue from Hollywood and use lighting to set the stage. Not only will dimmers save on your electric bill, but they cast your figure in the best possible light. Instead of using lighting to showcase your art, we say go ahead and use your lighting as art!

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1 / The Aeris linear pendant was a collaboration between Cerno designer Nick Sheridan and New York-based designer Frank Carfaro of Desiron. The organic and often wild swirls of walnut grain are interrupted by rigorous slits and inlays that punctuate each face, making each fixture unique. The glow of the illuminated wood seen through the slits creates a rich composition of light and shadow. Available at Lightopia and Modern Studio Furnishings in Laguna Beach, cernogroup.com 2 / Representing art in its true definition, the hand-forged iron in this piece seems to mimic the brush strokes of the painting behind. The off white shade keeps the piece soft yet structured and anchored. Available from Lighting Innovation, Laguna Niguel, lightinginnovationldc.com 3 / Cerno’s Silva Giant walnut floor lamp’s scale gives it a strong presence even in very large spaces, while its distilled form gives it a simplicity that can be seen from across the room. Designer Nick Sheridan’s piece has a big personality. Available at Lightopia and Modern Studio Furnishings, Laguna Beach, cernogroup.com

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Buys What? From towering skyscrapers to harbor-front homes, here are five examples of where to find the best bang for your buck. by Suzette Lipscomb 16 | Design OC | Fall/Winter 2015

$1,395,000 buys a 2 bedroom + den/office, 2 Â˝ bathroom luxury condo of 1,715 square feet just one floor below the penthouse of this modern tower. The Plaza features a resort-style rooftop deck, pool, spa and state of the art fitness center. Gaze out at the panoramic unobstructed views (that will never be blocked) of the wetlands in the San Joaquin Nature Preserve, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get up to close the blinds, as there are motorized controls to do that for you. A quarter of a million dollars of upgrades grace this chic unit. Richard Marshall solid wood floors and natural slab stone showers complement the mother of pearl backsplash in the bar, and the Snaidero custom cabinetry in the kitchen is topped with Caesarstone. This getaway is centrally located in the business hub of Orange County and minutes from John Wayne Airport, South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island. For details on 3144 Scholarship, please contact Sherri McEuen of Teles Properties, Newport Beach at smceuen@ cox.net.

Coto de Caza Golf Course Splendor For $1,499,000, you can purchase a Coto de Caza stunner with 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths on the coveted 12th and 13th fairways of the North Course with sweeping green and Saddleback mountain views. Cook for a crowd in the gourmet, light-filled kitchen stocked with a built-in fridge, double ovens, two dishwashers, and a five-burner stove surrounded by custom cabinetry and topped with granite counters. Kick back by the waterfall in the entertainer’s backyard, complete with a pool, spa, gazebo, BBQ, and your own Koi pond. For details about 3 Oakbrook, please contact Julie Kemmerer of Coldwell Banker at brokerjulie@gmail.com.

Dana Point Retreat $1,500,000 will get you a new modern Eurobuild “green” retreat with 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and ocean views, featuring a clean-lined modern kitchen with Thermador appliances. An abundance of light-filled windows let the sun shine in. Ocean view decks are perfect for entertaining, and the redwood plank fencing and peaceful landscaping encourage quiet outdoor contemplation. For details regarding 27015 Calle Juanita, please contact Kindy Slagle of Hom Sotheby’s Laguna Beach office at kindyslagle@gmail.com. Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 17

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Resort Living in Orange $1,495,000 buys an amazing Serrano Heights villa with 4 bedrooms and 3 Â˝ baths, and an exquisite resort style backyard that includes the following: fruit trees; a rock pond and fountain; BBQ with sink and a bar; a fire pit; a salt water pool and spa with expansive sunset views. The estate sits on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood, has a dream kitchen, a luxurious master suite and bath, a ground-floor bedroom, and a custom three-car garage. For more information about 8435 E. Chadwick Place, please contact Tarbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 agent, Michael Kazaz at m.kazaz@sbcglobal.net.

Waterfront in Huntington Harbor With $1,499,000, you can acquire a beach house and a slice of waterfront living. The 1,926-square-foot home contains 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, and is inclusive of a private dock. This two-story cottage was built in 1930 and extensively remodeled in 2008. Eat dinner in the sunlight dining room that faces the canal. An interior fireplace anchors the great room, which opens on to the private waterfront patio where you can launch your kayak for a sunset paddle. For details about 16767 Bayview, please contact Chuck Buscemi or Cathy Noonan at chuck@yourwaterfrontdreamhome.com.

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The Reformation Transforming an old church into a family home was nothing short of a miracle for this laid-back couple. by Suzette Lipscomb Photos by Suzette Lipscomb and Melissa Layton

he double glass entry doors of the “Church House” open onto an incredible, magically lit, airy space lined with floor to ceiling glass that frames the hillside views culminating in a triangle of blue sea. But it wasn’t always this way. This family of five is six years into a challenging project that truly began in childhood. One of the owners, Kim (last name withheld for privacy), explains that her engineer father and stay-at-home mother bought and sold at least 17 houses while she was growing up. “While my dad worked, my mother ran the jobs with his contractor’s license, and renovating and moving is just part of who I am.” When she saw the church come up on the market, she thought it was such an interesting idea. “From the moment I set foot on the land, I felt in my gut it was meant to be ours. We wrote the offer, and it was declined twice over 18 months. I asked myself, why is the universe so mysterious and cruel? I shed countless tears over the rejection of the offers.” Then their luck changed and the third time became the charm. She and her husband decided to give it one more shot - this time, the universe answered their prayers.

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Like her mother before her, Kim ran the day-to-day project details of transforming a ’70s era Lutheran church into a sprawling family compound geared around their three children – Luke ,11 Sophia, 9 and Olivia, 5 – while her husband, Rob, performed vascular surgery. Repurposing the church was a labor of love carried out with thoughtful design details that left the footprint substantially the same, and many of the original materials intact. But the devil is in the design details, especially many of the reclaimed materials. The baker’s sinks and faucets were salvaged from another remodel in Palm Springs and became the centerpieces of the powder and laundry rooms, and the open kitchen shelving is affixed sturdily to the wall by galvanized turnbuckles Kim found hidden in a box under a workbench in a marine supply store. “Lucky for me, my father is a genius at making our nutty ideas work!” Scott Laidlaw, of Laidlaw Schultz, came up with the architectural design on his first visit to the property. He suggested opening up the former “coffee and doughnut” room into a welcoming, transparent breezeway that lets you see through the house, seamlessly connecting the outdoors to the indoors. It was also his concept to turn the former church offices into the bedroom spaces, which were purposely left open and interconnected, like sleeping cubbies. “He is wildly talented and an amazing listener, but most importantly, he understood the way we wanted to live,” she explains. By keeping as many original materials as possible, and using “pedestrian” materials as Scott called them, they were able to keep the color pallette simple, neutral, and connected to nature. The children’s bedrooms all have the joie de vivre of a child, but with the simplicity and elegance of the natural surroundings that shine through all the windows via views, or in the case of Luke’s room, actual original split concrete blocks that frame the window of the pebbled bath. A pristine white volcanic limestone soaking tub, complete with a rusted handmade “pump” that Kim’s father created from old rusted parts she found in the back of her plumber’s truck, looks out onto the copper toned metal cladding set back along the exterior of the building, LEFT: The former “Coffee and Doughnut Room” now serves as a light-ﬁlled great room with original polished concrete ﬂoors. ABOVE: Scott Laidlaw envisioned this airy breezeway to seamlessly connect the inside to the outside.

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creating a feeling of expansion with privacy. Kim addressed the rumor that, for a period of time, a half pipe skateboard ramp ran through the middle of the house. “It’s true,” she says. “For a time, (a long time), the kids and their friends rode bikes and scooters through the house and played the drums, loudly.” The skate ramp long gone, “The Sanctuary” is now a grand room, complete with a Moroccan lounge, a rehearsal space for the drums that overlooks the ocean, and the great wall of concrete and glass that unlocks the views of the property’s 21/2 acres street-to-street lot and opens up a visual keyhole down to the ocean. On this back lot is where Agotilio, the goat herder, parks his trailer a few months out of the year, just as he has done for many years. They immediately adopted him, of course. He’s very much a part of their family now. This lifestyle of community is exactly what the family hoped for when they envisioned life in the Church House.

ABOVE: The spacious gourmet kitchen with adjacent powder room, pantry and butler’s sink makes it easy to cook for a crowd. RIGHT: The white volcanic standalone tub is filled by a repurposed faucet, fashioned out of discarded parts the owner found in her plumber’s truck. FACING PAGE: LEFT: The Sanctuary, once filled with worshippers, and then a half pipe, is now the hub of relaxed family living. UPPER RIGHT: An antique Buddha in repose is as comfortable in the Church House as the angel in the living room. LOWER RIGHT: An outdoor fireplace and seating area offer views of the Pacific below and a gathering spot for lounging on chilly evenings. Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 25

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IMPORTED FABRICS Mix and match layers of happy bright pallettes with more grounded ones in different tones. Blend frilly femininity with bold, contrasting vintage floral and mod geometrics. 1 / Turkish linens from Lisa McDennon available at Laguna Design Center or Nuance, Laguna Beach, lisamcdennon.com

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2 / The two black- and straw-striped pieces are Vintage Frazadas from the Andes. They are hand- woven and hand-died. The black and ivory piece with some red striping is a hand-woven Vintage Mud Cloth from Mali. These are hand-woven approximately 5” wide and then hand-sewn into a larger blanket. The process is beautiful and the craftsmanship is impeccable. Tanya Cassill, Huit, huitlaguna.com 3 / Kerry Casill first found her colorful and eclectic Indian prints in the markets of Paris, and then followed them to their origins in India where she began developing her own signature look. With additional influences that included early mentors – like acclaimed colorist and textile designer Bridget Singh, and the colorful impressionistic styles of painter Vincent Farrell – Kerry Cassill’s unique and adventurous collection of clothing and handmade blockprint 100% cotton bedding has become highly regarded and celebrated around the world. kerrycassill.com

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LIVING WALLS Installing planters vertically expands design possibilities by turning ordinary walls into art installations. Modular planters with integrated irrigation systems conserve water and minimize maintenance.Â 1 / You be the artist at the Plant Bar, from Laguna Beach designer Scott Hutcheon. Sizes range from single plants to multiple ones in natural or painted wooden boxes. Available at 503 Found, Newport Beach 2 / A true innovation for indoor gardens, moss tiles and panels use stablized lichen ready to be installed on your wall. The moss, collected without damaging vegatation, is applied by hand on its support and needs only humidity to survive. No pruning or light is needed, and it must be installed where there is no direct sunlight. Contact interior designer Priscilla Crother.

3 / At the heart of the VGP Capri hanging wall system is a planting tray made of 100% recycled polypropylene. It can be hung on the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recycled mounting panel, standard welded mesh, or along rods or steel rope. The VGP is designed with a sub-irrigation reservoir using simple felt wicking, and incorporates an overflow drain that can be direct plumbed or cascaded to a central drainage point. Drip irrigation and fertilizer dosing is recommended, but not required. Available at Instant Jungle, Santa Ana, instantjungle.com

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Boys A Huntington Beach mom turns a ’70s tract home bedroom for her twin boys into an urban playground worthy of their inner shredders. by Suzette Lipscomb Photos by Lawrence Sherwin

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hen Allison Kowalcyk lost her mother unexpectedly after a short and dramatic cancer diagnosis, she literally could not drag herself out of bed, except to care for her two young twin boys. So when she and her fiancé became engaged and prepared to move in together, he encouraged her to take some time off and do whatever she needed to get her energy back. Her healing journey involved redecorating every inch of a drab beige room into a skateboarding nirvana. The inspiration for the room took seed several years ago when a close friend had her newborn baby’s name painted over the crib in a graffiti art style. That image stuck with her when she set out to decorate the twins’ room. The transformation began with the plywood “brick” where she painted wall art indicative of an urban street scene, but with better colors. Chain link fence headboards frame the red and black plaid bedspreads, and a ledge surrounding the entire room showcases a train track and nostalgic city silhouettes that are worthy of a Disney set, all hand-painted by Kowalcyk. New York was first – the boys’ favorite city that they had only read about in books. Texas was added for Allison’s family roots and the Polar Bear Express in Arizona was a reminder of a trip they actually took. Big Bear was included because that is where the family has a retreat. The Incredible Hulk hangs from a corner of the ceiling watching over the boys, and on the opposite wall, there is the skateboarding wall of fame. Each

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A corner of the room sports chain link fence headboards surrounded by faux brick, a vintage railroad crossing and twin desks for study time.

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modern day skateboarding legend smiles in a real life family photo with her boys, Reese and Chase, (and one special photo that includes her mom). Her eight years of previous experience teaching preschool is evident in many of the room’s accoutrements. A pair of matching old-school-style desks and industrial style reading lamps provide a comfortable study area, while a vintage suitcase and drink cooler are stuffed with a variety of classic books. A Simpsons chess game sits at the foot of one bed, begging for her erudite boys to play. She turned a plain white Ikea dresser into a Mod Podged Santa Cruz skateboard custom edition, sporting wheels as drawer pulls. The kids’ original skateboard trucks do the heavy lifting for the boys’ jackets on the back of the bedroom door. “I just wanted my boys to be happy,” she says. “They were suffering from the loss of their grandmother, the breakup of my relationship with their father and all that goes along with that pain. And we were moving into unchartered territory with my new fiancé. Having this to focus on really helped me get up, get out and get on a path to healing. I tried hard to create a place for happiness and new beginnings.” Channeling her grief into this creative outlet helped her get through her darkest days. Kowalcyk will return to her hair-styling job this fall at Lloyd’s Barbershop in Irvine, as long as someone doesn’t hire her away as a budding interior decorator first!

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Blackband Design coowner Wendy Blackband tells us a few of her favorite decorating ideas

1 / I like combining traditional pieces with more current elements, such as reclaimed wood and vintage linens, to create environments that are polished and inviting with a splash of eclectic. Like these decorative pillows, designer books, glass ball with rope, set of decorative boxes and light blue jar

3 / Wood benches. This custom bench beneath a triptych of blue and white abstract paintings provides a resting spot for the eyes.

2 / I like blue and white. Pair vases with a custom reclaimed wood console, a glass jar with yarn accessories and a metal bird to create a visually pleasing vignette.

5 / Vintage and textured pillows. The white Euro shams sport doily tassells and the blue pillowcases are vintage.

4 / Clear glass beaded chandeliers blend with a variety of design styles.

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CLEARING SPACE Organizing the most disorganized members of the household - children - can be a daunting task. We asked California Closets owners Leslie and Scott Seigel what it means to organize a household. Q: How do you help clients find balance? A: Organizing closets can be a daunting task. It’s not just a home renovation, but a life renovation in terms of re-organizing your household. We partner with our clients every step of the way, from providing practical and intelligent solutions to helping with design elements. We want their closets to complement the flow of their home, their interests and lifestyle. We have been able to offer so much more than just closets and shelving. It’s really custom furniture more than cabinetry. Design is all about creating, and that’s the heart of what we do. Bellissima White system with Element Parapan Mint and Stone Grey fronts.

California Closets, Huntington Beach, Palm Desert, Corona Del Mar, californiaclosets.com

Décor Resources 503 FOUND Cannery Village 503 31st St., Newport Beach 949-877-0147, 503found.com BARCLAY BUTERA INTERIORS 1745 Westcliff Drive Newport Beach, 949-650-8570 barclaybutera.com BAU SHOWROOM Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel 949-643-2729 baufurniture.com BETWEEN THE SHEETS South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa, 714-557-9999 betweenthesheetsinc.com BLACKBAND HOME & DESIGN 17971 Sky Park Circle, #K Irvine, 949-872-2234 blackbanddesign.com 48 | Design OC | Fall/Winter 2015

BLISS HOME & DESIGN 3321 East Coast Hwy. Corona del Mar, 949-5660304 blisshomeanddesign.com

CERNO 1751 McGaw Ave. Irvine, 949-715-1534 cernogroup.com

ENVIRONMENT SoCo Collection, Costa Mesa 714-557-3100 environmentfurniture.com

GINA B & COMPANY Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 949-643-1430 ginab.com

CISCO HOME SoCo Collection, Costa Mesa 714-432-1630, ciscohome.net

ERGO BEDS 377 E. Coast Hwy., Ste. C Newport Beach, 949-833-0338

C.S. WO & SONS SoCo Collection, Costa Mesa 714-619-5200 cswoandsons.com

Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel 949-833-7727, ergobeds.com

HD BUTTERCUP SoCo Collection Costa Mesa, 657-218-7100 hdbuttercup.com

DESIGN WITHIN REACH SoCo Collection, Costa Mesa 714-427-0628, dwr.com

ETHAN ALLEN RETAIL, INC. 28021 Greenfield Drive, Laguna Niguel, 949-349-0101

CALIFORNIA STYLE HOME COLLECTIONS Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 949-360-9447 californiastyle.com

DESIGN STUDIO INTERNATIONAL Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 877-436-0110 interiorsorangecounty.com

2996 El Camino Real Tustin, 714-368-0811 ethanallen.com

CANTONI 8650 Research Drive Irvine, 949-585-9191 cantoni.com

EBANISTA Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 949-950-6397 ebanista.com

BLOOMINGDALE’S HOME STORE Fashion Island, Newport Beach, 949-729-6835 shopfashionisland.com CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 5921 Skylab Road Huntington Beach 714-899-4905 Showroom in Corona del Mar californiaclosets.com

GATEHOUSE 270 East 17th St., Costa Mesa 949-515-2335 gatehousehome.com

HILDEBRANDT GARAGE DOOR CO. 562-946-3100 hildebrandtdoor.com H.J. GARRETT FURNITURE 2215 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, 949-646-0275 hjgarrettfurniture.com INTERIOR AFFAIRS 5100 E. La Palma Ave. Ste. 107, Anaheim Hills 714-970-8000 interioraffairs.com

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LIGHTOPIA 1043 N. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, 949-715-5575 lightopiaonline.com

ORGANIC MODERNISM 3323 Hyland Ave., Shop A Costa Mesa, 714-424-0610 organicmodernism.com

JONATHAN ADLER Fashion Island Newport Beach, 949-759-0017 johnathanadler.com

MARC PRIDMORE DESIGNS 3089 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714-540-6272 marcpridmoredesigns.com

PLUMMERS 8660 Research Drive, Irvine 949-788-0004 plummers.com

JUXTAPOSITION HOME Crystal Cove Shopping Center 7976 East Coast Hwy. Newport Beach, 949-715-1181 juxtapositionhome.com LAGUNA DESIGN CENTER 23811 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel, 949-643-2929 lagunadesigncenter.com LIGHTING INNOVATION Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 949-831-7600 lightinginnovationldc.com

MCKEE & COMPANY Corona del Mar Plaza 984 Avocado Ave., Ste. 984 Newport Beach, 949-706-8600 mckeeco.com MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS South Coast Plaza Village Santa Ana, 714-389-9300 mgbwhome.com MODERN FURNITURE 290 Broadway St. Laguna Beach, 949-376-0103 modernfurnishings.com

RESTORATION HARDWARE Fashion Island Newport Beach 949-760-9232 restorationhardware.com ROCHE BOBOIS 3060 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714-557-1422 roche-bobois.com ROOM & BOARD South Coast Plaza Village Santa Ana, 714-549-5995 roomandboard.com

SOCO COLLECTION 3303 Hyland Ave. Costa Mesa 949-760-9150 southcoastcollection.com

TOMMY BAHAMA HOME Fashion Island, Newport Beach, 949-612-3368 tbfurniture.com/newport

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Locations throughout Orange County. sherwin-williams.com

VON HEMERT INTERIORS 1595 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, 949-642-2050

SOUTH COAST PLAZA 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa southcoastplaza.com

345 North Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach 949-494-6551 VonHemertInteriors.com

STONEMILL DESIGN CENTER 2915 Red Hill Ave., Ste. F200 Costa Mesa thestonemilldesigncenter.com

WEST ELM South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa 714-662-1960 westelm.com

THOMAS LAVIN Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel 310-278-2456 thomaslavin.com

WITFORD Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 949-360-8301 witford.com

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Floating European cabinetry from Rational in high gloss white lacquer, and Caracas Blue Limestone countertops, contoured large format porcelain wall tiles, and a black porcelain ďŹ&#x201A;oor. The freestanding tub is highlighted by the use of a reclaimed wood wall, which is designed to bring an overall warmth to the room. Available at Flashman Design Inc., Laguna Beach, ďŹ&#x201A;ashmandesign.com Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 53

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Bathtubs are becoming more about in-house therapy than bathing. Healthy tubs now come with microbubbles that oxygenate the skin, chromatherapy with different color wavelengths that have different healing properties, atomized aromatherapy baths and more. 1 / The Koan Bathtub can enhance a spa experience in the comfort of your house. Porcelanosa offers different spacious freestanding bathtubs and enclosed bathtubs in several sizes and materials such as acrylic, Krion TM new generation solid surface in various sizes and shapes with the maximum quality and functionality. Available at Porcelenosa, Anaheim, porcelanosa-usa.com 2 / Part of the Amma collection from Bain Ultra, the word takes its origin in the word “massage” as represented by two Chinese characters, AN and MO, meaning “calm through touch.” TheAromaCloud essential oil diffuser maximizes aromatherapy benefits, the Chromatherapy (LED) produces six colors that provide a host of therapeutic benefits (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet). The Geysair hot air jets provide a deep-down massage and there are three heating zones built into the bath’s inner shell. Available at B & C Custom Hardware and Bath, Irvine, customhardware.net 3 / Native Trails Aspen Freestanding bathtub made from hand hammered recycled copper, available at Laguna’s Fancy Faucets, Irvine, lagunasfancyfaucets.com

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1 / Pirch Ceasarstone patio kitchen shown with Fire Magic 48” Echelon Grill, Perlick ice maker, Lynx under-counter refrigeration, Lynx Warming drawers, Elkay sink, KWC faucet and Lynx beer taps, available at Pirch, South Coast Collection, Costa Mesa, pirch.com 2 / Richard Cohen and his landscape and construction company are known for their functional and aesthetically pleasing pool and outdoor living spaces, such as kitchens and sports bars, and have been honored many times by the California Landscape Contractors Association Beautification Awards program. Located in Lake Forest, richardcohenlandscape.com 3 / The designers and expert installers at Roomscapes, Inc. are members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), with a staff that includes a Certified Kitchen Designer and Certified Bath Designer, combining the latest product and design knowledge with sound design principles. Located in Newport Beach, roomscapes.net

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2 / I love the new Julien Home Refinements sink that can be installed at the edge of a kitchen island so that two people can use it without bumping into each other. It’s really simple, but no one else has thought of it. 3 / Laufen, a Swiss plumbing manufacturer, has teamed up with Kartell, which is an incredible Italian company that produces high style and high quality plastics since the 1960s (think Ghost chair), for this very hip and stylish and a bit

cheeky bathroom mirror. 4 / We are loving clean modern or industrial designs punctuated with texture. So much of our lives have become automated that we are craving a break from it by using natural materials in new contemporary ways. Like the Anoa faucet from THG. It’s hand made in France and has actual horn in the handle. It comes in black horn as well. customhardware.net

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he Kitchen Lady knows a thing or 200 about kitchens. Aside from the fact that she has been designing them for around 30 years, Priscilla Crother grew up in the business. She was raised by parents who owned a kitchen and bath company, was inspired by a degree in Home Economics and Interior Design, and has completed hundreds of kitchen remodels and build-outs. She’s convinced it’s the job she was born to do. Houzz named her Best in Kitchen Design for 2015, an award that reflects her commitment to excellence in her field, and captures the passion she has for livable kitchens that match a client’s personality. Shuttling between Los Angeles and San Diego, the Orange County-based Crother still meets with all of her clients personally to assess their needs and lifestyle. Her partnership with Pirch at SOCO has been a great marriage, with three of her kitchen designs featured there (including a spectacular outdoor one). She also maintains a traditional showroom in San Juan Capistrano and a newly minted modern one in Laguna Beach.

She observes a trend in her own designs toward a modern sensibility. Allmilmo state of the art olive wood kitchen with cream, high gloss accent panels from their Modern Art Collection. ABOVE: Priscilla Crother, the Kitchen Lady

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“Forty percent of people who design and build kitchens don’t really cook,” she says over espresso. “Museum kitchens are for people who don’t like to see anything on display.” A brand that pairs well with museum kitchens is Allmilmo - her newest exclusive luxury German line that captures modern sensibilities with sleek, clean lines and pure colors. Allmilmo cabinets complement the trend toward greening up kitchens with accessories like herbal plant walls and living bark back splashes. These days, she says, more men are finding their way into the kitchen. In past decades, she noted that the majority of inquiries came from women looking to remodel, but increasingly, men are spearheading these projects in greater numbers and are especially interested in her efficient space planning skills. She observes the trend in her own design toward a clean modern sensibility. And one her clients can enjoy for a lifetime. As she explains, “Most people only remodel their kitchen once, so it’s important to do it right.” the-kitchen-lady.com

CLOCKWISE: The Kitchen Lady Flips Out with Jeff Lewis. Allmilmo’s modern lined cabinets come in a variety of eco friendly ﬁnishes and colors. Huntington Beach kitchen features clean, white Bentwood Luxury Cabinets, a sea inspired backsplash and Princess White natural quartz counters.

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DESIGNOC Kitchen & Bath Resources THE BATH COMPANY Showroom & Design Center 28361 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, 949-364-4334 bath-company.com B & C CUSTOM HARDWARE AND BATH 32 Tesla, Irvine 949-859-6073 customhardware.net

DESIGNER KITCHENS, INC. Enderle Shopping Center 17300 East 17th St. Tustin, 714-838-2611 designerkitchensoc.com EURO KITCHEN & BATH CORP. 465 Forest Ave., Ste. A Laguna Beach, 949-494-3341 eurokitchens.com

LAGUNA DESIGN CENTER Laguna Niguel 949-362-8160 lagunadesigncenter.com

FAUCETS N’ FIXTURES 343 South Tustin St. Orange, 714-639-9234 faucetsnfixtures.com

BSH EXPERIENCE & DESIGN CENTER 17911 Von Karman Ave., #100 Irvine, 949-224-4700

FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING 6 Cushing, Irvine 800-638-8875 shop.ferguson.com

CABINETS PLUS 1021 Duryea Ave. Irvine, 800-823-4316 cabinetsplus.net

FLASHMAN DESIGN INC. 817 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, 949-892-9826 flashmandesign.com

KITCHEN AMORE 23811 Aliso Creek Rd Laguna Niguel, 949-613-5888 kitchenamore.net KIVA KITCHEN AND BATH 17138 Von Karman, Irvine 949-221-0600, kivahome.com LAGUNA’S FANCY FAUCETS 14 Goodyear, Irvine 949-768-6038 lagunasfancyfaucets.com LE GOURMET KITCHEN 541 West Chapman Ave. Orange, 714-939-6227 legourmetkitchen.com PACIFIC SALES Available at locations throughout Orange County pacificsales.com PIRCH SoCo Collection, Costa Mesa 949-429-0800, pirch.com

PORCELANOSA 1301 S. State College Anaheim 714-772-3183 porcelanosa-usa.com

ROOMSCAPES 1723 Westcliff Drive Newport Beach 949-448-9627 roomscapes.net

PREFERRED KITCHEN & BATH 22600 Lambert St. Lake Forest 949-830-6300 preferredkitchenandbath.com

ROHL 3 Parker, Irvine 800-777-9762, rohlhome.com

PRISCILLA VON CROTHER Studio 32141 Alipaz St. Unit H San Juan Capistrano 949-276-2655 the-kitchen-lady.com RENWES SALES 25741 Commoncentre Drive Lake Forest 949-586-3669 renwessales.com

RSSA APPLIANCE CENTER 1822 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, 949-200-9561 rssahome.com SAN JUAN KITCHEN & HOME 31815 Camino Capistrano, #13 San Juan Capistrano 949-489-0149 sanjuankitchenandhome.com SUB-ZERO/WOLF 655 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa 657-269-5874 subzero-wolf.com

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Designer Mark Robson’s Sakura Lounger comes in four ﬁxed relaxation positions, each crafted from weather resistant lacquered aluminum and covered with supple, high performance Hydropass® material. Available at Cantoni and cantoni.com; $2,739.

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Bring the ocean home by trading a chemically laden pool for a saltwater conversion. It’s better for the environment and your guests. Take it easy on your joints and start swimming for exercise. No hot pounding pavement, just you, gliding along seamlessly under the blue skies. 1 / In Newport Coast, this flat bottom, rim flow, vanishing edge saltwater pool’s interior is Beaumarieere limestone dip sealed with dry-treat saltwater sealer with Italian clay paving. Designed by Southwinds Creative Design Development, Costa Mesa, southwindscdd.com 2 / This Seal Beach home’s flat bottom pool’s interior is limestone dip sealed with dry-treat saltwater sealer, a sunken spa, an automated sliding pool cover that protects the pool from sand, Portuguese Watermark limestone paving and a bar countertop of Tah Mahal limestone. Designed by Southwinds Creative Design Development, Costa Mesa, southwindscdd.com 3 / A spa spills into a saltwater pool with coping made of travertine stone and waterline tile made of a “crocodile” textured porcelain. Designed by Geoscape, Lake Forest, geoscape.biz

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WATER WISE GARDENS Succulents can be beautiful as water-hoarding plants, and most water districts will pay you to remove grass and replace it with stone or artificial turf.Â Check to see how much per square foot you can get in your neck of the woods, and use the cash to waterwise your outdoor space. 1 / Wood chips and succulents can create dramatic replacements for grass lawns. Designed by Rogers Gardens, Corona del Mar, rogersgardens.com 2 / This paved walkway of stone allows communication between two main arteries of the home, and drought-tolerant boxwood and Carolina cherry help to keep it green. Designed by Ruben Flores for Visionscape Inc., Laguna Beach, visionscapeinc.comÂ 3 / Drought-tolerant lavender and other plants separated by pavers and Mexican pebbles offer a green alternative to grass. Designed by Rogers Gardens, Corona del Mar, rogersgardens.com 4 / Create a waterwise backyard with water efficient landscaping materials at Southwest Boulder & Stone, Lake Forest, southwestboulder.com

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OUTDOOR FIREPITS Forget burning wood and use outdoor firepits fueled by renewable energy that create both heat and a crackling ambiance. 1 / This Modernist-inspired hearth available in six styles with propane or natural gas offers streamlined design and accommodating warmth on chilly nights. Crafted of lightweight, heat-resistant fibercast concrete. Professional installation by a licensed contractor required. Available at Resoration Hardware, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, Shops at Mission Viejo, Irvine, restorationhardware.com 2 / Constructed from brushed stainless steel and fueled by environmentally friendly, renewable energy, the Mini T is an indoor and outdoor, portable fire that features an inset burner encased in weather-resistant glass. The sleek structure is designed to enhance the flames and ensure safety. Available at Cantoni, Irvine, cantoni.com

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3 / Architectural Pottery’s Aura Fire Table available with propane or natural gas is a perfect complement to the Zonk Block contemporary urban cubes cast in durable glass fiber reinforced concrete and Ipa hardwood inlay. Available at Architectural Pottery, Midway City, archpot.com

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Down on the Farm A former boy scout camp is transformed into an organic, bio-dynamic farm and family home with heritage design, terraced gardens and heirloom hens by Justine Amodeo Photos by Mary Hurlbut

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our years ago, Scott Tenney and his wife, Mariella Simon, took over an eroding hillside in Bluebird Canyon that was once home to six rundown structures that served eclectic purposes over the decades. With painstaking precision, they restored the original structures with reclaimed lumber, built a design lab to construct furniture from found objects and integrated designer elements to create what is now the 15-acre unique compound that makes up the bio-dynamic Bluebird Canyon Farms. After four years of development and construction, the land now houses a two-bedroom lodge, a one-bedroom “Flower Chateau,” a greenhouse, design lab, apiary, hen house and more, all reflecting a design loyal to the history of old Laguna Beach. While spruce floors, cedar walls, roped chandelier lighting and shelving connected by pipes from old sprinklers found around the farm give it a rustic feel, Ann Sacks tiles, Walker Zanger countertops, Manual Gaillardo designed cabinets and Vertigo outdoor cushions fill in the collage that has become an experimental hill village of sorts. Design practices on the property include green construction, grey water irrigation, rainwater harvesting and composting to help reduce the use of energy and, in particular, water. The farm’s large steel sink basins allow recycled water to run into the orchard, while a 3,000-gallon cistern catches rainwater used to irrigate the plants and trees. Terraced gardens were constructed from concrete from sidewalks from an urban development project in Lake Forest. A small workshop staffed by the Bluebird Canyon Collective, a cooperative guild of

“Our intention was to create an urban farm to demonstrate sustainable living in an urban setting.” The main house was painstakingly restored with reclaimed lumber. ABOVE: Heirloom black copper marans live in the farm’s custom made chicken coop and hen house with double paned windows to match the architecture of the main lodge. Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 71

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artisans and craftsmen, is maintained on site. The workshop supports various design, product development and fabrication efforts required by the farm and other projects, and occupies a new 1,500-square-foot “barn” near the Hobo Camp Trailhead. It contains tools and equipment for working wood, metal, leather and textiles, as well as a variety of land tools. Monthly workshops at the farm cover a variety of topics, ranging from how to organize a productive food pantry, building and maintaining composting systems, creating delicious home-cooked meals using fresh picked ingredients, starting a new hobby as a backyard beekeeper, or keeping backyard hens. The farm’s custom made chicken coop and hen house, with double paned windows designed to match the architecture of the main lodge, houses 20 heirloom black copper marans, a rare breed of chickens that lays brown speckled eggs with creamy yolks sought after by gourmet chefs. Work is soon to begin on the last of the rundown structures on the property, a worn down, red wooden bungalow designed as a residence by Laguna Beach architect Mike Blakemore, as soon as construction permits are received. “Our intention was to create an urban farm designed so that it could be managed and operated by hand to demonstrate sustainable living in an urban setting,” says Tenney. “Nature is the main emphasis and the architectural improvements are intended to represent an old Laguna Beach or California ranch vernacular that is slowly but surely disappearing from the area.” Bluebirdcanyonfarms.com LEFT: The restored one-bedroom Flower Chateau was one of the original structures on the property. ABOVE: Vertigo outdoor cushions add color and comfort to the rustic patio. FACING PAGE: Walker Zanger countertops, Manual Gaillardo designed cabinetry, and Ann Sacks tiles combine with shelving connected by pipes from old sprinklers found around the farm. 72 | Design OC | Fall/Winter 2015

An Eclectic History The site has been home to a colorful cast of characters over the years. The ﬁrst recorded settlement on the site was a homestead established in the late 1800s to early 1900s. During this time, according to stories told by the Laguna Beach Historical Society, the owners, along with the Skidmore Brothers, built a drilling derrick on site for mineral exploration. As the story is told, one night the derrick caught ﬁre, and was completely consumed and destroyed. In 2011, while excavating to install new utilities on site, pieces of large charred timbers and remains of an old cable anchoring system were uncovered, which may be have been part of this original installation. In 1926, the land was purchased by William and Al Schleicher, two brothers who established the Tom Sawyer Camp for Boys, which provideded summer camp experiences for Southern California youth on the property until the summer of 1942. At that time, the Schleichers were compelled to relocate the camp farther inland for fear of a subsequent attack on the West Coast. The property was sold to a family who used it as a retreat until the early 1960s. From the early 1960s until the late 1970s, the site was transformed into an artists’ colony led by Roger Van De Vanter. A renaissance man, Van De Vanter is a multi-media artist whose work is exhibited in many private collections worldwide, including the White House and Guggenheim Museum. His technique for creating multi-layered rubber sandals made popular by Cher in the 1970s was the inspiration behind the Rainbow Sandal Company. Van De Vanter was an original member of the Sawdust Festival, an art exhibition run democratically by local artists each summer in Laguna Canyon. In its heyday, Van De Vanter’s “Colony” hosted a variety of celebrated individuals, including Merry Prankster and author Ken Kesey, guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix, Sonny and Cher Bono, Timothy Leary, and members of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love troupe led by John Griggs. As that era came to a close, members of the “Colony” drifted away and the site fell into a long period of abandonment and disrepair, becoming a popular hang-out of vagrants until the Tenneys purchased the land in 2010 and began transforming the property into its current incarnation. Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 73

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1 / Vertical planters and living walls. Tournesol Site Works modular units are our preferred manufacturer of living wall products.

pattern is the choice for many homeowners as well as commercial locations with unsightly views, or for the use affectionately known as “neighbor abatement.”

2 / There has been a resurgance in the use of succulents as an alternative to flowering plants. Their varied color and texture enable designers to be adventurous in design. As well as being water conservative and easily maintained, they are a perfect choice for many applications.

4 / The most important trend and one of vital importance is the use of upgraded irrigation systems, watering efficiently using drip lines to saturate roots of plants and trees. Outdated irrigation systems use full spray waste water and don’t allow for deep root saturation. Directing water efficiently to plant roots uses less water and the saturation levels are adequate for all plant types (not pictured).

3 / We are still seeing bamboo as a leader in view abatement. Clumping (non running) bamboo’s need for minimal foot print and expedited growth

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Garden, Pools & Outdoor Living Resources ALDERETE POOLS INC. San Clemente 949-492-7289 alderetepools.com BROWN JORDAN SoCo Collection Costa Mesa, 949-760-6900 brownjordan.com

MOLLY WOOD GARDEN DESIGN 1660 Orange Ave. Costa Mesa, 949-548-1611 mollywoodgardendesign.com MYSTIC GARDENS 28142 Camino Capistrano Laguna Niguel, 949-488-0074 mysticgardensoc.com

GARDEN STUDIO 2732 East Coast Hwy. Corona del Mar 949-673-5450 gardenstudiodesign.com

PATIO FURNITURE PLUS 2330-2334 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, 949-574-4881 patio-plus.com

GARDENOLOGY 1701 Westcliff Drive Newport Beach, 949-650-9900 gardenology.com

THE PATIO PLACE 845 Baker St., Costa Mesa 714-557-5515 patioplaceinc.com

GEOSCAPE 20372 Hermana Circle Lake Forest, 949-916-4545 geoscape.biz

PATIOWORLD 18090 Newhope St., #101 Fountain Valley 714-431-0340 patioworld.net

GOLD COAST POOL & SPA 2228 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa 949-574-9177 goldcoastpool.com GOODWIN INTERNATIONAL 3121 South Oak St. Santa Ana, 714-241-0942 goodwininternational.com INSTANT JUNGLE 2560 S. Birch St. Santa Ana 714-850-9227 instantjungle.com K & B PATIO 12640 Westminster Ave. Santa Ana, 714-554-8485 kbpatio.com LAGUNA NURSERY 1370 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, 949-494-5200 lagunanursery.net LEGENDS BY SOUTHWINDS 3190 Airport Loop Drive, #K1 Costa Mesa, 949-854-0540 legendsbysouthwinds.com

PLANT DEPOT 32413 San Juan Creek Road San Juan Capistrano 949-240-2107, plantdepot.com THE PLANT NERD, INC. Sarah Robinson designer 16650 Gothard St., Unit C Huntington Beach 714-842-4100 theplantnerd.com RICHARD COHEN LANDSCAPE 20795 Canada Road Lake Forest, 949-768-0599 richardcohenlandscape.com ROGERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARDENS 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road Corona del Mar 949-640-5800 rogersgardens.com SWAN POOLS 24512 Bridger Road Lake Forest, 800-367-7926 swanpools.com

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RECLAIMED WOOD FLOORS Age Gracefully! Give up the idea of perfection and celebrate the flaws in reclaimed wood flooring. Choose wood with character, so when you drop that glass, the divet goes unnoticed, and is actually celebrated. 1 / Milled from antique barn and granary boards, this distinctive floor is a mixture of red and white oak. Adorned with solid knots, occasional wormholes, original saw marks, stress cracks, nail and spike holes, and other remnants of long ago use, this historic material offers a character that’s impossible to create with new flooring. Available at Vintage Wood Floor Company, Costa Mesa, vintagewoodfloors.com

2 / Salvaged primarily from century-old barns in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky, this oak plank flooring is endowed with a naturally rich patina created by countless decades of sun, wind, and rain. A special milling technique is used to preserve the original face of this remarkable wood that maintains all aspects of its distinctive character; including the original saw marks, color variations, random knots, nail holes and height variations. Available at Vintage Wood Floor Company, Costa Mesa, vintagewoodfloors.com 3 / Because it’s created from old growth wood, this flooring will last for decades and if styles change you can sand the floor down and refinish the wood for a whole new look. Available at Reclaimed Wood Crafts, Laguna Hills, reclaimedwoodcrafts.com

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REPURPOSED MATERIALS Everything old is new again. Wine barrels transformed into floors? Old barn doors recycled into beams and new partitions for walls? What better way to lessen the footprint on Mother Earth than repurposing well made items into a second act. 1 / These Hand Hewn Oak beams were pulled from an early 1900s barn in Wisconsin and custom crafted to make up this truss system design. Beams are all harvested from barns East of the Mississippi and go through a rigorous process, which brings them back to life for several more centuries. Availabe at Vintage Wood Floor Company, at SOCO, Costa Mesa, vintagewoodfloors.com 2 / The wood was purchased from an Amish family in Wisconsin. The barn started construction in the late 1800s. The wood is a mix of hardwoods consisting of elm and oak. The boards are re-sawed making one side flat so they can be affixed to a wall. Available at Reclaimed Wood Crafts, Laguna Hills, reclaimedwoodcrafts.com 3 / Rift and quartered authentic oak wine barrel floor. Random width planks with an oil finish. Available at Gaetano, Huntington Beach, open by appointment only, gaetanoinc.com Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 79

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1 / The geometric sequences in the porcelain or ceramic Barcelona Collection create ingenious floral designs, circular patterns and outlines of stars, which can be used on both floors and walls.

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2 / These Oxford Antracita antislip tiles are part of the Parker series of colored body wood looking porcelain tiles suitable for indoor or outdoor use thanks to their anti-slip finish. Up to now, ceramic tiles were made up of two welldifferentiated layers arranged one on top of the other: the tile body and the superposed glazed layer, which is the visible surface.

3 / The just released Village wall tiles are composed of matte, rectified, textured porcelain with a beveled edge to provide a unique, brick-like aesthetic. Made from ceramic or porcelain, they are available in white, light grey and beige. 4 / A glamorous white marble alternative, Bari Blanco ceramic tiles provide a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of white marble but with a much more durable wall surface. porcelanosa.com

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UNDERCOVER AGENT Theall-new Sub-Zero lineup of Integrated refrigeration includes the widest rangeof models of any brand, including undercounter units in three new widths. Thecustomizable drawer fronts can be ﬁtted with panels and handles that blend inwith literally any room’s décor — making this a practical, beautiful option ina kitchen, master suite, bar or home theater space. subzero.com/showroom./southerncalifornia

MODERN WOOD-LOOK TILE Designed for those with a ﬂair for the contemporary, Madeira’s porcelain wood combines unique colors, and textures that bring natural wood-like characteristics to life. Available in 5 gorgeous colors, and in sizes 6” x 36” & 9” x 36.” eurowest.com

MISSION TILE WEST Whether you are looking for stone, terra cotta, glass, or unique ceramics, we have it all in one of our three locations. We offer many styles from our different manufacturers as well as a number of styles and designs that have been developed in-house. Our customer service representatives are very knowledgeable about our products and can help you understand the differences between different items and the best ways to use each of them. missiontilewest.com Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 81

DESIGNOC Flooring, Stone & Tile Resources AGA JOHN ORIENTAL RUGS Laguna Design Center Laguna Niguel, 949-643-2451 agajohnlaguna.com ANN SACKS Laguna Design Center, Laguna Niguel 949-831-3333, annsacks.com BEDROSIANS TILE & STONE 1235 S. State College Blvd. Anaheim, 714-778-1800

EXQUISITE SURFACES Laguna Design Center 23811 Aliso Creek Road, Ste. 174 Laguna Niguel, 949-716-2700 xsurfaces.com FAMOSA THE SURFACE STUDIO SoCo Collection 3323 Hyland Ave., Ste. H Costa Mesa, 714-800-1642 famosatile.com GAETANO HARDWOOD FLOORS 7071 Kearny Drive Huntington Beach 714-536-6942, gaetanoinc.com

COASTAL TILE 170 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa 949-891-0536, coastaltile.com CONCEPT STUDIO CERAMICS | DESIGN 3195 Red Hill Ave., Ste. G Costa Mesa, 949-759-0606 conceptstudioinc.com EUROWEST DECORATIVE SURFACES 1380 S. Vernon St., Anaheim 714-937-7500, eurowest.com

HARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RUGS & CARPET 101 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa 714-434-8440, hartsrugs.com HEMPHILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RUGS & CARPETS 230 East 17th St., Costa Mesa 949-722-7224, rugsandcarpets.com

MISSION TILE WEST 1664 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa 949-515-TILE (8453) missiontilewest.com NEOLITHIC DESIGN 3930 Campus Drive Newport Beach 949-955-0414, neolithicdesign.com PORCELANOSA 1301 S. State College, Anaheim 714-772-3183, porcelanosa-usa.com THE VINTAGE WOOD FLOOR COMPANY SoCo Collection 3323 Hyland Ave., Ste. B Costa Mesa 714-557-9655 vintagewoodfloors.com THOMPSON BUILDING MATERIALS 1716 North Case St., Orange 714-998-9337, thompsonbldg.com

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EARLY 18TH CENTURY DESIGN Fine inlaid parquetry and marquetry satinwood dressing/writing table with ďŹ&#x201A;oral design to the top and geometric patterns to the sides and interior. A lockable sliding top panel reveals a hidden hinged panel to support a book or mirror and a number of hidden drawers. Inspired by an original of the early 18th century designed by Jean Francois Oeben. Find this and pieces like it at Marc Pridmore Designs. marcpridmoredesigns.com

ERGO - SOFAS THAT ROCK! Revolutionary new sofas from Stressless of Norway feature the Balance Adapt system integrated in to each individual seat. Every Metropolitan and Panorama sofa seat adjusts to your movement, with the added comfort of a soft rocking motion. ergocomfort.com

TOMMY BAHAMA WEST INDIES BED WITH REMOVABLE CANOPY The entire Tommy Bahama line can be found on sale at H.J. Garrett Furniture. 949-646-0275, hjgarrettfurniture.com

KITCHEN: THE HEART OF THE HOME An open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan with warm, neutral wood tones: white cabinets; and dark wood islands provide universal and transitional design to entertain family and friends around an island, or to help children with homework. These are a few of the trends and functions for the heart of the home. designerkitchensoc.com Fall/Winter 2015 | Design OC | 83

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