Residence: Building on Memories
Italian Shutters Tell a Story
What a nice surprise to open the shutters from the family home in Italy and find everything the need for a great cup of espresso. At the back of the nook is a picture of the Italian home. Glass corner shelves add display area.
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Building on Memories Challenge:
The family house had to go. It made no economical sense to remodel. The new contemporary home needed to be set in a grove of mesquite trees and the clients love natural materials and color. How to incorporate family antiques, Mexican art, mesquite and lots more into this home.
Solution:
The mesquite wood was salvaged from the cut trees, kiln dried, and made into a spiral staircase, floors, and accents. Tile, stone, and color separate areas. Niches and built-in cabinets offer display space. Antiques and contemporary furniture blend giving a warm feeling of “coming home” when you enter the house.
What they're saying
You have patiently worked with us in the slow process of decorating our home. Each of your ideas have been fresh and unique to our situation. You have been tireless in looking for the right solutions and in so doing have pleased both of us. More [+]
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