Residence: Building a New Home on the Site of the Original
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 a New Home on the Site of the Original 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
When Linda first proposed some of the colors she wanted for us in our home - we were concerned - they just were not color choices we had ever considered. But trusting her was a big part of our commitment - and the results were magnificent. Linda's use of color and texture transformed our house into an extraordinary home.
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