Open House

The holidays are in full swing with not a lot of time for design work. Instead, the days have been filled with celebrations, (and their preparations: shopping, cooking, wrapping!) enjoying the company of friends and family, and yesterday, with clients that have become both! I was thrilled to attend an open house at a home that I was privileged to work on over this past year. It is a beautiful new construction home perched at the top of a hill with endless vistas. The owners were very smart, beginning their home building project by carefully siting the home on the lot to take wonderful advantage of the endless views.

The family room is spectacular, with full height windows, framed in beautiful stained mill work, looking out over the valley to the hills. On a clear day several mountains can be seen. I love the ceiling beams which were stained a darker color than the rest of the woodwork, becoming a dramatic detail.

The owner is especially pleased with the result of the powder bath, with it's detailed cooper sink and granite counter top, which is a beautiful match with the sink and waterfall faucet. The result is warm with texture and color. However, she is particularly thrilled because the granite was free. When selecting the stone for the kitchen island we were directed to a collection of remnants that could be had for the offering. While there were several options worth considering, this piece caught my eye because of it's color and pattern. We pulled the sink for this room out from the clients car (just happened to be stored there!) and held it up against the stone. Perfect, and an affordable selection with the free price tag, the only cost being it's fabrication and installation. If you have a project that includes finding a material for a small surface area, finding remnants can often be a great option. Companies often have smaller pieces left over from bigger projects. A resourcing tip to keep in mind when working on a bath, wet bar or other project that has a small counter top area.

Finally, leaving the open house the sun was just starting to set and I snapped this photo through the car's windshield. (I was not the driver, so did not risk myself and others to get this shot!!) A stunning view of a stunning house. I can't wait to be invited back to enjoy the views from their covered deck, which features a stunning outdoor stone fireplace. A perfect place to enjoy a warm drink, good company and the views beside a fire.

Continued Happy Holidays to All!!