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As you step into the library room of this elegant home, you're greeted by a sense of warmth and sophistication. The first thing that catches your eye is the custom-designed furniture, meticulously crafted to blend both style and comfort seamlessly. A plush reading chair sits by the window, inviting you to sink into its embrace with a good book. The walls are adorned with intricately patterned wallpaper, adding a touch of classic charm to the room. Large windows which flood the space with natural light that dances across the room throughout the day, creating a serene atmosphere. Along one wall, stretching from floor to ceiling, are shelves adorned with books of various sizes and colors. The collection is a mix of both new releases and vintage classics, reflecting a diverse range of interests and tastes. Each book is carefully arranged, creating an organized yet visually captivating display. Amidst the books, you notice carefully curated accessories that add personality to the room. Antique bookends hold up prized volumes, while small sculptures and framed artwork adorn the shelves, adding visual interest to the space. A cozy reading lamp sits on a side table, providing the perfect glow for late-night reading sessions. As you explore further, you realize that every element of this library room has been thoughtfully chosen to create a harmonious and inviting environment for relaxation and intellectual stimulation. It's a space where one can escape into the world of literature while surrounded by comfort and beauty.

For a family that loves hosting large gatherings, this expansive home is a dream; boasting two unique entertaining spaces, each expanding onto outdoor-living areas, that capture its magnificent views. The sheer size of the home allows for various ‘experiences’; from a rec room perfect for hosting game day and an eat-in wine room escape on the lower-level, to a calming 2-story family greatroom on the main. Floors are connected by freestanding stairs, framing a custom cascading-pendant light, backed by a stone accent wall, and facing a 3-story waterfall. A custom metal art installation, templated from a cherished tree on the property, both brings nature inside and showcases the immense vertical volume of the house. Photography: Paul Grdina

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“A Powder Room with Personality” by designer: Scott Sanders Photo by Nickolas Sargent www.sargentphoto.com Tucked between the piano nobile gallery and dining room of this year’s imposing townhouse, designer Scott Sanders chose a decidedly masculine, “gentleman’s library” aesthetic for the essential powder room. It is both tailored yet moody, with distinctive elements carefully selected to insure appeal to either sex. Experienced solo or a deux, as so many powder rooms are, this jewel box is the perfect place to escape from the maddening crowd to exchange a bit of gossip, touch up lipstick or straighten a tie, discretely respond to a text message or, quite frankly, answer nature’s call. The walls are covered in de Gournay’s new bas relief “Labrado” wallpaper, which has been hand painted to replicate the look of tooled Moroccan leather. Kohler fixtures in dramatic black with chic “Pinstripe” fittings in brushed bronze respond perfectly to the traditions of classic Park Avenue elegance, along with deluxe crocodile accessories. Extraordinary photography and fine art, includingHarry Benson’s iconic 1964 shot of the Beatles’ Pillow Fight at the Plaza Hotel and a pair of exquisite 18th century Goya etchings, complete the composition.

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This was a fun build and a delightful family to work and design with. The ladder is aesthetically pleasing and functional for their space, and also much safer than the previous loft access. The custom welded steel frame and alternating step support system combined with light colored, solid alder wood treads provide an open feel for the tight space.

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$5,975,000 Address: 9882 East Madera Drive Plan: 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Square Feet: 8,800 Acreage: 3.32 Year Built: 2008 Escape to Serenity! This stunning western contemporary masterpiece designed by Lee Hutchison, built by Manship Builders, embraces the ultimate in casual elegance while offering every convenience. Enjoy the Sonoran Desert lifestyle in a peaceful and relaxing environment. Set on 3+ private acres with a 360 degree panorama of expansive mountain, golf course and sunset views! Open plan with impressive spruce beams, stonework and craftsmanship includes a grand billiard/hearth room, library and exercise room and wine room. Exquisite finishes abound from the custom cabinetry, granite countertops, Apache flagstone floors to the free-standing limestone soaking tub in the Master bath, the owners spared no expense in creating this work of art. Experience the highly desirable Arizona indooroutdoor lifestyle with the home’s spacious plan and expansive resort-style patio with complete outdoor kitchen, including pizza oven, pool, spa, and fireplaces. Garage has space for 4+ cars. (www.tourfactory.com/969392, MLS 5258876) Listed By The Power of 4, 480.659.4999

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