Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.

The home theater room has upholstery fabric on walls and ceiling. The ceiling is divided into section like a pie. Fabric on the walls is stretched over a thick layer of acoustical material. This room is completely round.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
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Knoxy Knox; Knox Photographics
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Builder: HM HOMES Kitchen: Perspectives Interiors: Carrie Long Photographer: Karl Moses
Inspiration for a transitional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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The upholstery of the banquette seating in this kitchen adds a splash of color to the white woodwork. The table is a custom design by our office in collaboration with the interior designer, Ashley Whitakker.

Applied Photogradhy
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Regan Wood Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in New York with purple walls

A custom made sectional sofa wraps around a sunny Family Room. Accented with and eclectic mix of beaded and braided throw pillows and surrounding four Jonathan Adler lacquer table. Photo by Phillip Ennis

ErIc Rorer
Example of a trendy backyard brick deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit and a pergola

Builder: Tanglewood Homes | Photographer: Lee Bruegger
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Photography: Ira Montgomery
Transitional kitchen photo in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This space is perfect for entertaining! When the owners originally moved in, this deck was not here. There were several steps down from the kitchen door, and the stone slabs were a toe-stubbing minefield. We added the deck and designed it perfectly for entertaining. Since we had several large pine trees removed from the property, we increased sun exposure creating a need for more shade. We had this awning custom made by PJ Canvas in Santa Rosa, CA. The awning tucks neatly under the roof of the house during the rainy months.

Elegant open concept carpeted, beige floor and vaulted ceiling family room photo in Boston with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Classic front porch idea in Charleston with decking and a roof extension

Alise O'Brien
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