This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

THE GREAT FAMILY ROOM: A flowing stair accommodates a natural 3-foot drop of the site, into the Great Room. The light and airy Contemporary Santa Fe Design gives room definition while allowing a flowing openness and views to nearby mountains and patios. Kitchen cabinets are wire-brushed cedar with copper slate fan hood and backsplashes. Walls are a Faux painted beige color. Interior doors are Knotty Alder with medium honey finish.

2013 CHRYSALIS AWARD NATIONAL WINNER, KITCHEN REMODEL $50,000 TO $75,000 “Crowded and disturbing” is how the woman of the house described this kitchen. A big peninsula with a huge range hood blocked the kitchen off from the breakfast room, a chimney style wall blocked off another side of the space and the doorways were too narrow. The result was a cramped feel with no traffic flow and a lack of usable storage. To remedy these issues, the remodeling plan called for regrouping all tall kitchen elements into a low visibility wall, eliminating the peninsula and then creating a natural path through the space using a middle island. Relocating the stove against the room’s back wall allowed the installation of a beautiful wood mantel hood and improved the work triangle. The side walls house beautiful custom white cabinets; one side housing the pantry, refrigerator and double wall ovens, the other the kitchen sink and dishwasher. The center island features a mahogany wood countertop and provides plenty of workspace above and storage below. Contrasting with the glazed cabinets, the woodwork is a highlight of the project and a key part of delivering on the homeowner’s desire for a bright, clean kitchen. They installed exotic mahogany floors to complement center wood Island. The floors also had created a casual ambiance, especially against the soft lemon chiffon wall paint. The ultimate French country style kitchen was completed by furnishing the old breakfast area with casual seating rather than a formal table.

Here is another view of the "make-up" vanity. In this view, you can see how thick the circular shower wall is and how reflective the amber glass is on the shower walls.

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This "woman-of-the-house" master bath is a dream bathroom featuring exceptional coastal views! Who wouldn't love to soak in this gorgeous claw-foot tub?! The "Crema Marfil" marble floor, the large pillars, the steps up to the bath and the arched, lighted mirrors give the bathroom a Roman feel. Two separate vanities allow a space for washing up and an area for prepping hair and make-up. A separate water closet houses the toilet while a circular, marble shower provides an elegant showering experience.

2012 NARI CAPITAL COTY, FINALIST AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $50,000 The kitchen in this colonial was in desperate need of remodeling. A galley kitchen located between the family room and dining room, connected only by narrow doorways, it wasn’t conducive to this family’s busy lifestyle. The 20-foot wide bearing wall that separated the kitchen from family room was the first thing to go. Then, windows facing the back deck were removed, the header was enlarged and French doors were installed for easy access to the deck. The sink and dishwasher were relocated to the new island which also provides additional storage, and importantly, more seating. Pendant lighting combines with recessed lighting to brighten the space. Light-colored, painted cabinetry and complementing granite counters run floor to ceiling with glass display cabinetry installed as uppers. Upscale appliances complete the amenities. The homeowners greatly enjoy their much larger kitchen with its open floor plan and improved traffic flow.

Flanking the left and right sides of the arched entryway of the dining room are beautiful "Brookhill" maple cabinets in White Icing by Medallion Cabinetry. The lighted, glass door cabinetry helped to keep these areas light and airy. The countertops are "Ice Crystals" quartzite, the backsplash tiles are marble and glass arabesque and the custom hardware is by Edgar Berebi.

The master bedroom for this vacation rental now has a collection of vintage finds to include a wonderful hand painted wood bed frame, Turkish rug remnant made into a lumbar pillow for the bed, Turkish shag rug, a desk for one side of the bed and a carved wood demilune chest of drawers for the other side both with a vintage pair of matching iron table lamps and original art in oil and pastel paintings.

Builder grade fireplace mantel reimagined in several faux finishes to bring the architectural lines to life!
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This close up of the Plain & Fancy cabinetry on the right side of the stone hearth shows the storage above and below the countertops.
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2012 NARI CAPITAL COTY, FINALIST AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $50,000 The kitchen in this colonial was in desperate need of remodeling. A galley kitchen located between the family room and dining room, connected only by narrow doorways, it wasn’t conducive to this family’s busy lifestyle. The 20-foot wide bearing wall that separated the kitchen from family room was the first thing to go. Then, windows facing the back deck were removed, the header was enlarged and French doors were installed for easy access to the deck. The sink and dishwasher were relocated to the new island which also provides additional storage, and importantly, more seating. Pendant lighting combines with recessed lighting to brighten the space. Light-colored, painted cabinetry and complementing granite counters run floor to ceiling with glass display cabinetry installed as uppers. Upscale appliances complete the amenities. The homeowners greatly enjoy their much larger kitchen with its open floor plan and improved traffic flow.

This 42" Sub-Zero French Door refrigerator sits in the entryway of this storage pantry and can be seen upon entering the 1st Floor Bar. The beautiful "Irish Creme" painted cabinets by Medallion Cabinetry lighten up the space and coordinate perfectly with the "Fantasy Brown Leathered" countertops. The refrigerator pulls are by Edgar Berebi in a pewter finish.

2012 NARI CAPITAL COTY, FINALIST AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $50,000 The kitchen in this colonial was in desperate need of remodeling. A galley kitchen located between the family room and dining room, connected only by narrow doorways, it wasn’t conducive to this family’s busy lifestyle. The 20-foot wide bearing wall that separated the kitchen from family room was the first thing to go. Then, windows facing the back deck were removed, the header was enlarged and French doors were installed for easy access to the deck. The sink and dishwasher were relocated to the new island which also provides additional storage, and importantly, more seating. Pendant lighting combines with recessed lighting to brighten the space. Light-colored, painted cabinetry and complementing granite counters run floor to ceiling with glass display cabinetry installed as uppers. Upscale appliances complete the amenities. The homeowners greatly enjoy their much larger kitchen with its open floor plan and improved traffic flow.