The deck and writing space all frame the beautiful santa monica mountains beyond. The redwood siding will slowly gray over time and settle into its position in the landscape. Picture window by Fleetwood.

Luxury and cutting edge technology in one remarkable penthouse. Room to room environmental control, smart security system, switchable glass, TV lifts and curtains are all controlled by your iPhone. The ultimate in grand modern living. With a nod to Bentley and Rolls Royce, sumptuous alcantara is complemented by walnut root and polished steel, and all deliver a unique living experience at every turn. In my serious dedication to superior luxury, all the doors are made of onyx, and finished to exacting standards. There is no settling for great when perfection is possible.

A gazebo settled into the front shade garden. Photo: Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD
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Breathtaking views of the incomparable Big Sur Coast, this classic Tuscan design of an Italian farmhouse, combined with a modern approach creates an ambiance of relaxed sophistication for this magnificent 95.73-acre, private coastal estate on California’s Coastal Ridge. Five-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 7,030 sq. ft. main house, and 864 sq. ft. caretaker house over 864 sq. ft. of garage and laundry facility. Commanding a ridge above the Pacific Ocean and Post Ranch Inn, this spectacular property has sweeping views of the California coastline and surrounding hills. “It’s as if a contemporary house were overlaid on a Tuscan farm-house ruin,” says decorator Craig Wright who created the interiors. The main residence was designed by renowned architect Mickey Muenning—the architect of Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn, —who artfully combined the contemporary sensibility and the Tuscan vernacular, featuring vaulted ceilings, stained concrete floors, reclaimed Tuscan wood beams, antique Italian roof tiles and a stone tower. Beautifully designed for indoor/outdoor living; the grounds offer a plethora of comfortable and inviting places to lounge and enjoy the stunning views. No expense was spared in the construction of this exquisite estate.

Here is a shot of the kitchen, notice the name and year on the upper create cabinets, reminisce of when the place was settled.
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Installation and finishing of hardwood floors, this was done in 2 stages. We started the first floor in February and then came back in November to do the second floor after the family settled in.

Aside from the kitchen, this corner of the covered porch is probably the favorite place to settle in and recharge from very busy and demanding schedules.

Arts and Crafts/Mission style living room set. Solid quarter sawn white oak Settle in a geometric print. Bow Arm Morris recliner in dark leather. Round Mission style cocktail table with exposed tenons.

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This home was in a severe Fire, we were called to fix the damages and the insurance was paying 10k under our estimate. We settled with the insurance company and our client ended up with a nicer home and all payed for.

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Installation and finishing of hardwood floors, this was done in 2 stages. We started the first floor in February and then came back in November to do the second floor after the family settled in.

Renovating around a pool is sometimes easier than renovating the pool itself. It could be something as easy as fixing a settled or damaged patio. Other ideas might be upgrading to a new patio material like Techo-Bloc “Inca” pavers. Be sure to compact and install enough base to prevent future settling. www.deckandpatio.com

Aspen Interiors created an update to the kitchen with the consideration that the client did not want to get new cabinets, and settled for painting them white. They also added new hardware, granite countertops, and the backsplash.

And by " the right knob," I'm not kidding. This was the perfect find. Don't settle for any old piece of hardware. Be patient! This was so worth the search.

When a family living in Singapore decided to purchase a New York City pied-à-terre, they settled on the historic Langham Place, a 60-floor building along 5th Ave which features a mixture of permanent residencies and 5-star hotel suites. Immediately after purchasing the condo, they reached out to Decor Aid, and tasked us with designing a home that would reflect their jet-setting lifestyle and chic sensibility. Book Your Free In-Home Consultation Connecting to the historic Tiffany Building at 404 5th Ave, the exterior of Langham Place is a combination of highly contemporary architecture and 1920’s art deco design. And with this highly unique architecture, came highly angular, outward leaning floor-to-ceiling windows, which would prove to be our biggest design challenge. One of the apartment’s quirks was negotiating an uneven balance of natural light throughout the space. Parts of the apartment, such one of the kids’ bedrooms, feature floor-to-ceiling windows and an abundance of natural light, while other areas, such as one corner of the living room, receive little natural light. By sourcing a combination of contemporary, low-profile furniture pieces and metallic accents, we were able to compensate for apartment’s pockets of darkness. A low-profile beige sectional from Room & Board was an obvious choice, which we complemented with a lucite console and a bronze Riverstone coffee table from Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams. Circular tables were placed throughout the apartment in order to establish a design scheme that would be easy to walk through. A marble tulip table from Sit Down New York provides an opulent dining room space, without crowding the floor plan. The finishing touches include a sumptuous swivel chair from Safavieh, to create a sleek, welcoming vacation home for this international client.

Stamped Concrete Driveway Upgrade. Why settle for plain when you can go stamped? This custom driveway brings style and strength to the curb appeal game. Durable, low maintenance, and made to last through those Texas summers.

This master bedroom is a lesson in texture. Layers of sleek and sexy leather mix with faux fur and brass and are punctuated with white marble table lamps. A thick, luxe shag rug anchors the entire room. Stephen Allen Photography

They're pleased with the finished product. “We’ve settled in and we’re really enjoying it.”
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