This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

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Intentional. Elevated. Artisanal. With three children under the age of 5, our clients were starting to feel the confines of their Pacific Heights home when the expansive 1902 Italianate across the street went on the market. After learning the home had been recently remodeled, they jumped at the chance to purchase a move-in ready property. We worked with them to infuse the already refined, elegant living areas with subtle edginess and handcrafted details, and also helped them reimagine unused space to delight their little ones. Elevated furnishings on the main floor complement the home’s existing high ceilings, modern brass bannisters and extensive walnut cabinetry. In the living room, sumptuous emerald upholstery on a velvet side chair balances the deep wood tones of the existing baby grand. Minimally and intentionally accessorized, the room feels formal but still retains a sharp edge—on the walls moody portraiture gets irreverent with a bold paint stroke, and on the the etagere, jagged crystals and metallic sculpture feel rugged and unapologetic. Throughout the main floor handcrafted, textured notes are everywhere—a nubby jute rug underlies inviting sofas in the family room and a half-moon mirror in the living room mixes geometric lines with flax-colored fringe. On the home’s lower level, we repurposed an unused wine cellar into a well-stocked craft room, with a custom chalkboard, art-display area and thoughtful storage. In the adjoining space, we installed a custom climbing wall and filled the balance of the room with low sofas, plush area rugs, poufs and storage baskets, creating the perfect space for active play or a quiet reading session. The bold colors and playful attitudes apparent in these spaces are echoed upstairs in each of the children’s imaginative bedrooms. Architect + Developer: McMahon Architects + Studio, Photographer: Suzanna Scott Photography

A view from the living room to the back yard, overlooking the pool and lush hillside. Simple materials, slipcovered chairs, family heirlooms, and flea market finds make this a perfect example of 'high-low' decorating.

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Photo by Suzanna Scott. $1200 retail wool rug from Feizy, which we then had custom cut to size and hand-serged for just $150. The fireplace is dressed up with a white Traditional African Headdress sourced at a local flea market, and baskets and vases from West Elm and CB2, against a solid walnut built-in media cabinet below the TV. The Khrome Studios Della Robbia “sectional” (which would have been an expensive custom order) was created using a stock-size sofa in graded-in (stock) fabric, with an ottoman, giving a sectional effect. Coffee table sourced on Etsy for $875. Gubi Grasshopper lamps were another splurge (the client LOVED them) at $900 each.

Intentional. Elevated. Artisanal. With three children under the age of 5, our clients were starting to feel the confines of their Pacific Heights home when the expansive 1902 Italianate across the street went on the market. After learning the home had been recently remodeled, they jumped at the chance to purchase a move-in ready property. We worked with them to infuse the already refined, elegant living areas with subtle edginess and handcrafted details, and also helped them reimagine unused space to delight their little ones. Elevated furnishings on the main floor complement the home’s existing high ceilings, modern brass bannisters and extensive walnut cabinetry. In the living room, sumptuous emerald upholstery on a velvet side chair balances the deep wood tones of the existing baby grand. Minimally and intentionally accessorized, the room feels formal but still retains a sharp edge—on the walls moody portraiture gets irreverent with a bold paint stroke, and on the the etagere, jagged crystals and metallic sculpture feel rugged and unapologetic. Throughout the main floor handcrafted, textured notes are everywhere—a nubby jute rug underlies inviting sofas in the family room and a half-moon mirror in the living room mixes geometric lines with flax-colored fringe. On the home’s lower level, we repurposed an unused wine cellar into a well-stocked craft room, with a custom chalkboard, art-display area and thoughtful storage. In the adjoining space, we installed a custom climbing wall and filled the balance of the room with low sofas, plush area rugs, poufs and storage baskets, creating the perfect space for active play or a quiet reading session. The bold colors and playful attitudes apparent in these spaces are echoed upstairs in each of the children’s imaginative bedrooms. Architect + Developer: McMahon Architects + Studio, Photographer: Suzanna Scott Photography

Deina Wakeham is an Interior Designer serving the Orange County area. This client works with the stock market and of course...we had to have this ceramic bull grace her office! Let DMW Interior Design personalize your space...making it YOUR home. Photos by: Andrew Boyack www.andrewwaynestudio.com

DETAIL: A sunflower bridal bouquet with white and blue accents, designed by Tobey Nelson of Tobey Nelson Weddings + Events. The elements include: Stock, Amaranth and Eucalyptus, sourced from California through the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Clematis - Janet Foss, J. Foss Garden Flowers Hydrangea - locally cut from Whidbey Island gardens Sunflowers, Rudbeckia and ornamental grasses - Jello Mold Farm Didiscus, Orlaya - Full Cycle Farm on Whidbey Island California Roses sourced through Seattle Wholesale Growers Market

Photo by Suzanna Scott. $1200 retail wool rug from Feizy, which we then had custom cut to size and hand-serged for just $150. The fireplace is dressed up with a white Traditional African Headdress sourced at a local flea market, and baskets and vases from West Elm and CB2, against a solid walnut built-in media cabinet below the TV. The Khrome Studios Della Robbia “sectional” (which would have been an expensive custom order) was created using a stock-size sofa in graded-in (stock) fabric, with an ottoman, giving a sectional effect. Coffee table sourced on Etsy for $875. Gubi Grasshopper lamps were another splurge (the client LOVED them) at $900 each.

Inspiration for Styling-Starting point of Design for Masculine, Young Bachelor's Studio in NYC. He loves to cook, entertain, work from home, follow the stock market, read, drink fine wine and smoke cigars...He appreciates fine things, simplicity of lines, which can be seen by the elegance of the simple glass...Comfort and style on a budget with room for growth is vital.

Photo: Faith Towers Media © 2015 Houzz
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Stone Garden sells a unique selection of fountains, from traditional to contemporary, like this Rochefort Fountain by Campania in Copper Bronze patina. If you don’t find the perfect fountain in stock, we can special order or have one custom built for you. To see more, visit our Inspiration Garden at 5726 Market Street in Wilmington, NC or check out our website. There’s a wonderful water feature in your future.

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