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Fifth Element HomesThis six bedroom giant, completed in the spring of 2010, features rich walnut floors and high gloss accents of baby grand piano white through out its 3,000 square foot layout.
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LaRue ArchitectsThe glow of the lantern-like foyer sets the tone for this urban contemporary home. This open floor plan invites entertaining on the main floor, with only ceiling transitions defining the living, dining, kitchen, and breakfast rooms. With viewable outdoor living and pool, extensive use of glass makes it seamless from inside to out.
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Western Art & Architecture, August/September 2012
Austin-San Antonio Urban HOME: February/March 2012 (Cover) - https://issuu.com/urbanhomeaustinsanantonio/docs/uh_febmar_2012
Photo Credit: Coles Hairston
In Detail InteriorsThis new home is a study in eclectic contrasts. The client loves modern design yet still wanted to blend a bit of her southern traditional heritage into the overall feel of her new home. The goal and challenge was to combine functionality in a large space with unique details that spoke to the client’s love of artisitic creativity and rich materials.
With 14 foot ceilings the challenge was to not let the kitchen space “underwhelm” the rest of the open floor plan as the kitchen, dining and great room all are part of the larger footprint. To this end, we designed a modern enclosure that allowed additional height and heft to help balance the “weight” of the kitchen with the other areas.
The long island designed for entertaining features a custom designed iron “table” housing the microwave drawer and topped with a checkboard endgrain cherry and walnut wood top. This second “island” is part of the rich details that define the kitchen.
The upper cabinets have unusual triple ring iron inserts, again, designed for the unexpected use of material richness..along with the antique mirror rather than glass as the background.
The platter rack on the end of the left side elevation also replicates the iron using it for the dowels.
The panels on the Subzero refrigerator are crafted from burled walnut veneer chosen to echo the browns and blacks throughout much of the furnishings.
The client did not want or need a large range as we planned a second ancillary oven for the pantry/laundry space around the corner. When I pointed out the capacity of the Wolf 36 inch range was actually larger than a 30 inch oven, it sealed the deal for only one oven in the main cooking center. We did not want the cooking area to be dwarfed however, so used a custom black cold rolled steel hood that is 60 inches long. The panels on the Sub Zero refrigerator are another blend of eclectic materials.
Along the left side cabinetry where the cabinets die into the wall, we chose to run the calcutta gold marble 4x16 stone up the wall and utilize thick glass shelves for some visual interest in this corner. Also, this corner would be tough to access with doors. I liked the prep sink area to feel open and airy as well.
This beautiful kitchen is quite unique that combines functionality in a large space with one of a kind details!
HufftA Dogwood tree is in the center of the house, of which the dining room (left), kitchen (right), and living room (background right) all circulate around. This internal courtyard is quite dramatic to watch change throughout the seasons and weather.
Barker O'Donoghue Master BuildersA Platinum LEED Certified home, this 2,400 sq. ft. ground-up house features environmentally-conscious materials and systems throughout including photovoltaic panels, finishes and radiant heating. Features of the comfortable family home include a skylight oculus, glass stair-rail panels, wood ceilings and room dividers, a soaking tub, and a roof deck with panoramic views.
The project development process was collaborative, during which the team worked closely with the architect to design and execute custom construction detailing.
Architect: Daren Joy Design
David Wilkes BuildersThis major renovation of a bathroom and surrounding area resulted in a large, spa-like space. Rich, warm colors in tile and wood create a luxurious feel. Lavatories and the sculptural tub in pristine white provide a sharp contrast in the color palette. With seating areas and glowing, mod ceiling lights, this space could just as well serve as a chic setting for champagne and caviar. Photo Credit: Paul Bardagjy
Janof ArchitectureThe kitchen is a warm and functional space that utilizes custom walnut cabinetry, stainless steel, and extra-thick calacatta marble.
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Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Features: Custom Wood Hood with Pull Out Spice Racks,
Mantel, Motif, and Corbels; Varied Height Cabinetry; Art for Everyday Turned Posts # F-1; Art for Everyday Corbels # CBL-TCY1, Beadboard; Wood Mullion and Clear Beveled Glass Doors; Bar Area; Double Panel Doors;Coffered Ceiling; Enhancement Window; Art for Everyday Mantels # MTL-A1 and # MTL-A0; Desk Area
Cabinets- Main Kitchen: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Seapearl Paint and Glaze; Voyager Full Overlay Door Style with C-2 Lip
Cabinets- Island & Bar Area: Honey Brook Custom in CherryWood with Colonial Finish; Voyager Full Overlay Door Style with C-2 Lip
Countertops- Main Kitchen: Golden Beach Granite with
Double Pencil Edge
Countertops- Island and Bar Area: Golden Beach Granite
with Waterfall Edge
Kitchen Designer: Tammy Clark
Photograph: Kelly Keul Duer
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