Nothing adds instant character and age to a new home than natural interior stone flooring - after all, Mother Earth worked on it for centuries. These examples of interior stone flooring also happen to be reclaimed Jerusalem limestone, so thousands of footsteps helped add patina. Time worn materials laid in a formal pattern don't come off as fussy. Adding to the relaxed feel … [Read more...]
Eclectic Spanish Kitchen
Built to reflect a passion for the Mediterranean, a Spanish kitchen reigns as a timeless beauty. The desire for an intimate "old" home led a Southern California couple to downsize. Yet they still needed room for their large family to gather. Merle and Ron Mardigian partnered with Liza Kerrigan to design a Spanish kitchen addition for their new Spanish-style house. The room … [Read more...]
Masculine Black Lacquer Kitchen
A black lacquer kitchen works best when cabinets contrast with walls and flooring. Leave it to designer and antiques dealer Richard Shapiro to take a roofless surf shack on Malibu's Broad Beach and turn it into an illusion of a centuries old crumbling villa. Although his black lacquer kitchen may not appeal to everyone, you have to admit this one exudes elegance. The kitchen … [Read more...]
