Feature: Lofty Goals
January 1, 2008
A structural beam that crosses the living area’s plate-glass window is, with its bright red color, conspicuous by design. Other small touches of the accent color are evidenced in decorative vases, throw pillows and other textiles. Wenge wood finishes throughout provide an element of the natural world.
The second level is devoted entirely to a master bedroom furnished in brown leather, including the bed frame. At the client’s request, the open bathroom was redesigned to ensure that the shower and bath remain out of view from the bed. A large leather closet, which is entirely portable, was brought in to solve storage issues.
"My favorite space," reveals Stewart, "is the small office above the master bedroom." Originally a simple landing, Stewart and her team envisioned an office. The space wasn’t usable until she cantilevered the desk over the stairwell; now it provides more desk space. "I love this area because it was so creative to make an entire functioning office from nothing," she says. "I loved the challenge."
Montana Avenue Interiors, 310.260.1960,
www.montanaaveinteriors.com
Contempo Floor Coverings, 800.222.9194,
www.contempofloorcoverings.com
Swiss Woodworking, 310.771.0622,
www.swisswoodworking.com
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