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ceiling stone fireplace echoing the stone walls of the home's exterior.
Furnishings are similarly understated but, like the wood, glass and
plaster volumes, texturally mixed. Each interior space is meticu-
lous. The kitchen is particularly chic, awash in white oak cabinetry
designed by Schicketanz, and featuring a dazzling duo of Murano
glass pendants that loom large above the large kitchen island that
sports a dramatic black granite countertop. The hues in this space
are found in the master suite, as well; here, black-framed glass
French doors open to a private outdoor space where a grand story-
book oak stands sentry. Anchored by a large Concreteworks tub,
the contemplative master bath also features a pair of French doors.
As does the handsome library, which is rich in built-in cabinetry. The
panoramas that permeate the house render art almost needless,
yet there is a sensitively attuned selection that supports the modern
aesthetic. Not showy, but rather, a subtler type of statement. Other
accents—a harmonious, elemental mix harmonious—are used
minimally, yet memorably, in both form and feeling.
The contemplative outdoor courtyard, which is in many ways
the heart of the home, is flanked by olive trees and features a
contemporary stone fireplace wall. The earthy quality of the space
complements the splendor of the exterior—majestic mountains,
long-limbed oaks, verdant valley. Here, hardscape and landscape
engage in a natural dance that partners with plantings of sage,
rosemary and oregano. All coalesces in a picture one might expect
from the brushstrokes of an Old Master. Along with comfortable and
minimally accented furnishings, the courtyard makes for a cozy spot
of refuge within a larger oasis. And within that oasis, a heaven on
Earth. studioschicketanz.com