EPISODE 3:
Tuscan Old World
Terry and Melissa had a dream and brought their dream to fruition when they whole heartedly, single handedly designed and managed the construction start of their new home. Not only is the home itself uniquely individual, the location of this old world influenced style residence has just as much charm. Nestled in what appears to be a normal Chandler neighborhood, as you watch airplanes taxi from home hangars down runway drives you realize quickly there is nothing normal about this quaint little community. And our design team had the honor and the privilege of working with Terry and Melissa’s dream and the uniqueness of their residence, incorporating grandiose design elements that make this home one of a kind. A custom Masterpiece!
Rich patterns and textures, beautiful stones, wood and marbles, vibrant decorated walls and ceilings, rich colors, ornate irons, distinctive lighting and an ingeniously created hand carved airplane bar…this home absolutely seduces us with it’s simple and rustic, sophisticated style. We were able to capture a look that is an expression of the passion and exuberance of the homeowners and their daily way of life.
Before
As a new build, especially one this size, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with options. Melissa and our team did a fabulous job infusing a few design styles into one look that came together exquisitely. Added to the mix of styles we threw in a few conversational design elements that you will find in no other. The overall look is a combination of Old World/Tuscan/Mediterranean. Comfortable and broken in; where distressed meets polished. A touch of rustic flair with a taste of Spanish modern, this home is bold simplicity with a variety of textural contrasts. A refreshingly unpretentious style that is easy to live with, an extremely inviting home.
We enhanced this elegant shelter by applying paint imaginatively. Our team of artist’s engaged us by executing a variety of methods and approaches, giving aesthetic sensibility to the fine art of painting. Our decorative artists created sophisticated embellishments and architectural illusions through the use of layered plasters, metallic glazes, stencils, murals and Tromp L’ oeil.
The rooms of this home are beautifully proportioned and the size and layout of the architectural features, especially the cantera carved stone moldings and the fireplaces, have all been carefully calculated to create a sense of harmony, balance and intrigue. The floors are also an integral part of this old world style home. We have a rich combination of stone, chocolate carpet and dark bamboo. The lighting was chosen carefully as it is very important because it has to perform so many functions. You will find an array of spectacular chandeliers to simple wall sconces and pendants. Wood blinds and ornate iron-like tableaux’s enhance the windows simplicity and custom flair. Elegance and warmth through fire features has been added to poolside creating an inviting ambience outdoors while the latest in audio/video complete this homes entertainment needs both indoors and out.
After
The kitchen still retains its primary and historical function as the room where meals are prepared and where people come together. This kitchen certainly allows for both…spaciously and effortlessly. It is superbly equipped and has been designed to be efficient and practical. A stunning chocolate brown appliance package, chocolate sinks and oil rubbed bronze fixtures “sweeten” up this relaxed atmosphere where friends can gather around an expansive island that’s granite is a piece of art. The master bath is both practical and luxurious, perfecting the art of bathing. We paid great attention to the bathroom furniture including the beautifully designed powder room cabinet which was created using a chest, onyx top and onyx vessel sink, with a touch of under mounted lighting for the perfect amount of illumination.
Creating artistic living spaces by incorporating innovative design elements into a theme helps to put a personal stamp and statement on our surroundings. That’s exactly what we did in this conversational wine bar. Complete with a state of the art wine cellar and Red Barron influenced hand carved plane that is mounted to the wall and serves both as an art of expression as well as a functional bar. This is more than a wine bar…this is Theatrical Extravagance! A comfortable place in which to entertain friends, somewhere to sit and socialize, watch T.V., listen to music or read a book.
A home, a sanctuary, a functional artistic creation…this is a true dream brought to life by homeowners with passion and drive and a team of incredibly talented craftsmen, contractors and designers!
Copyright 2009 Dense Teichert
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