Working with a young professional couple with 3 small boys has been lots of fun for our studio. The marriage of high style and maintenance friendly materials has been challenging and really pushed our creative staff to be unique and resourceful. The home is currently being framed in the Valmonte Section of Palos Verdes Estates . Architect Doug Leach AIA designed the home to have a Coastal Craftsman feel.
The palette of materials shows the creative mix of materials. I used limestone, driftwood finishes, and a unique chiseled stone tile that will adorn the front face of the fireplace below the mantle. I tried to open the grain of the wood where I could to give it more of a casual and contemporary feel.
The ceiling shows how I designed the open beams to accentuate the pitch of the ceiling. In our design, I will have wood planking in between the beams.
The floor plan shows the layout which provides an incredible entertaining venue with the fireplace, pitched ceiling, ocean and city lights. I can open the French doors and let the warm summer breeze come in while dining.
Finally the buffet built in will have a very unique door front custom designed by Norman Design Group. Slightly opened grain with the incredible charcoal honed limestone on top. Sure to be a hit when completed, I designed an oversized mirror and sconces on the wall to be backdroped by an incredible hand painted grass cloth in geometric pattern.
Don’t feel too bad tossing back the next cold Coke in a plastic container, it could have a future home in a new chair by 
