California Homes - November/December 2018

carried throughout the house. My clients didn’t want a big statement. They wanted this to be a state-of-mind destination, not an aesthetic one,” says Eisner.

The bulk of the furniture was custom designed

by Eisner so that it would maximize the home’s smaller spaces. “I’m a big believer in a balanced sense of scale,” he says. Deep, down-filled sofas covered in nubby linen and thick pile woven rugs play against the natural color palette just outside the sliding doors. Shades of sand were selected for the interior’s el-ements, but well played against moments of modern brushed nickel to provide balance. Eisner incorporated a dramatic walnut George Nakashima dining table to ground the space, and paired it with a modern light fixture with a natural linen shade to provide a soft glow. Eisner adds, “You always need to provide a little push and pull with interiors.”

To add the final layer to the space, art was chosen that reflects the home’s approach. The clients, avid art collectors, tasked Eisner with incorporating pieces already in their collec-tion, like a pair of Calder tapestries from the mid-1970s, as well as sourcing contemporary works by California artist John Baldessari. The result is a playful, art-filled house that in no way resembles an art gallery. “My clients didn’t want a show house. This is a place where you come to relax and recharge,” says Eisner.

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