of them and that really happened in this room,” Jose says. There is more dramatic flair in the dining room with the three lighting rings overhead that were originally used in commercial installations. LED lights line the inner circles creating the halo glow. “We used three of them at different levels to make it more interesting. The couple did own the art that is in the room — it was a piece they really loved. It has a kind of Basquiat feel to it and it was one of my favorites as well. It’s not always easy when the homeowners already have a lot of art, but in this case it worked very well,” he continues. In the master bedroom the soothing cocoon retreat is punctuated by some whimsy like the red Murano chandelier and footed side table. Most of the color throughout the house comes from art and rugs, and the special chandelier is a nod to the wife’s love of red. As for the fun side table, Jose says, “I am a big fan of John Dick-
Opposite: The master bath is a timeless classic with Calcutta gold marble, white matte soaker rub and white lacquered cabinets. In the master bedroom the soothing tones are complemented by the red Murano glass chandelier and colorful artwork. This page: The home’s exterior now reflects a more modern aesthetic with the redesigned front entry. On the backside the pool area has a new summer kitchen and a very Zen feel with cut concrete and river rocks.
inson furniture from the ’70s. Everyone calls that the Fred Flintstone table, but Sutherland Furniture has the rights to the mold from Dickinson’s estate so they are the only ones who can replicate it. The originals can go for up to $30,000 at auction.” The project took about a year and a half to complete as the family was traveling quite a bit. “The good thing was between Skype, emails and regular phone communication we were able to continue. And when the client trusts you it really makes it easier to just go for it and get things done. Together we started and finished with a vision. This is just an updated version of classic styles,” he explains. As it turned out the couple did not see a lot of the progress on-site, but when they finally arrived to move in they were quite pleased with the final results. WINTER 2016
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