Chic à la mode
Kitchen Chic à la Mode This kitchen renovation project combines bold, masculine elements with soft, feminine touches, creating a space that speaks to both partners’ tastes. The dark wood cabinetry
Model/Speculative Home 6,001 to 10,000 Sq. Ft.
Artisan
Embarking on a project to create a home that would stand out during the 2024 Artisan Home Tour, the team’s goal was to showcase innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship while integrating the home seamlessly into its surroundings. With a focus on luxury living, the design features a reverse ranch layout to maximize spatial dynamics, while the outdoor spaces, including a pool as a central feature, offer unparalleled opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.
The project faced multiple challenges, including tight timelines, weather delays and the complex logistics of sourcing and installing custom Turkish marble for the pool area. Despite these obstacles, the team worked relentlessly, overlapping trades when possible and addressing technical hurdles as they arose. The outcome is a home that not only highlights the builder’s capabilities but also redefines expectations for luxury and contemporary living.
Contractor
Helm Custom Homes
Interior Designer
Regan Romero Design
Photographer
Matthew Anderson
Resources
Appliances: Ferguson Home, featuring Fisher and Paykel/DCS Countertops: Dimensional Stoneworks; Triton Fireplace(s): Midwest Fireplace; Complete Home Concepts Furnishings: Amethyst Home Windows: Pella Landscaping: EPIC Landscape Productions Lighting: Visual Comfort Smart Home Automation: Kinkade Home Theater, featuring Control 4 Stone Work: Stonehenge Outdoor Tile: Integrity Tile and Stone Pool and Hardscapes: Stonehenge Outdoor Retaining Walls: Amborn Stone Millwork: KC Millwork and Millwork 33 Front Door: Pleasant Valley Millworks Sauna: Bison Hut Cabinets: Wilson Custom Cabinets Trim Carpentry: Acopa Custom Trim
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