Riverside Resort
Outdoor Space & Landscape Riverside Resort Perched on a dramatic landscape, this contemporary retreat balances bold architectural elements with organic textures, transforming a rugged site into a multi-tiered sanctuary. Originally
Remodeled Residence 3,001 to 6,000 sq. ft.
Casa Encantada
Kali Buchanan Interior Design undertook the restoration and redesign of this 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival estate, originally crafted by renowned architect Robert Law Weed. The goal was to preserve the elegance and charm of the original architecture while incorporating the conveniences of modern living.
The renovation focused on restoring key features such as the iconic clay tile roof and terracotta floors, while updating systems for efficiency and functionality. The kitchen was expanded, and the second-floor layout was redesigned to improve flow and utility.
Special attention was given to integrating antique furnishings and objects, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the rooms, creating an open and airy atmosphere. The outdoor spaces, including a redesigned breezeway and expanded patio, provide seamless connections to the surrounding landscape. The result is a home that respects its rich history while embracing contemporary living.
Interior Designer
Kali Buchanan Interior Design
Photographer
Nate Sheets
Resources
Interior Designer: Kali Buchanan Interior Design Custom Steel Windows and Doors: Tenworks (Wichita) Paint: Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams Office Rug: Lulu & Georgia Antiques: Steeplechase Antiques (Chicago) Cabinets and Custom Steel-and-Glass Shelving and Wardrobes: Gillpatrick Woodworks Windows: Andersen New Fireplace Mantel and Hearth: Kansas Masonry; US Stone Industries (Designed by KBID) Countertops: Carthage Stoneworks Lighting: Circa Lighting; Spanish Revival Lighting; Savoy House Lights; Hinkley Arti; Pottery Barn; Currey & Company Tile: Ann Sacks; Daltile Appliances: Wolf/Sub-Zero Kitchen Faucet: California Faucets Kitchen Sink: Clayburn Hardware: Armac Martin Bathroom Plumbing: Waterworks Custom Copper Sink: Thompson Traders Guest Bathroom Freestanding Tub: Victoria + Albert Guest Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler Laundry Sink: Blanco Laundry Faucet: Hansgrohe Custom Cast Stone Columns: Kansas Masonry Outdoor Furniture: Terra Outdoor; CB2; Williams Sonoma
Floor plans, Drawings, Elevations:
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