Hawk Heights: Custom Bookcases
Design Detail Hawk Heights: Custom Bookcases The custom bookcases framing the office are a study in precision, balancing utility with a strikingly minimal aesthetic. These bookcases serve as a showcase
Interior Project | MultiRoom
A Marbled Mood
This kitchen and hearth project revolves around the striking presence of Brazilian Arabescato marble. The kitchen island, with its bold waterfall edge, seamlessly merges with a rich walnut bar, introducing a warm contrast. A chiseled live edge, created in response to an unexpected fissure in the marble, enhances the organic beauty of the stone, turning a challenge into an intentional design feature.
The living room’s fireplace mirrors this elegant aesthetic, with the same marble wrapping around the hearth and extending into a floor-to-ceiling Dekton-clad surround. Meticulous planning ensured a refined finish, from relocating electrical components to installing the full-height marble backsplash before cabinetry. The result is a space that balances natural textures with contemporary precision, allowing each material to shine. This project showcases the artistry of embracing imperfections, transforming obstacles into defining elements of the design.
Contractor
Todd Hill Homes
Interior Designer
Jo Burg
fabricator
Rocktops
Photographer
Josie Benefield
Resources
Landscaper: Rosehill Gardens New Home Community: Timberstone Ridge Appliances: Monogram; Miele; Frigidaire Cabinets and Countertops: Rocktops Granite & Stone Fabrication Flooring & Tile: Total Design Lighting Fixtures: Wilson Lighting Lighting Fixtures: ET2 Contemporary Lighting Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler Cabinet Hardware: Forge Hardware Paint: Anderson Painting Windows: Andersen Windows
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