Bernard Andre Photography

Our clients wanted a serene and comfortable, yet formal living room. Symmetry is a wonderful way to create a very balanced, and consequently, soothing space. A pair of transitional camel-back sofas flank the fireplace, and extend an invitation to sit around the fire. Other “pairs” of draperies, chairs, and ottomans around the room create order and “organize” the space, all while giving it a slightly formal feel. We selected the mostly monochromatic color palate for its restful quality…color can be jarring. To bring back some excitement, we went against the grain by painting the trim and molding a very dark chocolate brown. We know this room is a success, because unlike most living rooms, it’s used every day. Photo by Beth Singer.

Exquisite Mediterranean home on Lake Austin. Photography by Coles Hairston

photos: Kate McElwee http://www.katemcelweephotography.com

Photography: Eric Rorer

mango design co reworked the main floor of this 100 yr old house & provided a new kitchen, millwork & cobined bathroom/laundry on the upper floor. we created a passageway from kitchen to living room to allow light & traffic to flow through the space. pocket doors can divide the spaces when the need arises. the douglas fir vanity in the upper bathroom houses a built-in washer & dryer flanking the sink. plumbing fixtures by blubathworks.com (except kitchen sink) fisher paykel & dcs appliances from midlandappliance.com general contracting by inspiredrenovations.ca photography by kylahemmelgarn.com

Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this 4,500 square foot courtyard home is accessed through lush gardens with trickling fountains and a luminous lap-pool. The living, dining, kitchen, library and master suite on the ground floor open onto a series of plant filled patios that flood each space with light that changes throughout the day. Elliptical domes and hewn wooden beams sculpt the ceilings, reflecting soft colors onto curving walls. A long, narrow stairway wrapped with windows and skylights is a serene connection to the second floor ''Moroccan' inspired suite with domed fireplace and hand-sculpted tub, and "French Country" inspired suite with a sunny balcony and oval shower. A curving bridge flies through the high living room with sparkling glass railings and overlooks onto sensuously shaped built in sofas. At the third floor windows wrap every space with balconies, light and views, linking indoors to the distant mountains, the morning sun and the bubbling jacuzzi. At the rooftop terrace domes and chimneys join the cozy seating for intimate gatherings.

A desire for luxury and refinement was fulfilled in the master bedroom retreat of this Paradise Valley residence. A color palate of icy blue, silver and chocolate pops against the silk upholstered square tiles covering the wall behind a mahogany four-poster bed based on an 18th century French design.

A new country house set in the outer parkland area of a Grade I Listed landscape. The property is a replacement dwelling, with the new house providing significantly more living accommodation, as well as an improvement in the quality of detailing and usage of materials. It is built in a traditional style utilising bespoke stonework for window surrounds, plinths and quoins from a local Cotswold quarry.

Founded by architect Ernesto Santalla, AIA LEED AP, Ernesto Santalla, PLLC is located in Georgetown, Washington, DC. Ernesto was born in Cuba and received a degree in Architecture from Cornell University in 1984, following which he moved to Washington, DC, and became a registered architect. Since then, he has contributed to the changing skyline of DC and worked on projects in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Europe. His work has been widely published and received numerous awards. Studio Santalla offers professional services in Architecture, Interior Design, and Graphic Design. This website creates a window to Studio Santalla's projects, ideas and process–just enough to whet the appetite. We invite you to visit our office to learn more about us and our work. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon

Photography by Rick Keating http://www.rickkeatingphotographer.com/