New residence with its tall entry space looking through the house to the swimming pool outside beyond. The balcony above connects the two upper areas of the house, the master bedroom suite and the other bedrooms. Mark Trousdale Photography

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com

Modern farmhouse style with black and white accents and hits of warm leather.

Ingresso: si è aperta una nuova apertura (quella a destra) che porta in cucina. Pavimento originale in marmette levigato Pareti colorate con colri Farrow & Ball: Soffitto: colore BLUE GREY n° 91 Pareti: colore AMMONITE n° 274 Bussola ingresso (interno) colore CARD ROOM GREEN n°79 Porte, battiscopa: smalto RAL 9010

Modern farmhouse style with black and white accents and hits of warm leather.

The interior consists of custom handmade products of natural wood, fretwork, stretched lacquered ceilings, OICOS decorative paints. Study room is individually designed and built of ash-tree with use of natural fabrics. Apartment layout was changed: studio and bathroom were redesigned, two wardrobes added to bedroom, and sauna and moistureproof TV mounted on wall — to the bathroom. Explication 1. Hallway – 20.63 м2 2. Guest bathroom – 4.82 м2 3. Study room – 17.11 м2 4. Living room – 36.27 м2 5. Dining room – 13.78 м2 6. Kitchen – 13.10 м2 7. Bathroom – 7.46 м2 8. Sauna – 2.71 м2 9. Bedroom – 24.51 м2 10. Nursery – 20.39 м2 11. Kitchen balcony – 6.67 м2 12. Bedroom balcony – 6.48 м2 Floor area – 160.78 м2 Balcony area – 13.15 м2

This NE Minneapolis whole-level remodel started with the existing kitchen/dining area being cramped and a rear sunken entrance to the home that did not fit the family’s everyday needs. The homeowners also wanted an open floor plan with plenty of counter space, base cabinetry, natural light, and generous walking spaces for traffic flow for a busy family of 5. A mudroom was also key to allow for a daily drop spot for coats, shoes, and sports equipment. The sunken area in the kitchen was framed in to be level with the rest of the floor, and three walls were removed to create a flexible space for their current and future needs. Natural light drove the cabinet design and resulted in primarily base cabinets instead of a standard upper cabinet/base cabinet layout. Deep drawers, accessories, and tall storage replaced what would be wall cabinets to allow for the empty wall space to capture as much natural light as we could. The double sliding door and large window were important factors in maximizing light. The island and peninsula create a multi-functioning space for two prep areas, guests to sit, a homework/work spot, etc. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30 on the 2018 Castle Home Tour!

Brad Haines knows a thing or two about building things. The intensely creative and innovative founder of Oklahoma City-based Haines Capital is the driving force behind numerous successful companies including Bank 7 (NASDAQ BSVN), which proudly reported record year-end earnings since going public in September of last year. He has beautifully built, renovated, and personally thumb printed all of his commercial spaces and residences. “Our theory is to keep things sophisticated but comfortable,” Brad says. That’s the exact approach he took in his personal haven in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Painstakingly renovated over the span of two years by Candeleria Foster Design-Build of Oklahoma City, his home boasts museum-white, authentic Venetian plaster walls and ceilings; charcoal tiled flooring; imported marble in the master bath; and a pretty kitchen you’ll want to emulate. Reminiscent of an edgy luxury hotel, it is a vibe conjured by Cantoni designer Nicole George. “The new remodel plan was all about opening up the space and layering monochromatic color with lots of texture,” says Nicole, who collaborated with Brad on two previous projects. “The color palette is minimal, with charcoal, bone, amber, stone, linen and leather.” “Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated Nicole helped oversee space planning and selection of interior finishes, lighting, furnishings and fine art for the entire 7,000-square-foot home. It is now decked top-to-bottom in pieces sourced from Cantoni, beginning with the custom-ordered console at entry and a pair of Glacier Suspension fixtures over the stairwell. “Every angle in the house is the result of a critical thought process,” Nicole says. “We wanted to make sure each room would be purposeful.” To that end, “we reintroduced the ‘parlor,’ and also redefined the formal dining area as a bar and drink lounge with enough space for 10 guests to comfortably dine,” Nicole says. Brad’s parlor holds the Swing sectional customized in a silky, soft-hand charcoal leather crafted by prominent Italian leather furnishings company Gamma. Nicole paired it with the Kate swivel chair customized in a light grey leather, the sleek DK writing desk, and the Black & More bar cabinet by Malerba. “Nicole has a special design talent and adapts quickly to what we expect and like,” Brad says. To create the restaurant-worthy dining space, Nicole brought in a black-satin glass and marble-topped dining table and mohair-velvet chairs, all by Italian maker Gallotti & Radice. Guests can take a post-dinner respite on the adjoining room’s Aston sectional by Gamma. In the formal living room, Nicole paired Cantoni’s Fashion Affair club chairs with the Black & More cocktail table, and sofas sourced from Désirée, an Italian furniture upholstery company that creates cutting-edge yet comfortable pieces. The color-coordinating kitchen and breakfast area, meanwhile, hold a set of Guapa counter stools in ash grey leather, and the Ray dining table with light-grey leather Cattelan Italia chairs. The expansive loggia also is ideal for entertaining and lounging with the Versa grand sectional, the Ido cocktail table in grey aged walnut and Dolly chairs customized in black nubuck leather. Nicole made most of the design decisions, but, “she took my suggestions seriously and then put me in my place,” Brad says. She had the master bedroom’s Marlon bed by Gamma customized in a remarkably soft black leather with a matching stitch and paired it with onyx gloss Black & More nightstands. “The furnishings absolutely complement the style,” Brad says. “They are high-quality and have a modern flair, but at the end of the day, are still comfortable and user-friendly.” The end result is a home Brad not only enjoys, but one that Nicole also finds exceptional. “I honestly love every part of this house,” Nicole says. “Working with Brad is always an adventure but a privilege that I take very seriously, from the beginning of the design process to installation.”

Nestled within an established west-end enclave, this transformation is both contemporary yet traditional—in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood's aesthetic. A family home is refreshed with a spacious master suite, large, bright kitchen suitable for both casual gatherings and entertaining, and a sizeable rear addition. The kitchen's crisp, clean palette is the perfect neutral foil for the handmade backsplash, and generous floor-to-ceiling windows provide a vista to the lush green yard and onto the Humber ravine. The rear 2-storey addition is blended seamlessly with the existing home, revealing a new master suite bedroom and sleek ensuite with bold blue tiling. Two additional additional bedrooms were refreshed to update juvenile kids' rooms to more mature finishes and furniture—appropriate for young adults.

Cumberland Mansions, completed in 2019 is located in the heart of London's West End in Marylebone. This beautiful mansion block, consisting of three separate entrances was once a dull and uninspiring transition through bland hallways and corridors. By introducing quality finishes and detailing, such as the marble effect tiles, bevelled mirror panelling and brass trims, fixtures and finishes, these interior spaces now take on the appearance of a high class boutique hotel.

This jet black and gold leaf custom Hellman Chang console table was commisioned by VSol Design to provide a dynamic focal point in this modern entry space. Photos by Peter Medilek

This Woodways built in storage for outdoor clothing keeps you and your belongings organized. Added doors allow for some belongings to be hidden in order to keep your space looking less cluttered. Contrasting the dark and white tones again ties into the rest of the house and the materials seen in the kitchen and bathroom.

The entrance to the house features water fountain with a concrete walkway over a fish pond.

Photos by Brice Ferre