Guest bathroom

Architect: Don Nulty

High Res Media

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Trey Hunter Photography

This one-acre property now features a trio of homes on three lots where previously there was only a single home on one lot. Surrounded by other single family homes in a neighborhood where vacant parcels are virtually unheard of, this project created the rare opportunity of constructing not one, but two new homes. The owners purchased the property as a retirement investment with the goal of relocating from the East Coast to live in one of the new homes and sell the other two. The original home - designed by the distinguished architectural firm of Edwards & Plunkett in the 1930's - underwent a complete remodel both inside and out. While respecting the original architecture, this 2,089 sq. ft., two bedroom, two bath home features new interior and exterior finishes, reclaimed wood ceilings, custom light fixtures, stained glass windows, and a new three-car garage. The two new homes on the lot reflect the style of the original home, only grander. Neighborhood design standards required Spanish Colonial details – classic red tile roofs and stucco exteriors. Both new three-bedroom homes with additional study were designed with aging in place in mind and equipped with elevator systems, fireplaces, balconies, and other custom amenities including open beam ceilings, hand-painted tiles, and dark hardwood floors. Photographer: Santa Barbara Real Estate Photography

The beauty of travertine tiles is captured in many homes today and it has been used in different parts of the home to create a beautiful and fabulous ambience inside the home. You can have it as a feature wall, flooring tiles, counter top on your kitchen and many more. Travertine tiles can really create a beautiful look inside your home however as they are a porous material they can be stained easily, hence they should be treated with care no matter where they are installed, doing this will avoid ruining their beauty. Travertine is a sedimentary rock that was formed by the evaporation of water in pools of hot springs. When the water evaporated it left behind layers of minerals and these minerals are what give the stone its beautiful shades. The main hues of travertine tiles range from soft browns to dark mahogany and fiery red. Many accenting colors can be found in each tile depending on the addition of different minerals during the formation process. Travertine is available in many colours, and finishes and cuts. It comes in either vein cut where the striking veins are visible or cross cut where the spots and grooves are visible. It comes in honed or polished and it can be filled or unfilled showing its natural qualities.

Interior Design by Nina Williams Designs, Construction by Southwind Custom Builders, Photography by Phillip Schultz Ritterman

Studio 1501

Carolyn Patterson

Photo by Brown/Eigal/Fagan/Feinblatt

California Hacienda Bath photos by Erika Luhr