French Mediterranean

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Drawn to this property for its sprawling flat back yard, the owners commissioned us to design a home reflective of their love for the simple yet elegant French Mediterranean style. Romantic iron Juliet balconies adorn the second floor openings, with ornate modillions lining the eaves of the roof line above. The main level has eleven foot ceilings, with large roman arched doors and windows providing stunning views of the beautiful classical landscape. The entry is comprised of a carved stone surround with corbels and dentils, and a hand-carved wood door with an intricately designed iron screen. The rear of the home is situated around an expansive terrace, which includes a half-round dining alcove, ten foot doors, a pool with cabana, and an iron arbor off the pool which will be draped in Ivy. The interiors are eclectic, colorful, energetic, and chic which reflect the sophisticated, active, athletic and artistic owners and their children. A signature of this home is the owners’ expansive collection of antique and treasured lighting fixtures paired with modern and new lighting fixtures.

  • Contractor: John Kraemer & Sons
  • Interior Design: Twist Interior Design
  • Landscape Architect: Topo, LLC
  • Photography: Corey Gaffer Photography
Arched french doors and a rounded breakfast alcove add grace to the symmetrical design of the home
Arched french doors and a rounded breakfast alcove add grace to the symmetrical design of the home
Carved stone pilasters and corbels outline a hand carved wood door with intricate iron screening
Carved stone pilasters and corbels outline a hand carved wood door with intricate iron screening
Arched french doors and a rounded breakfast alcove add grace to the symmetrical design of the home Carved stone pilasters and corbels outline a hand carved wood door with intricate iron screening
The front elevation with its romantic circular approach
The front elevation with its romantic circular approach
The front elevation with its romantic circular approach
A view of the rear of the home which rests on an expansive and private property
A view of the rear of the home which rests on an expansive and private property
Bespoke french windows which fold to the interiors nod to those found on period homes
Bespoke french windows which fold to the interiors nod to those found on period homes
A view of the rear of the home which rests on an expansive and private property Bespoke french windows which fold to the interiors nod to those found on period homes
Retracting french doors on the pool house open to reveal an inviting media room, working fireplace, kitchenette, spa and locker room
Retracting french doors on the pool house open to reveal an inviting media room, working fireplace, kitchenette, spa and locker room
Retracting french doors on the pool house open to reveal an inviting media room, working fireplace, kitchenette, spa and locker room
The rounded breakfast alcove features paneled pilasters with a denticulated entablature above
The rounded breakfast alcove features paneled pilasters with a denticulated entablature above
An expansive patio designed for luxuriating in indoor/outdoor living, dining, playing and entertaining
An expansive patio designed for luxuriating in indoor/outdoor living, dining, playing and entertaining
The rounded breakfast alcove features paneled pilasters with a denticulated entablature above An expansive patio designed for luxuriating in indoor/outdoor living, dining, playing and entertaining
The mass of natural light and the eclectic mix of interior lighting shine bright on the romantic architectural details and highlight the bright spirit and playfulness of the homeowner’s family
The mass of natural light and the eclectic mix of interior lighting shine bright on the romantic architectural details and highlight the bright spirit and playfulness of the homeowner’s family
The fluid grace of this iron handrail compliments the curved wood wainscoting on the entry foyer stairway
The fluid grace of this iron handrail compliments the curved wood wainscoting on the entry foyer stairway
The mass of natural light and the eclectic mix of interior lighting shine bright on the romantic architectural details and highlight the bright spirit and playfulness of the homeowner’s family The fluid grace of this iron handrail compliments the curved wood wainscoting on the entry foyer stairway
Modern art and furnishings are juxtaposed against traditional detailing such as the beamed ceiling with rope moulding
Modern art and furnishings are juxtaposed against traditional detailing such as the beamed ceiling with rope moulding
A 4-square wall panel holds a custom french mantel that neighbors a wood panel automated to open and expose a television
A 4-square wall panel holds a custom french mantel that neighbors a wood panel automated to open and expose a television
Modern art and furnishings are juxtaposed against traditional detailing such as the beamed ceiling with rope moulding A 4-square wall panel holds a custom french mantel that neighbors a wood panel automated to open and expose a television
The homeowners dreamt of an open floor plan allowing for gathering friends and family
The homeowners dreamt of an open floor plan allowing for gathering friends and family
The homeowners dreamt of an open floor plan allowing for gathering friends and family
The kitchen has aged mercury glass cabinets that flank the custom designed iron range hood. The casual dining is encircled in a plaster alcove overlooking the pool and expansive landscape
The kitchen has aged mercury glass cabinets that flank the custom designed iron range hood. The casual dining is encircled in a plaster alcove overlooking the pool and expansive landscape
The kitchen has aged mercury glass cabinets that flank the custom designed iron range hood. The casual dining is encircled in a plaster alcove overlooking the pool and expansive landscape
A fanciful and chic butler’s pantry outfitted with tile walls offers natural light and views to the pool
A fanciful and chic butler’s pantry outfitted with tile walls offers natural light and views to the pool
A fanciful and chic butler’s pantry outfitted with tile walls offers natural light and views to the pool
Overlay french panels dress the walls in the formal dining space which opens to the central hall
Overlay french panels dress the walls in the formal dining space which opens to the central hall
Overlay french panels dress the walls in the formal dining space which opens to the central hall
A series of paneled archways hover over a chevron inlaid wood floor which creates a seamless connection between formal and informal spaces along the main hall
A series of paneled archways hover over a chevron inlaid wood floor which creates a seamless connection between formal and informal spaces along the main hall
A tin ceiling offers old world elegance to her contemporary office
A tin ceiling offers old world elegance to her contemporary office
A series of paneled archways hover over a chevron inlaid wood floor which creates a seamless connection between formal and informal spaces along the main hall A tin ceiling offers old world elegance to her contemporary office
This powder room exudes french luxury with rococo-style details such as gold leaf treatment on the decorative oval ceiling and wood panel walls inlaid with upholstery and tile
This powder room exudes french luxury with rococo-style details such as gold leaf treatment on the decorative oval ceiling and wood panel walls inlaid with upholstery and tile
His office is graced with the elegance of an arched furniture alcove, french inswing windows and an oval ceiling medallion
His office is graced with the elegance of an arched furniture alcove, french inswing windows and an oval ceiling medallion
This powder room exudes french luxury with rococo-style details such as gold leaf treatment on the decorative oval ceiling and wood panel walls inlaid with upholstery and tile His office is graced with the elegance of an arched furniture alcove, french inswing windows and an oval ceiling medallion
Custom designed twin vanities are set upon profiled marble wall frames which flank the large marble shower
Custom designed twin vanities are set upon profiled marble wall frames which flank the large marble shower
Custom designed twin vanities are set upon profiled marble wall frames which flank the large marble shower
An ogee-edged, arched carerra marble backsplash partners with the master bath soaking tub
An ogee-edged, arched carerra marble backsplash partners with the master bath soaking tub
The uniquely-designed neapolitan style master bath vanities include inlaid brass door and drawer screens
The uniquely-designed neapolitan style master bath vanities include inlaid brass door and drawer screens
An ogee-edged, arched carerra marble backsplash partners with the master bath soaking tub The uniquely-designed neapolitan style master bath vanities include inlaid brass door and drawer screens
A two-story sport court is a main attraction for this athletic and active family
A two-story sport court is a main attraction for this athletic and active family
The sport court with a recessed storage alcove and drinking fountain set below the recreation room above
The sport court with a recessed storage alcove and drinking fountain set below the recreation room above
A two-story sport court is a main attraction for this athletic and active family The sport court with a recessed storage alcove and drinking fountain set below the recreation room above
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