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will withstand the onslaught of sand and wind brought on by the area's
proximity to the water; its deep color, meanwhile, amplifies the home's air
of solidity and gravitas.
Find a similar level of artisanship in the alluring shape of the board-
formed concrete bench from which to bask in the warmth of one of the
home's two fire pits while enjoying the backyard. And again in the copper
detailing, used instead of molding throughout the home, and on the stair's
risers, adding subtle richness to rooms. Indoor succulent gardens echo
the rich greens of the landscaping's lush grass and mature trees, bringing
nature into both the dining area and living room where, tucked just below
the step down into a sunken space, it becomes a delightful discovery. It adds
up to a home that, while certainly large at over 3,600 square feet, dexterously
uses texture, proportion and light to achieve warmth and invitation.
That impression of beauty and welcome extends throughout the entire
property. It's there when it comes to practical considerations, as well, like
having the laundry room upstairs on the same floor as the home's bedrooms,
and when concealing the upscale Wolf appliances behind substantial
walnut kitchen cabinets that are free of hardware and instead feature finger
pulls and soft close hinges. Find the same attention to detail in the living
room with its stone wall, made from hand-hewn pieces of limestone, hand-
stacked and perfectly puzzled together. Low-voltage lighting—which gives
a soft glow to the step planter, and highlights a lightning bolt carved into
"I consider every home I create as a
work of living art."
— Kevin McCauley
