The den and formal entertaining areas feature an eclectic mix of artifacts ranging from southeast Asian, Indian, and African to Art Deco and Aesthetic Movement pieces.
The downstairs bath design [pictured right] was based on the famed Turkish
bath. The designer constructed a domed open shower using
pigmented concrete to create a waterproof
surface with an earthy patina.
Continuing this motif, a biblical
mosaic was designed for the floor using a mixture of waxed
terracotta tiles and limestone. The sink was handcrafted using
pigmented concrete; into which, a hammered copper basin
(with a copper and brass faucet) was inlaid. In order to capture
a warm, romantic feeling for the bath, the designer chose antique
fixtures with a lyrical touch: a French regency mirror, Venetian
sconces, and a Belgian oil lamp.
The design for the master bedroom and bath suite was
based on the Aegean. For the bath, situated on the top of
turret-like curved wall, the highlight is the mosaic of brilliant
cobalt blue glass tiles evoking the sea. The open bath plan
features a walk-in shower, separate white cast iron tub
centred under a monastic window, and a freestanding
French Art Deco mirror. Exotic plants enhance the oasis
feel.
While the rooms had to provide inviting focal points, the loft also had to maintain its sense of openness. The designer envisioned an interior space that flowed into the terraces and gave the illusion of floating in the clouds. Adhering to an open floor plan, adjoining spaces were united through chromatic and textural continuity.
Large windows flood this spacious living room with light. The decor enhances the room's architecture and features a somewhat eclectic take on an Art Deco theme. Unexpected accents include a 19th century Khotan carpet, an Indonesian coffee table, a Tiffany lamp, and a turn of the century terracotta side table.
The adjoining bedroom [pictured right] features a dramatic white linen curtain canopy for privacy and is framed by a large collage of windows opening up to a terrace immediately behind the bed. The entire décor of the bed and bath alludes to Mediterranean coastal areas. The terrace - planted in a meadow motif - includes a mixture of exotic trees, yarrow, bianthus, artemesia, wildflowers, sage, weeping cherry, and roses.
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