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This trullo complex was in total disrepair, so it had to be demolished and rebuilt from scratch. The original materials were salvaged and reused by local craftspeople, who employed the same ancient techniques these structures had been built with long ago. The work was coordinated “24/7 in order for it to be completed within six months and to prevent any loss of time, money or enthusiasm,” says Cicchetti of the 2015 project.“Throughout the project, we looked for and involved local craftsmen with the unique skills needed for the renovation,” Cicchetti says. “This also resulted in an undeniable advantage in terms of costs.” Nonetheless, bringing the ancient rural style into the present was, of course, primarily a stylistic decision.Donato Tanzarella of IART made the cabinets in the kitchen, pictured here, as well as the heating systems and doors throughout the house.
Photos by Massimo GrassiHouse at a GlanceWho lives here: A family from Rome with young childrenLocation: Ostuni, Italy Size: About 1,400 square feet (130 square meters) on about 5 acres (2 hectares); three bedrooms, two bathroomsBudget: About $352,000 (300,000 euros)Architect: Enrico Maria Cicchetti with engineer Francesco Palmisano
Other special features. Textured whitewashed melamine base cabinets. White Shaker-style upper cabinets. Double ovens, appliance garage and recessed pantry. Designer secret. “A last-moment design addition to the space was the custom windowsill ledge,” designer Ashlee Richardson says. “A custom-made three-quarter-inch-thick windowsill extends wall-to-wall to create a cute 3-inch-deep ledge along the backsplash. This little ledge gives the clients a space to keep their small kitchen accessory items off of the counter and beautifully displayed.”Marrakesh glossy 8-by-8-inch backsplash tile: Arizona Tile; Diva textured melamine and Iceberg White-painted Shaker-style cabinets: Columbia Cabinetry; countertops in Yukon: Silestone; Swagger pulls in modern bronze: Berenson Hardware: appliances: KitchenAid; Commodore trim paint: Sherwin-WilliamsSee more of this kitchenMoreHow to Add a Kitchen BacksplashFind a professionalBrowse tile
3. Moroccan ModernDesigners: Nar Bustamante and Ashlee Richardson of Nar Design GroupLocation: Sacramento, CaliforniaSize: 90 square feet (8.3 square meters)Homeowners’ request. A more efficient, European-style kitchen fit for entertaining, with a more open connection to the adjacent dining and family room. Backsplash. Glossy ceramic tiles inspired by the homeowners’ love of traveling to Turkey, Mexico and Spain.
1. Paisley PunchDesigners: Frankie Castro and Laura Goard of Square FootageLocation: Brooklin, Ontario, CanadaSize: 266 square feet (24.7 square meters); 13 by 20½ feet (3.9 by 6.2 meters)Homeowners’ request. Fix dysfunctional ergonomics and aesthetics and add a large window to capture backyard views and provide abundant seating for family and guests. Backsplash. Large-format paisley-patterned tile. “We offered the clients a couple different options — the ones you see being the loudest — and they decided they would go for it,” designer Frankie Castro says. “It’s always nice when a client isn’t afraid to do something really unique, eye-catching and fun.”
I think I have a thing for huge front doors.
I like this door.
The wood on the walls is pretty.
I like the door and the chandelier.
Epic sconces and chandelier. Great scale and albedo to everything.
Nice entry table
Like the cabinets that make the archway.
A local company (Dale's Remodeling) did this remodel. And that pillow on the red chair is hilarious.
Love the colors.
Love the tall ceilings, geometry, and light fixtures; kill the shag.
The chairs, the light fixture, the colors
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