2012 Holiday Home Tour

This Residence is reminiscent of Spanish Colonial design with its soft aqua and antiqued red hues. Many of the homeowner’s pieces portray authentic style from carved throne chairs to elaborate iron works and vintage fabrics. With such collectables as the restored sconces and the classical interests in music, the cultural beauty inspires a plethora of long conversations and entertainment. Many of these treasured items bring peace and comfort to a hectic life of a professional. The walls are plastered in a pristine glow of off white accented in pale clay tones and intricate colorful tiles, setting off the rich hues and tapestry features; inviting one to come, relax in comfort and style. Iron and dark tone woods douse the home in Spanish Flavor.

The Grand Salon features many fine furnishings and art acquired by the homeowner’s diligent choosing. This enormous room was meant to be the heart of the home. The color palette speaks in warm tones, and draws attention to the fireplace and spectacular art hung throughout the home. Its ornament beams and pendant lights with rich culture are key to bringing an authentic character to this grandeur and size. The room is perfect for a large gathering or an intimate dinner for two. The large exhilarating rugs adorn the hand-scraped hardwood floors, and the classically inspired rooms set the mood for a special gathering of friends and family.

The gentleman’s quarters evokes memories of past musical adventures. Fun eclectic drums accented with red create a happy retreat from the world. The décor based on Spanish design, is the focal point of the room with a variety of musical lore. Any style done well is appreciated: traditional, whimsical, classical or ethnic, whichever fulfills the client’s desires. This room can reflect a personality in design, which gives the homeowner and Patrick an urban quality among Santa Clarita’s historical surroundings and culture.

The master suite is like entering a retreat that transports the homeowner away to a soothing his creative senses. Rich wood tones and an elegant ivory décor dress this room in luxurious delight, whereasthe quirky tiles and eclectic accent furniture grounds the room to comfortable surroundings. The textural play of materials gives a relaxing and tactile touch for the homeowner all day long. The master suite has a dual purpose as the office is just off the room where a large monitor can function as a computer or as a big screen television. This utility functional space adds a clean and unencumbered look.

Entering the home is like stepping into another time. On the left is the private quarters accented in simple elegance and recreational comfort. To the right, a magnificent hall that leads to a beautiful sunning area adorned with graces of hand-carved furnishings and tapestries in art. The bench is decorated with colorful pillows, and surrounded by plants and poinsettias. Further in the Grand Salon the luxurious space is lit by pendant chandeliers accented with a crown of laurel leaves and berries welcoming those entering the space. The room is fresh and styled to entice, as the visitor can drink in the room as a welcoming beacon to draw, charm, and graciously unfold the rest of the home.