86 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM the design, also used on the custom tile stair risers by Fire Clay. Rich terra cotta tile by Arto Brick grounds the whole first floor with a Mediterranean aura. That level comprises a great room with kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room, fireside sitting area, maker studio and laundry, along with the primary bed and bath. Kendra says the great room owes its impact to the tiles’ vernacular. The high-ceilinged white stucco interior offsets the dark flooring and gives the natural light more play, while exposed wooden beams reinforce the Spanish feel without heaviness. Wrought iron railings along the stairs complete the look. Though the construction is new, vintage found and restored pieces add texture and generational depth, lending the lived-in sense the clients treasure. In Emily’s studio, where she restores and upcycles anything from frames to textiles, these items take on new life. The owners and designers now bask in the success of the home, and the great room in particular. “When dealing with such an open space, all of the materials and lighting and finishes have to complement each other,” Kendra explains. Whether it’s positive and negative space or materials and fixtures from different vendors, designers must evaluate colors, patterns and materials from all angles of the room. Cohesiveness and harmony equal a win. Some favorite details include the stair risers and the light fixture above the stairs, a customized trio of pendants creating a unique chandelier. Another pleaser: the highly customized marble-topped island. Because the breakfast nook with built-in bench already meets the need for seating, the island has no overhang. Instead, the piece {home & design}
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