For a retiring executive, Cynthia Spence of Cynthia Spence Design created a serene, rustic environment for a new home located in Monte Sereno, a semi-rural hamlet at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains that has attracted cultural figures like John Steinbeck, Neal Cassady, and Thomas Kinkade. Natural materials and rustic colors develop a connection between the interior design and the towering groves of redwoods that surround the property. Throughout the project, sky-high ceilings are balanced by warm accents and precise proportions, resulting in an immersive ambience that merges cozy, countryside, and urban inspirations. Explore the scenic house here.
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Through a careful assortment of furnishings and accessories, Spence created a dining room that achieves formality without frigidity. Paul Ferrante light fixtures hang over the Marcali dining table and chairs. The host chairs on either end of the table are upholstered in fabric from Rogers & Goffigon, and a printed Zak+Fox fabric covers the side chairs. The wallpaper behind the shelves is from Osborne & Little.
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In the living room, texture and color meet, with beautiful drapery fabric from Casamance, ottoman upholstery from Zak+Fox , and linen velvet from Hewn covering the O. Henry House sofa.
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A rug from Woven Designs in San Francisco adds texture to the space. Dedar fabric covers the window seat cushions, and a Dante table lamp decorates the Paul Ferrante desk.
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To balance the scale of the home and create intimacy, Spence chose warm accents, like these pendant lights from Paul Ferrante. The custom island was designed by CSDI and fabricated locally.
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Rustic accessories from Hammer And Spear bring charm to the kitchen, especially when set against a textured backsplash by Artistic Tile. The custom shelves were designed by CSDI.
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The elegant, countryside style continues in the powder room with Walker Zanger floor tile, backsplash tile from Country Floors, and a rich wallcovering from Philip Jeffries. Flanking the mirror, the sconces are from Circa Lighting.
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A large painting by Thea Schrack announces itself in the entryway. The pendant light and trestle table are from Paul Ferrante, and the Eric Brand chair is upholstered in Créations Métaphores fabric.
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A glamorous ring chandelier from Paul Ferrante lights up the bedroom. Warm colors complement each other here in the handwoven fabric from Pat McGann that covers the Marcali pillows. A striped duvet from Christopher Farr Cloth grounds the overall design with a fresh, neutral color.
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Waterworks lighting fixtures are a playful touch in this bathroom. The tile border is from Artistic Tile.
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The shower crafts an immersive experience, with tile from Artistic Tile on the walls and from Walker Zanger on the floor.
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Vein-cut limestone floor tile from Walker Zanger helps build a luxurious ambience in the bathroom. The Roman shades are by Casamance.
Photography by Drew Kelly
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