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Many original features of this 1920’s Spanish Colonial home were still intact when it was purchased by the current owners, including the living room’s beamed ceiling and the vintage casement windows. The homeowners, who have young children, needed additional bedrooms, baths, and an outdoor entertainment area, while at the same time restoring the historically important existing elements of their home; and all without compromising the overall design integrity of the Spanish Colonial style. |
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Certain areas had to be protected during the construction process – such as these existing Spanish-style tiles on the exterior ground floor. |
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The restoration of the beamed ceiling in the living room included removal of damaged areas, replacement with carefully selected matching materials, and hand-finishing of the new surfaces to invisibly blend with the old beams. |
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Custom metal casement windows to match the existing ones were installed in the new second story area. |
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One of the home’s most dramatic features is the vaulted ceiling in the stairway to the second floor. The complex framing required to achieve this structural result is carpentry that more closely resembles a work of art. |
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The finished interiors are highlighted by chandeliers and decorative accessories purchased by the homeowners throughout Europe. |
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Referring to the outdoor entertainment areas, the owners noted at a housewarming party held for the Drake employees, “This is where we really live.” The colonnade, connected by french doors to the kitchen and family room, holds a dining table to seat eight, as well as several casual sitting areas. Also added were a pool, spa, fountain, outdoor fireplace, stainless steel gas barbecue grill, and wood-fired pizza oven. |
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The completed new construction blends seamlessly with the existing structure for a result that honors the architectural integrity of the original design. |
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