ARRCC Interior designers Mark Rielly and Nina Sierra Rubia worked closely with the client , Shari Kennedy , on the design concept for the interiors of the main house . “ The interiors are a collaborative vision working with local artisans focusing on the use of materials to reveal their natural beauty and purest form , shaping bespoke pieces that are raw and transforming them into objects of luxury ,” says Rielly . Their Afro-minimalist approach sustains a dialogue with the palette of raw concrete ceilings and roughly hewn stone walls .
Smooth marble , bleached timbers , and brushed and patinated metals are layered onto the architectural shell , adding complexity and refinement to the gritty and earthy palette . Combined with glamorous accents and moody elements , the interiors capture ARRCC ’ s trademark “ barefoot luxury ” effect . A subtle nod to mid-century design runs throughout the furnishings , many of which have been custom-made and involve collaborations with noteworthy local craftsmen such as OKHA , Martin Doller and David Reade . The overarching approach , however , combines a quiet elegance with a sculptural yet functional and timeless feeling .
Textured timber , leather , fur , and textiles also speak to the presence of nature in the surrounding landscape . The colors are muted , but dark woods and tactile touches provide contrast , as in the case of the fur draped on the kitchen chairs .
Polished and glossy elements , such as metallics and mirrors , serve as reminders of the proximity of the city . The glass balls
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