that draw abundant natural light . Palladio is supplementally illuminated by layered decorative fixtures , including four Lobmeyr chandeliers , originally designed for the Metropolitan Opera , and hand-forged creations from Charles Paris . Chenin selected the steel window framing system to echo the patina imperfections of other metal finishes including brass detailing , a flame-treated kitchen countertop , and subtle relief details seen in the millwork .
“ There are a lot of subtle textures in the house where you can see that human hands either created the element or were integral in the process ,” explains Chenin . “ The window system is no different in that respect , and we chose a system forged and glazed by hand , rather than through assembly line .”
A suite of personal spaces A vestibule at the end of each hallway denotes the entrance into two of the house ’ s five guest bedrooms , with an option to lock off and connect the two rooms . A secondary circulation corridor provides access to other guest bedroom portals , as well as supporting spaces .
“ Daniel ’ s process is very linear and detailed , and he was able to extract , distill , and translate the essence of who we are and how we live into a design that beautifully supports our lifestyle ,” notes the Client . “ The vision was delivered verbatim , yet the reality of the finished home exceeded our already high expectations .”
Each of the guest bedrooms offers accommodations equal in size , with resort-quality touches including millwork walls with upholstered inserts , custom-embedded storage drawers in the beds to maximize space , a work desk , a big screen TV , and bathrooms featuring closed off water closets , marble double vanities , and expansive glassed-in showers with an integrated tub . Marble walls and floors , differing slightly in their patterns , contrast with rift-cut oak door frames and storage spaces . Each bedroom also provides guests with direct access to secluded garden seating areas , divided from one another by strategically placed planters .
“ We approached the design of the rooms from an anticipatory standpoint , thinking ahead to what the clients ’ family and guests might need ,” says Chenin . “ There are plenty of little details in terms of thinking it through , including both internal and external sightline considerations .”
At the opposite end of the corridor , the private wing was designed to be a self-contained haven of comfort and luxury , with additional access for the clients provided through a private garage entry . Internally , the primary area is accessed through a study , which serves as a gateway to a short corridor of thickly-padded carpeting and walls that connect to the primary suite and quickly silence any ambient noise . His and her bathrooms and closets line opposite sides of the hallway , which leads to a sitting area connected to the primary bedroom chamber . Dark detailing defines a more masculine bathroom , highlighted by a glassed-in outdoor shower that opens like a solarium , with operable windows and a glass roof that connects to the outdoors . Lighter stone patterns and a standalone soaking tub characterize the feminine design on the opposite side , with closet doors wrapped in leather insets with stainless steel trim and custom hardware . In the bedroom , a hand-painted Fromental wallcovering and custom-designed wall-to-wall carpeting complete the suite ’ s luxurious embrace .
“ Our projects are about creating unique responses to the needs and desires of our clients , and Palladio is no exception ,” concludes Daniel Joseph Chenin . “ Above all , the journey begins with building relationships with clients who entrust us with their most intimate spaces with the knowledge that we will translate their vision into a bespoke , artistic expression .”
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