Indoor-outdoor living is a large part of the lifestyle in this mountainous desert region above Scottsdale, and this home makes the most of the views as well as the climate. This covered patio has a view of a golf course, the mountains and the city lights.
Josie Fratantoni added traditional Spanish colonial style through rich textures and a warm neutral color palette. The ceiling is stained tongue and groove wood; the floors are travertine and carry through to the uncovered patio outside. The fireplace is hand-carved cantera stone.
by Fratantoni Luxury Estates Josie Fratantoni added traditional Spanish colonial style through rich textures and a warm neutral color palette. The ceiling is stained tongue and groove wood; the floors are travertine and carry through to the uncovered patio outside. The fireplace is hand-carved cantera stone.
From October through May, the family tends to relax on the covered patio; during the rest of the year, they enjoy the mountain view from the adjacent family room, separated by motorized doors that tuck away when opened. "This is the room where the family likes to unwind, entertain and watch shows like American Idol together," says Fratantoni.
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The walls are Venetian plaster, the fireplace is a rare Moroccan cantera stone, and the heavy wood beams have hand-hewn, hand-carved corbels. "We are so lucky to work with contractors who produce such high-quality work," she says. "They love what they do, and it shows."
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A long gallery occupies the space between the family room and the courtyard. The groin vaults in the ceiling are a traditional Spanish colonial touch, as are the wrought iron doors and sconces. Travertine forms a unique stone runner down the middle of the walnut floors.
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"The original inspiration for the house was the courtyard," says Fratantoni. When all of the doors are open, it connects to many of the rooms in the house.
Flagstone and a mesquite tree tie the courtyard to the greater landscape, while wrought iron and arched windows, doors and niches tie it to the house.
by Fratantoni Luxury Estates Flagstone and a mesquite tree tie the courtyard to the greater landscape, while wrought iron and arched windows, doors and niches tie it to the house.
"The kitchen has a European look that is timeless," Fratantoni says. The countertops are all different; the one in the foreground is Calacatta marble. The first island has two warming drawers; the second island is for less formal family meals.
The cabinets were all custom made of alder. Bands of brick break up the pattern on the curved brick ceiling.
by Fratantoni Luxury Estates The cabinets were all custom made of alder. Bands of brick break up the pattern on the curved brick ceiling.
In a downstairs powder room, the tile has a lively hand-painted pattern, and the counter is onyx. The sink is more casual. "We wanted something fun for the sink in this powder room, so we used an old bucket," Fratantoni says. A wall-mounted faucet saves counter space.
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This room serves as a lounge and the husband's man cave. It was designed to accommodate a pool table should they want one in the future. The bar is custom built and has a beautiful marble inlay.
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The 12-foot-long dining room table is also handmade with marble inlays. The domed ceiling has detailing of cantera stone, a material that provides cohesiveness throughout the house. The French doors connect to a courtyard with an open fireplace. To the right a 10-foot door connects to a butler's pantry.
The family already had the buffet you see on the left; Fratantoni designed a custom niche for it.
by Fratantoni Luxury Estates The family already had the buffet you see on the left; Fratantoni designed a custom niche for it.
A cozy breakfast room across from the dining room holds a kids' table during large gatherings.
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Imposing walnut doors open up to a luxe and comfortable library. Small details play a large role throughout the home. "We designed the doors around the door knockers, which we found in London," Fratantoni says.
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Fratantoni designed this room for the couples' 13-year-old daughter. "I love to listen to the kids, find out what I like and incorporate different things," she says. In this case the daughter loved the browns and pinks of Juicy Couture, and Fratantoni designed a room that can grow and change as the young lady matures.
"It's so exciting when I work with a family with young children, because I've been through it all myself and can see each year they have ahead of them," she says.
by Fratantoni Luxury Estates "It's so exciting when I work with a family with young children, because I've been through it all myself and can see each year they have ahead of them," she says.
When some extra space became available, the wife's boutique-like closet swallowed it up. "She likes to keep everything very tidy and organized," says Fratantoni. The counters are marble, and the floor is travertine with a smooth finish.
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The counters in the wife's bathroom are a rare onyx, and the cabinets are custom. The bathtub has its own niche with expansive views she can enjoy while having a soak.
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"For his closet we kept things very smooth, streamlined and masculine," says Fratantoni. The cabinets are mahogany, and the floors are marble.
While she thoroughly enjoyed working on the high-end luxury end of the design spectrum for this home, Fratantoni emphasized that she loves to help clients realize their dreams no matter how small the budget or the square footage. A large house like this offers many ideas and inspirations.
by Fratantoni Luxury Estates While she thoroughly enjoyed working on the high-end luxury end of the design spectrum for this home, Fratantoni emphasized that she loves to help clients realize their dreams no matter how small the budget or the square footage. A large house like this offers many ideas and inspirations.
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Either way, this house is amazing and it was great to see the inside of such a grand house. I also love the powder room tile. It's beautiful.
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As long as the clients are happy . . .
While my entire house can probably fit into the wife's closet ... make that half the closet ... I still learned plenty of things I can use from my conversation with Josie. The other cool thing is that there's plenty here that seems unattainable to us 99%ers is that interior designers can make happen on a tight budget - Josie emphasized that to me as we spoke, as this is as high-end a project as it gets in her career as well. She told me while she enjoyed working on it very much, the challenges of working with clients on tight budgets and making their dreams come true is what makes her job so satisfying.
Personally, I just think one word - "housework". I can't stand having cleaners, I consider it an invasion of my privacy and I enjoy looking after my own space.
I would like to start off by saying thank you to everyone who has contributed their input. I personally have read every single comment and am overwhelmed with the amount of responses (A Good Thing)!
This particular home, being at the higher end side of the market, can really inspire people to be creative in their homes. Although some people might not be able to have all of the "High End" materials in their home, this should not discourage but should inspire.
Taking for example what Becky had said about using the Bucket Sink in her future home. Take what you see in this particular home and critique it so that it will work for you financially as well as to fit your needs. We have spent thousands of man hours on this home and want it to be considered a place you can come to be inspired.
We would like to thank Becky again for her outstanding job on this ideabook/article. If you like what you have seen be sure to check us out on Houzz!
I would think living in the desert you would want something a little more... minimal. And seriously who needs 11,000 sf?
That nails the feeling throughout this home for me, it keeps on "swallowing itself up".
" A long gallery occupies the space' and this magical threshold to my mind is where the inspiration on how to occupy the rest of the home could have begun. As it is, bulking hulking materials of monstrous proportions swallow the remaining space, the acrhitecture, views and no doubt the poor guests looking for a safe perch. Thank heaven for the incredible lightness of little girls.
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Ceiling heights really depend on the location of the property but on this home I believe we had 20 foot ceilings. Hope this helps, have a wonderful Sunday!
Vince Fratantoni
480-650-0223
VinceFrata@gmail.com