Zen-like Home in California

     Bob and Siri Marshall bought a plot of land in the mountains near Santa Barbara, California as a place to retire. They loved it because of the sun-washed landscape that could have been a Van Gogh painting. The house they tore down and was rebuilt by Christopher Manson-Hing becoming a clean three bedroom villa with lots of windows and wide loggias supported by classical columns. Almost every room had steel and glass French doors that opened to the outside where wicker and teak furniture sat. 

     

     For the interiors the Marshall's hired Suzanne Rheinstein who created an interior that would complement the ever changing light from outside. The walls were painted in sandy shades, on the floors were antique carpets and they used bleached teak for paneling and cabinetry. Siri and Bob are big on collecting art and antiques so naturally there pieces are scattered throughout the home. The landscape they altered and up in paths and terraces making it possible to walk around barefoot. When the mist comes over the hills Siri said "It becomes very Zenlike and peaceful."

Armchairs are paired with vintage iron tables from Hollyhock and steps are made from Cherokee sandstone.

Living room has a circa 1800 Italian settee.

The picture above the fireplace is a antique Chinese wallpaper, lamps are made from Han Dynasty wine jars. Rheinstein designed the sofas and are grouped with 18th century Italian chairs.

The kitchen counters are made with Caesarstone and island topped with limestone.

Antique botanical's decorate the room, the bed is also designed by Rheinstein with Kravet fabric. The master bath has a large sink vanity and large dressing table. The room has a ocean view.

Pictures and information from "Suzanne Rheinstein Designs a Montecito, California Home" in Architectural Digest August 2013 issue.