"Residential Space: Inspiration for High Quality Life" is a recently published coffee table book of cutting edge interior designs gathered from international destinations. This edition, published by Design Vision International Publishing Co., Ltd. (HK), features residential design work by green interior designer, Sarah Barnard.
An arrangement of giant Protea flowers creates a dramatic effect in front of a Linsley Lambert painting, which sits atop the mantle of a hand-detailed marble fireplace.
The formal living room is outfitted with natural textiles that convey beauty and grace. The pair of chairs and "monkey" side table were salvaged from the old livingroom and refurbished. The chairs were reupholstered while the table's glass was replaced with a more stately walnut.
The dark wood console (bar counter) was custom-designed by Sarah Barnard to conceal the remaining load-bearing columns and unite the formerly separate spaces.
Throughout the 1913 Palos Verdes Estates home, the decor reflects the homeowners interests in gardening and surfing. In addition, the project was designed to accommodate entertaining everyday family meals and inviting guests.
Locally-made cabinetry and green soapstone countertops pair well with the home's original flooring in the kitchen area. The dining room centers around an amazing antique dining table with winged horses, claw feet, inlay and molding. The homeowners personal collection of meaningful trinkets are displayed on a plaster arch on the rear wall.
A powder bathroom with a locally-made bespoke vanity, marble countertops, and rose-patterned wallpaper shine light on the owners love for roses.
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SARAH BARNARD is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is certified by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and is recognized by the International Institute for Bau-Biologie & Ecology as a Building Biology Practitioner (BBP)and by the United States Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP).She serves on the Santa Monica Conservancy’s board of directors and specializes in green interior design and historic preservation. For more information about Sarah and her practice visit http://www.sarahbarnard.com/
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Great project - love the use of local materials where possible, such as the cabinetry. That's often an overlooked detail when people are looking at green remodeling.
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