Glamour in Alamo
Alamo, CA
The Brief
The homeowners envisioned a dramatic yet welcoming living environment where architecture, luxury materials, and bold design moments come together to create an unforgettable space for living and entertaining. With soaring 17-foot ceilings, a massive steel window wall framing the view, and a two-way fireplace shared with the dining room, the home’s architecture already made a powerful statement.
The goal was to complement that scale with refined materials, rich textures, and carefully layered color, creating spaces that feel both visually striking and deeply livable.
The Transformation
The design begins with a restrained backdrop in the living room: airy paint, light upholstery, neutral tile, and an oversize textural rug.
A dramatic two-way fireplace is framed by a custom marble surround created from a single slab that was cut and mounted vertically to form a striking installation. Color and texture are layered through art, jewel-toned bespoke pillows, and tall magenta drapery panels that flank the steel window wall and emphasize the room’s dramatic height. A wall installation of nine brass sculptures introduces an additional sculptural focal point.
To create intimacy within the expansive space, the traditional sofa layout was replaced with oversized lounge chairs arranged in a conversational circle around an organic-shaped table, oriented toward both the fireplace and the view.
To create the show-stopping home bar, a 17-foot curved wall clad in textured stone forms the backdrop for contoured walnut shelving and custom curved cabinetry designed to follow the wall’s shape. A cedar ceiling and suspended glass pendant lights add warmth and sparkle to the dramatic stone backdrop. A circular quartzite bar top glows from below, while an inlaid brass channel within the curved edge adds a refined custom detail and discreetly conceals wiring. Brass cladding on the bar’s rounded front reflects light and pairs with a walnut toe kick that echoes the shelving behind.
The primary bathroom was designed as a serene counterpoint to the home’s dramatic entertaining spaces—a spa-like retreat for daily restoration. Full-size porcelain marble slabs are book-matched to form an architectural shower with a simple glass enclosure. A brass chandelier floats above the soaking tub, while floor-to-ceiling ripplefold sheers emphasize the room’s height and softness.
Suspended lighted mirrors positioned in front of the large picture window preserve the view while maintaining full functionality. A floating vanity with abundant storage and a dedicated makeup station keeps surfaces uncluttered while accommodating everyday routines. Accents include pop art and a carved Moroccan vanity stool.
Signature Details
- Steel window wall and soaring 17-foot living room ceilings
- Two-way fireplace framed by a custom marble slab surround
- Oversized lounge chairs arranged in a circular seating layout
- Tall magenta drapery panels accentuating the window wall
- Hand-blown glass chandelier and sculptural brass wall installation
- Curved architectural bar with 17-foot textured stone backdrop
- Circular quartzite bar top illuminated from below with inlaid brass channel
- Contoured walnut shelving and cabinetry integrated into the curved wall
- Real brass cladding on the rounded bar front
- Primary bath with book-matched porcelain marble slab shower
- Floating vanity with integrated makeup station and hidden storage
- Suspended lighted mirrors positioned in front of the picture window
- Organic brass chandelier and floor-to-ceiling ripplefold drapery
The Result
The finished spaces balance grandeur with livability—where bold architectural gestures, sculptural materials, and carefully layered color create a home that feels both glamorous and deeply comfortable.
