Article by Jenny de Jesus, Photos by Olivier Koning
Issue Date:
(Tue) January 5, 2010
The peaceful master bathroom was intentionally kept simple and spalike with a large soaking tub, steel vessel sink and slate tiles.
“These are very commercial
steel steps,” Hickox says. “You can even see the numbers of the I-beam
manufacturer welded into the side where their stamp is.” The custom
circular staircase in the bedroom has an equally lofty edge to it, yet
both lead visually to the Balinese-style ceilings, Hickox notes. While
it’s unexpected, it’s the mixing of the styles, textures and colors
that really ties everything together—from top to bottom.
Right off the living room, the laid-back lanai is the perfect spot to check the surf or get a little rest and relaxation.
To
complement the natural wood elements and the dark floor and steel
finishes, everything else was intentionally kept clean. The homeowner
kept all the walls in the home white to highlight its minimalist
design. As a result, her artwork, family photos and treasures collected
from all over the world really pop.
“She uses her travels to
decorate, rather than a whole lot of color,” Hickox says of the
homeowner. “Color might have ruined the whole effect of the structure,
but Balinese style is simple—and beautiful in its simplicity.”
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