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STONE AND FRAME CALIFORNIA HOUSE

Oznell — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:56:13 GMT

Still on a Steve and Brooke Giannetti kick. They usually work together on their projects. This time, architect Steve designed the house, but Brooke did not decorate the interiors. That was done by the present English homeowner/decorator Samantha O'Connor.

The simplicity of her dining room, combined with the lovely architecture, stopped me in my tracks. She clearly loves Swedish antiques like I do. Dreamy cabinet, chairs, scrubbed table.

I also appreciate that although painted white, the house is mostly bathed in a warm off-white, rather than the starker, colder whites.

As usual, with all Giannetti designs, the bones of the house are so beautiful. Look at the sweeping lines of the open stairwell.

Looking from kitchen into breakfast room. Of course, I love little clean-lined industrial touches here and there, like the sleek steel barstools. Yet, the kitchen still has warmth-- the old-school wood countertops are part of that.

The choice of clear glass tiles for backsplash gives a little unexpected shimmer. Nice to have space for cookbooks built into the island.

Gorgeous breakfast room. Typical quirky English assemblage of different chairs, which I really enjoy.

Then, the utter surprise of this two story library. Again, so architecturally interesting, with the round windows, and iron balustrade. Samantha can really exercise her Englishness here!

Back to "light-and-bright", with the sweet bedroom... Love that dressing table!

and bathroom.

Giannetti's little 'custom' touches, like the pretty arch in the free-standing shower add character.

In fact, once you twig to them, you start to count all the arches, curves, and round windows, etc., that are among the delights in this house's architecture.

Even the back stairs have an almost chaste, New England "meeting-house" beauty...

The wings of the house aren't identical, but nicely balance the central core.

To me, an impressive design of a house, and it has been 'humanized' by Samantha O'Connor's penchant for antiques, and distressed, obviously loved pieces.

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on the bay — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:04:36 GMT

This house has a lot of lovely parts and furnishings to it.

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Silver Fox1 — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:15:03 GMT

OMG, not a thing I don't love about this house ! Right up my ally, it's just beautifful !!

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kate2357 — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:31:08 GMT

For some reason I really love those stairway pictures. Especially the one with archway and glimpse of stairs going down. Just lovely. Breakfast nook is beautiful, but can't say that I love mismatched chairs...at least not so many. Finally, I love the outside space and the nice 2nd story deck/balcony. Thanks for sharing this beautiful home.

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GingerPeach — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:41:04 GMT

There are so many fine and pretty aspects to the house and decor, many of which were mentioned by other posters.

I particularly like that rustic little bench in the bath as a counterpoint to the modern design.

I do worry a bit the house isn't good for aging in place.

You have to bend very swkwardly to reach the cookbooks. It makes me think they're just for show.
And having some kitchen cabinets accessible only by ladder? I know at some point I may have thought that would be fun, but these days, no. Even if she had staff, she'd have to only employ the fittest ones. No old family retainers.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:45:22 GMT

Circles and arches always please me....and that window above the tub - the staircase, just dreamy. A comfortable pleasing home.

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Sooner — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:48:47 GMT

I love the library and the staircase, the rest not so much. I also dislike the front of the house a lot.

There is a house that looks a lot like that in our neighborhood and I commented last week to my husband that it looks like someone sawed two houses in half and stuck them together.

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grandma r — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:55:02 GMT

@Oznell. Thanks for sharing. The home is lovely inside and out.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:16:29 GMT

White is white is white, no matter the shade. Way to boring and no color. And who puts windows like that in a bathroom where you cannot possibly cover them appropriately (in style) for privacy? It was built and designed as a "showpiece" to be photographed. Or for those who like to parade around au natural without a care who sees them from outside!!!

That kitchen is atrocious and also again "for show" to be photographed only. Who here would cook where you had to climb a ladder OR maneuver around a ladder just to cook?? Horrendous!!

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DREAMON — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:21:29 GMT

I love every room in this house. I am not a Big House lover but this pretty home is warm, welcoming, bright, and airy….everything I like.

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bmorechick — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:34:03 GMT

Oh thanks for posting this...I love it all, especially that pool. What a house. Time to start playing the 30$ scratch off ticket instead of the cheap 2$ ones and hope for a super big scratch off win!

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Katcat1 — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:34:08 GMT

This house belongs on the East coast.

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jubilant — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:14:13 GMT

@Oznell This home is lovely. There is so much to like about it both inside and out. I would eat all my meals in that breakfast room every day! The arc's and curves are so pleasing to the eye and I love the soft colors used. This is definitely a favorite.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:52:51 GMT

Beautiful home.

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stevieb — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:33:45 GMT

The house and architecture have much to offer and there are some beautiful elements, both fixed and decorative. Overall, though, the decor strikes me as lacking and often as a bit contrived. The house deserves better.

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author — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:35:37 GMT

I love it. Breathtakingly serene, interesting, beautiful.

@Oznell , I really appreciate your commentary too!

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wilma — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:03:34 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I love the library and the staircase, the rest not so much. I also dislike the front of the house a lot.

There is a house that looks a lot like that in our neighborhood and I commented last week to my husband that it looks like someone sawed two houses in half and stuck them together.

@Sooner

I agree. The front exterior just looks odd to me.

@Oznell

I like some of the individual pieces & design elements, but there's too much white for me. I need more color amd warmth. I'm not crazy about the mismatched chair look. I like the warmth of library, but I would choose different furniture. I really like the staircase, hardwood floors, and the outside pool area.

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ECBG — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:55:18 GMT

This is a really beautiful home! I love the archways and the use of color!

Her antiques are really charming.

I would change the stools at the kitchen bar. Even if you aren't rearing children, a grandchild or an elderly person might topple right off without high enough back support.

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KaySD — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 23:01:30 GMT

I'll take the little alcove and the tub in it, please.