| Inside the home, the details hold a sentiment of | | | | that synthetic materials just can't match, Versaci |
| their own. Tall white pillars stand regally on either | | | | adds, which is what he means by "natural |
| side of the breakfast bar, demarcating the | | | | materials." To "create the patina of age," it's okay |
| culinary expertise of those who work here, while | | | | to leave some elements of the home old and |
| cozy yellow halogen lighting beams down on the | | | | weathered or vintage-looking; weathered bricks, |
| workspace in Old Tuscan style. White crown | | | | salvaged mantles or antique door knobs, for |
| molding along the baseboards of an older home | | | | instance. Lastly, the home should be outfitted with |
| shows that this home owner is a person who | | | | modern heating, plumbing, air conditioning, |
| appreciates craftsmanship and who likes lavish | | | | computer wiring, hidden control panels and |
| things. Rounded doorways carry a cozy | | | | security systems. |
| Mediterranean feel, welcoming all who enter. Truly | | | | Award-winning interior design company Fougeron |
| architecture interior design is a meaningful art that | | | | Architecture understands Russell Versaci's ideas |
| has the power to shape our moods. | | | | about architecture interior design perfectly. In San |
| When it comes to architecture and interior design, | | | | Francisco, he renovated a dark warehouse office |
| award-winning professional interior designer Russell | | | | complex into a light, breezy, modern office |
| Versaci says it is all about the "Eight Pillars of | | | | building. To keep with the existing neighborhood, |
| Design," which are: invent within the rules; respect | | | | he added a glass penthouse, used high-quality |
| the character of the place; tell a story over time; | | | | building materials and built up vertically. Although, |
| build for the ages; detail for authenticity; craft | | | | unlike his neighbors, he did so by blending private |
| with natural materials; create the patina of age; | | | | and public space by using see-through dividers, by |
| and incorporate modern conveniences. So what | | | | creating a communal rooftop environment and by |
| does Versaci mean by "follow the rules?" He says | | | | building around natural light. The jury felt this |
| that custom designs can often stem from | | | | upgrade was one of the best contemporary |
| studious tradition, so it is good to use the past as | | | | designs they had seen. |
| a guideline. | | | | Architecture interior design is an ever-evolving |
| You "respect its character" by working with the | | | | study. Consumers are currently looking for homes |
| surrounding land and topography, rather than | | | | that make better use of space, that offer open |
| cutting down all the trees and leveling hills. To "tell | | | | main floor plans for family interaction but |
| a story," architects can create a storyboard of | | | | separated by bedroom wings for privacy. |
| past additions to envision what innovative designs | | | | Bathroom design is leaning toward creating home |
| made it what it is today. To "build for the ages," | | | | spas with whirlpools, dual-head shower stalls, |
| high quality building materials should be used. | | | | double vanities and saunas. Innovative designs for |
| Molding, roofing, windows and details should follow | | | | kitchens almost always add a utilitarian chef's |
| the old character of the house to "detail for | | | | nook or breakfast bar. Living rooms make use of |
| authenticity." | | | | large windows, high ceilings and unexpected colors. |
| Materials like wood, stone and pine have a vibe | | | | The future points toward innovative designs. |