Saratoga Custom
The Saratoga residence underwent an amazing transformation from a staid Country French home into a Contemporary Retreat through use of lighting, custom cabinetry, window & floor coverings, as well as mirror & stained glass pieces created to reflect the client's taste.
The Saratoga residence underwent an amazing transformation from a staid Country French home into a Contemporary Retreat through use of lighting, custom cabinetry, window & floor coverings, as well as mirror & stained glass pieces created to reflect the client's taste.
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The traditional leaded glass is replaced by contemporary stained glass panels. Art glass in the cabinet door ‘portholes’ complements the color scheme.
The wrap-around valence in the bay window overlooking the Saratoga hills takes its color cues from the custom mirror over the fireplace.
Dichroic glass, which shifts in color when viewed from different angles, creates visual interest in the kitchen cabinet. The whimsical crystal jewel in the etched glass is a nod to the clients' extensive Swarovski collection.
Photo: Dean Birinyi
Dichroic glass, which shifts in color when viewed from different angles, creates visual interest in the kitchen cabinet. The whimsical crystal jewel in the etched glass is a nod to the clients' extensive Swarovski collection.
Photo: Dean Birinyi
The collage of 3-dimensional slumped glass, dichroic, textured, and art glass offers a dynamic experience and echoes the design of the custom rug.
The stained glass celebrates the client's love of flowers in the Saratoga residence. The oval mirror is carved, polished, and painted to highlight the window colors .
The angular asymmetric cabinet design acts as a counterpoint to the diverse curvilinear elements, completing the transformation of the space into an elegant powder room.
The angular asymmetric cabinet design acts as a counterpoint to the diverse curvilinear elements, completing the transformation of the space into an elegant powder room.
