101 Inspiring Design Ideas

Taking a cue from traditional Texas style, our Escondido Idea House elegantly pairs old-world sensibilities with laid-back lakeside living. Return to the Escondido Idea House Main Page

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Photo by: Tria Giovan, Styling by: Matthew Gleason

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15. Separate seating arrangements, highlighted by dual chandeliers, promote multiple conversation areas and visually divide the room.

16. A combination of chair styles illustrates Marcus’ design principle of mix, don’t match. “I wanted to keep the room relaxed to reflect its lake location,” he says.

17. Juxtaposed finishes and materials, including acrylic plastic, wood, and painted pieces, create a look that appears to have been collected over time.

18. The cased opening between the foyer and living room is enhanced with stone detailing—giving the visual impact of grand columns.


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