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RIGHT To heat up what could
feel like a cold room because
of the significant use of
Carrara marble, Mikesell
chose brown-stained cabinets
and a countertop with a gold
fleck, then added warm
bronze fixtures
ELEMENTS FOR A LIVED-IN LOOK
In her vision, Mikesell chose a few design features
that would keep the home from feeling like
new construction. The first was to cover multiple
walls in brick stylized with German schmear, the
technique of adding wet mortar to the surface for
a truly old-world appearance.
The floors offer a second nod to another
We can live in this kitchen and not worry about these countertops or backsplash. "
Two 36-in. refrigerator/freezer columns are paneled in antique mirror,
and a massive family heirloom mirror sits on the floor across the room.
Light bounces from one to the other and off the gold-flecked pendants.
century - they are handcrafted from antiqued,
distressed, wide-plank wood. In widths from
5 to 16 inches, their inconsistency creates the
impression that they naturally evolved over a
long time. But like the home, the floors are new.
Mikesell was not able to source the 4,000 square
feet of reclaimed wood she would have needed,
so she found an independent fabricator who offers
flooring that looks like it came from an old
farmhouse.
AGED KITCHEN - MODERN AMENITIES
The old-world charm continues in the kitchen,
where cabinets feature a distressed navy stain.
Bronze hardware makes a statement against the
traditional doors, while the bronze faucet plays
up the home's industrial style.
Mikesell balanced the rough look of the cabinets
and dark floors with countertops and a backsplash
in Wilsonart's Capogrossi quartz. White
with a subtle two-tone background, the surface
boasts brown and black veining.
" We wanted a material that looked as natural as
possible, " said the designer. " Up close, it has texture
and depth that is really inviting, and it is also durable.
PRIMARY BATHROOM WITH PURPOSE
With all the entertaining expected at the home, Mikesell knew she needed
to plan for an oasis in the spacious primary bath. The custom vanity, designed
to look like a piece of furniture with curved feet, has a tobacco stain
and functional drawers under the sink.
The Wilsonart countertop in Mehndi quartz adds warmth to the room
and is semi-translucent with milky cream and gold veining, the latter of
which is picked up by the brass faucets and fixtures. Flooring in the main
area is Carrara marble in a large-format tile, and an oversized soaking tub
sits in front of a custom antique-mirrored wall.
Behind that wall, with an entrance on each side, is a dream shower with
double rain showerheads and old-style bronze fixtures. Carrara marble was
used here too in a variety of formats - arabesque on the upper walls, squares
on the lower walls and mosaic on the floor.
" We wanted a place to get away from the world, " said Mikesell. " When
you are in the shower, you do feel like you are far away from anyone else. "
Although there were some delays because of labor shortages, she stayed
calm through the building process thanks to her detailed planning. To bring
the whole project team into her vision, she even printed out floor plans and
hung them in the rooms. That allowed every person working on the house
to know what the result would be.
" They could see all of it, " she said. " I've learned after many years in corporate
America, and the same applies here, you need three things - planning, partners
and being present. The project must be well planned, you need the right
people, and you must be present when it matters. These simple but powerful
leadership principals are successful in the office and on a jobsite. "
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