From beginning to end, this month’s issue
of
House Beautiful is stunning.
Very
rarely am I this excited
page
after page after page.
Starting with this farm-house inspired beauty
designed by Raili Clasen of Raili CA Designs.
Here in Newport Beach, many of us are familiar
with the Raili's (pronounced Riley) Designs
with the Raili's (pronounced Riley) Designs
because several of the homes
she's designed have been
part of the Newport Harbor &
Corona del Mar Home Tours.
We've seen these homes inside and out,
up close and personal,
and they do not disappoint!
she's designed have been
part of the Newport Harbor &
Corona del Mar Home Tours.
We've seen these homes inside and out,
up close and personal,
and they do not disappoint!
This huge kitchen is as big as a barn,
according
to Raili, and measures 20 x 25 feet,
and that Caesarstone topped island measures
in at 14 feet in length.
in at 14 feet in length.
Three huge pendants from Urban Electric Company
add drama and much needed scale over the island and
a single row of eleven bare Edison bulbs light
the dining room table.
Ann Sacks cement tiles are the perfect visual aid
for the backsplash behind the cooktop and
on an adjacent wall at the dry bar.
The outdoor spaces are just as important as the indoor ones,
so architectural designer Eric Olson designed a huge
fireplace to be the focal point
and gathering spot for the outdoor lounge area
that's framed by two matching pergolas.
Several of Raili's homes have been featured on the
Newport Harbor Home Tour, including
two that were her own private residences.Her first design project, which was her own home,
It may look familiar to you because it’s been
in
Better Homes & Gardens magazine
and
on pinterest a lot!
Here’s her other private home that was featured
I love how her style evolves,
but
she still brings out the fun in every room.
You can tell from this overall shot of the
kitchen,
living room and dining room
What do you think of this kitchen?
This outdoor space is just a peek at Raili’s design for
Here’s a tongue-in-cheek little detail from a house
that’s
a few blocks from mine, also featured in print.
How about a little floor-to-ceiling cement tile?
Raili’s not afraid to take chances!
Hoping your Monday is moving along smoothly…
have
a good one!
ciao! fabiana
photo credit:
Raili CA Design
Eric Olson Design
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