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Saddle Peak Residence by AUX Architecture

“Wallpaper came into the picture, which was totally fun,” Ron says. The new powder room is gussied up with CW Stockwell Martinique wallpaper, a Scarabeo Ceramiche Teorema wash basin, and light fixtures and a mirror from West Elm.

A marble-clad bathroom joins the bedroom and overlooks the skylit living area below.

Working with Hobstetter Architecture, the designers knocked down the existing closet-bathroom configuration and absorbed another bathroom to create a more luxurious space.

Custom millwork and shutters complement the original, leaded-glass windows. “We had been to the Getty Museum looking at some amazing wooden shutters there,” says the husband of the inspiration. A large silk Niba Designs rug provides a serene backdrop for the space.

The master bedroom showcases a custom bed with fabric by BDDW and designed by Geremia. The bedside sconces are by Materia. The homeowners wanted BDDW bedside tables, but having them made-to-order would have been a challenge to budget for. “We were able to snag a beautiful pair off the floor of the showroom, and work the budget around them,” says Willemsen. “To a certain extent, this first purchase 'defined' our budget, but it also showed the client that we were committed and creative.”

Maria Bruun’s Mirror Mirror wraps a corner in the powder room, which is covered in Willow Song wallpaper by Zoffany.

A cozy bedroom.

"The dark, moody primary suite and its contrast to the bright and airy primary bathroom shower are another favorite of both the design team and the homeowners,

In the primary bedroom, the leather headboard insert is from Citizenry, with a steel bed by Jobe Fabrications custom design in collaboration with JCA. The side tables are also a collaboration between Jobe Fabrications and JCA, with Hand and Eye Gooseberry pendant hanging above. The bedcover is by Vacilando Quilting.

Walls are covered in Fireclay tile in Navy Blue. The vanity has a custom concrete basin by Newbold Stone Architectural Concrete and steel base from Metal Works Austin. The custom steel shelf and steel-edged mirror are paired with a perforated pendant by Allied Maker.

Ashley’s husband, David, lounges with some good reading material near the entry.

Since the photo shoot, the couple have placed a desk in the triangular window nook and use the perch as a workspace. “There’s just something about it that hugs you,” says Shelley. “I feel very focused and relaxed when I’m here.”

Floor Plan of Little Portugal House by Creative Union Network

Art by Zoe Pawlak sits on the mantle with an Eames Bird from Herman Miller.