Collection by John Ximenes

Main House

Inspired by a vintage Swedish design book, Ann gave the fireplace an asymmetrical shape and plaster finish, and the interior was rebuilt. The wood coffee table is by Muhly, and the metal one a vintage piece that Ann found later on, purchasing because she got a kick out of the similarities between them. "It made me laugh,
Inspired by a vintage Swedish design book, Ann gave the fireplace an asymmetrical shape and plaster finish, and the interior was rebuilt. The wood coffee table is by Muhly, and the metal one a vintage piece that Ann found later on, purchasing because she got a kick out of the similarities between them. "It made me laugh,
The different depths on either side of the fireplace required custom treatments. On the left, a reading nook, and on the right, the Bon Console by Muhly designed just for the space. "We get a shape, and a basic idea, and then we just keep messing around with it,
The different depths on either side of the fireplace required custom treatments. On the left, a reading nook, and on the right, the Bon Console by Muhly designed just for the space. "We get a shape, and a basic idea, and then we just keep messing around with it,
The reading nook has a cushion made from a vintage rug Ann found in Morocco eight years ago, a Lin Sconce by Muhly, and a Bijou Mini Table by Muhly, which can also be used as a seat or plant holder, and moves around as needed.
The reading nook has a cushion made from a vintage rug Ann found in Morocco eight years ago, a Lin Sconce by Muhly, and a Bijou Mini Table by Muhly, which can also be used as a seat or plant holder, and moves around as needed.
A Model 2026 pendant by Gino Sarfatti, purchased via rewire gallery in Los Angeles, hangs over the vintage table and woven chairs, all bought from Round Top Antiques Fair.
A Model 2026 pendant by Gino Sarfatti, purchased via rewire gallery in Los Angeles, hangs over the vintage table and woven chairs, all bought from Round Top Antiques Fair.
One of Ann's favorite pieces is the George Kovac stainless steel pillar that lights up, found at a vintage store in San Antonio. "We leave it on at night, it has such a nice warm glow,
One of Ann's favorite pieces is the George Kovac stainless steel pillar that lights up, found at a vintage store in San Antonio. "We leave it on at night, it has such a nice warm glow,
The Lin Pendant by Muhly hangs over the island. The counters and backsplash are concrete.
The Lin Pendant by Muhly hangs over the island. The counters and backsplash are concrete.
The door is flanked by built-in bookcases for a cozy feel, combined with two chairs bought for $45 each from a local thrift store. Ann bought new slipcovers. The rug is from Etsy and the ceiling light is designed by Tobia Scarpa.
The door is flanked by built-in bookcases for a cozy feel, combined with two chairs bought for $45 each from a local thrift store. Ann bought new slipcovers. The rug is from Etsy and the ceiling light is designed by Tobia Scarpa.
The hood vent is finished in plaster, same as the fireplace. Ann especially likes the view from the island, through the library to the fire at the end of the living room.
The hood vent is finished in plaster, same as the fireplace. Ann especially likes the view from the island, through the library to the fire at the end of the living room.