BAR Z | DESERT ABODE

To hear the designer tell the story of this house, would be to understand how a simple bougainvilla plant growing over an arched entry beckoned her to take a look inside. The rest is a tale of real estate and a love of Spanish architecture.

Behind the brightly blooming bougainvilla, the original home's interior left much to be desired. Dark, heavy and dated interiors made the space feel stifled and cramped.

But, Adrienne Blacker, of Adrienne Blacker Designs, was able to see beyond the current situation and imagine a refreshed home; one that pays hommage to the original Spanish architecture, while also incorporating more timeless finishes with an overall lighter and brighter look. 

This was a labor of love and a long-time coming - as Adrienne worked to practically rebuild the house from the inside, out. I had the opportunity to meet up with her, mid-project. To see a video of what it looked like "in progress" click here.

Opening up some walls, lifting ceilings, reconfiguring spaces and adding new windows are just a few of the upgrades. Outside, a new pool, new patio spaces, new driveways, and smooth stucco give the old shell a renewed life. 

Siena Koppelman and I had the honor of bringing this to market in January of 2024. No suprise... closed it in two weeks.

Listed at $5.499M, closed at $5.619M.

 

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