AN AMERICAN CHÂTEAU
❶ The Skinners’ triplets in the limestone stairwell, which is adorned with a Gothic-inspired wroughtiron banister. ❷ In the girls’ room, cotton twill draperies (Pierre Frey) are trimmed in a whimsical opal bobble fringe by Houles. ❸ Polished nickel pendants (Visual Comfort) illuminate a Carrara marble island in the newly remodeled kitchen. ❹ The cozy inner courtyard overlooking the Pacific. Furniture, Janus et Cie. ❺ An antique French gilt chandelier presides over an oval walnut table (Dennis & Leen) and reproduction Italian Louis XVI dining chairs. ❻ An amethyst geode and plaster cast coral in the library. ❼ Velvet wing chairs and a cowhide rug (Sunset Cowhide) make for an inviting fireside scene. ❽ A collection of objets d’art atop a Minton Spidell coffee table.