floors were replaced with 3-inch-wide hand-scraped oak planks with a custom stain. Kitchen and den cabinets are a light gray that echo darker tones in the Carrara marble on the kitchen island and counter- tops.
Many of the home’s architec- tural features combine aesthetics with functionality, which includes wide Craftsman-style trim and electrical switches and outlets placed so as to not compete with artwork. Exposed beams in the vaulted ceilings are stained to match the pickled finish of the antique French doors. “The beams are not just decorative; they are structural and hold
Above: Caubarreaux stands in the great room next to his prized possession, an original painting by famed artist William Moreland. Opposite: The open plan of the dining room, large island and kitchen offer concealed storage along an entire wall, with a built-in buffet to maximize the use of floor space. The gray veins of white Carrara marble countertops are reflected in the cabinet paint color.
