themed fun and versatile family room/cabana.

The large windows provide vast light into the immediate space. An open plan allows the light to be pulled into the northern rooms, which are actually submerged into the site. Aidin Mariscal www.immagineint.com

Dennis Mayer Photographer

This restoration and addition had the aim of preserving the original Spanish Revival style, which meant plenty of colorful tile work, and traditional custom elements. The living room adjoins the kitchen.

Contemporary great room with two-story height looks out onto the water from its vast doors and windows. The fireplace extends up into the second floor, where there is a library with access from a terrace.

California Spanish

Our task was to create a cohesive whole to a property set amongst traditional old adobe homes with clarity of circulation for a home with disparate elements built over a long period of time. We placed the new family room next to an existing office and linked these two spaces to the main house via the new entry that is perceived as an outdoor room (gesturing to the memory that the area was once exterior space). We intentionally blurred the distinction of indoor and outdoor space. The addition (along with the existing structures) creates a casually defined auto court with a clearly articulated entry that is in keeping with the character of the historic neighborhood.

This is an elegant, finely-appointed room with aged, hand-hewn beams, dormered clerestory windows, and radiant-heated limestone floors. But the real power of the space derives less from these handsome details and more from the wide opening centered on the pool.

Staging done by Cindi Carter Photographs by Stephanie Wiley

Recently renovated, parts of this in-town home in Rasteau, France are 800 years old. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon

Full house remodel/addition. Custom fireplace with carved corbels and rolled plaster. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Designed to maximize Hill Country views, the Hillside Residence steps down a limestone escarpment, extending the interior entertaining spaces onto a generous shaded porch. Constructed By: Renaissance Builders Inc.

Soft linen white family room with handknotted rug, white sofas and glass table. A clean, contemporary white palette in this traditional Spanish Style home in Santa Barbara, California. Soft greys, beige, cream colored fabrics, hand knotted rugs and quiet light walls show off the beautiful thick arches between the living room and dining room. Stained wood beams, wrought iron lighting, and carved limestone fireplaces give a soft, comfortable feel for this summer home by the Pacific Ocean. White linen drapes with grass shades give warmth and texture to the great room. The kitchen features glass and white marble mosaic backsplash, white slabs of natural quartzite, and a built in banquet nook. The oak cabinets are lightened by a white wash over the stained wood, and medium brown wood plank flooring througout the home. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Credit: Scott Pease Photography

A place to contemplate and switch off, to enjoy the luxury of slowness. In the heart of Sóller, one of the most charming villages on the island of Mallorca, the Meem Townhouse boutique hotel is a high-level accommodation facility, the result of a recent renovation by the Al Cuadrado Arquitectura studio. The design intent was to preserve the original complex, an ancient traditional Majorcan residence from the eighteenth century, with particular attention to sustainability which is reflected in the choice of natural materials and with an exquisite Mediterranean taste. A "life project" strongly desired by the family of the owner, with the aim of promoting the philosophy of slow living and redefining the concept of contemporary hospitality, basing its accommodation offer on the importance of reconnecting body, soul and surrounding nature. The intention was to make a new place available to guests, away from the noise of the city, where they could feel at home. The result? Seven suites with a fresh, clean and bright design. The predominance of white, the use of marble and wood, high ceilings with exposed beams and skilful plays of natural light give the entire structure a sense of peace and harmony. The innovative style of Ritmonio products proved to be perfect for a boutique hotel of such great refinement; the transversality of the offer and the wide range of finishes available have allowed the designers to freely design the bathroom environments, to enjoy them to the fullest. The multiple solutions with different installation possibilities, such as the built-in unit for bath and shower, have also left ample compositional freedom. The iconic series of the brand, Diametro35, was once again able to stand out thanks to the Gold finish, inspired by the most precious of metals. A choice that gives the necessary elegance and vitality for the Meem Townhouse suites, in which the refinement of style is a particularly felt component. Thanks to the ergonomics of the shapes, a prerogative that guarantees maximum comfort during use, Diametro35 Gold is well suited to these sophisticated and elegant spaces, which it personalizes with a refined and unmistakable touch; the series fit perfectly into the context, becoming the ideal element around which the daily ritual of personal care and well-being was given new shape, redesigning it and making it unique. Designing hotel or contract spaces with Ritmonio products therefore means acting in a conscious manner, to guarantee an intelligent use of resources and satisfy the accommodation experience with a real all-round "wellness experience". Perfect features for the top hotel standards: thanks also to Ritmonio products, guests of the Meem Townhouse go through a sort of "holistic journey" through all the nuances of hospitality, in a place that combines respect for tradition with all the requests of contemporary luxury living.