A serving area was built into the wall to assist with entertaining in the formal dining room.

This Mediterranean style home is fit on a compact lot in the heart of town for a professional couple with young children and au pair. The below grade bedrooms, family room and office are essential to providing for the family needs, with the extensive window light wells with lush landscaping and detailed masonry finishes bringing in sufficient light and pleasant views so that the rooms a comfortably used on an everyday basis. The open kitchen, living and dining rooms allow for a casual and informal lifestyle, while careful control of the openings, finishes and lighting create let each space per separately experienced. Italian mahogany windows, hand split limestone walls and antique clay roof tiles give an authentic Tuscan flavor to the exterior. Photos by Phil Bond Photography Stone: Select Stone Tile: All Natural Stone

"The textures on all surfaces transport you to the relaxed atmosphere of Tuscany," said Principal Architect James McNeal. "With this project, classic Tuscan architecture meets modern living with a beautifully crafted interior.

The drawing room with double sided sofa. one side facing the handsome fireplace and the other the piano.