Maxine & Marti Gellens present

Immerse yourself in dazzling, 280-degree day-to-night views presenting a priceless backdrop from this phenomenon in modern design. Walls of glass & disappearing doors invite an influx of natural light while enabling effortless entertaining and easy movement throughout. Grand in scale yet providing an ambiance of comfortable sophistication, the interior includes 5 en suite bedrooms, 6.5 baths, home theatre, wine cellar, Crestron home automation system, and an infinity-edge saltwater pool & spa. Set high up on a hill overlooking La Jolla’s scenic coastline sits this extraordinary gated estate. Upon arrival, you will find unparalleled attention to detail such as a handcrafted, copper-clad entry door, and a one-of-a-kind dining room chandelier that is sure to delight your dinner guests. The fully-equipped chef’s kitchen is complete with commercial-grade Viking appliances, an abundance of sleek cabinetry, a breakfast room plus a large island with bar seating. Magnificent views continue into the master retreat, boasting a circular sitting area, 2-story walk-in display closet, and spa-like bath with a soaking tub and steam shower. A descent to the lower level by custom-lit handrail takes you to 4 bedroom suites and the home theatre, which could be a 6th bedroom. This stunning “smart home” features a Crestron automation system which can be controlled via Ipad with just a touch of the button. A fully gated circular driveway leads to a 3-car garage with off-street parking for several cars. Indulge in a flawless indoor-outdoor environment where the crystalline waters from the zero-edge, saltwater pool, and spa seamlessly meld with sea and sky, and the black bottom allows for a mirror-like reflection by day and lights up beautifully at night. Enjoying La Jolla’s year-round temperate climate from the comfort and privacy of your own home has never been easier. Masterfully designed by the architectural firm of CDGI with interior design by Christopher Guy

Address: 7455 Hillside Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Price: $14,900,000

For more information, please contact Maxine & Marti Gellens at 858-551-6630 or sold@gellens.com

Maxine & Marti Gellens is the exclusive agent representing the La Jolla, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Christopher Guy Luxury Furniture

The British creator—who describes his design aesthetic as “timeless,” “elegant,” and “contemporary”—has always admired beauty in all forms. Having spent much of his youth living or traveling around continental Europe, Harrison grew up with an immense appreciation for the finer things in life, particularly luxury design, and at age 16, he jumped at the chance to build a home from the ground up alongside his stepfather in France, foregoing the far more banal option of furthering his education in England. “I needed to find my own direction, rather than have one laid out for me in the form of a formal profession,” he explains.

The experience, he says, ultimately ignited his passion for design... and business.

Christopher Guy Showroom in West Hollywood 

Now a world-renowned designer, the founder of Christopher Guy—who splits his time living between three different continents—boasts a slew of high-profile clients based all over the world. Remarkably, each of his gilded products is meticulously handcrafted in his workshops in Central Java, Indonesia, where two thousand craftsmen bring his vision to life using luxe materials such as plantation mahogany, marble, and limestone. "Design DNA is like music—it should be immediately clear who the composer is, and to which genre it belongs," he says.

Christopher Guy Showroom in Shanghai

Harrison's elegant furnishings have graced the homes of a number of Hollywood A-listers, including pop singer Christina Aguilera, CSI: Miami’s Sofia Milos, and TV reality star Kim Kardashian. They can also be admired in several high-end hotels around the world, including The Savoy, Claridges, and The Dorchester in London; the Bellagio, Wynn Encore, and The Venetian in Las Vegas; the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai; and the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles (to name a few)—not to mention on the set of several of movies and television shows.

Actress Sofia Milos on Christopher Guy's "Sofia" chaise lounge

We chatted with the creative jet-setter about his chief sources of inspiration, signature motif, and "Mademoiselle," his thoughtful and urbane new line, inspired by the fabled Coco Chanel.

What are your key sources of inspiration? Given your incredible international background, is there a particular culture you like to submerse yourself in or city you like to frequent to stimulate your creativity?

I was born in Britain, raised there and in Spain and France, and now reside between England, Singapore, and the United States. I draw a lot of my inspiration from my travels and the various cultures I’ve come across. My works are also inspired by the female form and the elegance, sophistication, and grace that comes with a certain type of femininity. The early James Bond movies had a huge influence on my creative thinking, as they allowed me to dream for two hours. The beautiful opening titles by Maurice Binder, layered with music composed by John Barry, were the start of that fantasy world that went on to be filled with exotic locations, Riva speedboats, Aston Martins, and of course, beautiful women. To be able to live and pay for that dream, however, I had to spend many years in many of the world's less desirable locations, from West Africa to a dusty little village in Java, where I built my business.

Are there any particular styles or motifs you use that you feel wholly reflect the “elegance, sophistication, and grace” your brand aims to achieve? How do you successfully convey those three notions through design?

Like many of my designs, the Chris-X motif [pronounced "criss-cross"] was inspired by the feminine form: the corseted waist of the graceful Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind, and the crossed legs of a ballerina. Redefining the posterior of a dining chair, I tapered the form without compromising the comfort, structural strength or stability of the chair.

Christopher Guy's Chris-X Motif

The idea was to create a chair that was simple, sophisticated, and flexible enough to work with a variety of style categories. The only way to emulate this sensuous yet elegant look was to reconfigure the rear legs, and so the Chris-X chair was born. There are many other subtle signature design details, including the silk-cut that can be found on certain pieces.

Your pieces can be seen in a number of celeb homes… but a few of your furnishings are also Hollywood stars themselves! 

I have been very fortunate to have had furniture pieces be a part of some of Hollywood’s blockbuster movies such as Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen, The Devil Wears Prada, Casino Royale, The Hangover, 1408 [which showcases "The Tate," a plush confidante], and Sleuth, [which features] my fabulous myriad of 72 square-pane mirror, “Carrée."

The film "Sleuth" featured "Carrée," a 72 square-pane mirror from Christopher Guy's Mademoiselle Collection

Explain how the Mademoiselle Collection reflects the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel. How is it similar (and different) in comparison to your past collections? 

The Collection reflects my personal interpretation of how Coco Chanel’s home may have looked in today’s modern world. I was privileged to have visited her private apartment in Paris, which shared many of my own design philosophies and experiences with its mix of Asian and European craftsmanship. "Mademoiselle" draws on Chanel's unrivaled chic, elegance, and timeless sense of style.

"Dita" chair from Christopher Guy's Mademoiselle Collection

When I was creating a theme for the new collection, I realized that my style was inspired by 20th Century modernist France, probably as a result of my early years in the South of France, and from a design era that Coco Chanel herself helped influence. There are very few straight lines in the Mademoiselle Collection, but rather a variety of curves that follow the curvaceous figures of the beautiful women that [adored her aesthetic].

"Tate" confidante from Christopher Guy's Mademoiselle Collection

What’s next?

The century-old Georgian Restaurant in Harrods—London's flagship eatery on the roof of the world's most famous store—[was recently] refurbished entirely with CG furnishings, and will [be re-opening later this month following its phenomenal facelift].

This was a dream project for me personally, and in a way it completes the dream I had as a teenager: to be featured in Harrods and in James Bond movies, and to experience exotic cars!

My biggest project, however, which I started three years ago, will be revealed in late 2015. It’s a project that goes beyond CG—one that I am creating to unify the global interior design industry. So sorry, but I can't reveal more than that for now... though I can say it will be largely Internet-based, and that I believe it will revolutionize the way our industry operates!

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Christopher Guy at High Point – North Carolina – 4/5/14

Christopher Guy will host the premier of its Mademoiselle catalogue followed by a buyer's reception at the spring High Point Market.

Kindly RSVP.

GIS International Architecture Expo Conference 2014 – Romania – 4/7/15-4/8/14

GIS International Architecture Expo Conference presents the most recent interior architecture, design and lighting design projects in the following fields: residential, office, hotel, retail, leisure/entertainment, restaurant, bar, public sector, health, education. The event is addressed to architects, designers, lighting designers, beneficiaries of projects and companies with solutions for interiors.

Green California Summit - California - 4/8/14-4/9/14

Milan Furniture Fair/ Salone Internazionale del Mobile – Italy – 4/8/14-4/13/14

Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the global benchmark for the Home Furnishing Sector. An invaluable tool for the industry as well as an ongoing, quite extraordinary promotional vehicle.

The Salone made its first appearance in 1961, designed to promote Italian furniture and furnishing accessories on the export market, and it has continued to do so impeccably, ensuring that the quality of Italian furniture is known to all four corners of the earth, and continues so to do, with half of all its visitors coming from around the world.

Joan Rivers’ Country House Auction – New York – 4/1/14-4/2/14

Christie’s New York Interiors auction will feature exceptional offerings from Joan Rivers' former country home in Connecticut. This collection of over 150 items boasts great examples of furniture, fine art, and decorative objects. A portion of the proceeds will benefit God's Love We Deliver.

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Christopher Guy recently drew our attention with gorgeous, gilded pieces perfect for a home with classic luxury décor. On September 17th, 2013, Christopher Guy will appear alongside Margaret Russell, current Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, to celebrate the grand opening of the company's showroom at the New York Design Center.

The Christopher Guy showroom located on the penthouse floor of the NYDC includes three suites, each portraying varying life-styles. The new showroom strengthens the brand’s offering to designers and architects in one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas. Mademoiselle is showcased beautifully in this fabulous setting, evoking sumptuous and flirtatious elegance.

Christopher Guy’s prestigious listing of accomplished projects includes the Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas and Macau, the prominent Phoenix Resort in Sanya, China and the Ritz Carlton, Tokyo, to mention just a few. His furnishings have become stars in their own right in films such as “Casino Royale,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” and the “Hangover.”

La Flamme is a unique piece of wall art featuring a rubbed gold-leaf finish, retailing at $4,677. It’s the perfect pick for an entryway, and Rothschild (retailing $6,064) is an excellent complement in finish and in design.

Guy is also known for exquisite gilded mirror designs; find your best match below!

Coubertin ($2,724)– Sunburst of brass rods and silver beaded accents

Etoile ($2,932) – Resembling a star, this is both a mirror and a statement

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The design house, located at 8900 Beverly Blvd., aims to represent the lavish Los Angeles lifestyle with a state-of-the-art showroom experience.

It's no coincidence that Christopher Guy chose to not only open its new store during Britweek 2012, but the posh furniture brand also announced the winner and runner-up of the second annual Christopher Guy-BritWeek Design Award. The prestigious award went to Karolina Kurek from the Otis Parsons School of Design, and second place was a tie between Rana Desar of UCLA and Patrice Yagen of the Academy of Art.

The competition challenged students to design a furnishing or decorative accent based on the creations of haute couture hat designer Phillip Treacy.

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