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Starting with a builder’s creation, Jule designed and coordinated the landscaping, interior layout, all cabinetry, materials, fixtures, and finishes, as well as all the furnishings for this 7K sq. ft. home.

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Most of the living areas are connected to the outdoors via significant entryways and doors. Lighting, planting, paint and finishes were added to outdoor areas to entice outdoor living. Using worldly influences in selecting lighting and furnishings, one feels touched by a timeless embrace.

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The Foyer is embraced by a customized staircase with terracotta, glass & slate tile, with an iron and espresso stained handrail. Casual furnishings are complimented with a colored glass pendant, and a sequined throw. The Powder Room becomes a statement with an alabaster pedestal sink, iridescent black glass recycled tile, and customized walnut plank flooring.

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The barrel-vaulted Hallway’s ceiling is accentuated by customized sconces, a built-up wood base, and a conceptual photo of sand dunes as a focal point, drawing one to enter the music room. The Music Room is adjacent to the rear pool patio and has custom cabinets for the owner's collection of media packaging and his passion for high-end acoustics. The bathroom vanity – used as a vestibule to the shower area and additional music storage and display. The custom terra cotta tile and complemented by the rich green cabinets and glass tile accents.

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The Kitchen is both warm and clean, using warm white lacquer painted cabinets, seeded glass door, wrought iron hardware, and built-up crown molding. Tropical mosaic tile and slate is used for the backsplash. Jule added corbels to accent the café seating area, and classic and understated light fixtures. The table is hammered copper, slightly patina’s, then sealed.

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The Sitting Room and Dining Rooms are adjacent to the entry courtyard. Jule customized the fireplace and ceiling to create a warm and inviting area, with a custom settee-chaise, wrought iron & glass lighting, and detailed accents. The dining table was custom made to ground the dining chairs from West Elm. The cabinet was found at an estate sale. Photo Credit: Ethan Sharkey Photo Credit: Ethan Sharkey

Overall, the home creates a sense of richness, with classic warmth.

Contact Jule Lucero by clicking "Learn More" above, and visit her website, julelucerodesign.com.

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The Master Suite consists of a private entrance, foyer vestibule, spa bathroom, walk-in closet, living area, bedroom and private lanai. Featured here, the master bedroom and bath create a clean, fresh, open, yet warm interior to become a soothing respite to the private, spa-like lanai.

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I completely remodeled the existing layout, creating an open layout and spaces that have an effortless flow, architectural details that are practical, yet sensual. Removing the wall between the bedroom and living area, I designed a gentle arching opening held by linen drapes, and a central double-sided fireplace with a media screen above. The vaulted ceiling was created with distressed rafters, specialty AV, and ethnic ceiling fans. The floors are custom, espresso-stained wide plank white oak by a local craftsman. I added sconce lighting on either side of the linen headboard, to accent the soft, soothing gray Benjamin Moore painted wall. The furnishings are a collection of found and refinished vintage pieces, Restoration Hardware, and custom designs. The bedding is a cool linen, in soothing greys and creams.

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The Master Bathroom was completely redone with a new layout, to feature a modern sculptural soaking tub in front of a custom Indonesian teak screen to soften the intense southern exposure and add a contrasting background. I selected a brushed finish for the limestone flooring. The light fixtures were sourced from Morocco, and the electrical components were installed locally for code compliance. The custom-designed shelving units of either side of the tub create accessible niches for bathing supplies and ambiance.

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Also in this bathroom, are his and her vanities, a steam shower with aromatherapy, and a private toilet room. Adjacent to the master bath, is a customized walk-in dressing suite. I removed a few walls in this closet to create an organized and Boutique mood for this shared room. This island was custom-designed to include locking jewelry drawers and pull out laundry hampers. I designed the open closet system was designed to organize the couple while creating an ambiance worthy of their taste.

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As a second home to this local Hawaiian couple, they wanted a custom environment that was modern, clean, yet warm and inviting, and utilized the Koa wood flooring that was a gift from a family member.

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Additionally, the homeowners had survived a hurricane in 1992, and wanted a home that was designed and built to withstand a storm, while also being open to views, natural breezes and embraced the outdoors with open-air living areas.

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I created a design to incorporate the requests, with custom furnishings and architectural details which behold a classic tropical atmosphere. With contracting woods for the media cabinet, coffered ceiling and furnishings, I was able to complement the Koa wood with lighter finishes of beech wood, maple, limestone, and luminous plaster.

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Creating finish details, such as a custom linen and silk throw for the chaise, a custom rug to become a piece of modern art and a built-in settee for the game room, have brought forth a truly custom home for this client.

Contact Jule Lucero by clicking "Learn More" above, and visit her website, julelucerodesign.com.

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This house sits on the East facing hillside of Lanikai, the prestigious, yet quaint town in Kailua, on the island of Oahu. The house had experienced some damage from the elements due to a leaking roof, windows and doors. The owners wanted a home which embraced the vast views of the Pacific, the tropical sunlight, and the cool Tradewinds from the East. In addition, the home owners requested an environment for evening entertaining, and an inspiring artists atmosphere.

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Jule created a design concept that speaks to the modern architecture, the tropical geography, and the easy, elegant lifestyle of the homeowners. Maple flooring with a water-based sealer was used throughout the main level, which is offset with Basalt-like, Absolute Black tiles for the entry, with a flamed finish, which grounded the modern materials with the rustic architectural concrete walls.

For the kitchen, Jule created an open, yet functional layout. She selected a green Limestone for the counter, fresh white cabinets, matte green glass tile, and stainless steel. The windows were replaced with wide Jalousie and Awning style to invite in the cooling trade winds. The doors were replaced with glass sliders and sidelights in a warm grey, almost white. Heavy interior columns were replaced with minimal steel posts to maximize the open concept between spaces. The ceiling was redesigned to incorporate a new skylight to ease the light level contrasts, and a washed wood tambour between the painted rafters.

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The adjacent dining room is the center of the main floor. Jule created a focal wall on the opposite side of the dining buffet wall, which ends short of the ceiling, again, to invite lighting and airflow. For the furnishings, Jule selected contrasting materials & textures with elegant lines. The result is an atmosphere which is timeless, classic, elegant and inviting.

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