Some homes simply pass by in your periphery. Others make you linger. This one always felt like the girl in the cafe -- the effortlessly chic one you notice every time, seated by the window, entirely at ease in her own world. Polished, but never trying too hard. A little whimsical, with just the right amount of *fancy*, and completely self-assured.
As it turns out, the owners are just as casually cool as their abode. They hired a great architect and landscape designer, and they had a vision. The home has been fully reimagined by Imbue Design, with a sensibility that feels both curated and entirely natural. Behind the front gate, the home feels a world away. In front, the garden is manicured and well-behaved, supplying privacy that gently separates the home from the street. Around back, French doors open from the kitchen and primary suite, ushering you out to an intimate terrace just made for meeting and mingling around the fire. A perfectly scaled pool and spa sit between the main house and a detached garage with guest quarters, forming a composition that feels almost European in its restraint and symmetry. Repeating grid patterns -- across windows, doors, and fencing -- bring a subtle rhythm to the architecture, lending a sense of order and elegance.
Inside, the details reveal themselves in stages; layered textures, tailored finishes, and dramatic moments. Sparks of wallpaper nod to high fashion within spaces that feel both composed and deeply livable. The primary suite comes outfitted with a full wall of built-ins alongside a lavish walk-in closet. The open living room and kitchen with delicious views from every angle, form the center of the home, while a dedicated office frames the front garden through a wall of glass and greenery.
Lately, I’ve been captivated by The Parisian Agency, and this home carries that same unmistakable allure. You cross that threshold, and suddenly you're transported to a cinematic world of design and visual intrigue. Perhaps it’s the balance of reserve and personality. Or perhaps it’s simply that rare quality of being so beautiful and entirely at ease. Either way, she stays with you.