Madeline Stuart could have come to her present profession in design by way of a considerably circuitous route, but it’s clear her fashionable mental mother and father (designer mom and movie director father) instilled in her all of the instruments she wanted to create the meticulous, inventive interiors she is thought for at the moment. And whereas Madeline works on many giant and spectacular initiatives for her shoppers, nowhere are her skills extra evident than in the charming one bed room Santa Barbara bungalow she renovated for herself, her husband and her two Parson Russell terriers, Beatrice and Mr. Peabody. Please be part of Susanna and me for a go to with Madeline in lovely Santa Barbara at her enchanting weekend getaway.
Madeline Stuart had lengthy dreamed of getting a weekend dwelling in the attractive coastal city of Santa Barbara. And when the designer, who has a deep love of historical past and structure, realized of a cottage on the market in the historic and handy El Caserio neighborhood, it was a no brainer. She noticed it on Wednesday and by Thursday it was hers, with out even a viewing by her husband.
And regardless that her intention was a easy renovation, Madeline’s educated eye noticed the probabilities. Beginning with sympathetic architectural adjustments and tons of white paint (Benjamin Moore White Dove), the bungalow was remodeled from a drained and dilapidated eyesore into an impeccably stylish and comfortable retreat.
From “new” classic {hardware} to easy but intelligent extra storage and a storybook yard backyard, good for entertaining,
Madeline’s meticulous consideration to element may be seen in each room, nook and tabletop, the place her broad ranging collections are thoughtfully interspersed amongst her extra sensible possessions.
And for these of you who wish to see extra of Madeline’s work, her first guide, No Place Like Home, simply launched, shouldn’t be solely lovely however a deal with to learn – written by her with wit and knowledge.
From a “rustic fashionable” ranch in Montana,
to a sublime European impressed dwelling in LA, all of Madeline’s work demonstrates her love of effective craftsmanship, traditional proportions, sudden pairings and wealthy and personally layered interiors.
two photographs above by Trevor Tondro. All others by Stacey Bewkes for Quintessence
So thanks Madeline! We so cherished visiting with you, Beatrice and Mr. Peabody in your completely appointed Santa Barbara hideaway!
