Positioned on one of the highest and steepest lots in the area, Villa Boë provides a scenic and serene getaway from the stress of daily life. This unique terrain largely influenced the design—a vertical stacking of functions was necessary to work with the steep face of the hill—and the result became an architectural work of art.

Shai Blessing, Aminis
“The cold plunge has moved well beyond a passing trend, and yes, we’re still seeing strong demand from homeowners installing them both indoors and outdoors as part of daily wellness routines. What started as a niche recovery tool has become a staple. Based on what we’re seeing, this is something that will continue to grow and remain a long-term fixture in home wellness.
 

1. Mazen round aluminium side table, available at Pottery Barn.
2. Ruins ceramic sculptural table lamp by Athena Calderone,  available at Crate & Barrel.
3. Green marble & antique brass tic tac toe board, available at Williams-Sonoma. 
4. Mallorca tile side table,  available at Anthropologie.
5. Denali oval wall mirror, available at Anthropologie.

Natural stone in the form of slabs, tile and brick has been a high-valued type of functional decor for centuries. It provides a natural look to the home, while being as durable and solid as decor can be. Now considered a delicate art, adding stone to the vertical surfaces of the home can be a daunting task—with precise, time consuming and professional installation as a requirement. Casadenza stone veneers change that standard completely, providing a more accessible option with the same beautiful results!

Sometimes art hails from childhood memories. Carrie Arneson, founder of Cheminée Nest, helps create and install life-sized stork sculptures onto chimneys. “My company was born from a deeply personal and nostalgic place,” she says. Growing up in St. Louis, she and her parents would take Sunday drives to different ice cream parlors.

When architect William (Bill) Cover and builder Matt Markway talk about this Huntleigh home, the two design professionals repeatedly use the word “chic.” 

But they also use the word “rustic” in describing the home’s design style. “A lot of people say you can’t bring ‘rustic’ and ‘chic’ together, and I’d argue this house brings them together perfectly,” says Matt, who owns Markway Construction with his brother, Nathan.