A bachelor client, for whom Antonio Martins has worked in the past on two urban residential projects, hired him to create a fun and hip ski retreat in Tahoe. The above picture gives a great overall impression of the stunning living room, lounge and dining room area with the stairs in the background and the roaring fireplace to the right.
A floor-to-ceiling cold-rolled steel fireplace, highlighted by artist Jihoon Choi’s “Pixel Deer”, dominates the principal room. Floor-to-ceiling stacked wood adjacent to the fireplace becomes a design element and hides the entertainment center.
The seating area consists of a large leather sectional and a pair of 1960s swivel chairs by Thonet purchased by the client in Miami. Photography by Sharon Montrose and a mixed-media collage on a wood door created by Tim Weldon add a touch of whimsy.
Relaxed lounge area with thick leather corner sofa and large red floor rug
Kitchen and dining area with interesting decor features and ambiance.
The dining area has a 7-foot recycled wood square table surrounded by classic Cassina Cab armchairs, able to accommodate up to 16 guests.
The powder room features a live-edge floating shelf, a mirror Designed by Jacques Adnet and custom Union Square wallpaper by Crezana.
The corridor leading to the bedrooms showcases 19th century albumen photographs of the Tahoe region.
The above pictures shows this beautiful double bedroom with a dark wall color, timber slatted feature wall and grey carpet
The above bed has a padded leather headboard, dark feature wall and unique bedside lamps that complete this masculine bedroom.
The other end of the bedroom above showing the foot of the bed area with the countryside outlook and a unique relaxing ceiling hung chair.
A rustic bedroom with feature log-end wallpaper and carpet flooring
Rustic double bed in a bedroom with white book cabinet as the headboard
A simple bedroom with mattresses on a steel platform with shelves in between
Each of five bedrooms (all pictured above) was given its own personality: the burlap bedroom; the log bedroom; the grey bedroom; the antler bedroom; and the master, with a circular metal hanging chair overlooking the unobstructed view of the mountains. A large vintage “hotel” neon sign in the master bathroom adds nostalgia to the space.
The perfect mountain retreat: a casual and inviting house to welcome the owner’s many guests.
Who is Antonio Martins?
Antonio Martins studied hotel management in Switzerland, and worked for 11 years building a successful hotel career in Asia. From Hotel operations to Hotel design, he put his marks in some of the finest venues in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Argentina and most recently Chicago.
His Residential Career began in San Francisco, while obtaining a Masters of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design. An artist at heart, Antonio brings an eclectic approach to interior design, with an interesting mix of antiques, modern artwork and contemporary furniture.
ANTONIO MARTINS
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N
San Francisco, USA
www.antoniomartins.com
Ensuite bathroom with character filled rustic furnishing and decor
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