June 2007: Page 24 Contents
24 PREMIER LIFESTYLES CLOSETS KITCHENS WALK-IN PANTRIES HOME OFFICES GARAGE SYSTEMS ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS ...Your organization and cabinet solution TM Call for a FREE In-Home Estimate: 800.300.3997 LOCAL PHONE: 858.549.2000 LICENSE # 411549/838590 TM TM In fact San Diego County has quite a few guesthouses that would give Hearst a run for his money. Especially in a community that prides itself on large lots providing its inhabitants with the ultimate in privacy, Rancho Santa Fe is home to some of the most spectacular. Properties not only have guesthouses larger than most single-family dwellings but some have more than one. Villa Eterna, represented by Cathy Gilchrist-Colmar and Monica Sylvester, located in Rancho Santa Fe has 2 separate guesthouses for a total of 5 bedrooms plus a loft. Another Rancho Santa Fe Property, represented by Jason and Catherine Barry, also has two detached guesthouses, the main one including a grand great room as well as an impressive exercise pavilion. Now that you have the perfect place to house your visitors the next step is to decorate it in a way that will give them the ultimate in vacation relaxation and tranquility. Many choose to enhance the feeling with travel-inspired decorating themes. A great way to do this is to pick up original pieces on your own travels from your favorite spots. Using these to decorate not only adds to your guests feeling of adventure but is an easy way for you to share with them some of your favorite memories. If the tropics are your cup of tea there are a couple ways to go as far as your color palate. Deep blues and greens reflecting the sparkling ocean can make a splash when contrasted with clean whites. Or you can embrace the sand, sun and waving palms with warm golden tones and muted greens for a more calming relaxing feel. Furniture made out of dark exotic woods such as teak and rugs made of natural fibers like rattan will add to the island feel. If a Mountain retreat is your favorite destination a more rustic look would be perfect. The key to capturing this look is connecting with the outdoors. Texture is an important element, including weathered woods in flooring and furnishings. The color palate is comprised of very natural earth tones. Keep to the lighter tones as the furniture and flooring tend to be heavy and dark. The lighter earthshades will make a dark oak fireplace surrounded by bent willow chairs really stand out. To keep heavy pieces from being too hard or unforgiving, soften it by using a lot of cushions and pillows. It isn't hard to recreate the comforting feeling of your favorite ski resort in a classy and sophisticated way that suits the San Diego sunshine.
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