Desert Dwelling for Sports Enthusiasts | Kitchen + Island
Located in Silverleaf's beautiful Horseshoe Canyon, this 7,700 square foot Ranch Hacienda serves as a vehicle for outdoor space.
The owners' desire for "classically traditional" with a lighter, brighter, and airier flavor than the neighborhood's popular, heavier Tuscan fare found expression in exterior materials and detailing that is simple in nature. The Nate Berkus-designed interiors complete the material and color palette with warm restraint.
The home, designed for a family with an extreme focus on outdoor living and sports, includes a basement equipped with a home gym, batting cage, and steam room. Outdoor facilities include a sport court and putting green. Additional features of the home include a motor court with dual garages, separate guest quarters, and a walk-in cooler.
The clients, receptive to the architect's exploration of multi-use spaces reflecting modern life, gained a laundry room which functions more as a home command station for a highly engaged mother than a place for chores. The multi-use room includes a washer and dryer, wrapping station, project area, winter storage, and her office. Additionally, it's connected to the outdoors, features a beautiful view, and is bathed in abundant natural light.
Project Details | Silverleaf - Horseshoe Canyon, Scottsdale, AZ
Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, DrewettWorks, Scottsdale, AZ
Interiors: Nate Berkus, Nate Berkus Interior Design, Chicago, IL
Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ
Photography: Bauhaus Photography, Scottsdale, AZ
The island needs to be a contrasting color, potentially with tile underneath on the stool side.