This Moroccan-inspired home was designed by architect dasMOD in collaboration with interiors studio Handsome Salt located in Encinitas, a beach town in San Diego, California. The designer was given carte blanche on this project, opting for a colorful palette to create a one-of-a-kind living experience. On the exterior, the dramatic matte black provides a moody vibe, while the desert-like landscape enhances the drama.
Entitled ‘Casita Leu’, this project consists of 3,200 square feet of living space with four bedrooms plus an office and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Outdoors you will find an incredible swimming pool and spa along with a 700 square foot guest bungalow with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The bungalow was original to the property and updated to host overnight guests.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT dasMOD INTERIOR DESIGN Handsome Salt LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Sage Garden Design
Design Concept: Imagine visiting your favorite boutique hotel but never having to leave. Welcome to Casita Leu. Casita Leu was born from the idea of bringing hospitality home and transporting you to a place you never wish to leave.
What We Love: This Moroccan-inspired home provides a resort-like atmosphere for a feeling of relaxation and comfort year-round. We are loving the overall vibe of this home, from the desert landscaping and fabulous outdoor living areas to the open and airy living spaces. Daring design decisions can be found at every turn, from the color selections to the unique furnishings with a few custom pieces to create a one-of-a-kind environment.
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Note: Have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in Southern California: Modernist haven of concrete and glass overlooking the La Jolla coastline and Beautifully designed modern farmhouse beach house in San Diego.
Above: In the living room, the sofa, chairs, and accent pillows were sourced from Lulu & Georgia, while the Tejal Area Rug is from The Citizenry. The side tables are from Crate & Barrel. The floor lamp and coffee table are from Anthropologie.
Above: In the kitchen, the countertops are lava stone stacked with terrazzo while the birch cabinets are stained with a matte black for added drama. The barstools were custom fabricated by Mexico City-based Leon Leon Design Studio.
Above: The terrazzo countertops are from Concrete Collaborative, while the backsplash tiles are from Clé Tile.
Above: In the dining room, the bar features Zellige Tiles, handmade glazed Moroccan terracotta, sourced from Zia Tile. The dining chairs are from Crate & Barrel.
Above: In this light-filled primary bedroom, the bed and accent pillow are from küdd:krig HOME, while the luxurious linens are from Cultiver. The artwork above the bed is called ‘Desert Escape’, a mixed media painting on canvas from Art De Avalo. The pendant lights were custom fabricated by Mexico City-based Leon Leon Design Studio. Grounding this space is an area rug from Lulu & Georgia.
Above: This colorful bathroom features a blue sink from Kast and backsplash tiles in a sorbet hue sourced from Fireclay Tile. The terrazzo is from Concrete Collaborative.
Above: In this inviting backyard, built-in bench seating wraps around an integrated fireplace. Shelter from the sun is provided by an umbrella from One Kings Lane.
PHOTOGRAPHER Jennifer Siegwart
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