Sandra Cumbest

Private Residence - Dining Area - The extensive renovation of this residence transformed fragmented rooms into spaces that openly flow allowing natural light to travel to adjoining areas. Soft natural textures and colors are found throughout and help proivde a tranquil setting that is elegant and refined, yet unpretentious. Photography: Eugenia Uhl Photography of New Orleans.

Back Courtyard - The exterior and interior color palettes were developed from the richness found in the surrounding oak trees, bark, moss and leaves. The blending of these combine to create an environment that nestles gracefully into the site.

Powder Room - Dark gray slate flooring tiles. Tortoise marble shower/tub tiles. Copper and linen drape. Custom vanity with existing bombay base and stone slab counter with hammered nickel Waterworks sink and faucet set. Antique mirror and sconce. Photo: Eugenia Uhl Photgraphy of New Orleans.

Living Area - Cabinet / millwork is Arts & Crafts inspired and is a natural extension of the architecture. The art is a mix collected over the years.

Living Area - The lush exterior landscape is also reflected in the interior furnishings. Botanical patterns in fabric, organic carved-back Directoire chairs and the Pietre Dura inlaid marble table in this Living Area with views of the Back Courtyard and bayou blend to create a peaceful setting.

Garden Room - A large industrial iron window converted into a mirror creates a spacious sitting area overlooking a coastal property with majestic live oaks.

Kitchen - Cabinetry/millwork is Arts & Crafts inspired and is a natural extension of the architecture - by Atlanta architect, Durand Seay. The existing copper hood was redesigned with a stainless interior lining and custom lighting.

Kitchen Area - Cabinetry and millwork is Art & Crafts inspired and is a natural extension of the architecture. The art is a mix collected over the years with originals from Walter, Mac and Peter Anderson of Ocean Springs, MS. Photography: Eugenia Uhl Photography of New Orleans.

Den Area - Intimate setting with exterior view of large oaks and rosemary. Custom antique floor lamp and hand-fabricated shade from Mobile, AL.

Master Bathroom - The shower and bathing area of the Master Bath is private, and soft natural light travels through custom laminated translucent glass doors from each partner's private dressing area. Large Italian travertine tiles cover all walls and ceiling, while dark blue/green slate tiles cover the floor. A richly textured custom abaca rug constrasts with the slate floor. Photo: Eugenia Uhl Photography of New Orleans.

Master Bedroom - A collection of decorative mirrors arranged above an antique sideboard for linen storage reveals a glimpse of the bed and sitting area with views of a Gulf Coast bayou. Flowers and plant-life from the owners' gardens are informally placed throughout their home.