michael weil design

An old rental building in a gentrifying downtown warehouse district gets a stylish redo for homeowner Dave Houck, with a modern stainless-steel kitchen, Flos pendant lights and white Steelcase chairs. DOWNTOWN LOFTMICHAEL WEIL DESIGNnorthern californiaWith hundreds of residential and commercial projectsfrom Newport Beach to New York City, Michael WeilDesign has established itself as one of the premierdesign studios in the United States. The firm providescontinuity in design by offering interior design,architectural and space-planning services. In addition tohis numerous design projects in the United States,Michael Weil has most recently consulted in Monaco,Sydney, Rome, and Haifa. Wherever he works, Weil’smission is the same: “To me, the most important part ofthe design process is getting to know the clients to helpthem achieve their goal.” Many clients are initiallyunable to articulate exactly what they want. Weil workshard at understanding the essential aesthetics desiredby each client to achieve a design plan that perfectlysuits them. “We go to great lengths to communicateideas,” he says. As a result, each Weil project is areflection of the client’s tastes and lifestyle.44LEADING RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS

MICHAEL WEIL DESIGNKen and Jeanne Parnagian’s modern desert-style kitchen features a mélange of natural stone, metal, resin, acrylic and glass. The design uses Richard Rix custom cabinetry, slab stone floors and granite countertops by Darin Collins. DESERT DECODENNIS AND DONNA PARNAGIAN’S ELEGANT, EXPANSIVE KITCHENIS BATHED IN LIGHT. THE DOUBLE ISLANDS ARE A PERFECTGATHERING PLACE FOR THE ENTIRE EXTENDED FAMILY.AN ELEVEN-FOOT BAY WINDOW WITH PLUSH BENCH SEATINGALLOWS RANDY AND SUSAN PARNAGIAN TO HAVE ASEAMLESS, INSIDE-OUTSIDE DINING EXPERIENCE.48LEADING RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS

MICHAEL WEIL DESIGNMICHAEL WEIL DESIGNFRANK AMREIN JR.’S FABRICATION OF THE SLAB GRANITE WALL, TABLE ANDCOUNTERTOP IS ACCENTUATED BY THE EXQUISITE PENDANTS FROM SIRMOS.A DINING TABLE DESIGNED BY MICHAEL WEIL FOR MOZ IS ILLUMINATEDBY A LARGE METAL SIRMOS FIXTURE. THE PAINTING IS BY BEVERLY HILLSARTIST CHARLES CLEETON.IN THE TUSCAN-STYLE FARMHOUSE OF DR. EDWARD AND LISA HANKS, A MASONRYSTONE FIREPLACE SERVES AS THE FOCAL POINT. THE CHANDELIER, SCONCES ANDSCULPTURE WERE CAST IN BRONZE BY SANGER, CALIFORNIA ARTIST LESTER HARRIES.AN ELEGANT WINDOW DRESSED WITH A WHIMSICAL QUILTED FABRIC VALANCE CONSTRUCTEDBY DEBBIE & DOUG DURKSON ADDS INTEREST TO THE FORMAL DINING ROOM. CHAIRS WEREDESIGNED BY MICHAEL WEIL FOR ASTON GARRETT.50LEADING RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERSLEADING RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS51