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Industrial Materials at Work in Unexpected Ways in Desert Home

February 07, 2018

Angelica Henry Design uses industrial materials like rebar and chicken wire in unexpected ways to create a new take on rustic industrial in the Rock Bottom estate in North Scottsdale, Ariz. The homeowner, a talented woodworker, pitched in some of his own creations to finish off this desert gem.

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Photo: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.. From: Angelica Henry Design.

Setting the Scene

The glow of the chandelier through the transparent pivoting door leads guests into the spacious foyer. The sawcut concrete pattern in the entry sets the tone for the bespoke features showcased throughout this North Scottsdale, Arizona, home.

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Photo: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.. From: Angelica Henry Design.

Living, Indoor and Out

Pocketing glass doors disappear at the touch of a button to create a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

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Photo: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.. From: Angelica Henry Design.

Pattern and Texture

The goal for the fireplace was to create an architectural feature with enough visual weight to balance the large scale of the room and ceiling trusses. The rebar elements cast dramatic shadows across the golden walls, which were upholstered in burlap and then painted over for texture.

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Photo: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.. From: Angelica Henry Design.

Rustic Industrial

Industrial and rustic materials used on the fireplace and throughout the home's design include corten steel, rebar rods and angle iron.

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