• Specialty faux and plaster finishes matched to each room's individual color palette
  • Custom designed and stained window treatments
  • Proprietary designer finishes including elephant hide, folded leather and aged fresco
  • Original art packages including antique European oil paintings, hand-carved frames and custom mounting
  • Specialty cabinetry and wood finishes evoke Old World European and Mountain European design philosophies
  • Built-in woodwork includes storage areas, display and library shelving and work spaces
  • Exclusive iron chandeliers feature natural materials like leather and burnished antlers
  • Custom closets with thoughtful layout and high-quality hardwood materials
  • Architect-designed masonry fireplaces feature custom stonework and complement each room's design philosophy
  • Craftsman-built, architect-drawn base/case moldings and door feature furniture-quality, 10-step finishing process
  • Proper forged iron handles on all doors, plus designer hardware on all cabinetry

  • Wood ceilings and inlaid paneling display furniture quality finishes
  • Creation of individual color palette
  • Advanced water softening system throughout
  • Vertu-designed furnishings

Custom-designed chef's kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, including:

  • 42" freezer/42" refrigerator, with additional refrigerator and freezer drawer placements
  • Three to four Standard and convection ovens, plus warming drawer
  • Trash compactor and roll-out trash drawers
  • Multi-zoned wine cooler
  • Six to eight-burner gas stove with griddle and grill inserts, vent hood and vegetable steamer (when applicable)
  • Reverse osmosis drinking water and ice maker connection and instant hot function.
  • Thoughtful, functional kitchen layout designed for entertaining and private chef services.
  • Full butler’s kitchen with additional refrigerator / freezer, dishwasher, microwave and farm sink.
  • Vertu-designed wall pantry system with copper or seeded glass paneling in butler’s kitchen.
  • Standard, preparatory and third sink all with disposals and oiled bronze and stainless steel faucets with sprayers.
  • Dual-system design with multi-zoned radiant heating and high-pressure forced air for A/X, furnace, air handling, humidity and air cleaning technology.
  • Radiant heating designed to address areas with different temperature needs, with unique zoning in each room and area.
  • Ceiling fans (where applicable)
  • Custom wool/tapestry fabrics and luxury bed linens.
  • Economy-sized Asko washers/dryers in all bedrooms.
  • Individual controls for A/V system and iPad connector.
  • Wet bars (where applicable) with economy single-drawer dishwasher.
  • Workspaces defined for individual use.
  • Commercial-style drains for washing vehicles.
  • Porcelain utility sink with oiled bronze faucet and sprayer.
  • Radiant-heat floors and forced air heating (where applicable)
  • Custom cabinetry/storage shelving.
  • Custom shoe racks with boot warmers/dryers (where applicable)
  • Washer/dryer and hot/cold water hook -ups
  • High-pressure car wash system (where applicable)
  • Fluorescent overhead and track-style lighting.
  • Partial wood ceilings and faux or plaster painting.
  • Custom milled doors, plush base/case moldings to match home interior.
  • Individually stylized garage art package.
  • Audio speakers and control pad, plus wall mounted flat screen TV connected to central A/V system (where applicable).
  • In-wall key safe.
  • Complete landscaping with architectural design, mature tress, grassy areas and private outdoor spaces.
  • Address rock with owners name and address engraved.
  • Water features including waterfalls and running streams.
  • Covered patios with inlaid wood ceilings, trusses and Old World hanging lanterns.
  • Landscape lighting dependent on sunrise and sunset, plus low-voltage, under-eave ambient lighting or timers.
  • Exteriors heating systems and blowers for warmth.
  • Custom fire pit patio fireplaces with log kits or gas starters for woodms and blowers for warmth
  • Cooper gutters with heating elements.
  • Stained concrete, masonry, pavers and other custom finish materials.
  • Driveway drains with heating elements.
  • Heat tape on all required roof pitches.
  • Radiant heat driveway, walkways, patios and balconies with maintenance-free high-efficiency boilers and snowmelt sensors.
  • Main level/afternoon service/cocktails bars complete with intuitive appliances.
  • Lower level/evening bar with dishwasher, beer tap, wine cooler, microwave, ice maker, hammered cooper sink and other designer amenities.
  • Billiards room (when applicable) with custom lighting and the latest in billiard design.
  • Wine cellar complete with:
    • Custom designed iron, wood and glass doors.
    • Wine tasting area.
    • Cigar smoke evacuator.
    • Humidity/temperature controls
    • Eclectic storage tacks.
  • Innovative home theaters with stepped floors, sound proofing, full snack bar with all amenities, THX surround sound, high resolution digital projector, Kaleidoscape movie library and more.
  • Sound proof phone booth placement (when applicable) and Vault rooms for storage of valuables.
  • Arcade areas (where applicable) including the latest in virtual gaming.
  • Computerized wine management system.
  • State-of-the-art golf simulator with hidden panel door access to race car and flight simulator modules (when applicable)
  • Wet bars in master and other suites complete with refrigerator drawer, dishwasher drawer and sink.
  • Complete zoned home audio system wit iPod connections, XM satellite radio, pre-stocked CD library and FM antenna.
  • Audio/Hi-Def Video system throughout home, with TIVE DVR units accessed by universal remotes---no cords of units visible.
  • State-of-the-art security system with professional monitoring and cellular back up.
  • Security vaults complete with separate security system zone and monitoring.
  • Entire home wired for high-speed internet with wireless connectivity.
  • Smart House wiring for all future needs and accessibility.
  • Electrical outlets specially placed to accommodate holiday indoor and outdoor lighting.
  • All A/V solutions completely wired in rack systems in technology rooms and operated via universal remote in each area placed---no wires, no boxes visible.
  • Floor outlets architecturally planner at the design stage, specifically placed to accommodate the design of the home lamps and electronics placement in each home design.
  • One-touch lighting system with mobile touch pad designed to easily access lamps and wired lighting throughout the home with simple, one-touch programming.
  • Under counter and over cabinet lighting (where applicable)
  • Thoughtful placement of accent lighting throughout the home.
  • Remote internet access to security, lighting, cameras and HVAC.
  • Pressure sensors and/or motion detectors in stairs, halls and closets for hands free lighting (brightness can be time dependent)
  • Pressure sensors at bedside that turn on pathway lighting to bathroom or kitchen (brightness can be time dependent)
  • “Goodnight” button at Master bedside that turns off entire home.
  • “Home/Away” button at garage exits that turns off entire home, including music and set thermostat to “set-back” mode.
  • Exterior gas lamp technology, plus landscape and patio lighting.
  • Lighting plan specifically engineered to complement unique art and furnishings plan---special focus to address shadows, plus high and low voltage options for showcasing artwork.
  • CustomTurkish robes with owner’s choice of embroidery.
  • Charged plumbing design ensures proper water pressure for multiple shower heads.
  • Commercial-grade, instant hot water and commercial grade recovery system.
  • Large rain shower head with multiple oscillating body spray heads and steam accoutrements in all suite shower stalls.
  • Cast iron/porcelain soaking tubs (where applicable)
  • Designer “hot” and “cold” applicators and oiled bronzed faucets.
  • Towel warmers in Master and Junior Master Suiters.
  • Phone placement in commode.
  • Intuitive placement for towel and robe hooks and rods.