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"Michael S. Smith Renovates an Estate in Majorca, Spain\nWith an evocative mix of finishes, furnishings, and fabrics, the AD100 designer brings an air of centuries-old sophistication to a contemporary home\nDesigner Michael S. Smith transformed a hillside home on the Spanish island of Majorca for longtime clients. For details see Sources.\n\nTrompe l'oeil stonework adds elegance to the entry, which is paved with Spanish tile and furnished with a Regency sofa; the chandelier was custom made by Jasper, and the large painting is attributed to Filippo Vitale.\n\nSmith had the formerly plain living room walls stenciled in a geometric motif, leaving a border around the ceiling to amplify the space's sense of height; the mirror is a Spanish piece previously in the collection of designer David Easton, the cocktail table is by JF Chen, the suzani on the sofa is from Niall Smith Antiques, and the wood urn in the foreground is by Jasper.\nIn the dining area, vintage walnut side chairs and an He\u0301le\u0300ne Aumont table are arranged beneath a Soane ceiling lantern; the Russian architectural model was bought at auction, and the rush mats are by Leonie Brown.\n\nCustom-made Moorish-style tile enlivens the kitchen, where antique oak dining chairs surround an Indian table; the chandelier is by Paul Ferrante, and the globe lights are by Jamb.\n\nAn antique Majorcan canopy bed anchors the master suite, which Smith painted in a subtle plaid pattern that imparts warmth and sophistication; the ceiling fan is from Ann-Morris Antiques, the floral fabric on the bed's accent pillow is by Cowtan &amp;amp; Tout, and the rush mat is by Leonie Brown.\nA hand-painted mural brings a lyrical touch to the master bath; the curtains are of a Cowtan &amp;amp; Tout fabric, the armchair is by Quatrain, and the towels are by the White House.\nAn antique Majorcan bed and expanses of a locally made fabric by Artesani\u0301a Textil Bujosa provide regional character in the main building's guest room; the suzani pillows are from Hollywood at Home.\n\nIn the guesthouse's ground-floor suite, Smith clad the walls in a striated Bujosa textile to complement the exposed timber beams and added circa-1800 English armchairs.\nIn a guest bath, framed textiles mingle with Robert Kime sconces and a mirror by HomArt.\nThe poolside terrace affords timeless views of the Mediterranean."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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