Paradise Valley Home Exudes Casual Elegance

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traditional library gold and red...

A leather Knoll sofa occupies a corner of the paneled library, which is lit with custom wall lights by Paul Ferrante. The silk drapery is Ralph Lauren, and the rug is from David E. Adler Fine Rugs.

traditional neutral living room coffee...

The Petznick family crest tops the living room window surround carved by Scottie Reid's Southwest Designs. The designers re-covered existing furnishings in camel-colored wool felt by Rose Tarlow Melrose House. Pat's assortment of chinoiserie boxes rests on a Charles Pollock coffee table.

traditional bedroom neutral hand-carved bed...

The master bedroom walls are swathed in sheer velvet-applique Highland Court damask by Duralee and acented by soothing wool drapery fabric by Holland & Sherry. The custom bed and dresser are hand-carved and painted in a 17th-century French style. The armchairs are by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and the chandelier is by Paul Ferrante.

traditional outdoor waterfall fountain landscape

Fondly known as Ebby, a statue from the Petznicks' previous estate is now part of the fountain at their new home. Landscape architect Greg Trutza contrasted the required desert plantings on the property's edge with roses, manicured shrubs and a checkerboard terrace inside the garden walls.

traditional library red accent bookshelves

The designers chose a single shade of red as an accent throughout the house, which is dressed predominantly in neutrals. Lorna Blend of Rysso-Peters Handcrafted Cabinetry fabricated the built-in shelving and storage. The library shelves feature Earl's collection of antique ivory.

traditional living room red and...

Builder Rod Cullum oversaw the fabrication and installation of the hand-carved limestone fireplace Campos designed for the living room. The tall candlesticks are French antiques, and the antique Turkish Oushak rug is from David E. Adler Fine Rugs; the owners purchased the early-20th-century painting at auction.

traditional cloakroom velvet antique hooks...

The walls of the cloakroom and its adjacent powder room are upholstered in Groundworks fabric by Lee Jofa. A tufted bench by Michael Taylor Collections' Panache Designs is covered in velvet by Kerry Joyce; the hooks and mirror are antique.

traditional neutral kitchen cabinetry tile...

The butler's pantry serves as a catering kitchen and buffet area when the family entertains. The floor tile and backsplash are by Tempest Tileworks from Craftsman Court Ceramics, the cabinetry was fabricated by Rysso-Peters Handcrafted Cabinetry, and the Aldo Bernardi lighting is from Design Alliance LA in Los Angeles.

traditional dining room gilt-framed painting...

A gilt-framed Russian painting presides over the kitchen to raise the level in what is otherwise a casual eating area; the owners' collections of antique silver pitchers and domes complete the vignette. The counter stools are by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and the pendant lights are by Aldo Bernardi.

traditional dining room gold accents...

For the dining room, Burdick and Campos designed an elevated fireplace that was fabricated in a molded concrete resembling terra cotta. The custom chandelier displays the family crest.

traditional entry hall glazed door...

Designers Anne Gale, Patty Burdick and Jennifer Campos created a sophisticated entry hall for the Paradise Valley home of philanthropists Pat and Earl Petznick. The contemporary glazed front door and windows by Hope's Windows set off the antique chandelier by Paul Ferrante and pair of silver-leaf consoles by Rose Tarlow Melrose House.

traditional library red accents bookshelves

The library ceiling is upholstered in Romo fabric, which picks up the red trim that adorns the main-floor windows inside and outside. The custom desk is an antique reproduction, and the shelves display the owners' leather-bound books and sterling-silver yachting cups.

traditional exterior niche with bench...

To create an inviting outdoor vignette, Campos designed a tall niche with a bench. A gilt-framed mirror hangs over the bench, which features a cushion upholstered in Perennials fabric and a pair of pillows made with faint Donghia stripes.

traditional exterior mural fabricated antique...

Gale worked with local artist Jim Schroeder and Los Angeles-based Tile Guild to produce a mural depicting the Petznick ranch and vineyard in Page Springs. Campos designed the bench to look antique; it was fabricated by Handcrafted Tile.

traditional library gold and red...

A leather Knoll sofa occupies a corner of the paneled library, which is lit with custom wall lights by Paul Ferrante. The silk drapery is Ralph Lauren, and the rug is from David E. Adler Fine Rugs.

traditional neutral living room coffee...

The Petznick family crest tops the living room window surround carved by Scottie Reid's Southwest Designs. The designers re-covered existing furnishings in camel-colored wool felt by Rose Tarlow Melrose House. Pat's assortment of chinoiserie boxes rests on a Charles Pollock coffee table.

Where one goes, others tend to follow.

This was the trend for Arizona philanthropist Pat Petznick and her relatives. “Our family has always lived side by side,” she explains. So, when both of her family members decided to purchase respective homes in Paradise Valley, Petznick and her husband naturally picked up and left their Phoenix abode to purchase a lot nearby.

Instead of the European-style estate they previously owned, the couple opted to tone down the formality and create a home that mixes a casual aesthetic with elegant touches. To achieve this look, the couple turned to Petznick’s longtime designer Anne Gale, along with design veterans Patty Burdick and Jennifer Campos.

To begin, Gale reconfigured the interior architecture to set the stage for the furnishings yet to come. “My first focus was to create an interesting interior space that was all about shape and shadow, working with only whites and creams,” she says. From there, the designer combined the couple’s collection of artwork with a mix of both formal and relaxed furnishings.

The outcome is a fresh yet sophisticated home with views from every room. The designer, too, is pleased with the result, adding, “I count this as one of my starring designs.”