It’s no secret that many older houses have layouts and accommodations that don’t quite work for today’s families and they way they live at home. Such was the case of a Bountiful residence recently overhauled by designer John Eyring, principal of Altalux Studio. As told in our recent feature Master Craft, the reimagined spaces are celebrated not only for their beauty and attention to detail, but also for the talented individuals who brought them to life. The following images take us beyond those included in our print story and showcase more of Eyring’s exceptional work, along with the top-tier artisans he brought on board.
The vaulted walls of the primary bedroom are softened with an opalescent Venetian plaster that gives them a radiant glow. Decorative artist Alycin Wright, using a method she developed and refined in projects worldwide, loosely trowels a custom blend of minerals and lime, creating a fresco-like appearance. The result is an ethereal, cloud-like effect that subtly shifts throughout the day as light streams through the windows and skylights.
Located throughout the house are seven secluded tables and desks, each tucked away in private corners, perfect for settling in with a laptop or a stack of mail while remaining entirely undisturbed.
Solid brass handrails flow seamlessly across the millwork on the staircase. Each railing was handcrafted by Historical Arts and Casting, a Utah-based company renowned for their work on prestigious projects such as the US Capitol dome and New York’s Grand Central Terminal. Their meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every piece.
Natural light floods the kitchen, where a counter-height kitchen table and banquette crafted by Michael Trent Coates provides front-row seats overlooking the home’s beautiful gardens and patio.
To open the home to the landscape she masterfully reimagined, designer Emily Brooks Wayment fashioned a view from every window and revamped each porch to provide sitting areas and private access to quiet spaces throughout the yard.
JLR Woodworks, renowned for their finish work at the Grand America Hotel, meticulously elevated the main floor spaces with handsome raised paneling.
A stone and brass-banded hood hangs above a collection of copper cookware on an Ann Morris pot rack. Two Waterstone faucets are positioned over a 48” Altalux-designed workstation sink, which was created with two levels for stacking cutting boards, baking sheets and other accessories, keeping them organized above the sink’s basin.
Raised paneling delivers architectural detail to walls throughout the home, including the lower level where a round table offers a relaxed place to gather and dine.
A full-height drawer beneath the kitchen bar’s sink holds cutting boards, colanders and drying racks designed to rest over the sink, flush with the countertop. Brass shelving from Urban Archaeology offers an eye-catching space to store and display glassware, dishes and prized copper cookware.
A large bathroom mirror features mounted sconces and a cleverly integrated door that opens to a concealed medicine cabinet.
Garden designer Emily Brooks Wayment hand-selected each plant during scouting trips to dozens of nurseries across the West, often using specimens cultivated specifically for her. Inspired by her visit to Filoli House & Estate, a favorite of the homeowners, she skillfully captured its romantic essence while adapting it to the Utah climate.
DESIGN TEAM
Interior design: Altalux Studio, @altalux.studio
Garden design: Emily Brooks Wayment, EBW Design, @ebwdesign
Interior Photography by Lindsay Salazar, @lindsay_salazar_photography
Garden Photography by Mikki Platt, @mikkiplatt
