Dramatic stained trusses, a circular iron chandelier, and salvaged leaded-glass windows enhance the vaulted ceiling in the living room. John and Karen Morse chose a warm color palette of quiet gray and buttermilk. A handcrafted powder-coated steel fireplace surround and doors are trimmed with luminous mica. The mantel is a vintage beam.

Sources:
Chandelier (custom, #06-003); fireplace surround and doors (powder-coated steel antiqued with mica (custom): Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting, 619/422-2447, gibsonandgibsonantiquelighting.com.
Mantel (custom): Vintage Timberworks, 951/695-1033, vintagetimber.com.
Oriental rugs: Prospect Rug Gallery, 858/456-0078.
Sofa: owner's collection.
Sofa fabric ("Retreat"/Sky #1042-01, linen, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, hollyhunt.com.
Windows and French doors: Loewen, 800/563-9367, loewen.com.
Wing chairs: owner's collection.
Chair fabric ("Play to the Grandstand"/Another Part of the Forest, mohair plush): Gretchen Bellinger, 518/445-2400, gretchenbellinger.com.
Barley-twist chair (antique): Brenda Gold Levy, 619/254-5001.
End table by sofa; table lamps; coffee table; drapery: owner's collection.
Paint: custom.

Handcrafted iron balusters bow out at the base, fully exposing the walnut stair treads. n Sweeping and peaked rooflines and mullioned windows reflect the cottage's Tudor and Normandy architectural styling.

The dining area is illuminated by sconces and a wrought-iron chandelier made by California lighting artisan Jim Gibson. The chandelier has downlights as well as candle-like fixtures.

Sources:
Chandelier (custom); sconces (custom): Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting, 619/422-2447, gibsonandgibsonantiquelighting.com.
Shades: Conrad, 866/426-6723, conradshades.com, trade only.
Table; chairs: owner's collection.
Chair fabric ("Frederica Plain"/Tobacco, linen #NC0814-077): Nancy Corzine, 212/223-8340, nancycorzine.com.
Swan statue in window (antique): owner's collection.

A custom china hutch with leaded-glass doors and a butcher-block island are painted and glazed a soft gray. A TV in the island faces a light-filled breakfast nook.

Sources:
Cabinet and tile design: Geier Goodman Design Assoc., 760/753-6649.
Cabinetry fabrication: Phil Hartmann, Hartmann's Custom Cabinets, 760/740-0252.
Hardware: The Golden Lion, 310/246-1752, the goldenlion.com; Creations by Alno Inc., 617/896-2700, alnoinc.com; Tudor Artisans, 404/474-3282, tudorartisans.com.
Countertops: custom.
Countertop fabrication: Randy Vasquez Stone, 760/271-1764.
Walnut breakfast counter; maple island top: Hanley Construction, 858/481-6465.
Stove, warming drawer: Viking, 888/845-4641, vikingrange.com.
Dishwasher drawers: Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc., 800/863-5394, fisherpaykel.com.
Refrigerator: KitchenAid, 800/541-6390, kitchenaid.com.
Sink; island sink; main faucet; island faucet; oven hood; bar stools: owner's collection.
Plates: Gien, gien.com.
Lighting: Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting, 619/422-2447, gibsonandgibsonantiquelighting.com.
Fiestaware and colored glasses: owner's collection.

The breakfast nook.

Sources:
Table design: through Brenda Gold Levy, 619/254-5001.
Chairs: antique.
Chair cushions ("Lisbon Flower"/Sage #10769-02): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Linens; kitchenware: Williams-Sonoma, 800/541-2233, williams-sonoma.com.

The finished basement level includes a walk-in wine cellar with a leaded-glass door that was salvaged from one of the original cottages on the property.

Sources:
Wine cellar: Viking Wine Cellars, 714/414-0973.
Lighting: Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting, 619/422-2447, gibsonandgibsonantiquelighting.com.

French doors in the living room lead to the terrace and backyard, where several seating areas are tucked among shrubs and grasses. The Morses frequently entertain outdoors, and their grandchildren enjoy exploring the natural setting with its fig, lemon, apple, orange, and nectarine trees.

Sources:
Fountain spigots: Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting, 619/422-2447, gibsonandgibsonantiquelighting.com.
Chairs; coffee table by the fireplace (Dedon Collection): Janus et Cie, 805/566-0372, janusetcie.com.
Wooden furniture by fountain: Ron Cosser, The Craftsman, 315/463-0262, thecraftsman.com.
Patio pot arrangements: Kris Kruseski, Kruseski Designs, 858/481-3731.
Dining table top (custom, travertine): Randy Vasquez Stone, 760/271-1764.
Dining table base: Kreiss Collection, 800/573-4771, kreiss.com.

Karen and John Morse.

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The finished basement level includes a walk-in wine cellar with a leaded-glass door that was salvaged from one of the original cottages on the property.

Sources:
Wine cellar: Viking Wine Cellars, 714/414-0973.
Lighting: Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting, 619/422-2447, gibsonandgibsonantiquelighting.com.

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