A Polynesian-Inspired Staircase in San Diego, California
This home is nestled in the hills overlooking El Cajon in San Diego County. It is very unique for it has one of the largest collection of palm trees and cycads in California. With wandering paths over many acres and the unique Polynesian/Hawaiian architecture it’s a really cool property. I have done a number of projects on this home over the years and wrote a previous blog on the entryway, pictured below.
Curving staircases are technically difficult, which made this project right up my alley. Made in African mahogany, the major part of the pieces are hand shaped in my shop and fit on site. I have had a number of contractors tell me they don’t understand how it was possible to make the staircase, they wouldn’t know where to start.
The staircase fits perfectly to the existing walls, supports and landing. With the Polynesian leaf-motif balusters and the graceful movement of the flowing curves, it’s a reminder of all the palms just outside the door.
By the way we also did an inlay in the floor of the top view of a palm tree in multiple exotic hardwoods, pictured below.
