Karen Okner, president and show house producer, believes in artful living. She views each property she creates as a canvas celebrating the talents of pinnacle artisans, designers, and products, giving them the opportunity to shine in unmatched home environments. After producing Mesa Modern, one of the most successful Mid-century Modern design homes of Coachella Valley’s 2019 Modernism Week, her passion for curating and building show houses was ignited. Drawing on her 20-plus years of experience with fine art, graphic design, and gallery management, Karen was led to create the Design Collaborative, a collective of the best dream makers and builders in the business.
DOLPHIN TERRACE
SHOW HOUSE
Dolphin Terrace occupies a 12,780-square-foot lot set in a premier front row location of Irvine Terraces. The stunning masterpiece is of new construction artfully designed to take advantage of expansive Newport Harbor vistas. Designed by Brandon Architects, the 7,800-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms, an office, 8 bathrooms and extraordinary luxury appointments is the epitome of elegance, sophistication and unparalleled architectural scale. Soaring 11.5-foot ceilings rise above white oak wood floors. Custom floor to ceiling glass Renlita doors vanish into the ceiling, maximizing Newport Harbor views while seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.
The expansive main level features stylishly modern living spaces including a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, an oversized center island with Quartzite countertops and a caterers’ kitchen that opens onto the dining and living rooms. There is also a guest suite with full bath, office and separate entrance, a formal office, laundry room and elevator.
The grand primary suite boasts a dramatic stone fireplace, floor to ceiling glass walls, a spa-like primary bath, custom walk-in wardrobe with leather and suede finishes and an expansive balcony overlooking the views.
A stunning glass staircase leads to the lower level of this ocean side haven that features a fitness center, private movie theater, 1,300 bottle temperature-controlled glass wine room with biometric lock, full bar, entertainment lounge, game room and a second kitchen and living room. Convenience and comfort are controlled by the touch of a button via a sophisticated Savant System. A second primary suite, additional ensuite guest room and incredible family room with bar and disappearing walls of glass extend to backyard with built-in BBQ kitchen, and zero edge infinity pool and spa. A 4-car garage is tucked discretely behind a beautiful wooden wall.
