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Le Chateau de Lumiere Rick D'Elia

Architectural design of the Crandall home derives from a 17th century farm house. The driveway, in colored, textured concrete, creates a beautiful entry.

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Main living and dining areas Rick D'Elia

They feature Pergo flooring and a decorative door, with two sidelights, leading to the backyard. An inset entertainment center holds the TV and its companions.

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Completeness Rick D'Elia

Arched entryways and Pergo floors throughout the dome enhance the home’s warmth and continuity.

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Coziness Rick D'Elia

Second living area is adjacent to the home’s main entryway. Large bookshelves, entertainment center and a deep green carpet add to the room’s warmth and comfort.

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Central kitchen Rick D'Elia

It’s in the mid-section of the home, providing easy access to both domes. Oak cabinets were bought from a home-improvement store and assembled in sections.

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Curvy kitchen Rick D'Elia

Countertops and cabinets were custom designed to fit the curve of the dome-home’s central core. The countertops are made of Hyplon; it looks like Corian but is much less costly.

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Golden oak wood Rick D'Elia

That’s the material used for the spiral staircase, built by “Artistic Stairs,” that leads to the upper level hallway with access to the bedrooms.

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Hand-painted mural Rick D'Elia

It greets guests and family entering this fabulous Monolithic Dome dream home.

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Castle of Light Rick D'Elia

Abundant sunlight through the synthetic, glass block front entry illuminates this Monolithic Dome home, turning it into a Castle of Light.

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Master bedroom Rick D'Elia

It has a gracefully arched window and plenty of space for a sitting area and office.

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Master bath Rick D'Elia

Glass block windows allow light to penetrate this sparkling master bathroom. Stackable washer/dryer unit makes laundering convenient. Curved counter tops were custom-made to fit the dome’s curve.

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Guest bedroom Rick D'Elia

It’s large enough for three double beds. The central core of the home is cut back 4 feet into each dome, providing a shelf above the closets.

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Twin towers Rick D'Elia

This Monolithic Dome dream home includes two domes, each 23’ in diameter and 7’ apart at center.

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