Materials & Finish Guide

Every surface, chosen with intention

Every surface, material, and finish within ELEMENT has been chosen with intention: to support the body, elevate the spirit, and activate the conditions for a life that truly thrives.

ELEMENT living room at sunset with organic furnishings and desert views

The Philosophy

What follows is a curated guide to the design language woven through this extraordinary community, a vocabulary of healthy, non-toxic, and beautifully made materials.

By Kristin Kilmer Interior Design, in collaboration with the founder. Architecture by Trinity Design.

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The 1,880 sq ft ELEMENT ONE floor plan — The residence: the 1,880 sq ft floor plan.

I · The Living Spaces

Indoor / Outdoor Living

A seamless threshold between shelter and desert.

Sliding doors to an outdoor oasis
Rammed earth fireplace
Covered lanai
Polished concrete floors
Stunning desert views

ELEMENT living room opening to a covered lanai with desert and mountain views

I · Living, Upgraded

Indoor / Outdoor, Elevated

Architectural detail, considered for body and spirit.

Tongue and groove ceiling
Cove lighting and beamed ceilings
Motorized retractable awning
Custom fireplace and media center
Vegetable-dyed wool rugs
Non-toxic latex sofas
Stone and organic tables
Designer pendants and crystals

Upgraded ELEMENT living room with rammed earth fireplace wall and custom media center

Wellbeing · The Bedroom

Sleep, As the Body Intends

An EMF-free sanctuary engineered for your deepest repair, so tomorrow begins rested.

Overnight EMF-free sleep circuits
Soundproof mass-wall construction
Circadian lighting, amber to daylight
Organic, natural-fiber bedding
Fully darkened sleep zone
Filtered air at ideal humidity
Purified air and water
Integrated movement and recovery

ELEMENT master bedroom with organic bedding, rammed earth wall, and doors to the desert

II · The Kitchen

Element Kitchens

Lead-free ceramic tile, lead-free stainless appliances, silica-free quartzite, vitreous china or stainless sinks, concrete flooring, nontoxic wood cabinetry, and designer pendants.

ELEMENT standard kitchen with wood cabinetry, quartzite island, and designer pendants

ELEMENT standard kitchen with lead-free tile backsplash and stainless appliances

II · Kitchens, Upgraded

Upgraded Kitchens

Lead-free Zellige tile, paneled appliances to reduce EMF, natural quartzite, lead-free Italian fixtures, solid hardwood oiled flooring, nontoxic counterstools, and designer pendants.

Upgraded ELEMENT kitchen with natural quartzite waterfall island and Zellige backsplash

Upgraded ELEMENT kitchen with paneled appliances and stone slab backsplash

III · The Butler's Pantry

Butler's Pantry

Lead-free Italian faucets and natural stone.

Standard

Wood cabinets, nontoxic quartz, and ceramic tile backsplash.

Upgraded

Sustainable wood, natural quartzite, upgraded fixtures, and a wine refrigerator.

Standard butler's pantry with wood cabinets and ceramic tile backsplash — Standard

Upgraded butler's pantry with natural quartzite and wine refrigerator — Upgraded

IV · The Master Bath

The Master Bath

A daily sanctuary for the body. No-VOC wood cabinetry, lead-free ceramic or porcelain tile, polished concrete flooring, lead-free stainless fixtures, silica-free resin tubs, and non-toxic quartz countertops.

ELEMENT master bath with wood vanity, resin tub, and desert views

ELEMENT master bath with walk-in shower and lead-free tile

IV · Master Bath, Upgraded

Master Bath, Upgraded

Hand-made tile, soft stone, designer fixtures. Lead-free hand-made Zellige tile, lead-free Italian fixtures in designer finishes, soft travertine flooring, silica-free resin tubs, and natural desert stone countertops.

Upgraded master bath with hand-made Zellige tile shower

Upgraded master bath with natural stone countertops and designer fixtures

IV · Fixtures & Finishes

Master Bath Upgrade Options

Lead-free Italian fixtures and faucets
Quartzite or non-toxic quartz countertops
Designer tile varieties
Designer lighting
Vitreous china sinks and toilets
Lava stone and hyper-dissolved oxygen tubs

Brushed gold Italian faucet — Designer Finishes

Matte black wall-mounted Italian faucet — Italian Faucets

Freestanding silica-free resin tub — Lava Stone & Oxygen Tubs

Carved onyx stone vessel sink — Stone Vessel Sinks

V · The Secondary Baths

Jack & Jill Bathrooms

From standard to spa.

Standard

Paint-grade cabinetry, deckmount faucets, and ceramic subway tile.

Upgraded

Fluted wood cabinetry and wall-mounted Italian faucets.

Spa Shower

Walk-in shower with bench and illuminated niches.

Standard Jack and Jill bathroom with double vanity and deckmount faucets — Standard

Upgraded Jack and Jill bathroom with fluted wood cabinetry and wall-mounted faucets — Upgraded

Walk-in spa shower with bench and illuminated niches — Spa Shower

VI · The Powder Rooms

Moody Desert Powder Rooms

Hand-applied American Clay walls.

Standard

Wood vanity, lead-free ceramic tile, and textural clay walls.

Alt Palette

Warm desert tones in an all-natural, breathable finish.

Powder room with wood vanity and hand-applied clay walls

Powder room in warm desert tones with breathable clay finish

VI · Powder Rooms, Upgraded

Moody Desert, Upgraded

Natural stone vessel sinks, designer fixtures, sculptural lighting, and PFAS- and PVC-free wallpaper.

Upgraded powder room with desert mural wallpaper and stone vessel sink

Upgraded powder room with sculptural lighting and stone vessel sink

VII · The Entry

Entry Built-ins

A grounded, gracious arrival.

Standard

Wood bench with upper shelf, PFAS-free upholstery, and CertiPUR foam.

Upgraded

Additional storage with organic upholstery and latex foam.

Entry built-in wood bench with window seat and desert view — Standard

Upgraded entry built-in with additional storage and organic upholstery — Upgraded

The Element Collection

Upgrades

Element was created on a simple belief: that exceptional design should be the standard, not the exception. What follows presents additional opportunities to elevate the experience, through premium upgrades, distinctive materials, and bespoke detail.