A Touch of Italy

There’s nothing quite like the true beauty of Tuscany. Its rolling hills and seaside escapes made for exceptional inspiration for our homeowners. Combining natural elements with unique finishes, stunning lighting, rustic touches, and impressive build quality throughout, Highmark’s latest Artisan home is a high-end Italian-inspired masterpiece that looks perfectly at home high above the Mississippi River.

5 Bedroom | 6 Bath | 5,736 Sq. Ft.

Artisan Home Tour 2023
Ruby+Suede Design

A modern Tuscan Mediterranean home with a fountain in front.

Italian and Mediterranean influences are immediately apparent on the approach, from the stucco-and-stone exterior and gas lanterns to the one-of-a-kind barrel tiled roof in a brown terracotta. 

A modern home with a front door and a driveway.
A modern Tuscan home with a fountain in front of it.
The exterior of a Modern Tuscan home with a stone front.
An aerial view of a Modern home near a lake.
A modern Tuscan Mediterranean home nestled in the middle of a grassy field.
A stunning Modern Tuscan Mediterranean home featuring a spacious driveway and attached garage.

A Showstopper

Our clients wanted a home that allowed them to entertain in high-class style. They were drawn to the Modern Tuscan and Mediterranean styles, so we aimed to create a home that incorporated it all using unique materials that showcased a variety of textures and contrasts making the home a showstopper.

A modern living room in a Tuscan Mediterranean home, featuring wood floors and a fireplace.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling and couches in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A modern entryway with a large window and a wooden staircase in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.

Cozy & Natural

The home features inviting open spaces perfect for entertaining, a wall of windows to bathe the home in natural light, towering ceilings, and a home office space with amazing Mississippi River views below.

A modern home office with large windows and a leather chair in a Tuscan Mediterranean style.

Gourmet Kitchen

For a homeowner who loves to entertain, a gourmet kitchen is a must. This one features high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances along with two islands — one for prep work and one for seating. 

A modern kitchen sink in a Tuscan-style home.
A large kitchen with wood floors and a bar area in a Modern Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A modern kitchen with wood floors and a center island, located in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A modern kitchen with wood floors and a center island, in a Tuscan-inspired Mediterranean home.
A modern bathroom with dark wood cabinets and a mirror in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.

Luxury Living

Not one, but two primary suites occupy the main level, each complete with upscale bathrooms, walk-in closets, and large bedrooms with rustic beams and ceiling details. 

A modern bedroom with wood floors and large windows in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.

Designed to Entertain

The lower level invites visitors to linger in the three guest bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, wet bar and wine space, home gym, and billiards area. 

A modern living room with a pool table and a fireplace in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A Modern Tuscan home bar with stools and a television.
A modern stone staircase with a black iron railing in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A modern living room with large windows and a fireplace in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A modern Tuscan bar with a sink and wine glasses in a Mediterranean home.

Unique Selections

Thoughtful material choices make the spaces come to life, including colorful, texture-rich wallpaper; mixed-metal plumbing and lighting fixtures; stone countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms; and rustic reclaimed floors. 

A modern room with a lot of lights hanging from the ceiling in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
Three potted plants in a basket on a countertop in a Modern Tuscan home.
A sink in a modern bathroom with a marble counter top.
A modern chandelier adorned with gold leaves and crystals, perfect for a Tuscan or Mediterranean-inspired home.
A modern chandelier with a circular shape hanging from the ceiling in a Tuscan home.
A painting of a bird perched on a branch, perfect for adding a touch of nature to your Modern Tuscan Mediterranean home.
In a Modern Tuscan Mediterranean home, two stools are arranged in front of a fireplace in the cozy living room.
A large chandelier hanging from a ceiling in a modern home.
A modern cabinet door with an ornate design and a gold knob in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A white and beige damask pattern on a white background, perfect for a Modern Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A modern wallpaper with birds and flowers on it, perfect for a Tuscan-inspired Mediterranean home.
A modern bathroom with a stone floor and a white wall in a Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A pile of white stones on a table in a Modern Tuscan Mediterranean home.
A crystal chandelier hanging in a Modern Tuscan home.