Le Chateau de Lumiere-An Experiment In Beauty And Practicality

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

Le Chateau de Lumiere — Architectural design of the Crandall home derives from a 17th century farm house. The driveway, in colored, textured concrete, creates a beautiful entry. (Rick D’Elia)

Main living and dining areas — 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.

Main living and dining areas — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

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

Completeness — Arched entryways and Pergo floors throughout the dome enhance the home’s warmth and continuity. (Rick D’Elia)

Coziness — 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.

Coziness — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

Central kitchen — 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.

Central kitchen — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

Curvy kitchen — 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.

Curvy kitchen — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

Golden oak wood — 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.

Golden oak wood — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

Hand-painted mural — It greets guests and family entering this fabulous Monolithic Dome dream home.

Hand-painted mural — It greets guests and family entering this fabulous Monolithic Dome dream home. (Rick D’Elia)

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

Castle of Light — Abundant sunlight through the synthetic, glass block front entry illuminates this Monolithic Dome home, turning it into a Castle of Light. (Rick D’Elia)

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

Master bedroom — It has a gracefully arched window and plenty of space for a sitting area and office. (Rick D’Elia)

Master bath — 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.

Master bath — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

Guest bedroom — 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.

Guest bedroom — 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. (Rick D’Elia)

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

Twin towers — This Monolithic Dome dream home includes two domes, each 23’ in diameter and 7’ apart at center. (Rick D’Elia)