Here are the links to the stories mentioned in my last post:
James Magni: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2012/02/james-magni-design-beverly-hills-home-slideshow#slide=1
David Mann: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2012/02/david-mann-new-york-apartment-slideshow#slide=1