The material was selected for its color and characteristics, according to Chacon, who explained that the design team wanted something "old looking" and "warm" in color. "It was chosen because of its characteristics, which made it look like we took it from an old village, and for its light chocolate color," said the designer.
According to Chacon, selecting the stone was not a difficult process. Initially, Mexican Noce travertine without a tumbled finish was considered, but it was later decided that the tumbled version of this stone was a much better choice. The stone was employed in the exterior courtyard as well as throughout the interior of the home, including the living room, kitchen, dining room, hallway, laundry room and bar wall. In total, 5,000 square feet was used for the interior floors and the courtyard floor in a "castle stone" pattern.