YOUR HOME®MAGAZINE® | 29
Warm and Welcoming
The decision to use gold, champagne, and oiled bronze throughout the home
softens the dark wood floors and continues Hall’s signature theme of understated
elegance. A challenge she faced was finding a way to utilize the three large niches
added by the builder. In the dining area, she decided to create a beautiful bank
of seating nestled into the first of the three niches. This comfortable bench with
faux bois fabric makes an impressive statement piece as well as functional seating
area. Above, the architectural ceiling detail not only delineates the space, it also
serves a function, hiding an awkwardly placed j-box which allowed Hall to center
the beautiful chandelier. The table is surrounded by chairs finished in a Chanel-like
quilted pattern and the champagne colored table base mimics the “X” pattern
found in the lighting details. Accent pillows with marble swirls finish the bench.
Creative Outlet
In the living area, the second niche wall, originally designed for an
entertainment center, has been given and fabulous upgrade. Hall
had a solution to the less than ideal placement of the niche saying
“If we were to use the whole space for a media stand or built-ins for
an entertainment center, it put the TV too close to the sliding doors.
By placing this wonderful media piece to one side and the filling
in the open space with floating shelves, we were able to create
an area that is modern, balanced, and now functions as a great
entertainment area.” Tone on tone applied molding accents create
the perfect finishing touch behind the Century media stand with
soft grey doors, architectural gold hardware, and a cement top.