The client’s wish list was clear but extensive. Biggest wish was for their new Southern ocean view condo to reflect the feel of their Northern home. These native Northerners shared a homebody lifestyle: a love for reading, collecting Native American artifacts, entertaining and watching television. After enjoying dinner in the open dinning room, the guests required many spaces for conversation, thus, came the evolution for the layout.
The great room needed to provide a good balance between the different areas, with ample space for circulation, while still enjoying the entire room’s energy. The juxtaposition of the fine custom cabinetry versus the cozy chenille fabric on the sofa results in a warm, homey feeling. The bar area offers a quiet corner to sip a good Scotch while playing chess. Adjacent to the bar is a pair of antique high-back chairs, with their whimsy contrast color fabrics, great for cocooning by the fireplace. Across the room the double stuffed wing back chairs are perfect for reading and conversation.
The most challenging element was the coffered lighting soffit. General, mood and task lighting are all housed in it. A Xenon lamp bright strip, hidden along the perimeter crown, sets the mood with a soft glow. Further, the color selections were set in shades derived from Nature, wheat tones contrasting fern greens. Lastly, the main focal point is the large wall unit, housing the fireplace, art collection and the remote-controlled hidden plasma screen, seen when you want it, gone when you don’t. “Here’s looking at you kid”.
Classic, elegant and inviting is how this great room feels.
