he open floorplan of the spacious recreation room in the lower level makes the area a favorite among family and friends. Windows provide views of the pool, lawn and Geist lake.
nightclub. The area is distinguished by a contemporary sectional and a pair of glass baluster tables by Wicker Works in the style of iconic Eames stools. O’Brien designed a columned vignette to define the climate-controlled wine cellar. The style of the adjacent formal bar was designed around a preexisting mirror. The focal point of the comfortable seating area is a quatrefoil armoire with antique mirror insets from Niermann Weeks. Circular ceiling detail and a mosaic tile floor medallion define the entrance to the newly added recreation rooms. Stacked stone disguises utilitarian support columns. The game room serves as a repository for an impressive collection of sports memorabilia – all neatly organized by O’Brien on custom shelving. Slate tiles accented by mosaic glass insets adorn the walls. Stairs lead down into a large theatre room, which also encompasses a casual bar and seating area. The screen is centered within a paneled wall; a large kidneyshaped sofa is positioned in front for optimal viewing. At the push of a button, shades in the adjacent game room can be lowered to enhance the picture. Design influences in each of the rooms represent a Grand Tour of sorts, pulling from Asian, European and contemporary influences. Common among them is a luminosity applied by O’Brien using a deft hand. From the obvious – silver and gold leaf accents on trim work and antique mirrors – to the subtle – iridescent threads woven into the upholstery on the dining chairs and tiny silver sequins sewn into the simple linen drapery in the bedroom – no detail was left unattended in this French-inspired home. sl
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