PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 85 {home & design} more casual in the family room.” Beginning with floor plans, the collaboration process focused on maximizing the flow of the two key spaces, the large living room, with the goal of making it multi-functional and liveable, and the family room. The next step was to work together on highlevel design schematics, with a shared Pinterest board and multiple meetings about the overall look and feel of the house. The result of this collaboration was a major overhaul of the main floor, to optimize flow and function for the entire family. These elements include high-quality performance fabrics and materials, plus a main structural centerpoint of steel railroad tie beams in the ceiling of the family room and an entire wall of folding doors that create an open, inside-outside flow. A large L-shaped sofa and a neutral-toned Jaipur rug add texture and softness. The living and dining room also evoke elegance. The homeowners wanted more formality and some nods to Paris, where they love to travel. This is seen in the builtin bar, topped with marble and enhanced by rich green cabinets with gold accents. The dining room features a metallic wallcovering paired with a crystal chandelier, with an antique dining table and contemporary chairs, added by Dimitra for a shift from the otherwise traditional space. More antiques, from the owners’ extensive collection of silver, are on display in the kitchen, set within seeded glass flanking cabinets. A large center island, finished in a Farrow & Ball dark matte blue, was built for prep as well as for dining, with soft cushioned chairs set around it. White perimeter cabinets and walls create a timeless, clean feel. Overall, the main priorities for Dimitra and her team were the interiors, the furniture and the space planning related to the furniture, since they came into this project when it was already under construction. “The home was so
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