PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 89 {home & design} One of the home’s playful nods to Trader Vic is the tribal-inspired tile we used in the mudroom. We designed this space to take advantage of every inch of potential storage with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry capturing everything from jackets and backpacks to muddy boots. This children’s bathroom features a playful tile pattern called Backgammon, which draws the eye in and up. The custom-stepped crown we designed for this and other rooms throughout reflects the high-quality craftsmanship so definitive of the Arts & Crafts era. basement required digging to even out the floor and increase head height. Fully finished, it levels up family fun, housing the game room/preteen hangout with bean bag chairs, foosball and ping pong tables as well as the theater, workout room and elegant wine room/whiskey bar. After removing asynchronous design elements, the team restored clean Arts & Crafts lines. In rejuvenating each area, Leslie designed built-ins apropos to their place and purpose, including cubbies for the children. She selected unique artisan-made furnishings and light fixtures that elevate the distinct contemporary aesthetic of each room, yet reflect Craftsman-era authenticity and simplicity. Subtle nods to Trader Vic accent the home with tribal-inspired floor tiling in the mudroom and two bathrooms. The tiki vibe spices up the more casual guesthouse. Roman shades in a tropical pattern. Black and cream grasscloth in the bedroom. Caning on chair backs. Carved wooden panels from New Guinea on the walls. A set of tiki glasses commanding the shelf over the kitchen sink. The serendipitous re-do reveals harmony between the noted former occupant and the present ones. Vic hated pretension and loved art—he sculpted and painted in his home studio. Today’s family-focused owners appreciate modern art and display a nascent collection. Vic prioritized hospitality even more than his food and drink creations. Likewise, togetherness in the two-island kitchen flavors each meal as much as the touches of
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