THE PROPERTY
A modern home in Houston with interiors by Marie Flanigan. The owners, a family that were relocating from New York City, asked Marie Flanigan to help them create an 8,000 square foot home with a mix of modern French architecture and a contemporary interior style.
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SITTING ROOM
Upon entering the home, you are greeted by its two most formal spaces, a sitting room and dining room, each boasting singular styles tied together through architectural detailing.
In the sitting room, a graphic portrait by Padaric Kolander is flanked by blocked shelving while dramatic rift-cut oak paneling and trim in a contemporary application are brought to life through the use of rich, earthy hues and bold textures and patterns.
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DINING ROOM
The dining room walls are adorned in a handcrafted Gracie wallpaper, lending a modern flair to an Old-World style.
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Blown glass lighting with antique brass accents illuminates the sophisticated combination of vintage and modern design elements below.
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HOME BAR
Directly off the dining room, a regal blue butler’s pantry with built-in wine storage and bar dazzles with exposed metal shelving, antique mirror detailing, and campaign style cabinets that are lined in polished nickel.
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The wall facing the pantry has a window through it, making it easier to hand drinks through to the kitchen, bar-style.
Polished nickel gallery lights set a dramatic tone, stylishly highlighting the spirits and barware below.
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KITCHEN
The lightly stained rift cut oak detailing continues in the home’s busiest spaces, including the sun-soaked kitchen, dining space, and living room, where an open concept plan makes entertaining a breeze.
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Sprawling Quartzite slabs serve up a chic workspace in the kitchen complemented by surrounding cabinetry that boasts an industrial style in the form of stainless steel accents.
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In the dining space, a bold blue Tony Magar painting and heavy steel doors stand strong amidst an otherwise gentle, nature-inspired colour palette.
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LIVING ROOM
Steel doors flow through the adjoined living space where a cast stone fireplace wall with etched stone surround and a framed abstract sketch take centre stage.
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Antique furnishings live comfortably among modern pieces, including a custom hand scraped coffee table, lighting and furnishings from Formations, and seating from McGuire and Ralph Lauren.
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CLOAKROOM
Charcoal marble countertops and polished nickel finishes create an elegant scheme in the cloakroom.
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MASTER BEDROOM
In the master suite, majestic shades of blue continue to serve up contrast against the stained, contemporary wood paneling and trim.
A custom hand painted tea stained painting from Gracie Studio playfully challenges balance in the sitting area.
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BATHROOM
Honed vintage marble flooring in a herringbone pattern sets the stage in the bathroom where charcoal marble countertops and polished nickel finishes shine.
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