"Less artistic elements were also chosen for their aesthetic duality. Pieces such as the Art Deco-inspired macassar chandelier and sconces were used in the dining room to play against the more traditional architecture."
In accordance the client's brief, these pieces teamed with natural materials and muted tones reinforce the pared back, yet bold look required.
"We wanted to design an impressive home for our client, so we steered clear of anything that would compromise the clean, masculine vocabulary of the rooms. We chose a lot of leather, dark woods, bronze and nickel metals, along with other materials that one would equate with a gentleman's club," says Stewart.
"The goal was to evoke an elegant environment through the use of materials, forms, and colors. Khakis, olives, and pale sages create a palette that is both colorful and subtle."
"Had this project been in a high-rise, or perhaps a more modernist structure, we would probably have approached the interior with a more hard-edged aesthetic. The client favors minimalism, but this house would have taken minimalism like an ill-fitting suit; we had to temper our approach."
In order to do that, Stewart incorporated antiques such as vintage clocks and models of boats and mid-century lamps, with the more contemporary sculptures and used these as accessories in place of the usual ornaments. There was even the incorporation of less traditional pieces.
"We used rustic elements, such as a chandelier made of antlers for the screened porch, to soften the aesthetic. We wanted to keep the lines that divide periods and styles blurred."