Modern Baroque

Austin, Texas
Photography by Lisa Petrole

It was important to our client, a recently married couple, that their new home represented both of their styles. Hers: formal, dramatic, detailed and ornate with a European influence. His: modern and pragmatic with an emphasis on function and comfort. We worked with them to design a space that was a harmonious blend of old-world extravagance with modern simplicity. Bespoke and authentic to them, each space has a bit of whimsy and reflects a part of their story.

As an alternative to a formal dining area, we created the “champagne room”. This extravagant space balances opulence with functionality and versatility. Outfitted with a comfortable, wrap-around banquette upholstered in a bold burgundy with occasional tables in cast brass, the space converts from a lounge to a dining area with the use of a custom dining table-top.

The kitchen showcases their love of bold materials with Calcutta Turquoise countertops, lacquer cabinetry that houses a pantry and sculptural bronze trees to conceal base building piping. Beautiful and functional, the kitchen is an efficient, storage-heavy space.

Her office and guest room were inspired by the Madame de Pompadour apartment at the Palace of Versailles, designed in the 1700s. We partnered with a European textile mill to recreate a silk textile, which was used as upholstery and bedding for a custom-carved bed, chaise and canopy. With a pendant commissioned in Venice, custom molding and a built-in brass cabinet, it is a space unlike any other.