The design intent was simple: create a room that signals a change in pace. A space that feels darker, moodier, and more contemplative than the rest of the house—like a deep breath. We painted the walls in Tanner’s Brown by Farrow & Ball, a rich tone that shifts with the light, almost black in shadow and deeply warm by day. To balance its intensity, we brought in natural oak, brushed brass, and soft textures—layering materials that feel grounded yet elevated.

Light played a crucial role in this story. We selected Apparatus’s Cylinder System to hang over the central desk, treating it more like sculpture than fixture. Modular and expressive, it allowed us to highlight different focal points throughout the room, from the pedestal-mounted artwork by Holly Addi to the sculptural walnut shelves by Fort Standard. Each element was chosen not just for its form, but for its ability to speak to the larger rhythm of the space.