330 Homes Summer 2022

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I S L AND : A design of brass inlays on one face of the kitchen island adds a graphic pop. There is additional storage underneath a stovetop on the opposite side. Waterfall edges cap off two sides, highlighting the beauty of the onyx countertops while also creating a striking focal point. “We thought that would be a nice detail because when you look to the right, if you’re standing at the island, that’s the entry across from the stairs,” says West. L I GH T I NG : A cluster of globed lights hangs above the island and contrasts with a linear, gleaming chandelier above the dining room table. Both accent a recessed lighting system. “To me, lighting is the most important element of any design,” he says. “You can have the most striking colors and wood finishes. But if you don’t have it lit properly, you’re going to lose it.”

CO L ORS : The warm but neutral colors in the kitchen are enlivened with pops of electrifying blue, brilliant scarlet, vibrant saffron and

grounding black in the dining room. White Baker chairs pop against a custom rug featuring a colorful abstract print that complements geometric art on the wall with elevated contemporary flair. “I love to use primary colors with lots of whites and soft silvers and grays,” West explains. “That never goes out of style.”

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