A very large room is made accessible and very functional by clever division of space. The theme is light and dark, and coordinating contrasts of color and styles.

The living room’s light tones, swirled walls and more formal furnishings balance the library’s dark, rich colors, hand-painted stripes and antique African accents. Wonderful natural textures – leathers, sisal, damasks, woods and metals, inlaid stones, silver leaf, painted canvas rug – add depth and interest throughout.