AN EVER-CHANGING PALETTE
(Clockwise from top) The dining room receives ample natural light from its southwestern expo-
sure. “In place of a chair rail or molding, I play with sheet rock, and use it instead of wainscoting
to add richness,” says Li. The wall niche allows family members to alternate artworks; the one
hanging here is an acrylic work painted by Li, though she says that everyone in her family is
artistic. The monarch dining table from Crate & Barrel features solid walnut planks; the Jensen
dining chairs from Room & Board were chosen for their Danish-inspired simple form. The
kitchen, with its southeastern exposure, features clean lines throughout, including the aluminum
drawer pulls. The color accents of fresh-cut flowers and artwork by family members stand
out against the Carrara marble island top and the absolute black granite perimeter with its
leathered finish. The Philippe Starck Emeco stools are durable, yet light. (Above) The living room
media wall has open shelving to display photos and a rotating series of family artworks.
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