LUXURY HOMES 95
In Urban Opulence, Lori Morris delivers a home that is equal parts haute couture and high function, where bold contrasts, sculptural lighting, and refined finishes come together to create a living experience steeped in drama and sophistication.
Each room reveals a distinct personality, yet the design flows seamlessly, creating a harmonious narrative from the grand living areas to the intimate private spaces.
The main living room sets the tone, enveloped in a monochromatic palette of black, white, and deep charcoal. A striking spherical chandelier hovers above, casting prismatic light across plush seating in rich velvets and silks. The composition is meticulously layered with sleek black lacquered cabinetry featuring diamondpatterned inlays, a crisp white coffee table with high gloss finish, and a curated selection of pillows that mix bold chevron, animalinspired patterns, and solid velvets. The space feels tailored yet inviting, a perfect marriage of couture style and comfort.
The kitchen offers a fresh, luminous contrast. Crisp white cabinetry and seamless countertops form a pristine backdrop for the drama of three smoked glass pendant lights, their tiered forms echoing Art Deco glamour. The black and gold range adds a note of vintageinspired luxury, while a row of velvet upholstered counter stools with gleaming brass footrests brings warmth and texture to the space. This is a kitchen designed as much for visual impact as for function, with every surface and fixture speaking to refined taste.
The dining room is a theatrical centerpiece. Beneath a bold black coffered ceiling, a glossy white sculptural table is surrounded by plush grey dining chairs, each meticulously upholstered for comfort. Overhead, a starburst chandelier in bronze and smoke
glass radiates a warm glow. The black carved fireplace anchors the space, adding heritage depth to the otherwise modern composition, while full height drapery softens the architectural drama.
A secondary sitting room channels softer glamour, its palette shifting toward creams and metallics. A carved stone fireplace, ornate yet contemporary in context, serves as the focal point. Above it, a modern
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