32 michigan design center @home 2017 In this living room, a custom built-in bookcase in a warm walnut finish stretches the length of the back wall. In accessorizing these shelves, great attention was paid to the neutral palette and casual, relaxed atmosphere of the space. This resulted in an edited look that showcases each individual object, creating visual balance within the space. A mixture of natural artifacts and industrial objects presented on custom iron stands were selected to play up the original building’s past as a former shipping warehouse. On the cocktail table, glass objects and a vase of fresh flowers give a lighter feel to the space, balancing the weight of the warm chenille sofas and dark velvet chairs that surround it. In the master bedroom, opposite page, two Harold Latham English watercolor landscapes, with their beautiful pastel tones, were hung on each side of the tester bed in order to mirror the height of the tall headboard. The nightstands were accessorized sparingly in order to allow the artwork and bed to remain the focal points. Tall crystal lamps were chosen for their light, translucent appearance, while a grouping of antique Vietnamese bowls recovered from the Hôi Anwreck add texture and antiquarian interest. As a finishing touch, a simple crystal vase of fresh cut flowers enhances any nightstand. – Kevin Serba, Serba Interiors
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