Article: “Let Us Entertain You”
November 2024

WORDS: Marni Elyse Katz

These soulful and stylish spaces allow homeowners to mingle or mellow without setting foot outside.

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Robin Gannon’s clients didn’t need a dedicated office, so she turned the library in their Dover, Massachusetts, home into a lounge. The couple can dine à deux here once the kids are in bed, or friends can join them for drinks. (The setup is equally effective for playing games or using a laptop.) “We painted the millwork almost black, so the room wraps you up,” the designer says. Cork wallcovering with gold metallic flecks on the ceiling and mirrored bookcase backs lend after-hours glamour. On more formal occasions, drinks are mixed in the butler’s pantry. Iconic Schumacher wallpaper adds edge without straying from the home’s traditional bones, while the teal cabinetry and mirrored-tile backsplash introduce the bar-like vibe from the lounge.

View the full article in the November/December 2024 issue of New England Home.