area, and bar. “The bar is the showstopper,” Ganes says.

Indeed, this entertaining hub shines with glass shelves that

­ elegantly display the homeowner’s tequila collection and a

back wall covered in gold-flecked mosaic tiles that Watson

describes as “almost like a salute to Klimt,” referencing the

­ famous artist’s golden mosaic-look paintings.

A doorway cased in rich walnut leads into the kitchen. A

French range that replaced an old-style commercial range

becomes a focal point, flanked by bleached walnut cabinets.

The mood shifts to serene in the primary suite and a guest

bedroom, where soft hues prevail. In both spaces, antiques—an

1800s Empire dresser and a 1700s ­ Swedish ­ Baroque clock—are

prominent. “They lend warmth and a collected feel,” Ganes

says, adding that they reflect a culmination of the owner’s life.

Watson, likewise, notes that well-loved pieces help tell the

story of someone’s life. “The things that remain as you mature

and edit are what become important,” he says. “And that’s

what makes a home in the most traditional sense.”

Interior design: Marshall Watson & Reid Deane Ganes

Architecture: Stephen Morgan Architect