With the twin custom stair runners and semi circular area rug, this foyer has a relaxed confident glamor. Colors are soft to keep the flow open, fine modern sculpture is a great contrasting note to the traditional ironwork in the grand balustrades. A hand sketch of “the perfect semicircular bench” set us on a wild goose chase, so we had it built – and topped of course with two delightful pillows that set up the color scheme of the rest of the first floor. It’s the perfect perching spot at a large holiday party or put your handbag there so you can easily grab on the way out the door. Photo by David Van Scott