The clean, calm, restful interiors of this heart-of-the-city home are an antidote to urban living, and busy professional lives. As well, they’re an ode to enduring style that will accommodate the changing needs of the young family who lives here. Photos by June Suthigoseeya

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Located in the iconic Hotel Emma in the heart of the Pearl District, the design team of Southerleigh chose Reclaimed Hit & Miss Oak on their table tops, flooring and game room walls.

Family Room got a neutral palette with a U-Shaped Sofa and oriental rug. Round Coffee table changes up all the hard corners and softens the space. The Custom Built unit unit has been painted Benjamin Moore Cheating Hearts and added a shiplap stained natural golden oak color. Tudor Paneling painted Chantily Lace white BM.

A fireplace open on three sides separates the living room from the dining room. The grill below the cantilevered fireplace deck provides exterior combustions air to the fireplace. On a demand basis a sensor located in the fireplace operates a damper within combustion air duct. photo: Fredrik Brauer

Soapstone has long been known to have beneficial heat factors that make it ideal for hearths and living areas. Slow to heat but radiating once warm, this Green Soapstone hearth is the heart of this family room, keeping its occupants warm in the Wisconsin winters.

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

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This elegant chandelier is especially designed to illuminate the heart of your bedroom, dining room or farmhouse styled places. Crafted of metal in a painted black finish, this design features 2-layer 3+6 candle-shaped bulb stems, placed on 9 simply curved iron arms. It is compatible with all ceiling types including flat, sloped, slanted and vaulted ceilings.

Photo: Sarah Terranova © 2017 Houzz
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This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This beautiful U-shaped staircase sits at the heart of this countryside retreat. Dark-stained oak treads and handrails pair with striking black metal balusters, while bright white risers provide crisp contrast throughout. The dramatic interplay between dark wood, black metal, and white creates a bold statement that transforms the entrance into a showcase for modern engineering and timeless materials. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company