Viridescent Speakeasy

Seeking to create a moody retreat from its original Tuscan centric design, homeowners Bryan and Robin decided it was time to completely remodel their lower level. Playing off of the natural light in the lower level space created a stark contrast with the dark and moody tones throughout. And of course, the hero of the space was the carefully curated use of green tenors throughout. In a desire to keep the design in a realm of its own, and to feel more like a private speakeasy than a lower level, the decision was made to create a separate seating nook to make good use of the space under the stairs while adding an unexpected feature. The use of moldings was the highlight of the space as it was consistently incorporated through a variety of lenses but always ultimately returning to the original design used on the highlight of the space - the bar. Every element of the space was carefully curated to give a nod to a time gone by. From the velvet drapery in the theater, to the antique back bar mirrors framed by inset lens lights, and on to the custom foot rails on the bar. One aspect that designers Nate and Jessica White of Trove Homes prioritized was the client’s desire to keep a few elements of the original space. “A lot of the original ceiling was a drop tin ceiling. We loved that the homeowners wanted to incorporate this back into the new design but just in a smaller space. We were able to create that moment in a long hallway by using brass tin on the ceiling to lead people from the bar area to the theater. There was also an original massive wood beam that they wanted to salvage which we later used as the base for the custom built-in entertainment center. It was both fun and challenging to incorporate these elements into the new design.”