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home
Herb & MaryAnn Conrad's
ElEgant
Iris Model Home
Story By rICA LEWIS | photoS By BrAndon AtWELL
Ain't it greAt to be grAnd?
If the Conrads' home could talk, this is what it might say.
The elegant Iris model has the ambience of an upscale hotel.
The rich walls are surprisingly warm, and sleek silver and
glass décor add a sprinkle of glamour throughout.
"My style is somewhat contemporary, but I like to mix
in older elements to warm it up," MaryAnn Conrad said.
"Contemporary and modern can get very stark if you're
not careful."
As for the shimmer, MaryAnn said the crystal-draped
chandeliers, polished vases and reflective art pieces bring light
into the rooms. The juxtaposition of texture and patterns -
from animal prints to stripes - is a matter of strategy.
"You can mix and match as long as everything ties
together," MaryAnn said. "It's all about the color scheme,
otherwise guests might think you ran into a big sale."
MaryAnn's chosen palette includes chocolate-brown
furnishings, rich wood cabinetry and pops of pistachio
green. The open floor plan features well-arranged furniture
and storage to maximize the space.
"If you have too much stuff, people feel as though they're
walking into a furniture store," MaryAnn said.
And clutter - it doesn't exist in the Conrad home.
"We have this theme of hiding things," Herb explains.
Toasters, coffeemakers and electronics live in custom
appliance garages, where they are accessible yet out of the way.
"We want to see and use our counters," MaryAnn said.
The couple's home office features a Murphy bed for guests
and custom computer stations with components and wires
discreetly tucked away. Smart shelving units in the master
bedroom offer a triple-hang storage option.
"I designed homes like this for clients who needed storage
for their skis and equipment, and for doctors who wanted
space for their gadgets, beepers, phones and so forth,"
MaryAnn said. "Most closets are square, but rounding the
corners makes clothing more accessible."
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