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Homes
the Coyles' own cherished collection of art and possessions.
Thankfully, the Coyles' own style melded well with the
Dalhouses', who favored a soothing neutral palette of creams
and tans that allowed the view to be the star (from four
rooms facing south, you can view the actual Mill Mountain
Star shining over the city).
When the private elevator doors open to the condo, the
A seating area is a favorite
of the couple for morning
coffee, evening cocktails,
and visiting with guests.
foyer area is painted black, a change the Coyles have made
since moving in, along with a custom painted monogram on
the elevator doors. The black is more welcoming than stark,
showing off two large paintings by Hawaiian/Canadian
artist LeoHone, along with a three-foot tall Murano glass
vase from Italian artist Enrico Mammozzo that the couple
bought in San Francisco last year, specifically for the foyer's
art display niche.
The black walls, grounded by a creamy marble floor, draw
you into the living space, which is clad in warm cherry wood
floors and flows without walls from dining room to kitchen
to living area. To the right of the foyer is the formal dining
space, delineated by a two-tiered dropped ceiling with built
in LED lights to cozy up the space, and cocooned by a
curved Italian marble wall, punctuated by unique frosted
crystal tiles from Lalique, a famous French glassmaker.
Around the corner from the formal dining space, which
can comfortably seat six to eight, is the kitchen, which can
accommodate the most serious of cooks, with SubZero
refrigerator/freezer, and Wolf ovens and gas cooktop. A
32-foot-long island allows for kitchen storage without
blocking the views, and a butler's pantry with second refrigerator/freezer
and built-in Miele espresso coffee maker
ensures coverage for even the most elaborate of party spreads.
Off the kitchen is a library with a gas fireplace and doors
The library is a private and
intimate space, tucked away
from the open main living
areas.
that can be closed for privacy. Built-in bookshelves house
family photos, books and the couple's glass collection of
pumpkins. " We started with a couple, and then people would
buy them for us as gifts, " explains Leslie. " Now it's become a
challenge, finding unique and different ones when we travel. "
On the opposite end of the condo, another room can be
closed off for privacy, which functions as Gregory's office,
but a pull-out couch ensures it can be a third bedroom, if
needed for guests. The primary suite has a luxurious bath
and closets, while a second en suite guest room with kingsized
bed is a treat for visiting friends and relatives. A large
Ed Bordett painting of New York City, commissioned by
Dalhouse, hangs above the guest suite bed. It previously
hung in the dining room, but the Coyles relocated it so
they could display Leslie's collection of Royal Copenhagen
Christmas plates, given to her by her parents each year.
Learning how to mix and match their own treasures has
been part of the joy of settling into the condo, and feeling
at home.
" We've enjoyed discovering more about the local artists'
The kitchen has classic
finishes that have stood the
test of time, and its adjoining
butler's pantry is a party
host's dream.
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work that we purchased, and finding spaces to display the
art that we've collected and love, " notes Gregory. " It's a work
in progress. " I
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