Just off the foyer, a wide arched threshold provides access to the shared living and dining space, which offers up the perfect balance between formality and a more casual nature. A detailed dining room table is surrounded by eight Queen Anne chairs, and just overhead a gold candle-style chandelier with crystal accents is an opulent addition.
Steps away, a built-in bench and built-in shelving serve as the perfect reading nook, and three of the original blueprints for the home that were discovered in the attic have been framed and now serve as a form of interactive artwork.
While the McNeils’ dining space may imbue that of a formal dining room, its connectivity to the adjacent living room softens the aesthetic and takes on a more transitional style. Here, a gray sofa is paired with two camel-colored tufted barrel chairs, and a marble coffee table brings weight to the space without darkening the atmosphere.
“I don’t like things to be too matchy,” explains Maddox. “I just find stuff I like and make it work. I’m a big fan of art, so incorporating that is always important, and I want my spaces to just feel comfortable and down to earth.”
The mixed materials in this space go one step further with the addition of a sandstone fireplace that is embellished with botanical details, and gold accents punctuate the room. Chantilly Lace walls are paired with sand-colored euro pleated drapery and roman shades for an airy feel that travels into the next space in the home – the kitchen.