Elina, for example, loves the Old World feel but in small doses. So, the design-build team created a custom, plaster-finished range hood—accented by a stained wood canopy—to add a touch of olden charm and texture to the kitchen. Brooke married the warm-white hues of the nearby painted cabinets within the hood’s plaster mix to soften the transition of color. The designer similarly used other key elements, like the modern quartzite countertops and stained wood accents, to establish a complementary flow through and beyond the culinary space.

The transitional kitchen is a warm and inviting place for the family to gather and entertain. Just as Brooke intended, the kitchen’s light and airy nature balances elegantly with the main level’s other, more striking features—namely the metal-wrapped fireplace, room-spanning wood beams, soaring vaulted ceilings and white-and-black color palette. This theme of harmonious contrast continues throughout the residence’s eclectic design.

“The home is a mix of different styles,” describes Todd, noting the project’s modern, traditional, rustic, Craftsman and industrial characteristics. His personal home was a big source of inspiration for the couple, setting the stage for their one-of-a-kind design. “They weren’t going to settle for the same boring items you pick up off the shelf… Elina blazes her own trail.”

Humdrum color combinations were also not in the cards for the Katsmans. In addition to Elina’s love for classy contrasts, Brooke says her client’s obsession with rich and bold colorways helped guide the design of multiple rooms. Downstairs, the husband’s moody bourbon room features two close-to-black shades of green—the lighter of the two adorning the custom cabinetry’s base and the other, the doors and drawer fronts—juxtaposed with gold accents, a coppery tile backsplash and an impressive collection of whiskey. On the main level, the butler’s pantry dons a bold green with green porcelain ball knobs to match; meanwhile, the mudroom is a brilliant blue with sumptuous leather accents and matching porcelain knobs.

Hidden away in the primary suite, Elina’s gigantic, Hollywood-esque “cl-office” blends the sophistication of white and black cabinetry with chic floral wallpaper and glamorous gold and clear acrylic drawer pulls.