Black appears throughout the home, not as a trend-driven accent, but as an anchor. In the kitchen, bold quartz countertops pair with custom cabinetry by Custom Cabinets by Lawrence, and dark plumbing fixtures in gunmetal and black.

“People always get nervous about black,” Cody says. “But there’s so much light in this house that it doesn’t feel heavy.”

Lighting helps with that, too. Instead of defaulting to symmetrical pendant arrangements, Cody leaned into offset placements and sculptural fixtures. Doubled LED chandeliers in the entry amplify the sense of arrival.

“It was about finding dramatic moments that still worked for how they actually live,” Cody says.

Livable drama is also on display in the dining room, thanks to the home’s most technically ambitious feature: a floating wine bottle display in the living area. The homeowners wanted the bottles to appear as though they were suspended in midair, which meant abandoning standard metal racking in favor of a more complex solution.

“It was honestly all hands on deck,” Cody says. “The trim carpenter and the glass company had to work really closely together.”

The installation team used wire supports to maintain the illusion, while glass panels slide into precisely cut grooves. Even the local Prairie Village liquor store got involved to determine exactly where supports needed to be placed so the bottles would sit perfectly straight.

“They really wanted to use every part of their house,” Cody says. “It’s not just a showpiece. It’s where they hang out, watch TV, live.”

In the primary suite, the boldness continues with a smoky, transparent black acrylic tub, a choice that felt like a leap when specified and a win once installed.

“That was definitely a risk,” Cody says. “But it turned out really cool.”

Nearby, a morning bar replaces the traditional coffee station. Complete with a sink and a matte white faucet, it allows the homeowners to start the day without leaving the bedroom.

“We went back and forth on whether they needed a sink,” Cody says. “But once you imagine washing mugs and filling the coffee maker right there, it makes sense.”

Closets become destinations rather than storage zones. Hers includes an island, a champagne fridge, and a vanity moment. His shoe closet features glass-fronted shelving with integrated LEDs designed to showcase a serious sneaker collection.

Throughout the house, personal details keep the drama from feeling generic. Pocket door hardware engraved with a Denver Broncos logo greets the homeowner in his office. A framed Louis Vuitton scarf hangs as art. Another piece incorporates repurposed Versace ties.

“It was important that it felt collected,” Cody says, “not like everything came from the same place.”

And it all traces back to that first decision. The wallpaper. The tiger heads. The moment the clients decided they weren’t interested in quiet.

“Loud was their word,” Cody says. “And we just went with it.”