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TOP: Comfortable furnishings provide a continuity of style throughout the master suite. ABOVE: An alcohol-based fireplace hangs in the corner of the master suite. RIGHT: The powder room on the mezzanine pops with a modern stone sink and pedestal. 22 LUREOF THE CITY
the electric fireplace in the living room and the lighted stairs that lead to the mezzanine level kitchen. The units are built to withstand flooding, which they did seamlessly in September 2016. Dr. Hanna explained that the front door is at the 26-foot flood level, and the footings and garage are extra thick. Even though he had to relocate for a week, he was thrilled that his home didn’t take on a single drop of water when the Cedar River reached its second-highest crest in the city’s history. Warmth & Depth When it comes to style, Dr. Hanna wanted to maintain a sleek, yet warm space. A backdrop of grays and blacks receives pops of colorful art and plenty of texture. Dr. Hanna chose a few key pieces and worked with Jeff O’Brien of Focal Point Interiors to complete the look. First, Dr. Hanna chose Poggenpohl black lacquer cabinetry, which he found in Chicago along with light fixtures. “Jeff did the interior design for my previous home in Swisher, so he knew my tastes and knew what furniture I had,” he said. Mr. O’Brien helped him replace some oversized furnishings and chose flooring, tile, wallpaper, paint and fabrics to coordinate with the color scheme. “This space feels really warm and cozy,” Mr. O’Brien said. “It’s partly the depth of the color – the lights and darks. There’s enough warmth to the gray that it doesn’t give you that cold feeling.” The kitchen features everything a cook needs and more, including a built-in espresso and coffeemaker. Flip-up cabinets offer dimension and texture over the polished tile backsplash and quartz countertops. A cleverly updated lazy Susan makes the most of a corner cabinet. Dr. Hanna enjoys cooking in the space, taking advantage of the delivered meals-in-a-box to save time on shopping. Sleek Modifications The one space that Dr. Hanna modified from the original plan was the master suite. He had the floor plan changed to allow for a tiled shower. Sliding doors separate the bath and bedroom. He also found a ventless hanging fireplace for the corner. A guest bath and two bedrooms round out the third level. One bedroom is a dedicated guest suite, while the other serves several purposes. To make the space multifunctional, Dr. Hanna ordered an ingenious wall bed system from Resource Furnishings. It came complete with modular shelves and a desk that dives effortlessly under the bed as it descends from the wall. (See page 27.) “It came in 55 boxes,” he said. “It probably took me 200 hours to put it all together.” The flexibility of the room is worth it, as his two sons, both in their 20s, can have their own rooms when they visit, while Dr. Hanna has a functional office and workout room the rest of the time. He could not be happier with his space or choice of neighborhood. “I love this area,” he said. | Purchase Your Home Today! The Metropolitan is conveniently located across the street from the McGrath Amphitheater/downtown and is the home of luxury owner-occupied condominiums. www.hobarthistoricrestoration.com HOME LIFE HEALTH TrueNorth offers real solutions that are designed with you in mind. Don’t leave your priorities to chance. At TrueNorth, we specialize in developing plans that help you manage your personal risks to meet your unique insurance needs. truenorthcompanies.com LUREOF THE CITY 23
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