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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. |
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