Lounge Tour: HGTV Green Home 2009

One can’t help but be captivated by the framed print, Lord Turnbull's Ornithological Study of Red Bird, that serves as the focal point for the bright and contemporary lounge area. But what came first: the striking 4-foot-tall artwork or the quirky mix of furnishings? “The chaises came first; the print was originally chosen for the dining area,” explains interior designer Linda Woodrum. “And then when we saw the fabric next to the print, we thought, ‘Wow, this is cool.’ It’s red and orange together and it’s such a pop. There’s that process of finding things you love, buying them and finding them a home.”

The seating area, sectioned off by a sisal-style nylon rug fashioned from recycled material, accommodates a formal Transitions by The Charles Stewart Company chaise, covered in organic fabric. Why the bright shade of mandarin orange? “We picked that more intense bright orange just to give us a pow,” adds Woodrum. “Because we have a room that is made up of four areas and each area has to have a really significant identity. So the identity in the lounge is really the powerful color.” Each seat gets a cozy makeover with the addition of a zebra-patterned hide pillow, a cut velvet and linen pillow and a chunky hand-knit bamboo–blend throw in a calming shade of chocolate truffle. And to add a touch of whimsy, Woodrum chose a papier-mache lamp by Stray Dog Designs to top the artisan-crafted, recycled-metal coffee table. The artichoke-shaped light fixture, made of recycled paper, is topped with a recycled glass finial.

Whether one is snuggled up with a good book or chatting it up with a good friend, refreshments are always close at hand. Built-in storage behind the seating area, which serves to keep the space clean and uncluttered, includes a dual-zone wine cabinet and a beverage cooler, fully stocked should company drop by. The striking CaesarStone countertop in bold black quartz displays a carefully curated selection of treasures, including faux-wood planters filled with palm plants, art books and a ceramic palm leaf. “It has a beautiful sculptural shape and, again, it’s tropical,” states Woodrum of the striking accessory. “You are looking for decor items that reference the region, without being so destination-specific that they are clichéd.”