Pop Artist Transforms Formal Study

When artist Mark Boomershine purchased his house in 2005, he was determined to turn this dark, formal study into a more relaxed and urban lounge. To accomplish his vision, he planned to lighten the finish on the wall paneling and install recessed lighting.

Architecturally, Mark's lounge is packed with focal points including a fireplace, grand built-in cabinetry and European-style arched windows. To avoid making the home theater screen the main attraction, Mark had the 63-inch flat-screen TV installed along the room’s left-hand exterior wall.

Mark refinished the wood paneling by stripping the old sheen with acetone, then applying a diluted white primer. He applied a pearlescent, water-based polyurethane to seal the custom finish.

To create a seamless look between the wall paneling and the narrow entry doors, Mark updated the doors to match the same custom finish as the wall paneling.