This gorgeous living room is swaddled in architectural interest, from the coffered ceiling and elegant millwork to the distinctive cast concrete fireplace and the pair of French doors topped with clerestory windows. Antique wing chairs in pale blue velvet join two soft-white sofas for a dignified gathering by the majestic hearth. The white candle chandelier offers a contemporary take on classic lines.

The living room before redesign lacked cohesion, with a variety of styles competing for the spotlight.

A serene seascape displayed atop the cast-concrete fireplace lends both an Old World aesthetic and inspiration in texture and color to this stately living space. A pair of French doors with fanlights and clerestory windows create a tranquil sea of light, a resplendent backdrop to a room swimming in refinement.

The cast fireplace has a brushed appearance, a befitting frame and easel for the soft oil seascape it exhibits. A black-and-white floral print fabric with soft pink accents is chosen for the understated fireside bench with nailhead trim and the down-filled throw pillows adorn a tasteful white sofa.