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Vela Interior Design took on the task of designing the Vestibule and Great Hall on the Main Floor, following up the staircase to the 2nd Floor Landing, and continuing up the stairs to the Long Gallery on the Third Floor. Designers Kimberly Scanlon, ASID, NCIDQ, Rebecca Compton-Allen, and Kate Sutton perfectly combined classical grandeur with contemporary sophistication. Quality Cut Design Remodel refreshed the Vestibule, OA Design Build worked in the Great Hall and Second Floor Landing, and Ohana Home and Design was tasked with the Long Gallery.

As you step into the Vestibule, you’ll notice the intricate marble tile floor from Artistic Tile and the stunning hand-applied gold leaf ceiling by Aurora Decorative Finishes. Renovating this room began by removing the existing heavily damaged floor and installing radiant in-floor heating with a new custom tile layout. These elements honor the castle’s rich heritage while stylish fixtures and a built-in bench add a touch of present-day comfort, making the space both elegant and welcoming. 

Moving into the Great Hall, you’ll be captivated by the original plasterwork ceilings that coexist beautifully with sculptural marble tables. The centerpiece of this room is a breathtaking two-story glass-blown light fixture from Hennepin Made, inviting you to explore further. Ascend the grand staircase to discover a sprawling mural by She She on the second-floor landing. This mural, filled with playful figures and stories from the homeowners’ lives, is painted in a modern style. It celebrates the homeowners’ "joie de vivre" while seamlessly blending with historical colors and whimsical sconces, adding a unique charm to the space.

Continue up to the third-floor landing and Long Gallery, where you’ll be enveloped in warmth from carefully curated materials. A newly designed expansive bookcase by Plato Woodwork, installed by Ohana Home & Design, runs the length of the landing. It houses a treasure trove of books and curiosities while blending seamlessly with the original millwork. The wall panel design from the second floor carries over, giving the space a cohesive and continuous feel. To the right, sweeping curtains by Express Window Fashions reveal a hidden sanctuary—a cozy reading nook. This nook is adorned with plush furnishings and bathed in the soft glow of elegant pendants. Above, a whimsical Hygge & West wallcovering with a dragon motif sparks the imagination, transporting you to realms of fantasy and adventure. A custom-carved wood screen by Rovan Handcrafted Furniture mirrors the motif adorning the stair banisters, adding an exquisite touch of unity to the space.

In the Long Gallery, the new cased openings feature meticulously recreated jack-mitered arched casing made from quartersawn white oak. Adding a touch of historical charm, the Honduran Mahogany cabinetry from the music room closet was salvaged. This exquisite cabinetry was carefully deconstructed, reconstructed, and modified to fit seamlessly into the new closet under the stairs, transforming it into a delightful unexpected treasure.

These rooms were made possible by the contributions of INTERSOURCE by STARK, Stone Source, Ohana Home & Design, Visual Comfort & Co, Robinson Lighting, Arteriors, Sherwin Williams, Northstar Home Technologies, Hennepin Made, by She She, Aurora Decorative Finishes, Drapes Etc., Artistic Tile, and Rovan Hand-Crafted Furniture.