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The Architectural Digest Townhome drawing room by Studio Eckström, slate blue walls, white curved sofa, large botanical textile artwork, and Murano chandelier, Omaha Nebraska 2023
Project 02 · Full Gut Renovation

The Architectural Digest Townhome

Regency, Omaha, Nebraska · 2023

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Designing for yourself is a particular challenge. Even so, we recognized early that something extraordinary was concealed within an unremarkable shell.

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Project Type
Full Gut Residential Renovation
Year
2023
Scope
Drawing room, dining room, kitchen, primary suite with dressing room and bath, powder room, library, guest room, and private courtyard
Key Materials
Slate-blue lacquered walls, Saarinen tulip table, macassar wood cabinetry, marble countertops, botanical art
Press
Architectural Digest, featured editorial, 2023
Collaborators
McDaniel Wallquist · Among Other Things
Photography
Read McKendree
Stylist
Mieke ten Have

The townhome had spent decades apologizing for itself. Our task was to end the apology, to make it feel inevitable. Not a renovation, but a revelation, as though the home had always existed from the moment its foundation was set.

Every decision was measured against that standard. Proportion. Material. Millwork. Light. The drawing room received deep slate walls and a single monumental work. The kitchen introduced graphic mural surfaces anchored by an anthracite Lacanche range. The primary dressing room shows a continuous terrazzo pattern moving from floor to wall without interruption, set against deep cobalt.

The project drew the attention of Architectural Digest, which featured it in a major editorial spread.

The Architectural Digest Townhome foyer, white paneled walls, Gino Sarfatti brass chandelier, gilded mirror, marble and iron console, and checkerboard marble floor. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome foyer, white paneled walls, Gino Sarfatti brass chandelier, gilded mirror, marble and iron console, and checkerboard marble floor. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome drawing room fireplace wall, deep blue-grey walls, white marble mantel, blue velvet daybed, and draped silk curtains. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome drawing room fireplace wall, deep blue-grey walls, white marble mantel, blue velvet daybed, and draped silk curtains. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome seating alcove, white curved skirted sofa, black marble pedestal table, blue velvet Louis XVI armchair, and pleated brass sconces. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome seating alcove, white curved skirted sofa, black marble pedestal table, blue velvet Louis XVI armchair, and pleated brass sconces. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome dining room, dark coffered ceiling, white wainscot, Saarinen tulip marble table, patterned chairs, and abstract painting. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome dining room, dark coffered ceiling, white wainscot, Saarinen tulip marble table, patterned chairs, and abstract painting. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome kitchen, oversized graphic mural, charcoal cabinetry, marble island with terracotta pots, and leather campaign bar stools. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome kitchen, oversized graphic mural, charcoal cabinetry, marble island with terracotta pots, and leather campaign bar stools. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome kitchen range wall, black Lacanche French range with brass, marble tile splashback, and brass dome hood. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome kitchen range wall, black Lacanche French range with brass, marble tile splashback, and brass dome hood. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome primary bedroom, cobalt blue baroque upholstered headboard, deep blue silk curtains, and paired botanical prints. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome primary bedroom, cobalt blue baroque upholstered headboard, deep blue silk curtains, and paired botanical prints. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome primary bedroom alternate view, cobalt baroque headboard, oak nightstand with chrome lamp, and blue silk curtains. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome primary bedroom alternate view, cobalt baroque headboard, oak nightstand with chrome lamp, and blue silk curtains. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome dressing room, deep navy wall-to-wall cabinetry with brass hardware, macassar island with marble top, and pebble terrazzo floor. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome dressing room, deep navy wall-to-wall cabinetry with brass hardware, macassar island with marble top, and pebble terrazzo floor. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome primary bathroom, vaulted arch in pebble-pattern wallpaper, gilded mirror, macassar floating vanity, and pebble mosaic floor. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome primary bathroom, vaulted arch in pebble-pattern wallpaper, gilded mirror, macassar floating vanity, and pebble mosaic floor. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome powder room, deep cobalt lacquered walls and ceiling, shield mirror, and marble vanity with ticking stripe skirt. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome powder room, deep cobalt lacquered walls and ceiling, shield mirror, and marble vanity with ticking stripe skirt. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome library, curved cream leather sofa, large vintage photographic artwork, paired art deco oak cabinets, and seagrass rug. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome library, curved cream leather sofa, large vintage photographic artwork, paired art deco oak cabinets, and seagrass rug. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome library shelving, smoked mirrored shelves of art books, blue velvet Louis XVI chair, and glass sculptural coffee table. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome library shelving, smoked mirrored shelves of art books, blue velvet Louis XVI chair, and glass sculptural coffee table. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome private courtyard, black iron Regency chaise longues, ivy-covered brick wall with stone lion fountain, and garden lanterns. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome private courtyard, black iron Regency chaise longues, ivy-covered brick wall with stone lion fountain, and garden lanterns. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome guest bedroom, acid yellow walls, cobalt upholstered headboard, and black and white striped four-poster canopy. Studio Eckström 2023
The Architectural Digest Townhome guest bedroom, acid yellow walls, cobalt upholstered headboard, and black and white striped four-poster canopy. Studio Eckström 2023
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Not a renovation, but a revelation. As though the home had always existed.
Studio Eckström · The AD Townhome
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