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Topped with gray-veined white quartz, a central island seats 14 guests
in counter-height chairs upholstered in plush, velvety charcoal.
Arched floor-to-ceiling windows are reminiscent of the historic main conservatory at Longwood Gardens. “It’s a little bit of Longwood, with fun built into it,” Audrey says.
The island is flanked by two banks of built- in dove-gray cabinetry, one outfitted with climate-controlled wine storage and the other equipped with a beverage fridge. Designed
by Waterbury Kitchen and Bath of Kennett Square, the cabinets have custom drawers
for champagne flutes, wine glasses and other barware. Snowy-white porcelain floor tiles are 24 inches square, minimizing grout lines and maximizing the spacious vibe. Steps leading into the room were fabricated to mimic the veined quartz on the island and honed to eliminate the slippery surface.
The party room reflects Audrey’s love
of symmetry and sparkle, with a glamorous palette of black, white and gray and mixed- metal gold-and-silver accents. Arched floor- to-ceiling windows are reminiscent of the historic main conservatory at Longwood Gardens. “It’s a little bit of Longwood, with fun built into it,” Audrey says.
Because the French doors and windows command so much of the space, choosing
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