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ABOVE: “I’ve coined a new phrase — the dining lounge,” Ross says. “I try to cre-
ate something people will use more often, a little more casual.” A tufted ban-
quette wall, upholstered with Romo cut velvet in a crocodile pattern, dresses
up the room while giving it the feeling of a hotel lounge; the banquette seat is
covered in leather. Dining chairs by Bright were refinished in black and reuphol-
stered a solid fabric by Donghia on the inside and the same crocodile velvet as
the wall on the back. The lighting fixture by Arteriors is repeated in the family
room, on the other side of the split-face fireplace (not shown). Beveled, smoked
mirrors float above a pair of custom servers.

TOP RIGHT: Ross covered the walls of the foyer with shimmering handmade
paper by Phillip Jeffries, then anchored it with a sturdy console and bench, both
of which he designed. “I like pieces that are very boxy, tailored and tight,” Ross
says of the ottoman bench, which is covered with Donghia fabric. The console,
taller than typical, is bookended with Ross’ signature sconces, which extend
almost to the floor.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Although the wood throughout the house is walnut, the kitch-
en cabinets, from EuroCraft in Sterling Heights, are stained darker for contrast.
To keep the space airy, Ross added under-cabinet backsplash windows, while
the doorwall leads to a saltwater pool replete with fountains. The island, which
houses a second oven, is topped with Caesarstone and lined with bar stools from
Ross’ home collection. The chairs at the kitchen table are the same as in the din-
ing room, but here covered in easy-to-clean leather.

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