LIST ABOUT THAT HOUSE

from Luxiere - Oklahoma Lifestyle & Real Estate // Edition 42

PIYUSH PATEL

Luxiere went one-on-one with Travis Neely, whose firm Neely+Queen Interior Design worked with the Patels to bring their dream home to life.

LUXIERE: The Patel home is in a league of its own — could you outline for our readers a few of its truly unique features/design elements?

TN: Thank you so much for your kind words. Their home is truly remarkable. One of the most inspirational design elements of the home became evident throughout the building process, and has become the defining feature for the Patels. A significant amount of steel was used to construct the home: exterior beams defining the curb appeal, beams in the entry and living area and the structural support for the floating staircase. The steel arrived on site with a reddish protective coating, and as the home started taking shape, Piyush came to us and stated he wanted to keep the steel red. He had grown to love it and wanted it to be highlighted. We therefore selected a more permanent red coating for all exposed steel, and #redsteelhouse was born. We then incorporated a bit of red into nearly every room.

LUXIERE: Was there a vibe you were going for?

TN: From architectural concept to the completed home, the Patels had a fairly significant evolution in their aesthetic desire. They travel often, and over the course of the initial design phase, when the floorplan was being developed in conjunction with Bockus Payne Architecture, they would come back with pictures of spaces they liked from the hotels in which they stayed. These photographs became the springboard for the design inspiration. The final goal was to create a personal resort for the Patels where they could live in the luxury they enjoyed while traveling. Upon completion, Piyush thanked us for helping create an oasis for their family.

LUXIERE: What were the most important things for the Patels?

TN: The Patels truly love to entertain, so they needed the square footage to accommodate large gatherings; however, it was incredibly important for them to feel comfortable in their home from day to day. Though some of the spaces are quite large, great care was taken to space plan and fully design each room to be inviting and useable.

As an example, in the entertainment suite of the home, a variety of areas were laid out to provide multiple conversation areas for guests to gather, yet they also function nicely for daily use. There is a seating group which can also function as a second living area. Off to the side is a restaurant quality bar where a professional bartender can be brought in to tend parties, and it also functions nicely for the Patels to fix drinks for themselves. Another area facilitates video game play where two televisions are positioned in an opposing 90-degree angle to keep players from seeing what each other is doing, a request of Piyush for the games he plays with his son.

Also in this area is a vestibule leading to their state-of-the-art theater. At the time it was built, it was the only privately owned Dolby Atmos theater installed in Oklahoma. The cinematic experience is incomparable. The entertainment suite also has a large, sliding glass door that leads to the show car garage where Piyush keeps his favorite cars. This door can be opened to accommodate even more guests when necessary.

Piyush also thrives in the kitchen. He often includes his dinner guests in portions of the meal preparation process, so he asked for a large, highly functional kitchen with multiple “zones” to enable others to be involved. The solution includes a more formal side where all of the daily use items are positioned. The focal point of this area is a large U-shaped island in the core where the cooktop is centrally positioned with plenty of countertops for others to congregate. The backdrop is a pizza oven encased in book matched granite. The second half of the kitchen is a scullery with an assortment of other items that may not be utilized as frequently. This area can also function as a catering kitchen for larger parties.

LUXIERE: Which elements/ideas/directions do you find the most magical?

TN: As I mentioned, the theater is my favorite space in the home. I love film, and treasure the cinematic experience even more. I hold certification from THX in home theater design, and creating a home theater that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also acoustically optimal is something I truly enjoy.

Overall, the Patels were simply incredible clients! They afforded us the opportunity to pay intricate attention to every aspect of their home, including detailed space planning, custom ceiling details, custom lighting features, custom knives cut to create one-of-a-kind baseboards and so much more. Also, I would be remiss without stating the opportunity to work with Tom Krone Construction on this project was one of the highlights of my career. His attention to detail feeds my soul.

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