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carved in France in 1725 is paired with a contemporary chandelier and painterly floral wallpaper awash in burgundy and olive, an artful collision of eras and styles that Jordan embraced with gusto. "The dining room captures the whole idea of the house, meeting old with new," he says. The kitchen counters, backsplash, and center island showcase the marble that sparked the house's evocative design, setting the stage for Jordan's favorite kind of entertaining. Designed to feel generous in scale yet intimate enough to gather for meals, the kitchen's design does away with upper cabinets, open shelving, and a visible hood. Instead, a center island reads more like a fine piece of furniture, with drawers, rounded corners, and stools tucked along the sides. A prep kitchen and china cabinet, discreetly hidden behind the main space, handle most of the cooking and storage, allowing the kitchen to remain open and uncluttered. "Cooking is my love language," Jordan says. "I often have a small group over and cook for them. I love a good roast, and I slow-simmer Bolognese the proper way, over three hours." The parlor's deep-red palette creates a moody setting for an antique tapestry purchased by Jordan's grandmother in Paris during the 1970s. The tapestry feels newly In the dining room, Huê Thi Hoffmaster painting, French 1750s mantel from Pittet Architecturals. Josh Greene Design wallpaper. Atelier001 Orbit chandelier, Stahl + Band moon sconces. Above: Vintage plant stand from Nickey Kehoe, L.A. Art and chair from Benny Jack Antiques.