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all from 1stdibs. They also snagged a trove of exotic rarities during a sale of Asian artifacts from legendary Dallas antiques showroom Loyd-Paxton — among them, a 15th- century Buddhist temple scroll and a 19th- century gold lacquer Siamese chest. Mixed with the extraordinary antiques were classic, modern pieces from Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames for Knoll, as well as furnishings from Christian Liaigre, Minotti, and Holly Hunt Studio. The large living room was McFarlain's chance to let loose. "I'm usually pretty rigid when laying out a room," he says, "but for this one, I opened up the box by creating three different seating areas and playing with the scale of furniture." A massive blue rug and the Kagan Serpentine sofa provide drama; a gilded Hand-Foot cocktail table by Mexican surrealist Pedro Friedeberg and the rambling multi-tiered Pebble table by Beirut artist Nada Debs add amusement. Vibrant carpets — some in sumptuous shades of raspberry and blue, others with fanciful designs — are from The Rug Company. "There's color and pattern everywhere," says McFarlain. "I tried to keep a sense of whimsy, which doesn't come easily or naturally to me." Still, much of the color in the house comes from artwork the homeowners purchased Clockwise from above: In the library/music room, Ian sofa and Muc coffee table by Christophe Delcourt from Avenue Road, NYC. On ceiling, Looks Like Tea Paper by Donghia. Russell Young's artwork of Marlon Brando, undated. In the dining room, vintage Paul Evans table. Peacock rug from The Rug Company. Sputnik by Stilnovo chandeliers, circa 1960s, from 1stdibs. Domingo Zapata's Midsummer Dreams Mosaic, 2015. In the breakfast nook, vintage Ico Parisi-style table. Brno leather armchairs. Custom Hunt leather banquet with seatback covered in Great Plains fabric from Holly Hunt. Designer Brant McFarlain. 120