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mid-20th-century modern and 1940s glamour, such as a high-backed custom sofa upholstered in cream wool and a gondola sofa, which Max discovered at Emily Summers' studio. A pair of blue Minotti chairs provides the little jewels Max likes without adding too much color, McFarlain says. A cool 1960s chaise, which Max discovered at Again & Again, floats in front of a large window overlooking the pool. Here and there, McFarlain placed a few cherished antiques Max inherited from her grandparents in England. "I have always liked a mix," Max says. "I come from old things, but I like new. This house has given me an opportunity to bring together all the things I care about." McFarlain created a dark and sexy media room that bridges Max's love of glamour with the architecture's need for sleekness.. "You can sometimes put modern and glamour together, and that's what we tried to do in this room," he says. A black slatted wood wall, designed by Joshua Nimmo, slides to reveal a flat- screen TV, and the sleek statuary-marble fireplace provides contrast and richness. Everyone loved the Macassar ebony built-in bookcases, which were from the previous renovation; now they store books and photographs. After some discussion about the right lounge chair for Ben, McFarlain suggested a sleek Minotti chair and ottoman. "He loves it," Max says. "He says it's the most comfortable chair he's ever had." This is, after all, a house where relaxation and respite are as important as the interior furnishings and art. The Trowbridges' Zen-like approach to their home was inspired by a 2013 trip to Japan, which jumpstarted their design for the infinity pool. "I love Tadao Ando's architecture, and we originally wanted the pool to come up to the windows, like it does at The Modern in Fort Worth," says Max. Refinements to their design moved the pool a few feet from the house, but the effect is just as dramatic. Studio Outside designed a boardwalk that traverses the water and backyard steps that take you down into the garden below. Naturally, the house has become a popular place to decompress. "It's so serene and so peaceful that you feel calm the minute you walk through the front door," Max says. Clockwise from left: Massive pivoting white oak door designed by Joshua Nimmo separates the master wing. Richard Phillips' Kenza, 2015. The renovated master bath overlooks the terraced lawn. Back view of the original master bedroom wing, clad in St. Joe brick. 67