ECLECTIC MOOD

By Kristen Brown • Photos by R. Caligaris

Home Designer Leslie Wolfe irresistibly blends modern furniture with unique antique pieces for the Dorchak’s home. The Dorchak’s lavish dining room features custom furniture by Duquette Wolfe.

For seven years now John and Angie Dorchak have lived in a home that
incorporates their differing ideas of style and comfort. With an eclectic style and a dramatic love for color and detail, Angie Dorchak relishes the uniqueness of her home. Architect Jack Jenkins described her dream for the house best when he said, “This needs to feel like Zsa Zsa Gabor moved to the country!” John on the other hand, is a purist in his design aesthetic and appreciates natural and older elements. Even their favorite rooms expose the stark contrast of designs.

The Falls Room features Nano Wall doors to highlight the breathtaking views surrounding the home. The sinker cypress ceiling and trim work were done by Duquette Cabinetry and the iron chandelier is from Currey and Company.
Another natural element in the middle of the room is a hand selected tree trunk finished by Duquette Wolfe specifically for this room.

John’s favorite room in the house is the Falls Room. The use of Nano Walls in the room allow you to feel like you are part of the surrounding nature outdoors and the ceiling is made of reclaimed sinker cypress that has beautiful color variation in the individual pieces. Angie’s favorite room in the house is her closet. It has floor to ceiling raised fabric wall paper by Osbourne and Little. All of the trim work was hand finished to match the wall paper and they added black chandeliers and purple carpet to complete the look.

The plush living room features a pair of custom designed chairs by Century Furniture, Amy Howard sofa and Allen Knight chaise. A unique piece, the floor lamp chandelier is by Luna Bella. A little piece of Hollywood memorabilia is perched on the 17th century mantle from a French Castle, antique mirror from the set of the Sex and the City movie is a definite statement piece. The antique Louis Vuitton trunk was a special gift from John to Angie on her 30th birthday.

Architect Jack Jenkins described her dream for the house
best when he said, “This needs to feel like Zsa Zsa Gabor
moved to the country!”

A dramatic kitchen is highlighted by the rich, custom designed cabinetry by Duquette Cabinetry accompanied by the black honed granite fabricated by hand by Mike Jenkins. All appliances, including his and her refrigerators, are from Daniel Appliance. The pop of gold from the antique gold leaf backsplash was created by Ann Saks. Tile work was done by Patrick Freeman and the custom breakfast table is by Amy Howard. As a finishing touch, a Bradley Hughes chandelier hangs stylishly above the island.

The Dorchak’s guest bedroom is a colorful retreat with custom designed bedding and pillows. The brilliant chandelier is by Regina Andrews.

Every girl’s dream, Angie’s shoe closet was custom designed by Duquette Cabinetry and hand finished to match the gold in the drapery fabric by StaceAge Designs. The ottoman was custom built by StaceAge Designs, chic lighting by Luna Bella and carpet from Carpet One on River Road.

Angie Dorchak, owner of Pursona and self-proclaimed shoe fanatic, describes this room as her personal sanctuary. In the master bedroom custom designed draperies line the windows made with fabric by Schumacher. The bedding is by Ann Gish and the settee at the end of the bed is from Mandersons. A gold coffee table from Worlds-Away brightens the room. Iron bed by Hinson Galleries.

A luxurious bathroom was originally added in 2006 with a white chandelier from Bethel International and tile and granite from Sellers Tile in Columbus.

Phase 2 of the outdoor renovation was completed in 2007 by Tommy Hinton and features a gorgeous pool by Aquarious Pools.

All of the tile work was done by Ann Saks. The exterior design by 2WR of Columbus provides a relaxing outdoor escape with Summer Classics Outdoor Furniture.

The pool area was reimagined to crate picturesque views and to achieve
balance between architecture and nature.