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Obsidian Lobby

Amenity & Lobby Interior · Residential Entrance Lobby · Interior Perspective · Dark Contemporary Luxury

A double-height entrance lobby built around polished black marble flooring, a cantilevered dark-treaded staircase traced in warm brass light, and a large abstract canvas as its single statement piece. Sculptural driftwood consoles and boucle seating in a graphic print soften the otherwise monochrome palette.

A deliberately dark, gallery-like arrival sequence — one dramatic artwork, one lighting gesture on the stair, and a restrained material palette that lets both breathe.

Obsidian Black
Warm Brass
Ivory
Espresso Brown
Deep Red Accent

Space Planning

  • Double-height entrance void
  • Floating staircase as central feature
  • Seating nook around a round side table
  • Wall-mounted feature artwork zone
  • Open circulation to upper level

Material Palette

  • Polished Black Marble
  • Walnut Timber Treads
  • Driftwood
  • Boucle Upholstery
  • Brushed Brass

Interior Features

  • Cantilevered timber staircase
  • Statement abstract artwork
  • Sculptural driftwood console
  • Round patterned side table
  • Boucle lounge seating

Lighting Features

  • Brass stair-edge LED strip
  • Pendant cluster chandelier
  • Wall-wash artwork lighting
  • Ambient cove lighting

Decorative Elements

  • Ceramic vase pair
  • Driftwood sculpture
  • Potted olive tree
  • Patterned upholstery

Key Features

Dramatic entrance lobbyDark material paletteStatement artworkSculptural staircaseBrass lighting accentsGallery-like atmosphereBoucle seating nookPolished marble flooringWarm ambient lightingContemporary luxury detailing

Moody, dramatic, sculptural, and refined.

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