My Houzz: Glamour Wows in a Las Vegas Midcentury Home
Bold color and playful accents make this modern Nevada house sing
After years of living in condos and apartments in Houston and West Hollywood, Ward, seen at left, and Tyczkowski, right, were excited to move to Las Vegas. “I just love the idea that we moved here and made this our own,” Tyczkowski says.
This sunroom previously had dark walls, but the couple breathed new life into it with orange accents and retro prints.
Choosing a color palette for the space was a process of elimination, Tyczkowski says. “I had already gone through the jewel tone period of the ’90s, then the Hollywood Regency period with mirrors, aqua and chocolate in the 2000s, then yellows and grays, and I said, ‘What’s left? You know what? Orange.’ ”
Console: Vintage
Choosing a color palette for the space was a process of elimination, Tyczkowski says. “I had already gone through the jewel tone period of the ’90s, then the Hollywood Regency period with mirrors, aqua and chocolate in the 2000s, then yellows and grays, and I said, ‘What’s left? You know what? Orange.’ ”
Console: Vintage
Metallic accents and finishes such as those seen in the light fixture and upholstery are found throughout the space.
Bar cart: Z Gallerie; chairs: Melrose Gallery, Los Angeles
Bar cart: Z Gallerie; chairs: Melrose Gallery, Los Angeles
Though he didn’t originally plan on adding wallpaper, Tyczkowski says he came across this pattern and realized it was a perfect match to his swatches for the curtains and orange accent wall. “It totally set the vibe for that room,” he says. “The wallpaper takes it to a whole new level.”
Dining table: Sequoia, Z Gallerie; dining chairs: Melrose Gallery; wallpaper: Ernst Orange Linear Leaf by Decorline, Brewster Home Fashions
Dining table: Sequoia, Z Gallerie; dining chairs: Melrose Gallery; wallpaper: Ernst Orange Linear Leaf by Decorline, Brewster Home Fashions
Across from the sunroom, orange bar stools create a bridge into the modern kitchen, which was a total renovation project. “The kitchen was a tragedy,” Tyczkowski says. The couple decided to keep the original blueprint of the room but replace the ’70s-style cabinets, tiles and lighting with more modern pieces.
Orange velvet bar stools: Hazel Bro, Worlds Away
Orange velvet bar stools: Hazel Bro, Worlds Away
The kitchen is one of the more neutral spaces in the bright and bold house. Tyczkowski says that since it’s in the middle of the home, connecting the living room, dining room, sunroom and entry hall, he felt it needed to be more subdued. “Since it’s a go-between, it needed to be neutral, but it also needed some sparkle, which I think I accomplished in the gold accents.”
Tyczkowski decided to add lots of built-ins to the butler’s pantry to house his collection of china, glassware and serving pieces. The glass doors allow the pieces to shine instead of being hidden away.
“I always say every good home needs a butler’s pantry,” Tyczkowski says. “They’re great for entertaining.” The couple held their wedding ceremony and reception at the home and used the pantry as a catering station.
Each room has a distinct color-blocked scheme and personality.
This guest room, also known as the green room, was inspired by Hollywood glamour. It started with the brass canopy bed, which Tyczkowski says was the master bed in a previous residence. “We had a basic tiny beige bedroom then, which was cute but had no wow factor. As a designer I just can’t live without wow!”
Bed: Enzo, Z Gallerie
This guest room, also known as the green room, was inspired by Hollywood glamour. It started with the brass canopy bed, which Tyczkowski says was the master bed in a previous residence. “We had a basic tiny beige bedroom then, which was cute but had no wow factor. As a designer I just can’t live without wow!”
Bed: Enzo, Z Gallerie
“When I work for a client, I make the whole house flow together colorwise,” Tyczkowski says. “I’ll use two or three colors and mix them throughout the space. In this house, I was able to do each room in its own monochromatic scheme, and it somehow still flows because of the ’70s contemporary style.” A Kelly green console in a glossy finish pairs well with the painted emerald green walls.
The emerald green accents were chosen to set off the gold, Tyczkowski says. “There’s nothing like going into a gorgeous bedroom retreat to relax. It just changes the course of your attitude each day, which will trickle down and eventually change your life,” he says.
Chair: Curve S in Glossy Black, Modern Selections via Houzz; llama figurines: Las Vegas Market
Chair: Curve S in Glossy Black, Modern Selections via Houzz; llama figurines: Las Vegas Market
“I always loved a guest bedroom with matching twin beds,” Tyczkowski says of his Marie Antoinette-themed guest room.
Dresser: Pulaski Furniture
Dresser: Pulaski Furniture
“It would be common in an older house to have a guest room full of pieces from your mother’s and grandmother’s homes. So I wanted to have one room that felt like it had seen many generations,” he adds.
Beds: Andover Cream curved-top Cherry-Brown metal poster bed, Inspire Q
Beds: Andover Cream curved-top Cherry-Brown metal poster bed, Inspire Q
The couple renovated both bathrooms and the powder room with retro-inspired touches, such as these sconces in the guest bathroom.
The guest bathroom shower features large-format marble tiles and brass hardware and fixtures.
The powder room is one of the most dramatic spaces in the home, done in black and gold.
Tyczkowski took inspiration from the black crocodile wallpaper of the Encore hotel to transform what was a peach-colored space into a room filled with glamour and drama. The column was custom built for the sole purpose of covering it in zebra wallpaper.
An art gallery wall adds a touch of fun to the home office. “One big piece of art behind the sofa would look nice, but it would be so predictable,” Tyczkowski says. “And that [faux] cow head is fabulous!”
The master bedroom and bathroom proved to be the biggest challenge for the designer. The space was overwhelmingly large, with no architectural details to add interest. Tyczkowski raised the ceiling and added crown molding and baseboards, a fireplace, a large custom bed and a sitting area.
“I wanted to give it more character,” Tyczkowski says. “It was boring, and I knew I could make it look pretty.” He saved these rooms for last when renovating the house so he had time to dream up the right plan.
Armchair: custom, Sherrill Furniture
Armchair: custom, Sherrill Furniture
In the master bath, the previous owner had already added the striking circular tub.
The original stonework in the living room is one of the couple’s favorite design details.
The sunken living room was one of Tyczkowski’s favorites when they were looking at the house and helped sway his decision to buy. “I’d always dreamed of a sunken living room since I was a little boy,” he says. “Like The Dick Van Dyke Show.”
The dining room makes a statement with retro red S chairs and a portrait of Audrey Hepburn.
Dining chairs: Furniture Source Worldwide via Houzz; table: Lexington Furniture; cabinet: Hooker Furniture
Dining chairs: Furniture Source Worldwide via Houzz; table: Lexington Furniture; cabinet: Hooker Furniture
The table was from a design job and had been in storage because the couple’s previous homes didn’t allow for such a large piece. Its modern chrome legs mix with the retro chairs to achieve a midcentury modern look.
The entryway features original brick and colored glass around the ornate double doors.
The window pattern features a combination of clear and frosted glass.
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Who lives here: Dale Tyczkowski and Johnny “J.R.” Ward and their dog, Pepper
Location: Las Vegas
Size: 3,731 square feet (347 square meters); three bedrooms, 2½ baths
Year built: 1975
There’s no shortage of color in the brightly styled home of interior designer Dale Tyczkowski and stylist Johnny Ward. They took inspiration from the late Jay Sarno, founder of the Caesar’s Palace and Circus Circus casinos in Las Vegas, when decorating the midcentury home after moving there from Southern California.
Neighbors have told them that the hotel legend was often spotted at the residence and may have spent time living there. “I thought of Jay as my client,” Tyczkowski says. “As if he were still living here today. I was thinking of him entertaining here and how the house would have translated. J.R. and I love glamour and wow and splash, so it fit our personalities too.”
Side table: Anthropologie