After the party, the master bedroom—a room that Loncasty and Bruffy decorated together over the years—is a serene retreat. Newly installed wallpaper in the breakfast nook reflects those same warm tones, as does the light fixture that hangs above the table. Bruffy, artistic director of the Kansas City Chorale, displays the ensemble group's 2008 Grammy on the piano's satiny surface. The painting above the couch, a piece by Wendy Schwartz, echoes the earthy, warm colors already at play in the room. The still life by Tony LaSalle that hangs above it means there are always flowers in the entryway; these are by Studio Dan Meiners. Looking for a splash of pure color? Look up. The bombe chest that greets guests at the door kept its original finish, for example. Of the project that began with a small request for upholstery, Wells says, "We helped [Charles and Don] mix different metals, textures and decades for a layered look. From the mantle, Bruffy's collection of miniature figures and a piece by Barbara Doll keep watch on the goings-on below. The great room is also home to a coffee table that once resided in the living room and, of course, more art.

Brass is back," Kyle notes, referring to its brass wire frame, which adds a sense of lightness to the room. It's a collaboration that hits all the right notes. The painting above the bed is one of the first pieces local artist Joe Gregory ever sold. Added to the mix are canvases by Karl Dahl and Hunt Slonem. Who would have imagined that a call to design team Jan Kyle and Doug Wells for help selecting new upholstery fabric would lead to the redecoration of an entire house? And who would have guessed that the eagle-eyed designers would spot a fabulous rug stored under the grand piano? The rug, a swirl of soft peach, curry, sage green and cream, inspired the silk shantung on the bergeres. Loncasty and Bruffy are known for their parties, and their designers made it easier to entertain by cutting shelves into the great room walls. A few decades can make anything look tired, even a gorgeous pair of French bergeres that were distinctly snazzy several years ago. We moved things around, refinished an item or two and freshened things up to emphasize their art. DINING ROOM The indisputable star of the dining room is a contemporary painting by local artist Brady Legler; its colors informed the choice of paint on the ceiling.

NOOK In the great room, the design Italy Velvet Suppliers team added an elk hide to the back of a well-loved leather sofa. With the judicious addition of black accents, the beloved table holds its own. "We were attached to this table, so Jan and Doug found a way to make it work. The buff-colored, stamped-leather fronts of the antique bombe chests on either side of the simple bed frame add lightness to what can sometimes look like heavy furniture. The dining room, kitchen and great room followed. Purchased at the Plaza Art Fair, canvases by Cathy Rose and John Whipple add further visual interest to the area. The replacement, a decadently comfortable velvet presence with brushed nickel nail heads and a masculine attitude, moved in. Benjamin Moore's Venetian Gold paint covers the ceiling, washing the room and everyone in it in a flattering peach hue. A number of Loncasty and Bruffy's favorite pieces surround the fireplace. Its soft palette provides a restful background for a space filled with art. Kyle and Wells had the border cut off, making the estate sale find the perfect size for the living room.Take chairs, for instance. The wall color, a soft cream, gives breathing space to the homeowners' art collection. The chandelier, one of Loncasty's finds at Mission Road Antique Mall, led a pale white existence until Kyle and Wells arranged for a gilded update. Luscious peach velvet covers the black Art Deco chairs purchased from an estate, which, along with a custom-made carpet, cozy up to the homeowners' existing table.

All these pieces join together in a happy symphony, overseen by a Steinway piano. The coffee table, a piece that Kyle and Wells found in Palm Beach, is retro cool. The two textures complement each other. But the changes in the living room were only the beginning. The new storage space holds liquor and glassware. Encaustics by Brigitta McReynolds balance the grouping." To the left of the entry, the leather and chrome on a pair of Wassily chairs anchor more art, including pieces by local artists Gregory Eltringham, Marci Aylward, Tom Corbin and Alan Chow. "They made it simple to work with them. "Don and Charles are collectors and had a number of wonderful pieces," Wells notes." Indeed, layers might just be the theme of the home: something old, something new, something brass, something brushed nickel, local artists, regional artists, and a give and take between homeowners and designersan and Doug respected deal breakers and our budget," Loncasty says. A cog lamp, updated with a new shade, casts a golden glow on it all. Whoops! It would be impossible for the existing sofa and the refurbished rug to exist in the same room. The carpet, purchased at TK, adds a zing of texture, pattern and visual interest.That's not to say that the homeowners took every suggestion. The sofa table is local vintage, while the lampshades are of-the-moment. "It's important to honor the pieces people love and use. A new coffee table, sofa table, lampshades and wall color joined it. "A good designer finds solutions," says Loncasty, the executive director of the Kansas City Chorale. Canvases by Agneses Udinotti and Bryan Haynes hang next to works by local artists Kim Casebeer and Alan Chow.