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e lobby is furnished with vintage pieces and reproductions from top international designers including the late Jean Royère of France, Czechoslovakia's Jindrich Halabala, Finland's Alvar Aalto, and Denmark's Flemming Lassen, the modernist architect who designed "e Tired Man," an iconic curved and cozy lounge chair with voluminous armrests. e lobby also has restored wooden floors in a chevron pattern from an old Parisian château, Murano glass chandeliers and sconces, and a late 19th century Italian marble fireplace. A print based on Andy Warhol's 1964 Flower series hangs above the mantle. ere is also an abstract piece by Los Angeles-based artist Ammon Rost and landscape paintings from American impressionist Robert Ferguson, who lives in Escondido. Even the coffee shop off the lobby, once e Huntsman bar, has a retro feel. Black-and-white marble floors in a checkerboard pattern were sourced from a 150-year-old French convent. e Inn's guestrooms were refreshed with white paint, floral wallpaper, marble baths, and luxurious linens. In recent weeks, e Inn has been abuzz with activity as management and staff tweak the décor, plant flowers and shrubs on the expansive grounds, train employees, and host "Lilian's Playdates," a chance for friends and family to sample the new menus and offer critiques. e Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, at long last, is now ready for its close up, welcoming overnight guests and locals alike. 858.367.7656, theinnatrsf.com @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2023 63 Lilian's, the restaurant named after architect Lilian J. Rice, is an elegant spot featuring wood floors from France, green velvet banquettes, decorative treillage, and vintage sconces