John and Marty Engquist do not subscribe to the one-dimensional idea that a person, or couple, must have a singular personality. A singular way of life that suits them best. Instead, the Engquists have taken their passions and poured them into two homes–a ranch in Clinton and a four-story townhouse in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge–that echo completely different sides of the couple’s life together.

“I’m a country boy at heart,” says John. “I’ve been an outdoorsman forever, hunting and fishing… But I also love the urban lifestyle.”

Teaming up with interior designer Becky Walker, John and Marty have transformed both residences into eye-catching examples of the duality of their lifestyle. With the downtown home filled with mirrors and clean-lined elegance, and the Clinton ranch making room for horses, dogs and other rescue animals, the two homes demonstrate how town and country can come together.

Read the full story here and in the January issue of inRegister, on newsstands now.