From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
A Tale of Two Christmases-Dining Room
Dining Room | A lush, full-length table garland — embellished with mainly silver flowers and ribbon — brings the yuletide spirit to the holiday table. Silver is the primary metallic […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Cherished Memories-Family Room
A well-appointed family room is a welcoming spot for the owners and their dogs: two standard poodles that avail themselves of the plush, velvet armchairs and sofa.
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Providing Comfort & Joy-Family Room
The theme of gold and white complements the existing furnishings. Schwarz “had such a good time with the gift wrapping. I don’t normally get to do this. It was a […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Marvel at the Mansion: L’Abbey En Rose-Desk
A hip acrylic desk is accompanied by an ever-so-proper desk chair. Pink poufs in the corners bring coziness. The statue next to the drapery adds sophistication.
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Marvels at the Mansion: Left Bank Loft-Living Space
LIVING SPACE | “I think most people were surprised by how a 460-square-foot room could be transformed into a functional, elegant living space,” designer Michael Curren says. The secret: properly scaled […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Cottage Revival-Entryway
This entryway—also used as a mudroom of sorts—is part of an addition that extends the entire length of the back of the home. The door to the right (just visible) […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Cottage Revival-Breakfast Area
BREAKFAST AREA | Just off the kitchen, the breakfast room has additional leaded-glass windows and another window seat—this one curved—that sits atop a radiator cover. Ladder back chairs with cane […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Marvels at the Mansion: Left Bank Loft-Bedroom
SLEEPING QUARTERS | Navy walls pop against white trimwork in the open, airy sleeping quarters. The design team uncovered the original plaster ceiling hidden behind 12 fluorescent lights and a […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Marvels at the Mansion: Left Bank Loft-Television area
SPECIAL TOUCHES | The television swivels between the living and sleeping areas. Plumbing pipes, used to fabricate various design elements from drapery rods to table bases, give the room its […]