A Fresh Take onTraditional
The beauty of this room lies within the seamless juxtaposition of taking a completely traditional setting and imbuing it with unpredictability. The space echoes a sophisticated air while maintaining a coyness that is flirty. Inviting and welcoming, this room grabs you from the moment you walk in. The furniture includes a remarkable hand benched tufted sofa whose exquisite detail takes a commanding presence in the room, swivel chairs that flank the sofa allowing for flexible seating and ottomans that are easily moved to welcome more guests to the seating area. The masculine feel of the piece is softened with the touches like a tassel base lamp and the dashes of fuschia that add an incredible energy in the mainly neutral palette. A silk and wool rug add an incredible texture and play well against the deep espresso-stained rift and quartersawn white oak floors. This room is also incredibly accommodating for entertaining as it functions as a living room as well as a formal dining room, allowing guests to fluidly interact within the space. The high lacquer sculpted white table is centered within a beautiful bay window that overlooks the gardens and flanked by a pair of drapes that frame the view. The head chairs, swathed in a deep magenta, draw the eye to the grouping upon entering the room. A graceful chain chandelier hangs overhead illuminating the table. Contrasts between matte and glossy finishes complete the visual story. Photo by Jason Miller.