From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Providing Comfort & Joy-Landing
“Pine greens with hints of brown gold and persimmon are mixed with shimmering woven ribbon to set the palette,” Mary Sferra says. Burlap “antlers” (foreground) make whimsical napkin rings.
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 December 2017/January 2018 Issue
All Decked Out-Faux Real
Faux Real | A natural looking combination of greens surrounding a terrarium adds winter flair to a tabletop without the glitter, the designer says.
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Stairway to Elegance-Living Room
The living room is a clean, uncluttered rendition of formal. The furnishings center on the fireplace—one of five in the home. This one has a marble surround and extensive molding. […]
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-Fireplace
The arched door in the living room is the original entry and had been the only one. The stone fireplace, also original, had probably been used to heat the entire […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Cottage Revival-Living Room
The arch at left in the living room had been a solid wall. The wall came down to open up the space to the new foyer addition. The ceiling beams […]
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 […]