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 […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Marvels at the Mansion: Left Bank Loft-Fireplace
FIREPLACE | Glass mosaic tiles update a circa 1903 fireplace. A signature piece of art rests against the textured wallpaper with raised rivets. The grille above is also original. “We […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Old is New Again-Den
DEN | In the den, the coffee table is a freeform walnut slab that looks as though it was sliced right off the tree. The wall covering features a bold […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Old is New Again-Family Room
Although this is called the family room, Butler says all rooms of the home are considered family rooms. Comfort is key. Here, the eye goes to the vibrant green chairs […]
From the August/September 2017 Issue
Tips from a Pro: How to Freshen a Room Without a Total Re-Do – Living Room
A large sofa and two stools maximize seating capacity in this living room while a new coffee table enhances function. The rug ties the room together.