textural and serene.” And like
the furniture here, preexist-
ing elements, such as molding,
a mullioned glass door and
the sitting-room fireplace, are
smaller in scale, giving the two
rooms a cozy, self-contained
feel.
In fact, the only room in the
house that doesn’t make use of
original architectural details
is the master bathroom. The
homeowners weren’t fond of
the green marble tile that lined
the floor and rather than simply
replace it, Durocher proposed
a more extensive redo. She
installed a new tub and gleam-
ing Carrara marble tiles on the
floor and shower surround and
repainted the existing cabinetry,
setting off the stenciled blue
walls. Additional details—such
as relaxed Roman shades, a
delicate upholstered bench and
a built-in makeup vanity and
mirror—soften the overall am-
bience. The result is a room that
blends seamlessly with the rest
of the master suite.
Removal of that dark green
tile swept away the house’s last
stodgy detail, leaving it just as
the homeowners and designer
envisioned it: elegant for sure,
but also as bright, young and
welcoming as the couple who
call it home.This page, top and bottom: The master
suite’s sitting room features two pastel
sofas from Kravet Furniture. A pair
of double doors leads to the master
bedroom. Opposite page: Dark-wood
touches like the two Wellington Court
nightstands from Century Furniture
and the upholstered Napoleon bed (also
from Century Furniture) add a feeling of
intimacy to the master bedroom. Custom
curtains, a custom bench and an ultra-
soft rug from Creative Touch complement
the darker elements and contribute to the
room’s restful ambience.58|
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