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candlesticks and a mid-1800s clock from Paris add simple
elegance, and the silk-and-wool rug hints at things to come
with its deconstructed fuchsia pattern. Overhead, the rich gray
ceiling introduces a surprising touch of glam, shimmering
subtly with what homeowner refers to as “pixie dust.”
Transitioning from the foyer to the living room, the fireplace
surround was faux painted to resemble the foyer’s marble
flooring, and the decorative firescreen repeats the decorative
X motif pattern of the entry door. Demonstrating her own
artistic skill, the owner refinished each button on the firescreen
by hand for a similar metallic finish. The living room ceiling
soars to 18 feet, and to create a more intimate atmosphere for
this expansive gathering space, the original two sofas were
replaced with a Baker loveseat in a tone-on-tone Manuel
Canovas satin stripe and four sleek, contemporary klismos
chairs in textured silk.
The denouement arrives in the activity areas, where the cool,
serene ambience is transformed by a vivid burst of fuchsia. In
the casual dining area, a classic, dark-toned harbor pedestal
table is surrounded by contemporary Vanguard wing chairs that
blend fuchsia faux leather with an eye-catching fuchsia-and-gray
houndstooth fabric.Top: Cool and sophisticated, the living room features a Baker loveseat,
sleek recamier chairs, and a fireplace surround faux-painted to resemble
the foyer’s marble flooring [shown below left, with the hall leading to the
powder room]. Bottom right: One of the owner’s favorite hues, fuchsia
adds a vivid burst of color to the casual dining area.