Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Issue | Page 189

Paulo Moschino Lisa: How can it be that a house in New Jersey looks so rooted, so lived in and, frankly, so gloriously Italian? Paulo: doors were always open. I was used to beautiful light and doors that open out into a garden. That’s what I take away most from Italy – a sense of light. I don’t like making dark rooms. And I suppose, being Italian, I have a strong sense of family. I tried to make this house feel like one big comfortable room. LEFT: Dawn Reader. Neoclassical obelisks and urns on the mantel mix with English antiques. Club chairs upholstered in linen and velvet and a copious olive beige sofa. All fabrics and furniture are from Nicholas Haslam a 1950’s Adam-style stone bust Bridge for Design Summer 2014 189