Peachy the Magazine October November 2014 | Page 39

INTERIORS

Shades of Gray
Taking this direction in stride, Courtney
selected a crystal chandelier that reflects
light off of the ceiling lined with Chinese pewter tea paper. Three watercolors by New Orleans artist Alexis Walter
adorn one side of the dining room, and
a painting by the homeowner decorates
the mantel. The dining chairs are upholstered in silk on the front and cut velvet
on the back. Silk drapes dress the windows while a custom silk rug finishes
the room beautifully.
The palette of neutral grays and metallics is carried throughout the first
floor of the home. The color scheme is
punctuated with bursts of color and
shimmer in artwork, light fixtures and
accent pieces. Foregoing a traditional
seating arrangement in the living room,
the designer created separate groupings that are conducive to cocktails and
conversation. A grand piano anchors
one corner of the room, and a drop arm
chaise covered in mohair commands
attention floating in the center of the
room. Chinoiserie wallpaper provides
an elegant backdrop for the silh ouettes
of a French club chair, klismos chairs
and mirrored coffee table. The overall
effect is serene, sophisticated and timeless with a modern touch.

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framed intaglios
hang above a console with gilded legs by
Porto Romana.
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