September 2020 | Page 80

LEFT: The sheep’s horn on the upper shelf is from the Moores’ home in Australia; one of the barrels was found in the ceiling of the Quonset hut. BELOW LEFT: The bathroom faucets and soapstone sinks are from Signature Hardware. BELOW RIGHT: The sofa is from Article. Book Smart The living space, which includes four bedrooms and two baths, sprawls over two buildings that are connected by an entryway the Moores added. When tackling interiors, Blair often works with designers whose aesthetics are an eclectic blend of vintage and modern. In this case, though, they opted for more of a mid-century man cave look, with bold, dark colors and strong tactile lines layered with vintage rugs. The floor bricks were a dumpster discovery, and the wicker pendant lights were another Craigslist find. With the low ceilings, the choice of Benjamin Moore’s “Onyx” in the living room gives it a library feel, Blair says. “It makes it feel warm and cozy rather than something it’s not.” It’s important to work with the architecture of the house, not to fight it, she says.