The Art of Design Issue 34 2018 | Page 14

14 The strikingly bold rug in the formal dining room is a whilst a narrow, Margo Scalloped Console against vintage piece in rich blue patterns, sourced from ABC the back wall is in hand-forged steel with a gold leaf Carpet & Home in New York. coating and mirrored glass top and was manufactured to bespoke dimensions to fit the wall recess perfectly. Both rooms also feature stunning woven silk wall A white globe Flos light sits on top. The third table in coverings from Phillip Jeffries. In the formal living room, the room is a striking lily pad “Justina” incidental table, the Tirreno Blue Amalfi Silk wall covering is used, whilst with a gold finish and an artfully bent base. a large-scale wild meadow flower print in the formal dining room is the WISH Bright in silk linen. The dining Two Theo drum stools by Kelly Wearstler sit alongside room also features timber half-panelling on the walls the console table and are made up of a burnished and this helps to balance out this strong print and brass base and custom bouclé fabric with subtle blue prevents it from overwhelming the room. flecking, whilst a two-part nest of tables alongside the sofa is in contrasting shades of faux shagreen in white The curtains in the formal living room are a linen and and charcoal on an antique brass frame. Behind, a viscose crystal molecule fabric from Chase Erwin Visual Comfort Studio Aspen floor lamp has a natural and furniture includes a buttoned Cambridge Sofa paper shade and a gold-leafed organic tree-shaped in tufted, vintage indigo velvet and two elegant Miles base, continuing the natural references, interesting leather chairs in Milano stone leather, with brushed- shapes and metallic finish themes in the room. brass frames, sourced from Restoration Hardware. Soft cushions are a playful mix of metallic fabrics, with “For the walls, I was given access to artwork that gold or detailed beading. Some were purchased whilst already belonged to the clients, Susan Knof explained. Susan Knof had four specially made from interesting ‘Luckily, the portrait of the reclining lady above the fabrics sourced to complement the scheme. console couldn’t have been a better choice. Her green and blue outfit fits perfectly with the scheme A striking circular coffee table with a polished-brass and the antique frame adds contrast to the room’s frame and black marble top is the Camilla by OKL, contemporary furnishings.’