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EDITION NO.1 brooklyn, ny
table of CONTENTS
THE INTRODUCTION
THE PARLOR FLOOR
THE SECOND FLOOR
THE THIRD FLOOR
THE PAINT
THE MOODBOARD
THE SKETCHES
the INTRODUCTION
I have always been led by design. Driven by an
innate curiosity, I lean into spontaneity, embrace
failure, and most importantly trust my eye to allow a
room, a home to unfold as it wants to. This intuitive
process really informed the design of my Brooklyn
Townhouse. I had been itching to get my hands on
a project that scared me a little and boy, did this
late 1800s Greek Revival challenge and stretch me
in ways I never could have anticipated. But it was
also my greatest teacher.
This home strengthened my architecture and
design muscles, it forced me to problem-solve and
step out of my comfort zone. Without a doubt, this
home is my design epic, my masterpiece, second
only to being my family’s sanctuary. It helped me
understand what I was drawn to, gave me
confidence, and allowed me to define what I love
about design, what excites me most, and how I
want to live in my spaces.
This home has given me so much over the years but perhaps the most exhilarating part of
my Brooklyn journey has been sharing it with all of you—the EyeSwoon community! Your
response to my home has truly blown me away and I can’t thank you enough for your endless
support and kindness. To express my gratitude, my team and I combed through allll of your
questions on Instagram to create this Encyclopedia of Swoon—the ultimate room-by-room
guide with EVERY. SINGLE. SOURCE from the paint colors to the furniture, and even the
suppliers—it's all here!
Love,
the PARLOR FLOOR
THE ENTRYWAY. THE STAIRS. THE LIVING ROOM.
THE DINING ROOM. THE KITCHEN. THE TERRACE.
the ENTRYWAY
I desired a really dark entryway that enveloped you as you walk in. To achieve that, I painted the
doors, walls, and ceiling with a graphite, almost black hue which beautifully contrasts with the
checkerboard black and white tiles and the original curve of the entryway door. To inject
warmth, I added a vintage burlwood table, an art deco alabaster flush mount, and a vintage
bench reupholstered in salmon silk velvet. The Sam Messenger artwork brings everything
together while continuing the black-and-white theme onto the parlor floor.
ENTRY TABLE
ENTRYWAY DETAILS
Vintage 1970s Burlwood Center Table
CANDELABRA
Montauk Candelabra from RW Guild
VESTIBULE FLOORING
Vintage Reclaimed Tumbled Belgian Marble
from Chateau Domingue
HERRINGBONE FLOORING
KIP in European White Oak Select Grade from reSAWN Timber
Pre-finished with hard wax oil, Tongue & Groove, Double End
Grooved, Micro-beveled Edges and Ends, Engineered: 3/4” thick
(6mm wear layer) x 4” x 24”
ARTWORK
Sam Messenger
PRIMITIVE WOOD CHAIR
Vintage 1830s Scandinavia
Purchased in Copenhagen
PENDANT LAMP
Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant
from Obsolete
BENCH
Vintage in the Style of Gio Ponti
Purchased on 1stDibs
Reupholstered in Salmon Silk Velvet by Fortuny
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Rodin Velvet Bench
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RUG
ENTRYWAY DETAILS. CONT'D...
Vintage Checkerboard Flatweave Rug
Shop Similar: Athena Calderone x Beni Rugs Gambit Rug in Natural +
Sage
PAINT
Front Door Exterior: No. 57 Off Black Exterior
Eggshell by Farrow & Ball
Front Door Interior and Interior Windows: Off Black in Estate Eggshell
by Farrow & Ball
Vestibule Walls: Off Black in Estate Emulsion by Farrow & Ball
the STAIRS
Simply put, this is my stairway to heaven. When Victor and I began renovations, we knew we
wanted to take down the wall that separated the hallway and the stairs from the rest of the
living space, and allow the natural light from the back of the house to infiltrate throughout. In
doing this, the stairwell became the first thing people see as they enter. So we restored the
original design, adding a classic curved detail on the bottom corner, and painting both the
stairs and the railing black. This striking combination of the black stairs with the white walls has
a subtly commanding presence, deliberately drawing the eye upwards. Opening up this space
allowed for a stylish vignette at the base of the stairs which is now one of my favorite spots to
drink coffee each morning.
PAINT
STAIRS DETAILS
No. 57 Off Black in Floor Paint by Farrow & Ball
STOOL
Green River Project
CHAIR
Vintage 1950s Italian Perla Armchair by Veronesi for I.S.A.
Bergamo
Purchased on 1stDibs
Reupholstered in Green Mohair
FLOOR LAMP
Vintage 1950s Italian Gilt Brass Trunk White Marble Bass
Purchased from Galerie Alain Fradin
TABLE
Vintage marble top and wood table
Purchased from Pasadena Antique Mall
ABSTRACT VASE
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
Shop Similar:
Isolated N.7 Terracotta by Canoa Lab
Isolated N.21 Vase by Canoa Lab
HERRINGBONE FLOORING
KIP in European White Oak Select Grade from reSAWN Timber
Pre-finished with hard wax oil, Tongue & Groove, Double End
Grooved, Micro-beveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 3/4” thick (6mm wear layer) x 4” x 24”
MARBLE SIDE TABLE
Vintage
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate La Sienna Piccolo Plinth
RUG
Athena Calderone x Beni Rugs Imprint Rug in Natural + Sage
Athena Calderone x Beni Rugs Periphery Rug in Natural + Fawn
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the LIVING ROOM
The living room is really special to me because it's where the design language of this home was
born. The vintage 1970s Mario Bellini Cameleonda sofa for B&B Italia was the very first piece I
bought and I had it reupholstered in a putty velvet. I love how the low-slung, bulbous design
contrasts against the slicker, angular edges of the Apparatus marble coffee table. In order to
create a living space that feels rich and layered, I united furniture and objects at varying heights
to draw your eyes around the room, bouncing from point to point, lending it a playful allure. This
is where we spend most of our time as a family.
LIVING ROOM DETAILS
MIRROR
Late 1800s Greek Guilt Parlor Mirror
Original to the house
SOFA
Vintage 1970s Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa from Morentz,
The Netherlands. Purchased from Galerie Alain Fradin
CHAIRS
Vintage 1960s The Netherlands Theo Ruth F815 Lounge Chairs
for Artifort
Purchased from Galerie Alain Fradin
STOOLS
Charlotte Perriand from Dobrinka Salzman Gallery
CHANDELIER
Plaster Flora Ottillia Chandelier by Atelier Démiurge New York
SCONCES
Vintage 1950s Italy Painted Tripod Brass Wall Lights
from Morentz
FLOOR LAMP IRON BASE
Vintage 1950s France
Purchased at Phéromones, Les Puces Paris Flea Market
PEDESTALS
Vintage
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Relic Oak Pedestal
Athena for Crate Pompeii Fluted Pedestal Table
COFFEE TABLE
Portal Coffee Table by Apparatus
TRIPOD CONCRETE SIDE TABLE
Vintage
Purchased from a Miami Estate Sale
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate La Strana Concrete
Tripod Side Table
SHOP the LOOK
LIVING ROOM DETAILS CONT'D...
RATTAN TABLE LAMP
Vintage
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Bibelot Wavy Mini Table Lamp
RUG
Moroccan Rug by Soufiane Zarib
PAINT
All Doors, Baseboard, Trim, and Millwork: No. 273 Wevet in
Estate Eggshell by Farrow & Ball
All walls and parlor floor: No. 273 Wevet in Estate Emulsion by
Farrow & Ball
All Ceilings Throughout: No. 2005 All White in Dead Flat by
Farrow & Ball
the DINING ROOM
Hire a professional and don't be afraid to alter a finish. The detailing of an iconic Jacques Adnet
sideboard made my heart sing, but its original chestnut color did not. I also loved the silhouette
of Niels Møller's classic chairs, but not their rosewood finish. Undeterred, I had my Adnet piece
stripped and bleached to suit my color scheme (causing a gasp among my design-savvy
friends) and my Møller chairs dyed black. The classic pendant lamp hanging above the black
dining furniture helps to define the dining area. Without walls to serve as boundaries, I needed
to find a way to make each area feel intimate and distinct, yet cohesive.
TABLE
DINING DETAILS
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Ebony Dining Table,
Purchased on 1stDibs
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Es Taller 108" White Oak Wood
Dining Table
DINING CHAIRS
Neils Otto Møller Dining Chairs Model 78,
Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Ceremonie Green Mohair
Dining Chair
SIDEBOARD
Vintage Jacques Adnet
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Honore Oak Wood 75"
Media Console
CEILING PENDANT
Custom Vintage 1960s Pendant
Purchased at Phéromones, Les Puces Paris Flea Market
ARTWORK
Ethan Cook
FLOOR SCULPTURE
Vintage Monumental Abstract Marble Sculpture
Purchased on Chairish
PAINT
No. 273 Wevet in Estate Emulsion by Farrow & Ball
HERRINGBONE FLOORING
KIP in European White Oak Select Grade from reSAWN Timber
Pre-finished with hard wax oil, Tongue & Groove, Double End
Grooved, Micro-beveled Edges and Ends, Engineered: 3/4” thick
(6mm wear layer) x 4” x 24”
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the KITCHEN
THE ISLAND. THE SHELVES. THE PANTRY.
THE NOOK. THE POWDER ROOM.
the KITCHEN island
I had a clear vision for the design in the kitchen, but I continued to vacillate on the pendant over
the island. It was in the waiting that I realized I didn't want a pendant at all. I filled a vintage
vessel with seasonal branches, which brought the outdoors in and offered an unexpected
verticality to what was once a confusing void. The island could have read as a monolithic block
but by raising the island up onto legs, it offered some levity to the solid mass which allowed it
to feel more like a piece of furniture. I continued with this concept by using decorative knobs
and designing the face of the island to look and feel like a dresser. Because my refrigerator
was on the opposite side of the kitchen, I built a custom fridge drawer into the island so that my
produce could be easily accessible.
PAINT
KITCHEN ISLAND DETAILS
No. 31 Railings in Modern Eggshell by Farrow & Ball
ISLAND VASE
Vintage 26" from Holler & Squall
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Brooklyn Cannelée Vase
MARBLE COUNTERTOP
Size: ¾” Honed Calacatta Paonazzo from ABC Stone
Stone Fabricator: C&B Marble Corp
ISLAND
Build: Hetman
Paint: No. 31 Railings in Modern Eggshell by Farrow & Ball
Size: 6’7” x 6’10” x 6”
COUNTER STOOLS
The Iron and Rolled Stool by Thomas Hayes Studio
Reupholstered: Natural Nubuck Suede from Global Leathers
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Revival Boucle Oak Counter Stool
RUG
Sahara Runner in Charcoal by Armadillo & Co
ISLAND DRAWER
Integrated Cool Drawer by Fisher & Paykel
BIFOLD DOORS
Custom by Optimum Window
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the KITCHEN shelves
The design work for this epic 20' floating marble shelf actually began behind the walls with
metal stud bracing in the wall 16” apart. Since those studs are essentially hollow, they needed
to be further reinforced. In order to withstand the weight of the marble shelf, they adhered
plywood blocking between the studs for an additional layer of support. Hardened steel L
brackets were then attached to the plywood and into the studs for the heavy marble shelf to
slide into. To achieve this, they had the marble fabricated to be 2” thick and slotted at the back
so the L bracket can slide within the cavity of the stone. Finally, drywall was installed before the
slab of marble was applied, concealing the entire inner workings.
MARBLE SHELF & COUNTERTOP
KITCHEN SHELVES DETAILS
Stone: Honed Calacatta Paonazzo from ABC Stone
Stone Fabricator: C&B Marble Corp
Dimensions: 12” deep x 2 ¾ thick
Shelf: 26” from countertop x 240" long
Distance Between Shelf and Range Hood: 13.5”
Height of Wall Sconce Above Shelf: 24″ from shelf to
bottom of sconce
PLASTER WALLS
Applied by Kamp Studios
SCONCES
Vintage 1950s Italy
Purchased from Galerie Alain Fradin
Shop Similar: Magari Wall Lamp by Blueprint Lighting
RATTAN LAMP
Vintage 1950s France Brass Zoomorphe Table Lamp
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Bibelot Table Lamp
DISHWASHER DRAWERS
Integrated Double Dish Drawer by Fisher & Paykel
HERRINGBONE FLOORING
KIP in European White Oak Select Grade from reSAWN Timber
Pre-finished with hard wax oil, Tongue & Groove, Double End
Grooved, Micro-beveled Edges and Ends, Engineered: 3/4” thick
(6mm wear layer) x 4” x 24”
HOOD
Custom design: Brooks Custom
Paint: No. 273 Wevet by Farrow & Ball
RANGE
48” professional, 5-burner, dual fuel range, 17” griddle
by Fisher & Paykel
SINK
Stone Fabricator: C&B Marble Corp
Faucet, Pot Filler and Fittings: Henry in Unlacquered Brass by
Waterworks
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the KITCHEN pantry
I know you all think I have it together at all times with the perfectly curated images I put forth on
Instagram, but truth be told, I am a bit of a disheveled, unorganized mess. I never have a place
for things—papers, and bills, and linen napkins. My kitchen accessories drawers are always
bursting at the seams and things are continually getting stuffed into the abyss of junk drawers.
Knowing this about myself, I purposely designed a coffee station that had a place for everything
—and I mean everything. That said, knowing I would never follow my own rules, I also designed
the coffee pantry to have retractable doors to close shop on that mess at any given moment!
HIDDEN PANTRY
KITCHEN PANTRY DETAILS
Millwork: Hetman LLC
Paint: No. 31 Railings in Modern Eggshell by Farrow & Ball
HIDDEN FRIDGE
Integrated Refrigeration by Fisher & Paykel
REFRIGERATOR HANDLES
12" Centers Appliance Pull in Unlacquered Brass
from Alno, Inc
CABINET KNOBS
Decorated Knob C233 from Optimum Brasses
PAINT
No. 31 Railings in Estate Emulsion by Farrow & Ball
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the NOOK
It is true that many seemingly “simple” decorative decisions need to be considered in the
construction phase. This is certainly the case for the floating desk in my kitchen nook. The
material is soapstone and was a leftover remnant piece from the stone yard. In order to support
the heavy stone, there is plywood bracing embedded in the drywall and a custom rectangular
frame was created in the exact size of the desk. The metal frame was mounted to the sidewalls
and drilled into the plywood bracing. The stone rests upon the metal frame and the face of the
stone desk overhangs beyond the frame ever so slightly, concealing the metal framing. I love
how the horizontal surface dissects the overall vertical composition.
FLOATING DESK
THE NOOK DETAILS
Custom in Soapstone
Depth: 24"
SCULPTURE
Vintage 19th Century green head in plaster
Purchased at Phéromones, Les Puces Paris Flea Market
VASE
Vintage circa 1930s China black clay pot
Purchased from Perspective Studio
Shop Similar: Lekytho Vase by Canoa Lab
CHAIR
Vintage 1950s Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
Replica available from Phantom Hands
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Ceremonie Natural
Boucle Dining Chair
STOOL
Pierre Chapo
Purchased at Phéromones, Les Puces Paris Flea Market
RUNNER
Sahara Runner in Charcoal by Armadillo & Co
Athena Calderone x Beni Rugs Resolute Runner
in Sage + Fawn
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the POWDER ROOM
I am often asked "What’s behind the door?" in my Brooklyn kitchen. TA-DA! It’s the teeniest
powder room on the parlor floor replete with a custom soapstone sink that is floating and über
shallow. But my favorite design detail is the monochromatic rope trim that lines the perimeter
of the room. Can you see it? For me, it’s the small details that really take a room from stylish to
sublime—this is what makes me swoon. When you give the eye an opportunity to explore,
linger, and ruminate, it delights the senses and makes you feel welcome. That’s how we
should all feel at home.
SINK
POWDER ROOM DETAILS
Custom Soapstone Designed by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture
FAUCET
Tiburon Wall Mount Faucet from Rejuvenation
WALLS
Burrow Roman Clay by Portola Paints
Applied by Kamp Studios
LAMP
Vintage 1950s France
Purchased on Pamono
MIRROR
Vintage 1950s Jacques Adnet Faux Leather Mirror
Shop Similar: Deep Frame Round Metal Mirror from
Rejuvenation
TOWEL RING
Custom Ceramic Ring by MQuan Studio
Shop Similar: Walnut Wood Towel Ring
VASE
Vintage
STOOL
Green River Project
ROPE
Twisted Cord With Tape from Samuel & Sons
Shop Similar: Light Gray Satin Rope Trim
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the TERRACE
Situated within an L-shaped crevice off the kitchen and only measuring 6-by-10 feet,
I struggled with the asymmetry of the existing design. One side of the house was
deeper while the other was shorter. So, Victor and I made the decision to open up
the back of the house to the interior with two sets of custom bifold doors that
essentially pushed the balcony out to make it a square. The end result is an indoor-
outdoor living room that is truly an extension of the house.
BIFOLD DOORS
TERRACE DETAILS
Custom by Optimum Window
STONE
16" x 16" Cape Sands Travertine and Sea Mist Marble Pavers
from Sandy Neck Traders
OUTDOOR SOFA
Balmain Aluminum Sofa from RH
COFFEE TABLE
Vintage Art Deco Iron Coffee Table from Chairish
GARDEN CHAIRS
Vintage 1950s France Mathieu Matégot
OUTDOOR PENDANT LIGHT
Vintage circa 1820 England Verdigris Copper Lantern
Purchased from Obsolete
GARDENER
Aimee Kirby at Ferox Studio
PLANTERS
Vintage from Etsy, Chairish, and local garden stores
Shop Similar:
Athena for Crate Canali Small Travertine Square Planter
Athena for Crate Crucible Large Black Terracotta Planter
CANDELABRA
Montauk Candelabra from RW Guild
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the SECOND FLOOR
THE HALLWAY. THE BEDROOM. THE BATHROOM.
the BEDROOM
My Brooklyn bedroom was very much a work in progress. It changed quite a lot over time, or
perhaps a more honest statement would be that I struggled to get the components “right” on my
first or second… okay, maybe third try. This 1970’s Lelli light was actually purchased for the dining
room but it found a home over our bed after the initial purchase failed. The ceiling was repainted
to match the walls months after we moved in to make the room feel more cohesive. I changed
the crown molding (yup, after I redid the ceiling) because the initial profile that was spec’d was far
too diminutive. The French 40’s bench was reupholstered twice—a very expensive mishap. The
takeaway? We are a work in progress, always!
BEDROOM DETAILS
CHANDELIER
Vintage 1970s Italy Angelo Lelli Three-Arm Chandelier
Purchased on 1stDibs
BEDSIDE LAMPS
Vintage 1980 France Georges Pelletier
BEDSIDE TABLES
Pair of Wrought Iron & Travertine Entretoise Side Tables by Design
Frères from Blend Interiors
Shop Similar:
Athena for Crate Revival Round Marble Side Table
Athena for Crate Honore Oak Wood Nightstand
ARTWORK
Struan Teague
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate "Reverence" Canvas Art Print
48" x 60" by Aliyah Sadaf
BED
Cloud Bed in Bisque Washed Belgian Linen from RH
Organic Relaxed Linen Sheets & Duvet in White from Coyuchi
Custom Throw Pillow in fabric by Dedar Milano
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Revival Oak Wood Platform King Bed
Bedding Set by Last Light
Athena for Crate Casse Black-and-Ivory Striped Throw Pillow
BENCH
Vintage 1950s France Wrought Iron Bench from Karl Kemp Antiques
Martoro Cotto fabric by Rubelli Venezia
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Rodin Brown Velvet Bench
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RUG
BEDROOM DETAILS... CONT'D
Moroccan Rug from Soufiane Zarib
Shop Similar: Agra Area Rug by Armadillo & Co
PLANTER
Purchased at GRDN
GOLD MIRROR
Vintage
Purchased from Pasadena Antique Center
TERRACOTTA SCULPTURES
Vintage 1980s Sylvia Jaffe
ACCENT CHAIR
Vintage 1950s Royere Style Egg Chair from Antiques du
Monde
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Sensorio Swoop Arm Velvet
Accent Chair
ACCENT TABLE
Vintage from Pasadena Antique Center
LAMP
Vintage French Ceramic Lamp Base
Purchased at Phéromones, Les Puces Paris Flea Market
Rattan Shade purchased on Etsy
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Courbe Green Ceramic
Table Lamp
PAINT
Upper Wall & Ceiling: No. 274 Ammonite in Estate
Emulsion by Farrow & Ball
Lower Wainscoting: No. 273 Wevet in Estate Emulsion by
Farrow & Ball
the BATHROOM
There is friction to be found in playing with extremes. Boasting old European charm, our
bathroom took on a decidedly feminine identity with its pink-veined marble shower, 1930s
Murano chandelier resembling a flower’s stamen, and romantic freestanding bathtub. I
intentionally contrasted the daintiness by injecting harsh black elements—black window
frames, vanity mirrors (which I painted myself), and a range of vintage vessels. I also introduced
strong sculptural forms, like a nude male torso and strident sconces.
ROMAN SHADES
BATHROOM DETAILS
Washed Belgian Flax Linen Roman Shade in Natural from RH
MURANO CHANDELIER
Vintage 1930s Italy "Pulegoso" Glass and Gold Leaf, Barovier
BATH TUB
Hanley Bath Tub by The Water Monopoly
TUB FITTINGS
Henry Tub Filler in Unlacquered Brass by Waterworks
RUNNER
Morrocan Rug from Soufiane Zarib
Shop Similar: Athena Calderone x Beni Rugs Gambit Rug
WALLS
Walls and Ceiling: Hand-Trowled Travertine Plaster
Portal: Custom Fluted Venetian Plaster
Applied by Kamp Studios
STOOL
Vintage circa 1940s France Cerused Oak by Maurice Jallot
French
Fabric by Dedar Milano
WINDOWS
Marvin Windows
IRON PETITE CHAIR
Vintage 1950s France in Putty Tone Boucle fabric
Purchased from Studio Oliver Gustav
MANTEL
Marble, original to the home
Shop Similar: Olde Good Things
PINK MARBLE PEDESTAL
BATHROOM DETAILS... CONT'D
Vintage 17th Century
Purchased from Michael Trapp Antiques
NUDE SCULPTURE
Vintage Large Carved Stone Male Nude Torso Figure
Purchased on Chairish
OIL PAINTING
Vintage
Purchased from Factory 20
Similar: Athena for Crate Solace Art Print by Aliyah Sadaf
FLOORING
KIP in European White Oak Character Grade from reSAWN Timber
Pre-finished with hard wax oil, voids filled, Tongue & Groove, Micro-
beveled Edges & Ends, Engineered: 3/4″ (6mm) x 7″ wide x 2-10′
random lengths
VASE
Bandura Black Vase from FAINA
Shop Similar: Lutróforo Vase by Canoa Lab
MARBLE SHOWER
Rosa Aurora Macchia Vecchia from ABC Stone
Stone Fabricator: C&B Marble Corp
SHOWER HINGES
Geneva 337 Series in Satin Brass
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SHOWER DOOR PULL
BATHROOM VANITY DETAILS
Emtek Hardware 12" Centers Back to Back
SHOWERHEAD
Henry Ceiling Mounted 8" Showerhead, Arm and Flange in
Unlacquered Brass by Waterworks
HOOK
Vintage Carl Aubock
Purchased on 1stDibs
Shop Similar: Towel Hook by Studio Henry Wilson
PAINT
Hand-Troweled Travertine Plaster
Applied by Kamp Studios
No. 2005 All White in Modern Emulsion by Farrow & Ball
MIRRORS
Salon Gilt Mirror 36" x 48" from RH (painted black)
SCONCES
Vintage 1950s Sconces by Maison Arlus
TABLE LAMP
Vintage Mid-Century Louis Kalff for Phillips Z-Shape Table
Lamp
Purchased from Nice Flea Market
FAUCET
Henry Gooseneck Faucet in Unlacquered Brass by Waterworks
MARBLE COUNTER
Rosa Aurora Macchia Vecchia from ABC Stone
Stone Fabricator: C&B Marble Corp
STOOL
Vintage France Maurice Jallot Stool
Purchased on Chairish
Reupholstered in fabric by Dedar Milano
the HALLWAY
Hallways are rooms, too! Traditional spaces—stairways, hallways, landings—are often wasted
design opportunities. In this hallway, which leads to our bedroom, I cut a console in half to fit
the hall's shallow depth and used it as an anchor, while a plinth with a vessel tucked into the
landing corner adds a statuesque quality. Search for furniture with a thin profile and consider
retrofitting to accommodate your space. Hallways are also ideal places to play with verticality.
WALL PAINT
HALLWAY DETAILS
Farrow & Ball Wevet in Estate Emulsion
STAIR PAINT
Farrow & Ball Off Black in Floor Paint
FLOORING
Resawn Timber Co. European White Oak
Prefinished with hard wax oil
3/4" thick x 4" wide x 24" long
PEDESTAL
Vintage plaster
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Relic Oak Pedestal Table
WALL SCONCE
Vintage
PRIMITIVE WOOD CHAIR
Vintage 1830s Scandinavia
Purchased in Copenhagen
VASE
Vintage
Shop Similar: Arq Vase by Canoa Lab
STONE SCULPTURE
Vintage purchased from Chairish
ARTWORK
Athena for Crate "Madrona" Framed Canvas Wall Art by Lana
Barkhordarian Burstein
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the THIRD FLOOR
THE FAMILY ROOM. JIVAN'S ROOM. THE OFFICE.
the FAMILY ROOM
For our family room, I craved a formal library, but with the comfort to slouch into a plush sofa
and watch movies or read as a family. The initial vision was in line with the neutral tonality of
the home, but something wasn’t working. The room felt incomplete, so we enveloped the
walls and ceiling in deeply saturated navy plaster, which offered a suede-like quality. The dark
hue demanded furniture that was equally weighted in form and color; we added a bespoke
sofa designed by Giancarlo Valle and a jewel-toned fringed chair and velvet ottoman inspired
by Milanese design. Once transformed, the room became the cozy nook it wanted to be.
ARTWORK
FAMILY ROOM DETAILS
Alex Perweiler
PAINT
Roman Clay Plaster “In the Navy” by Portola Paints
Applied by Kamp Studios
LIGHTING
Horsehair Sconces by Apparatus
LIBRARY LIGHTS
Cabinet Maker's 18" Picture Light by Circa Lighting
CUSTOM PILLOWS
Fabric: Limited Edition Apparatus for Pierre Frey
SOFA
“The Athena Sofa” by Giancarlo Valle
Oak base and boucle fabric from Beacon Hill
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate Angolare Sectional
OTTOMAN
Custom by Giancarlo Valle in
Cosmos Le Ecaille Velvet by Lelièvre Paris
VELVET ACCENT CHAIR
Vintage 1940s Slipper Chair
Purchased on Chairish
Reupholstered in Donghia Mohair in Terracotta
Tassel Fringe: Samuel & Sons
SIDE TABLE
Custom by C & B Marble
Shop Similar: Athena for Crate La Sienna Piccolo Marble Side Table
RUG
NuSilk Tapis de Cashmere in Color Platine
Purchased from Studio Four NYC
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jivan's ROOM
I was immediately smitten with an image of a Scandinavian raw plywood platform bed I found
on Pinterest. I knew that this simple material would be the modernist look Jivan was after as
well as provide welcome relief to the dark hues he desired. Knowing Jivan would need a desk
throughout high school, I designed an entire wrap-around built-in that would connect the
desk, the sneaker cubbies, the queen platform bed with a twin trundle below, and wall-to-floor
ceiling closets. My favorite design solution is a series of padded felted wall panels behind
Jivan's bed that injected a tailored look while also offering much-needed comfort.
BED
JIVAN'S ROOM DETAILS
Custom
WALLS
Clad in a wool-blend fabric by Weitzner
PAINT
No. 2011 Blackened in Modern Emulsion by
Farrow & Ball
WALL SCONCE
Lambert & Fils
MIRROR
Oval Wall Mirror by Norm Architects for Menu
RUG
Gray Sheepskin Rug
CHAIR
Fronzoni 64 Chair by Cappellini
SHADES
Roman shades by the Shade Store
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the OFFICE
Your design approach to a home office is not unlike any other room in the house. It should
speak your visual language and evoke personality. But perhaps the most important thing to
remember is the delicate dance between aesthetics and utility. A workspace should be
designed to inspire and motivate you daily but also be grounded in practicality.
TABLE
OFFICE DETAILS
Vintage Angelo Mangiarotti
CHAIR
Vintage
Purchased from Perspective Studio
PAINT
No. 2006 Great White in Estate Emulsion by
Farrow & Ball
PINBOARDS
Custom by Athena Calderone
LAMP
Vintage Mid-Century Louis Kalff for Phillips Z-
Shape Table Lamp
Purchased from Nice Flea Market
VASES
Vintage
FLOOR LAMP
Vintage
Purchased from Pasadena Antique Mall
RUG
Athena Calderone x Beni Rugs Gambit in
Natural + Taupe
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the GARDEN
I always like to resist the obvious. I knew I wanted to do a gravel yard with a Mediterranean feel,
so I collaborated with Brook Klausing of Brook Landscape on the tone and texture palette along
with the scale of the plantings. We designed a patio area using stone tiles that felt
complementary to the travertine and blue stone marble checkerboard on the terrace. These
were arranged into quads and then we mortared the pebbles in between to avoid any instability
when people are sitting or walking in that area. Brook's team then laid creeping thyme in
between the tiles to break up the tonal monotony. The end result is a space that feels lived in
and natural while still being rooted in a European sensibility.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION
GARDEN DETAILS
In collaboration with Brook Landscape and Studio Athena
Calderone
OUTDOOR FURNITURE/DÉCOR DESIGN & STYLING
Studio Athena Calderone
CEDAR STOOLS
Designed and crafted in collaboration with Athena Calderone
and Brook Klausing
COFFEE TABLE
Designed and crafted in collaboration with Athena Calderone
and Brook Klausing. Made of bluestone salvaged from the
original yard. Wood base salvaged from Rockaways boardwalk
after Hurricane Sandy
STONE PATIO
Renaissance Dolomite Flamed and Brushed by ABC Stone
CHAIRS
Pablo Outdoor by Vincent Van Duysen for B&B Italia
RIVER ROCK DINING TABLE
Michael del Piero of GOOD DESIGN HAMPTONS
SHIPWRECK VESSEL
Michael Trapp Antiques
PEDESTAL
John Eaton Gallery
STONE SCULPTURE
Barbara Hepworth Style Stone Sculpture
Purchased on 1stDibs
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CANDELABRA
GARDEN DETAILS CONT'D
Igneous 1, Igneous 3, and Igneous 5 candelabras in bronze by
Rogan Gregory from R & Company
BOWL
Rond Bowl by Colin King for Menu
SCULPTURAL OBJECT
3-Part Pod by Evamarie Pappas
STONE SCULPTURE
Stone Object 32 and Object 46 by Ian Collings from The Future
Perfect
SIDE TABLE
Three Column Side Table in Palladium by Bari Ziperstein from
The Future Perfect
TERRACOTTA POTS
Purchased at Phéromones, Les Puces Paris Flea Market
PRIMITIVE WOOD CHAIR
Vintage 1830s Scandinavia
Purchased in Copenhagen
the PAINT
ENTRYWAY
FRONT DOOR EXTERIOR: NO. 57 OFF BLACK IN
EXTERIOR EGGSHELL BY FARROW & BALL
FRONT DOOR INTERIOR & INTERIOR WINDOWS:
NO. 57 OFF BLACK IN ESTATE EGGSHELL BY
FARROW & BALL
VESTIBULE WALLS: NO. 57 OFF BLACK IN
ESTATE EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
STAIRS
STAIRS AND RAILING: NO. 57 OFF BLACK IN
FLOOR PAINT BY FARROW & BALL
LIVING ROOM
ALL DOORS, BASEBOARD, TRIM, AND MILLWORK:
NO. 273 WEVET IN ESTATE EGGSHELL BY
FARROW & BALL
ALL WALLS AND PARLOR FLOOR: NO. 273 WEVET
IN ESTATE EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
CEILINGS THROUGHOUT HOME: NO. 2005 ALL
WHITE IN DEAD FLAT BY FARROW & BALL
DINING ROOM
ALL DOORS, BASEBOARD, TRIM AND MILLWORK:
NO. 273 WEVET IN ESTATE EGGSHELL BY
FARROW & BALL
ALL WALLS AND PARLOR FLOOR: NO. 273 WEVET
IN ESTATE EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
KITCHEN
KITCHEN WALLS: CUSTOM PLASTER BY KAMP
STUDIOS
KITCHEN CABINETRY & ISLAND: NO. 31 RAILINGS
IN ESTATE EGGSHELL BY FARROW & BALL
BURROW ROMAN CLAY BY PORTOLA PAINTS,
APPLIED BY KAMP STUDIOS
BEDROOM
UPPER WALL & CEILING: NO. 274 AMMONITE IN
ESTATE EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
LOWER WAINSCOTING: NO. 273 WEVET IN
ESTATE EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
BATHROOM
HAND TROWELED TRAVERTINE PLASTER BY
KAMP STUDIOS
NO. 2005 ALL WHITE MODERN EMULSION BY
FARROW & BALL
WALLS, PARLOR FLOOR & ALL HALLWAYS
NO. 273 WEVET IN ESTATE EMULSION BY
FARROW & BALL
FAMILY ROOM
WALLS & CEILING: IN THE NAVY BY PORTOLA
PAINTS
MILLWORK: MYSTERIOUS BY BENJAMIN MOORE
AND
ROMAN CLAY BY PORTOLA PAINTS, APPLIED BY
KAMP STUDIOS
JIVAN’S BEDROOM
WALLS: NO. 2011 BLACKENED IN MODERN
EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
HOME OFFICE
WALLS: NO. 2006 GREAT WHITE IN ESTATE
EMULSION BY FARROW & BALL
LAUNDRY
NO. 26 DOWN PIPE IN MODERN EMULSION BY
FARROW & BALL
the MOODBOARD
the SKETCHES
ARCHITECTURE: ELIZABETH ROBERTS ARCHITECTS
DRAWING: JOHN RAWLINS
WATERCOLOR: ANOUK COLANTONI
the SKETCHES
the SKETCHES
the PHOTOGRAPHERS
NICOLE FRANZEN
SARAH ELLIOTT
ADRIAN GAUT
JONATHAN HOKKLO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
VICTORIA HELY-HUTCHINSON
WILLIAM JESS LAIRD
PHILIPP PAULUS
thank you
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