Private Air New York

www.privateairny.com Private Air | Spring 2023 77 Upstairs on the graciously proportioned piano nobile, the dining room and living room are elegant and grand, ready for large scale entertaining. Gilded antique chairs and classical statuary balance nicely with contemporary upholstered furniture and abstract art. e sleek serpentine Vladimir Kagan sofa anchors one of several comfortable sitting areas. e living room's glimmering rug was custom woven to fit the 34' long space. At the end of the room is a more intimate seating area with two loveseats and an artist-made coffee table consisting of stacks of concentric circles of marble. is area overlooking the garden is a favorite spot for hosting small luncheons and afternoon teas. In the dining room, the original paneling was preserved though the design team opted to remove the chair rail and lighten the palette. e celadon-colored drapery and silk wallcovering add a hint of color. e clients' neo-classical style dining room chairs were reupholstered in a shimmering textured fabric. Paul Sherrill points out that this room illustrates how "much of the project was about editing and paring down the decorative elements to maintain a fresh and contemporary aesthetic." On the opposite side of the house, the family room, kitchen, and breakfast room were all configured so they could be separate but flow as one since the family enjoys cooking together. LEFT: In the living room the sleek serpentine Vladimir Kagan sofa draws visitors in and redirects the eye to the classical carved mantle. This balance of styles happens throughout, offering contemporary comfort along with traditional elegance. BELOW: In the breakfast room the designers chose performance upholstery for the classic forms of the elegant Fendi chairs and an acrylic rug to keep maintenance family friendly. DESIGN

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