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as well as the use of raw unfinished
materials and natural textures. "Wood,
plaster and marble are all materials that
age beautifully over time and feel rich
with character," she says.
The walls in Portola Paints' Roman Clay
(in the Gem color) provide a sense of
depth and texture in the calming atmo-
sphere.
"Each piece of furniture was chosen with
a lot of intent," confesses De Gasperis.
"We wanted the space to feel clean and
simple. A lot of pieces are antique, and
the ones that aren't have antique inspired
frames."
Throughout the home, the interior
designer subtly mixed old and new,
combining Rose Uniacke linen curtains,
a Poul Henningsen pendant, a Matthew
Cox dining table, a Ruemmler pendant
and Ralph Lauren wallpaper, among
other features.
"We weren't interested in just filling the
home for the sake of it, we wanted to
make sure that the homeowners reso-
nated with each item," says De Gasperis.
"The authentic Charlotte Perriand dining
chairs were quite tricky to find and were
sourced from Italy."
In the main bedroom, the Elizabeth
Roberts Architects team installed a
large skylight to allow for an abundance
of natural light — not commonly found in
brownstone houses. In the powder room,
the door handle is from Belgium-based
company Van Cronenburg.
"It was important for me to ensure that the
space felt inviting," says De Gasperis. "I
think the project turned out to surpass
that initial consideration."
A sense of flow between the different
rooms and the perfect balance of natural
materiality are reflected through every
nook of this peaceful home in the heart
of New York City.
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