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finds. The challenge attracted me as it's
within my nature to hide everything away."
For the color palette, the interior designer
opted for neutrals, as the home receives
an abundance of natural light. In the small,
windowless hallway, a dark tone prevents
the space from looking grim and dingy,
and allows artworks to pop. Farrow & Ball
paints and cream plaster finish to keep the
patinated warm feel combine with the white
oak for the millwork and unlacquered brass
hardware. In the living room, the Chesney's
fireplace carved out of Portoro marble (from
Italy) is a replica of one that the husband
salvaged from a 19th-century school,
which was going to be demolished. "All
the materials used for this piece are living
finishes intended to become patinated
overtime," says Spencer.
In the dining room, the BDDW chairs and
woven vintage seating that surround the
Hay table are complemented by a Luteca
woven bench and Coraggio drapes.
Peaceful and elegant, the main bedroom
features several custom elements, such as
Prospect Woodworks millwork and an R&E
Interiors headboard, while the Viabizzuno
bedside lamps, Noguchi floor lamp and
Woven rug add to the mix.
Bringing some femininity to the home and
creating a new office nook for the wife
helped to create the right balance between
the homeowners' two completely different
styles, resulting in a cohesive look.
"This is a home that cannot be too precious,"
says Spencer. "Everything needed to be
either robust or able to embrace the patina.
In general, the atmosphere had to be
casual to reflect the family who lives here."
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