2 OR 3 THINGS I KNOW

8.21.2008

This is a good example
of how one can incorporate
very minimalist pieces into
a historic apartment
with baroque
detailing.

such great lightness and weight.

the diversity of
materials and textures
takes a cue or 2 from
andrée putman

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: oh i wish this was my home!!!!
nancy; August 21, 2008 at 7:35 AM
bugheart said...: so important
to mix
old with the new
so it
doesn't end up
looking
like
a movie set
for the
1950s.
beautifully
done.; August 21, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Anonymous said...: totally want to paint all the wood in my house white and paint the floors muted grey blues and grey greens. what do you think? xxooLynnda; August 24, 2008 at 11:54 AM
cassandra said...: so stunning and simple. i especially love that last chair! such striking modern and sharp shapes next to the traditional room, but funny how they work perfectly together...; September 3, 2008 at 8:34 PM

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