21-02-2025
In Barrington living room, a focus on florals, fabrics — but not too feminine
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Vintage Queen Anne-style
side tables
flank the traditional roll arm sofa. 'These are an older version of today's scallop trend,' Hammatt says. Pillows made from Soane's Scrolling Fern Frond fabric reiterate the wavy motif.
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Eighteenth-century copper plate
engravings
from England were the finishing touch. 'These botanicals feel special without detracting from the soothing scheme,' the designer says.
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The
sconces
are dressed in Fermoie pleated shades with a wicker pattern that references the woven window shades and coffee table. 'Lampshades offer opportunity for more color and pattern, allowing the lighting to connect with the rest of the room,' she says.
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'The two-tier
table
offers storage and both surfaces are beautiful,' Hammatt says of the bone inlay coffee table from India, which features a caned top and bottom. As for coffee table height, she advises it be within 1 or 2 inches of the sofa seat height, be it higher or lower.
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Lightweight slipper
chairs
in Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler's Seaweed linen are a great perch for a cocktail party and don't take up too much space. 'The clean lines introduce a different shape that helps make the room feel timeless,' Hammatt explains.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
