3 days ago
How a designer transformed a colorful Nantucket home into a serene space
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The Urban Electric Co. flush-mount
light
in aged brass and antiqued mirror adds rich, subtle detail to the top of the room and complements the angular, oversized lantern in oil-rubbed bronze and transparent glass that hangs in the adjacent dining room.
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Liddle opted for multiple
chairs
and a single sofa so that guests have a dedicated place to sit instead of squeezing in. The layout is also better for circulation to the yard. The Formations fringe-trimmed chairs infuse bohemian flair.
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Vinyl
wallpaper
embossed with a woven raffia design by Élitis provides a backdrop that is more nuanced and practical than paint.
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Delicately rendered
artwork
composed of miniscule hand-scribed letters referred to as text structures by the artist, José Vera Matos, is a refined focal point that doesn't overtake the room. The homeowners purchased the piece from the Livia Benavides Gallery in Lima.
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Liddle paired a coffee
table
with a live-edge top with one in reclaimed Douglas fir boasting a crisscross base, then added a metal side table with a stone top. The mix of natural, rustic materials and textures ensures the room, though neutral, doesn't feel flat.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
