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  • spring 2016

    Color Theory byJamie Drake Sunny HamptonsHiDeaway ArT DeCo reborn: tHe pHantom

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  • BLISS, COMFORT A ND JOY. IN A N Y OR DER YOU WISH.The experience. Thats what matters. At Baker, we handcraft our pieces from the worlds finest fabrics, veneers, metals and woods. Its comfort and couture paired in perfect union.

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  • BLISS, COMFORT A ND JOY. IN A N Y OR DER YOU WISH.The experience. Thats what matters. At Baker, we handcraft our pieces from the worlds finest fabrics, veneers, metals and woods. Its comfort and couture paired in perfect union.

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  • With a legacy of style and craftsmanship spanning a century,

    Lexington Home Brands offers a remarkable array

    of the most distinctive home furnishings,

    sophisticated outdoor living designs

    and fashionable office and media styles in the industry.

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  • With a legacy of style and craftsmanship spanning a century,

    Lexington Home Brands offers a remarkable array

    of the most distinctive home furnishings,

    sophisticated outdoor living designs

    and fashionable office and media styles in the industry.

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  • 6 SAFAV IEH s t y l e

    FEAturES

    42 | Sitting PrettyThis new old home in a historic Long Island neighbor-hood delights at every turn.

    50 | Redefining CozyFor a Connecticut show house, a plain Jane library is turned into a stylish personal retreat.

    56 | Bright HamptonAn abundance of natural light sets the stage for creating a perfect year-round vacation home in Bridgehampton.

    64 | Room to PartyBarbara Lewis transformed a former home medical office, exam rooms and all, into a suite fit for large- scale entertaining.

    72 | The Allure of IndiaFew places on Earth seduce like this enchanting country. Experience two of its most famous cities, Agra and Jaipur, with a stay at the decadent Oberoi hotels.

    80 | Style MergerA subtle blend of traditional formsmany with a contemporary twistmakes this home a harmonious backdrop for daily living.

    86 | French ConnectionWith an infusion of Parisian details, a hilltop home in Morris County, New Jersey, goes from nondescript to magnifique.

    88 | Sparkle & ShimmerIn New Canaan, Connecticut, a homeowner and a de-signer collaborate to create a delicate personal world.

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  • C R EATOR S O F T H E WOR LD S MO S T FA BU LOU S L I F E S T Y L E S

    AVAILABLE AT ALL SAFAVIEH LOCATIONS

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    dEpArtmEntS10 | The Safavieh Difference

    Innovative design, unparal-leled selection and a commit-ment to excellence define this family-owned business.

    16 | TRENDSETTERSIntroducing... The Phantom Safavieh is bringing back Art Deco style, updated by de-signer Lorenzo Bellini, in the new Phantom Collection.

    25 | Safavieh ShowcaseThis seasons fashion and furnishings go hand in hand. 25 Summer blueS

    Long days and warm nights call for a hue that will keep you cool, calm and collected.26 boudoir chic

    A soft color palette paired with feminine details promises dreamy, understated elegance. 28 lavender

    Create a soothing sanctuary in your home with this relax-ing and regal color. 30 mid mod

    From seating to serving, these enduring Midcentury Modern designs will always stand the test of time.

    spring 2016

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    Conjure up the Golden Age of cinema with these smart pieces.34 Gold ruSh

    Just a touch of the shimmering shade is all you need to add instant glamour to a room.

    PERSONAL SPACE 96 | Your Secret Garden

    Natural stone helps define an outdoor space, providing the perfect foil for plants and flowers.

    DESIGN CHALLENGE100 | Fresh, Fun & Happy

    Dwayne Thomas created the ideal living room for a young familydespite the lack of walls.

    THE SAFAVIEH EXPERIENCE106 | Working with an

    Interior Designer Sheila Broderson, a staff designer in our Livingston store, shares what its like.

    108 | Where to Find UsA directory of Safaviehs 11 retail galleries of home furnishings and fine rugs in metropolitan New York.

    110 | Safavieh Happenings

    Scenes from the latest celebrations of style with friends, family, designers and industry partners.

    112 | The Last WordClients from Madonna to Michael Bloomberg love designer Jamie Drakes signature style. Read Jamies tips for decorating with color.

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  • 10 S A FAV I E H s t y l e

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    Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Safavieh Style, a magazine in which our vision at Safavieh Home Furnishings comes to life and, we hope, will inspire you in the home and beyond.

    Get ready to be taken into some extraordinary residences, from a year-round beach house in beautiful Bridgehampton, to an idyllic Parisian-inspired mountaintop home in New Jersey, to a chic new library created in an old church rectory in Connecticut. Travel to India and learn more about the exotic culture that has fascinated and inspired for centuries, plus so much more.

    If there is one dominant theme in this issue, its the immense popularity of 20th century design, most notably Midcentury Modern. This is the most dynamic thing happening on the design front right now, inspiring todays most sought-after design experts. While original pieces are commanding stratospheric prices, we at Safavieh are making a number of fabulous midcentury pieces that are both affordable and accessible. Check them out on page 30.

    Speaking of great and progressive design, one of the most exciting things to happen lately at Safavieh is the introduction of our newest line, The Phantom. Inspired by the iconic Art Deco aesthetic and a vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom, this new collection is ultra-sophisticated, very beautiful and will appeal

    to the most discriminating tastemaker. We are thrilled about this incredible collection, which debuts on page 16.

    Safaviehs leadership position and commit-ment to excellence in the furniture industry are part of what we refer to as the Safavieh difference. We are a design-driven firm, and our talented team of interior designers occupies an important place in our company culture. We have 64 designers on staff, all of whom are under the tutelage of our very best, Joseph Murphy. Joe is a visionary, a brilliant designer/merchandiser and the cornerstone of our design aesthetic.

    One of our best-kept secrets is that our de-sign services always have been and always will be free to you, the consumer. That, coupled with our extraordinary value-oriented prices and un-paralleled selection, make the entire shopping experience one that is, quite frankly, impossible to beat. All of these things are part of the Safa-vieh difference, of which we are very proud.

    I hope you will drop by one of our 11 loca-tions to experience the Safavieh difference for yourself. In the meantime, please sit back, relax and enjoy our latest issue of Safavieh Style.

    Warm regards,MICHAEL YArAGHI

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  • trendsetters

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  • introducing: the

    phantom Safavieh is bringing back art deco style, transformed and updated by

    designer Lorenzo Bellini, in the new phantom collection. While the fur-niture is conceived and made in italy, it has the soul of 1930s new York.

    Safaviehs new Phantom Collection was inspired by 1930s design. Some specific inspirations include, from far left, the Chrysler Building, Hollywood fashion (thats Joan Crawford captured by photographer George Hurrell in 1932) and the Bugatti Type 57SC, considered by many to be the most beautiful automobile of all time. This page shows the bold silhouettes of two pieces from The Phantom Collection, the Flash dining room table and the Tiffany console.

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    In spite ofor maybe because ofthe Great Depression, the 1930s was a decade of excitement and excel-lence in design.

    Prohibition ended and good cheer flowed. The silent era gave way to talkies, as the glamour of Holly-wood enchanted a nation. Jazz gave birth to Swing, and Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Earl Hines became Americas musical aristocracy.

    Automobiles became faster and sleeker, with movie stars placing custom orders: Marlene Dietrich had her 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom, which appeared in the final scene of the film Morocco, while her co-star, Gary Coo-per, strove to outdo her with his 1931 Duesenberg Model J in Primrose Yel-low and Parkway Green with leopard-skin upholstery.

    Commercial air travel became a reality, with the adventurous rich flying down to Miami or Havanaor even Rio by the sea-o, as Fred Astaire sangin a big silver bird to soak up the sun.

    Millions may have been down and out, but they dreamed big dreams in which they drove powerful cars, danced

    Three pieces from The Phantom Collection, the Emerald dresser (below left), Excelsior credenza (right, with a closeup showing burlwood detail), and Diamond dresser (below right) were inspired by industrial designs of the 1930s. Designer Lorenzo Bellinis specific inspirations include the stepped sides of crystal perfume bottles and Art Deco desk clocks. Left, a room setting features various Phantom pieces.

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    on airplane wings and lived in Modernist man-sions filled with Art Deco furniture.

    Today theres a renewed appreciation of Art Deco, a style born in France that reached its glamorous apex in the New York of the 1930s. The best Art Deco pieces combine exuberant style, striking geometry, pleasing proportions, quality materials and high craftsmanship. Almost a century after their creation, these pieces still seem utterly fresh.

    With that in mind, Safavieh set out to cre-ate a new collection of furniture inspired by the modern luxury of the 1930s. We partnered with the renowned Italian architect and furniture designer Lorenzo Bellini. What you see on these pages is the print world premiere of the new collection, which, in a nod to Marlene

    Dietrichs famous touring car, we call The Phantom.

    As Bellini makes clear on the page at right, these new designs are not reproductions of historical furniture. Rather, he began with the spirit of American Art Deco pieces, added a touch of Italian Modernism, and used his own proportions, lines, materials and colors to cre-ate something new. Bellini calls The Phantom timeless. We think youll agree.

    The Phantom was not only designed in Italy. Its made in Italy tooa rarity in todays world,

    where so many home goods are manufactured in Asia. Made-in-Italy means you can have new furniture made with craftsmanship that rivals the best Art Deco originals. The Phantom Collection debuts this spring, only at Safavieh.

    Radio brought the music of Duke Ellington, above, and other jazz greats to millions of Americans for the first time. Treated as a piece of fine furniture, the radio itself was lavished with attention by designers. Radio cabinets of the 30s were one of Lorenzo Bellinis inspirations for Safaviehs Phantom Collection. Below, like all pieces in the col-lection, Safaviehs Star dining table displays a strong and elegant silhouette.

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    LorEnzo BELLInIThe Maestro Behind The PhantomItalIan archItect lorenzo BellInI, designer of Safa-viehs new Phantom collection, is the architect of some of europes great hotels. Whether hes designing buildings or furniture, Bellini uses principles of harmonic dissonance.

    By this I mean the pleasing fusion of contrasting ele-ments, he explains. the turnover of light and shadow, cur-vilinear forms juxtaposed with straight lines, items with light colors placed next to strongly colorful pieces, rough natural material alternating with smooth surfaces.

    Before designing the Phantom collection, he continues, I analyzed the main aspects of the american society of the 1930s: cinema, fashion, luxury cars, pieces of art, prestigious objects. I also deeply analyzed the design of this period, concentrating on those pieces that I felt could be reinterpreted in a contemporary way, giving them new life. this was done by considering new proportions, new finishes and new shapes always faithful to the concept of harmonic dissonances.

    the result, he believes, are unique contemporary pieces: I put great passion into conceiving and designing the collection for Sa-favieh. Im proud to say that my design bypasses any trends, becoming something that, with age, acquires added value.

    Signor Bellini, what are your favorite cities?New York, Paris and Roma

    What music do you listen to at home?The Modern Jazz Quartet, J.S. Bach, Chet Baker, Dinah Washington

    Whats your typical breakfast?Just an espresso coffee, Neapolitan style, of course

    Favorite artists?Paul Cezanne and Henry Moore

    Favorite architects?Michelangelo and Arne Jacobsen

    What cant you live without?My sailboat

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    Seen at work in his office in Rome, architect Lorenzo Bellini is the epitome of Italian high style. His many hospital-ity designs include, from top left, the Hotel Stendhal in Rome and the Ifen Hotel in Kleinwalsertal, Austria.

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    summer blues

    SAFAVIEH showcase

    Long days and warm nights call for a hue that will keep you cool, calm and collected. See how fashion and furnishings play well together.

    Its acrylic legs give the Ambrosia bench by Safavieh the illusion of floating. Upholstered in lustrous velvet, Ambrosia adds a touch of glamour to any home.

    Hand loomed in India, this rug from Safaviehs Mirage Collection recreates the look and feel of silk using sustainable viscose yarns.

    Inspired by the luxurious modern interiors in an ambassadors residence in Brussels, Safaviehs Kameron club chair is a standout in any room.

    With swags of turquoise crackle beads, Arteriors 4-light Viola chandelier will have guests gazing upward.

    Crafted for indoor or outdoor use, Safaviehs Tropical Oreas pillows are adorned with a family of seahorses in a white and marine blue hooked weave fabric.

    The eclectic blending of colors, textures and materials of the Melange Semblance chest by Hooker Furniture makes for stylish storage.

    Perfect for modern and coastal design schemes, this Yantley table lamp features a pyramidal stack of clear blue glass rings and is topped with a crisp white drum shade in textured cotton.

    Safaviehs striking two-toned navy and cream Arielle chest with faux bamboo handles is the ideal piece for a living room, bedroom or hall.

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    a soft color palette paired with feminine details promises dreamy, understated elegance.

    Contemporary Japanese design and a textured beige finish give character to Safaviehs Imani chest of drawers.

    This hand-knotted rug from Safaviehs Dream Collection blends silk and cashmere, and the result is classic opulence.

    Inspired by a French Louis XVI settee, the Woodward bench by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair has fluted, tapered legs and arms with hand-carved detailsperfect for lounging in style.

    Safaviehs delicate, hand-crafted, twig Wreath mirror adds a fresh, natural charm to the dressing room.

    With sparkling, iridescent mother-of-pearl sea shell embellishments, the Dialia pillow exudes silver screen glamour.

    With its strong lines, silver fittings and sparkling glass base, Safaviehs Rock Crystal table lamp mimics the organic texture of icy, cave-formed crystals.

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    The shell-backed Venus boudoir chair by Christopher Guy has an Italian silver fin-ish. Use it with a vanity or as a stand-alone statement piece.

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    Create a soothing sanctuary in your home with this relaxing and regal hue.

    Throw a splash of plum blossom on your floor with this wool rug from Safaviehs Isaac Mizrahi Collection.

    Christopher Guys stunning, high-back Sienna accent chair features the designers signature criss-cross legs.

    Youll feel like a queen in the Brandi occasional chair by Hancock & Moore, boasting a grace-ful oval back and curved arms.

    Safaviehs Deidra ottoman does double dutyperch your feet after a long day or remove the cushioned top and stow your

    treasures.

    The cats out of the bagthe Tabby lamp

    by Arteriors is a design delight with

    hand-etched vertical stripes and a

    narrow footprint.

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    Cast a spell with the free-form geometry and iridescent finish of Ricci pillows by Safavieh.

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    With clear colors and a feel underfoot thats soft as a feather, this rug from Safaviehs Soho Collection is an ideal choice for transitional and contemporary homes.

    From seating to serving, these enduring Midcentury Modern designs will always stand the test of time.

    Give your tootsies a break and enjoy lounging on the delicately lined leather Souffle chair by Kelly Wearstler for E.J. Victor.

    If youre short on space, try this two-tiered side table by Henredon. The dark finish and brushed satin brass make it versatile.

    Its vintage and modern in one. With dark hues, rich wood-grain pattern and white highlights, Safaviehs hand-crafted Kiet buffet is a timeless treasure.

    Why stand when you can sit in Safaviehs comfortable Bandelier armchair? Made from reclaimed teak and updated with a woven seat, its a standout piece.

    A ceramic Georgia table lamp puts a

    spotlight on the artistry of American potters. The reactive glaze creates a stunning shimmer on the beautifully turned base.

    Shes strong, elegant and sexy. Shes Agnes by Hickory Chair. This console with leather drawer fronts and brass-finished legs is beautiful and functional.

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    Style. Glamour. Elegance. Conjure the Golden Age of cinema with these smart pieces.

    If clothes could talk, theyd thank you for storing them in the Miramont chest by Bernhardt. In a silver sand finish, the piece gives off a satiny glow.

    Strike gold with the Autumnal Glow cabinet by Theodore Alexander. The gold leaf and lacquer doors open to reveal a lit interior with two adjustable glass inset shelves.

    Roll out Safaviehs Lennon bar trolley and become the life of the party.

    With a white marble top and gold finish, the Natalia end table by Safavieh Couture quietly commands attention.

    The best seat in the house is Bakers Normandie swivel chair. A polished walnut collar and modern form make your lounge time luxurious and comforting.

    Youll always look good in this Friedman Brothers mirror, which comes in 37 different finishes and can be customized to your size specifications.

    Get whisked away by the free-flowing outline of leaves sweeping across the Highclere rug by Ralph Lauren.

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    With its tone-on-tone pattern, this rug from Safaviehs Mirage Collection delivers understated style.

    Forged of iron and hand finished by artisans in gold foil, each 26-inch round Jocelyn Coin mir-ror by Safavieh Couture gives a custom look.

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    Crafted of acacia wood in black lacquer, the Knox chest of drawers by Safavieh Couture boasts a stringray texture.

    Combining black leather upholstery with refined gold fin-ished legs, Safaviehs Acra bench brings Park Avenue glamour to any room.

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  • Sitting Pretty

    Designed, built and furnished in a single, integrated process, this new old home in a historic neighborhood delights at every turn.

    InterIor desIgn by Karen Krinsky for SafaviehPhotograPhy by Peter Rymwidtext by Rita Guarna

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    G arden City, new york, is an exCeption to the rule that long islands best housing stock can be found only along the shore. this land-locked town is full of architecturally distin-guished homes from the early 20th century.

    as they grow long in the tooth, some of these homes are natu-ral candidates for replacement, and the homeowner who commits to tear-down-and-rebuild necessarily feels a weight of responsibility to the neighborhood.

    that was certainly the case for my clients, a couple who have spent all their lives living in this part of long island, says design-er karin krinsky of safavieh. they set out to build a shingle style house that has the curb appeal of a hundred-year-old home, and they succeeded.

    inside, the couple wanted to make the front rooms look older still from an architectural point of view, but current in colors and furnishings. the client designed matching marble mantels for the living room and dining room fireplaces, each with a bold acanthus

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  • This brand new house is a deft blend of two 19th-century Ameri-can styles, Shingle and Colonial Revival, making it fit perfectly into its century-old neighborhood. In the entrance hall, right, a honed marble floor and paneled walls form a soft, traditional backdrop for contemporary furnishings from Safavieh. Previous page, a daybed adds an unexpected note of calm to the pastel living room. A high-relief mirror, simulating coral, is the ideal accompaniment to the bold acanthus carving of the fire surround.

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  • Few family rooms are crafted as thoughtfully as this one. A sectional sofa by Ralph Lauren, correctly scaled for the space, provides ample seating for a party. TV screens are the bane of interior designers, but note how unobtrusive the television becomes when its flush mounted and framed by custom paneling.

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    The upstairs center hall, above, with its white-painted millwork and Palladian window, has a spare elegance; a white upholstered bench is the only furniture it needs. In the sunroom, right, neatly piped cushions on wrought iron furniture create the aura of summer year-round.

    leaf frieze. A stickler for elegant detail, she replaced the expected clay brick in the fire box with travertine laid in a herringbone pattern.

    When it came time to furnish the living room, Krinsky urged her to continue choosing the unexpected. A large velvet daybed was se-lected to flank the fireplace, and a white, coral-like mirror was hung above the mantel.

    The rear of the first floor was designed in 21st-century style, with a large family room open to the kitchen and French doors that lead to a terrace and pool. Serene is not a word that describes many family rooms, but it fits this one, thanks to the color scheme, the abundance of light and the successful resistance of any urge to over-furnish. Open space has been left on all four sides of the expan-sive sectional sofa, making this an inviting space for a party.

    Upstairs, the visitor encounters a rarity in new homesa spa-cious second-story center hall. With its fielded paneling, balustrade and Palladian window all painted white, the light-filled space has an understated elegance. Grand, spare and contemplative, the hall needs little to be well furnished. An upholstered bench, also painted white, and a series of framed prints strike just the right note.

    This is a home of surprises, as delightfully idiosyncratic as any original grand residence in Garden City, but laid out for modern living and decorated in pleasing contemporary taste.

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  • Redefining Cozy

    for a Connecticut show house, a plain Jane library is transformed into a stylish personal retreat.

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    S how houses, especially ones with a good backstory, allow designers to have fun creating make-believe history. such was the case for christina Murphy, whose task was to reimagine the library of a 19th-century church rectory in Fairfield, connecticut.

    the simple frame structure has low ceilings, and the library is a smallish box of a room. Mur-phy turned that limitation into a benefit: i wanted to create a retreat that was cozy, stylish and unique, she says.

    a shortcut to cozy is a rooms wall finish. strong color works well, as does a gloss coat, in small spaces. so Murphy began by lacquering the library walls in hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. its a rich, vibrant blue, a hue midway between royal and navy. in high shine, hague Blue performs the neat trick of exuding drama and a sense of calm at the same time. cozy never looked so good!

    working with designer Margaret Mcsharry of

    Walls lacquered in Farrow & Balls Hague Blue set a dramatic stage for this cozy library. Christina Murphys goal was to make the room look like it had been collected over the decades, although every piece is in fact new and from Safavieh. Above, a leaf dish made of driftwood adds to the impression of age.

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  • Safaviehs flagship Stamford store, Murphys next feat was to furnish the room from scratch in a way that looks like slow designas though a world-wise and well-traveled occupant had bought, col-lected and inherited pieces over a period of decades. The duo chose pieces exclusively from Safaviehs Couture collection inventory. Ev-erything is new, although many of the pieces seem to bear the patina of age.

    Other furnishing secrets? Color again is part of the magic: Blues, browns, beiges and pops of orange and green almost dance against the dark blue walls. Oversized art-work is hung so it seems to float in front of the bookcases, creating an additional sense of movement. Horizontal planes (note the table lamps) help make the ceilings seem taller. And modern piecesa glass-and-metal sawhorse desk, a quilted leather armchairlend an air of contemporary chic.

    So what does this library tell us about the imaginary occupants of the rectory? They must be broad-minded humanists and lovers of life. Maybe the vintage photos show the parsons grandfather, who raced J boats in the 1930s. He met the love of his life in Paris during the war. She was a book-seller who knew Hemingway. After VE Day, Granddad brought his new bride home to Connecticut, where she raised hothouse orchids, a hobby she passed down to her grandchildren. And the story goes onconjured in the imagina-tion of the show house visitor.

    What I did here in make-believe is what we do for clients all the time, says McSharry. We help them tell the stories of their lives through design.

    Layered accessories add visual interest, comfort and a desirable lived-in look. At left, an armchairs white leather webbing is topped by a woven throw and an orange silk pillow. At right, a triptych of a peacock rivets the eye above a contemporary marquetry console.

    Color is part of the magic here: Blues, browns, beiges and pops of orange and green seem to dance against the dark blue walls.

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  • Instead of a formal dining room, Ron Marshall fashioned a kind of cocktail lounge with a dining area. Where a traditional sideboard would have been too heavy, he used an English server topped with a glass tagre. Not seen in this view is the built-in wet bar. Previous page, the living room, kitchen and sun porch beyond are a study in light neutrals.

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    In a transverse hall on the first floor, the dcor represents simple, beach-house elegance at its best. The seascape is by the owner. Bright and unfussy, the daughters bedroom, right, is amped up by a fuchsia headboard, a painting of a peony and other colorful touches.

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    A s painters from William merritt Chase to Willem de Kooning appreciated, there really is something special about the light in the hamptons. a savvy architect took full ad-vantage of the light in planning this shingle style house on pauls lane in Bridgehampton, where ranks of french doors are topped by transoms that reach almost to the 12-foot ceilings.

    the house presented a perfect blank canvas to interior de-signer ron marshall: While this isnt my clients primary home, they do use it year-round. to take full advantage of the abundance of natural light in all seasons, and preserve a beachy feel even in winter, i kept the palette very light for almost everythingwalls, rugs, painted furniture, upholstery and even artwork. Call it 50 shades of white.

    he made an exception to this rule in the bedroom suite of the clients teen-age daughter. While white still predominates, there is also a lot of navy blue and eye-popping splashes of fuchsia. the effect is a bit nautical, youthful without being at all childlike, and very much at-the-beach.

    in a house full of coffered ceilings and other traditional archi-tectural elements that hark back to seaside cottages of a century ago, marshall used a mix of transitional and contemporary furnish-ings for an up-to-date look thats very much in tune with old-meets-new hamptons taste.

    he also employed one of his signature touches, the introduction

    of an occasional item of antique furniture. polished and patinated wood pieces, such as an austrian chest of drawers in figured black walnut, which he placed in the entrance hall, and a scottish long-case clock in mahogany by the clock-maker to the Queen (that being Victoria), which graces an otherwise unfurnished corner of the living room, provide a sturdy, historical anchor to a contemporary interior.

    i often encounter resistance to the use of antiques, says marshall, which is a shame, because they can work in complete harmony with a modern scheme, and as a grace note, they have the effect of making everything contemporary look especially fresh.

    to keep antiques and reproduction furniture from looking like a museum exhibit, a good rule of thumb is to use pieces from the same country but different historical periods or, conversely, from different countries but a single historical period. in this home, marshall opted for the latter: all of the significant antiques are from the first half of the 19th century.

    i was blessed on this project, he continues, because the client is a dear friend. she loves art and furnishings from many historical periods, but she wanted her hamptoms home to look up-to-date. our go-to resource was safaviehs stamford, Connecticut, store, which is near her primary residence, and Judy sullivan, a safavieh designer based there. We had a lot of fun working together, and i think that comes through in the finished rooms. they look great in any light.

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    In the library, books and bibelots share space with natural specimens. The color photograph of an underpass in New Yorks Central Park is by Peter Lik. At right, in the adjacent entrance hall, an Austrian chest in black walnut is home to one of the owners prized pets, a 17th-century English marble sculpture of a lion.

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  • The orange room in Barbara Lewiss Glen Cove home is one of several comfortable sitting rooms that used to be medical office space. Reflecting her eclectic sense of style, the room combines English and French furniture, chinoiserie and modern pieces. An acrylic coffee table rests atop an orange-dyed animal hide rug, both from Safavieh.

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    the exam rooms were converted into a great room, and the offices were turned into two adjacent sitting rooms, which Lewis, an interior designer, now calls the orange room

    InterIor desIgn by Barbara and Meredith Lewis of the Lewis Design Group, with Keith Murphy for SafaviehPhotograPhy by Peter Rymwidtext by Darius Amos

    Barbara Lewis transformed a former home medical office, exam rooms and all, into a suite fit for large-scale entertaining.

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    Lewis used an earthy palette throughout the home to tie the rooms together. Extra seating for parties abounds in the so-called brown room, below; the adjacent orange room can be seen through the doorway. In the living and dining rooms, right, formality is softened by such touches as animal-print upholstery and a ceiling papered in a trellis pattern.

    Lewis calls her home a big little house because the open space, the flow and her deft use of occasional

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    and the brown room because of their wall colors.She likes to refer to her abode as a big little house because

    theres plenty of open space; good flow, with no dead-end rooms; and lots of additional seating, from ottomans tucked under library tables to porcelain garden stools that function as end tables but in a pinch can become, well, stools.

    My husband and I love to entertain, she explains. Several times a year we have a house party for 70 or so people, and having the additional sitting rooms is really key to making guests comfortable.

    The rooms display the fruits of a lifetime of collecting, which are rounded out by newer piecessome traditional, some contemporaryfrom Safavieh. Lewis worked with Keith Murphy, a designer in the companys Glen Cove store, to keep the spaces looking current.

    Even professional designers can benefit from the help of other designers, says Lewis, and thats one of the things that makes Safavieh such a great resource.

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  • The Allure of India

    A passage through IndIa (to almost borrow a phrase) Is an exercIse In experiential, sensory and emotional extremisthe non-stop racket of car horns, the persistent press of peddlers, the fragrant aroma of spices and incense. theres the vibrant street life brimming with tea shops, open-air markets, stray animals and businesses run from carts and tin shacks; the exploding international financial centers; the superlative Indo-saracenic and Victorian gothic architecture of the british raj; and 32 world heritage sites comprising some of historys most magnificent monuments, including the fabled taj mahal.

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    Few places on earth seduce like this enchanting country. Experiencetwo of its most famous cities, Agra and Jaipur, with a stay at the decadent Oberoi hotels. TexT by Marc Kristal

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    One of the most recognizable sites in the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra was built as the tomb of Shah Jahans beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child. The site is a stones throw from the Amarvilas, an Oberoi hotel.

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    more than one billion people, India boasts a terrain as diverse as its inhabitants. While youd be hard-pressed to visit each of its 29 states in one journey, we suggest a trip to the captivating northern cities of Agra and Jaipur along Indias so-called Golden Triangle (a name for one of the countrys most popular tourist circuits, which also includes Delhi).

    Today a clamorous and crowded city, Agra served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for roughly 100 years beginning in 1556, flourishing under the emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan. Both great builders, the two emperors left behind several monuments, including Agra Fort, an imposing military stronghold made of red sandstone; Fatehpur Sikri, the well-preserved walled city; and of course the tomb of Shah Jahans beloved wife Mumtaz Mahalthe Taj Mahal. From a distance, the Tajs white marble takes on different huespale pink, yellow or golddepending on the position of the sun. The image is recognized the world over, but its up close that one can truly appreciate its majestysemi-precious stones are delicately carved into intricate, flower-shaped mosaics. Shah Jahans loving monument to his queen, who died giving birth to their 14th child, is perfectly symmetrical and amazingly elaborate.

    Jaipur is equally enthralling: Known as The Pink City, its magnificent ancient palaces and forts were painted a terra-cotta pink in 1876 to celebrate a visit from the Prince of Wales. Today you can experience a taste of its royal heritage with a walk through the City Palace, a complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings featuring a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, and a museum housing an impressive collection of paintings, manuscripts, weapons and royal costumes. Also worth a visit is the Hawa Mahal, which features an ornate faade of red and pink sandstone carefully outlined

    with white borders and motifs. Its nearly 1,000 tiny windows were originally built to offer ladies of the royal household a safe vantage point to observe activity on the streets below. Next is the Galta Temple, a holy Hindi site nestled between two granite cliffs where Hindus and visitors alike come to immerse themselves in sacred spring-fed pools. Youll also discover another pool that has been taken over by thousands of monkeys. When youre not busy touring, take time to meander through Jaipurs bustling bazaars. The city is a shoppers paradise for handmade jewelry, scarves, pottery and gorgeous hand block-printed fabric in dazzling patterns.

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    This page: The Rajvilas in Jaipur is a replica of Naila Fort, the 150-year-old walled fortress that Oberoi Group head P.R.S. Biki Oberoi converted into his personal retreat. The hotels premier rooms all feature regal teak four-poster beds. Opposite page: The tranquil pond near the temple is an ideal setting to practice yoga.

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    selection of ultra-luxury hotels from the Oberoi Group remains a satisfying choice. Established in 1934, the family-operated company has 11 business and leisure hotels in India, some of which are distinctly Indian in look and spirit, and reflect their local histories and aesthetic influences. Two of them, the Amarvilas in Agra and the Rajvilas in Jaipur, were created by the same design troikathe Mumbai firm P.G. Patki Architects; H.L. Lim, a Singapore interior design office; and the Bangkok-based landscape architect William Bensley.

    The 102-room Amarvilas, which opened in 2001, borrows elements of Mughal palace-and-tomb architecture, and exploits its unique proximity to the Taj Mahala mere 600 metersby providing each of the guest rooms with an unobstructed view of the monument (opening ones drapes in the morning to discover the famous white marble dome and minarets glowing with eastern light is indeed breathtaking). And then there are the grounds. Though the property covers only eight acres, Bensley excavated the land behind the building to create a V-shaped space with elegantly terraced and planted slopes flowing down to an expansive swimming pool. This has the effect of making the tight grounds seem larger, more palatial and more exotic, and encourages the eye to move upward from the pool and slopes and past a lawn to a large wooded area in the near distance, above which floats the Taj.

    The interior, conversely, has a strongly Anglo-Indian flavor, so that the somewhat space-challenged public and guest rooms feel clubby rather than small. No doubt thats partly due to the high level of material and workmanship, such as marble and teak floors

    and walnut doors and trim; and bespoke carved and marquetry furniture expressing European classical styles in a Mughal idiom. Most effective, for my money, is the bar, a modern version of a Victorian club room: Winston Churchill, in his youth as a 4th Hussars cavalryman posted to the Raj, would have approved.

    The Rajvilas draws on Jaipurs Hindu-influenced Rajput architecture. In fact, the hotel is a replica of Naila Fort, the roughly 150-year-old walled fortress that Oberoi Group head P.R.S. Biki Oberoi converted into his personal retreat some years ago. (The hotel

    This page: Take a nighttime stroll through the illuminated terrace gardens at Amarvilas in Agra. The hotels tea lounge offers prime vistas of the famed Taj Mahal. Opposite page: Guests can unwind in the sumptuous swimming pool after taking in the areas sights.

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    offers elephant rides that conclude with a picnic at Naila Forts base.) As at the Amarvilas, craftsmanship is king: The public spaces feature gold-leaf wall murals, vegetable dye frescoes and superbly detailed brass-and-wood doors. The design also incorporates two preexisting structures into the plan: an 18th-century Hindu temple (for birthday, anniversary or newlywed blessings) and directly opposite it, beyond the 70-foot-long pool, a former haveli (mansion) of comparable vintage, which houses the hotels spa and fitness center.

    Much bigger makes a big difference: With 32 acres of landscaped grounds, the Rajvilas offers 54 guest rooms arranged in small clusters around traditional central courtyards with fountains, 14 luxurious tents (modeled on those used by royal shooting parties before hunting was outlawed) and three villas with private pools and gardens. And like Amarvilas, the Raj is impeccably maintained: Heading for a pre-dawn workout, I found the staff sweeping, raking and polishing indoors and out without surcease.

    Service represents the Oberois single shortcoming: Bizarrelyat least for metheres too much of it! I was greeted identically upon

    arrival at each property by several staff, one of whom placed a bindi on my forehead, another of whom offered a moist towel, and a third who gave me a refreshing drink, after which a fourth walked me to my quarters while explaining the hotels offerings and, upon arrival, every detail of the room. While I appreciated the hospitality, the thoroughness and formality that govern every aspect of the service model eventually backfires, making the guest less, rather than more, comfortable. This was most evident in the use of the anjali mudra, the traditional hand gesture of namastepalms together and against the chest, fingers pointed upwardwhich each employee makes whenever they see you. At first I was charmed. But when, at 5 a.m., groundskeepers dropped their rakes and hoses and pulled over their motorized carts to make the gesture, I began avoiding the staff.

    And yetif your worst complaint about a hotel is that youre too well looked after, you are in good hands. Agra and Jaipur, like much of India, are exhausting and exhilaratingmuch is asked of the spirit, much is given. At the end of an overbrimming day, the Amarvilas and Rajvilas are restorative places to call home.

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    A subtle blend of traditional formsmany with a contemporary twistmakes this Connecticut home a harmonious backdrop for daily living.

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    The family room of this Connecticut home is a warm haven for entertaining or just relaxing. In the master bedroom, opposite, designers Denyse and Missy Rinfret created an inviting corner by pairing an upholstered daybed with a traditional English candle-stand in the Chinese taste, made modern with a creamy painted finish. Previous page, the living room features a refined assemblage of traditional furniture and contemporary accessories.

    H es a merger & acquisitions specialist, and shes a stay- at-home mom. they knew what they wanted: comfortable dcor in a basically traditional vein. and they knew what they didnt want: fussiness and clutter. With that simple brief, they handed the reins to the mother-daughter design team of denyse and missy rinfret.

    their rooms are a subtle, sophisticated blend of traditional forms that often have a contemporary twista skillful merger of old and new. consider the living room, anchored by a decidedly modern glass-top coffee table, and note how the interplay of curved and straight lines is echoed by the two honey-colored end tables. these yew-wood tables themselves are fraternal twinsone being square and one circular. atop the tables are identical lamps, a composite of pineapples (theres the 18th-century touch) floating on clear acrylic pedestals (a 20th-century foundation).

    other marriages in the room speak in such a whisper that they can be difficult to spot: a plaid pillow is at home on a floral-print chair because the colors of both are so perfectly united.

    the formal dining room is kept from being a historical set piece by idiosyncratic touchesupholstered dining chairs (so comfortable for

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  • The dining room is the most formal and traditional space in this home, yet its made up-to-date with current design touches, such as upholstered dining chairs and a chandelier of wire and crystal beads. Opposite, the rear of the home has an airy open plan, as seen in this view of the family room and breakfast room. The sofa table and coffee table, both distinguished by baroque style legs, are contemporized by the abstract sculptures placed on top of them.

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    guests!), a chandelier made of wire and crystal beads, an abstract oil painting.

    While the front of the house, in architectural terms, is rigorously tra-ditional, the rear features an airy open plan. A large sectional sofa defines the family room. Its fronted by a coffee table and backed by a sofa table, both of which have bulbous turned legs characteristic of Spanish baroque furniture. Abstract sculptures sit atop both pieces. The table legs speak of 1716, but the overall effect is definitely 2016.

    Upstairs, the scheme is more pared down. Theres an abundance of natural light, which really showcases the forms of the furniture. In the master bedroom, the roll arms and curved back of an upholstered daybed contrast with the straight lines of a diminutive candle-stand in the Chinese Chippendale style, but both pieces are united by their creamy finishes. No detail is too small here: Striated fresh tulips in a vase on the candle-stand echo the tiger-striped throw pillow on the daybed.

    These subtle details arent fussy, says Denyse Rinfret. Theyre a small reward for the homeowner or guest, and they provide a harmonious backdrop for daily living.

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  • French connection

    With an infusion of Parisian details, a hilltop home in Morris county, new Jersey, goes from nondescript to magnifique.

    InterIor desIgn by Deborah Candice for SafaviehPhotograPhy by Peter Rymwidtext by Mark Dowden

    To impart the feeling of France, Deborah Candice of Safavieh designed mirrored paneling, right, and a limestone chim-neypiece for this Morris County living room. These elements provided the bone structure for a contemporary salon, complete with curvaceous furniture by Christopher Guy that channels the Art Nouveau style of fin-de-sicle Paris.

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    P erched on a mountaintop in rural morris county, new Jersey, the house had spectacular views. inside, however, the new owners faced vast planes of unadorned drywall. enter deborah candice of safaviehs flagship livingston store, with an architectural vision.

    the living room has a long wall of windows offering great vistas, but the end walls, which are nearly 20 feet high, were totally blank, she recalls. i wanted to evoke the feel-ing of France, where the homeowners like to vacation, so i began by designing the kind of limestone fireplace surround one would see in a loire Valley chteau. the gothic mantel is surmounted by a limestone chimneypiece that climbs almost to the ceiling. this masonry serves as its own work of art, so there was no need to hang a painting over the fireplace.

    at the opposite end of the room, candice was inspired by the public spaces of a favorite paris hotel, le meurice. the wall is paneled in squares of beveled mirrors, providing an elegant, modern feel.

    into this architectural setting she added furniture by christopher Guybig, bold and curvaceous seating, along with sinewy end tables and a console that recall the art nouveau style of late 19th-century France. a large acrylic coffee table and a shimmering rug from safaviehs dream collection complete the room.

    in the daytime, the view out the window wall is exceptional, but you cant see the view after dark! remarks candice. this space really shines at night, when all the mirrors, crystal and acrylic reflect the soft light of the room.

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    Outsized portraits of horses help give the upstairs hall its contemporary feel. In the homeowners study, opposite, nearly every surface has a delicate sheen. Previous page, the living room shines with a profusion of crystal and acrylic. The sculpture in the corner is Lalique.

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    N ew Canaan, ConneCtiCut, is a town of hidden gems. here youll find the most famous modernist home in america, Philip Johnsons glass house, tucked away and hidden from street view. to the casual visitor, it may seem that every other home in new Canaan was erected in the 18th century or built to look that way, but exteriors can be deceiving.

    take, for example, the home of Cathy Kangas, Ceo of Prai Beauty, a luxury skincare company, and a national board member of the humane society of the united states: Behind the reserved faade of her red-brick georgian, she and designer Jeanne ferraro, with help from safavieh, have crafted a delicate and shimmering per-sonal world. in place of Yankee simplicity, we find Venetian mirrors, lacquered cabinets, Louis XV desks, crystal sculptures (including a massive up-lit nude by Lalique), a profusion of perfectly transparent acrylic tables, damask wall coverings, silk rugs, fresh flowers and attention-grabbing artwork of the animals Kangas loveshorses, elephants (she has rescued one), leopards, dogs.

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    The faade of Cathy Kangass symmetrical Georgian home gives no hint of the feminine wit and whimsy to be found within. In the living room, right, a large Venetian mirror presides over a French sofa, both from Safavieh.

    Thats to say nothing of the real dogs. She has five of them, all large, ranging from golden retriever up to St. Bernard. Pets that big inevitably must be counted as part of the dcor. Some-how every room in the house remains pristine.

    One of the more striking spaces in the home is the up-stairs hall. There are three elements, all from Safavieh, that play wonderfully together: a massive crystal chandelier, which hangs below eye level in the stairwell; a Regency style round table whose every surface is mirrored; and several framed photo-graphic portraits of horsestwo of them monumental close-ups in black-and-white.

    As the contents of the upstairs hall suggest, this is one of the more eclectic homes furnished by Safavieh, with styles representing every century from the 17th to the 21st. Yet the visual effect is not one of eclecticism. Everything seems remark-ably unified through color, satiny finishes, the repetition of subtle patterns and the generous use of transparent materialsglass, crystal and acrylic. You might call it feminine chic, a fitting style for a woman who owns a luxury skincare company.

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    Whats your pleasure? A Zen-like meditation garden?

    A luxurious poolside sanctuary? In the hands of a talented

    landscape architect, natural stone helps define a garden,

    adding texture and contrast and providing the perfect foil for

    plants and flowers.

    Stacked stone walls surround this intimate garden room, which is punctuated by a delightfully weathered stone pedestal and ribbed planter.

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    This page, natural stone in neutral shades of grey enhances the sophisticated yet relaxed personality of this poolscape and outdoor living space. Opposite, pyramid-shaped stone finials, found at an antiques shop, stand in contrast to the graceful curves of the boxwood hedges below.

    Reprinted with permission from Gardens at First Light by Stacy Bass. 2015 Stacy Bass and athome Books.

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  • A light and neutral palette, pops of fresh color, and contemporary materials and shapes were all important elements in creating the happy, fun and kid-friendly space the homeowners wanted. Equally important, says designer Dwayne Thomas, was the precise angling of the furniture, which makes sense of an open floor plan nearly devoid of wall space.

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    T he young couple with two young children had a clear vision of what they wanted in a living roomhappy, fresh, fun, now and kid friendly, recalls Dwayne thomas, an interior de-signer based at Safaviehs livingston, new Jersey, showroom.

    that vision called for a light, neutral palette with splashes of color. thomas chose tufted sofas, which he upholstered in off-white leather, and swivel armchairs, which he covered in an upbeat teal geometric print.

    A subtle use of repeating geometry helps to unite the room. the interlocking shapes on the swivel chairs are echoed by a greek key motif, which appears in the metalwork of furniture and on the throw pillows.

    theres no wood evident except for the legs of the sofas and a bench. instead, thomas relied on smooth, light-colored materialsacrylic, glass, polished metals and mirrored surfaceswhich con-tribute to the airy, modern dcor.

    But all could have gone wrong, says thomas, were it not for the strategic arrangement of the furniture. what made this room challenging were its large dimensions, open floor plan and being de-void of walls, he explains. My solution was a free flow of furniture placed at the proper angle. Sofas, chairs, bench, coffee table and rug are angled 45 degrees to the main axis of the room. Result: the seating area comes together as a coherent whole, and the angle adds a playful dynamic.

    it all adds up to the ideal living room for a young family, fulfilling the homeowners brief that the space be totally functional (kids welcome!) and fresh.

    InterIor desIgn by Dwayne Thomas for Safavieh PhotograPhy by Peter Rymwid text by Rita Guarna

    The homeowners asked designer Dwayne Thomas to use a light touch. That part was easy enough, but the openness of the space and noticeable lack of walls called for some applied geometry.

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  • 2016 BOND New York. All material presented herein is intended for information purposes only. While information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes, or withdrawals without notice. All property information, including but not limited to, square footage and number of bedrooms, is approximate. If your home is currently listed with another broker this is not intended to solicit that listing. Exact measurementsshould be verified by your own attorney, architect, engineer, or zoning expert. BOND New York is a broker that supports Equal Housing Opportunity.

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    Sheila, how would you describe your style as a designer? Chic elegance. My philosophy: Designing for the senses is just as important as designing for function.Give some examples of chic elegance. Cool, quiet color, as well as texture in fabric and finish. These things feel cur-rent yet timeless.What furniture finishes do you favor these days? What once was all brown wood has morphed into beautiful soft grey, tawny beiges and smoky stains. My go-to finish is called greystone. Its a soft grey wash that allows the grain to show through with a medium sheen. Whats the easiest way to freshen a rooms look? Paint, a new rug and some fabulous throw pillows!Whats your favorite room to decorate in a home? The fam-ily room. Its the most used spot in any home. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to watch a family enjoy a cozy big sectional sofa in front of the fire. Give us some tips for decorat-ing a guest bedroom. Comfort is key. Think bed-and-breakfast room with fresh towels, beauti-ful soaps and even some fresh flowers. A carafe and drinking glass for water are welcome, useful accessories for the bedside table. Consider adding a small writing desk and chair, as they can serve either as a work space or as a vanity.

    You were born in Scotland and grew up with classic English furniture. What are some tips for mixing antiques with new furniture? The keys are scale and color. Louis XV dining chairs paired with a glass-and-acrylic table take on a new dimension. An antique carpet with sleek modern furniture becomes instantly timeless.Complete this sentence: As a designer, I think you can never have too many Dreams! Reality is inspired by the imagination. If you stay too safe, your result will lack excitement. Be bold. What do you like best about working for Safavieh? That I get to use my creative instincts and knowledge to bring beauty and elegance to our clients.Whats the biggest challenge you face in designing todays homes? Time can be a chal-lenge. Custom furniture takes time to complete, and people love instant gratification. Sa-favieh has addressed this with its Couture collection, which combines high-end, designer chic looks with a quick deliv-ery time.What trend or idea do you wish more clients would embrace? I have been offer-ing performance fabrics for

    Working With an interior DesignerOne of the big benefits of shopping at Safavieh is that you get to use the services of an outstanding interior designer at no charge. Whats it like to work with one? We asked Sheila Broderson, a staff designer based in our Livingston, New Jersey, showroom, to fill you in.

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    From top, Sheila Broderson and some things she loves: the Delphine slipper chair by Hickory Chair, a rug from Safaviehs Dream Collection, the Goldin demilune chest by Drexel Heritage, Christopher Guys Audemars mirror, a transitional room featuring pieces by Safavieh Couture, and the Caviar chandelier by Arteriors.

    quite some time now. Theyve come a long way since the old outdoor fabrics most of us know. Beautiful colors and textures that are really easy to clean are essential for todays busy families.Do you prefer pink or green? Green.Brown or orange? Brown.Coffee or tea? Tea (green, of course).Beatles or Stones? Beatles.What do you wish more people knew about Safavieh? That shopping here is a complete design experience. The selec-tion is second to none. And because we truly care about the customer, we offer superla-tive service.

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  • SHOWROOM LOCATIONS

    Safavieh Home Furnishings has 11 showrooms in the New York Metro area, including four flagship stores, four retail galleries that carry a full line of home furnishings and rugs, two outlet stores and a Midtown Manhattan store dedicated to rugs.

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  • Building on our 100 years of experience in weaving the worlds most beautiful area rugs, Safavieh Home Furnishings stores have now expanded into broadloom carpeting. In our quest for perfection, we refused to settle for anything less than the same quality, beauty and craftsmanship in broadloom that has distinguished us as a leader in designer rugs.

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  • safaviehhappeningsAfter another year of passionately seeking the best designs, we took some time to relax with friends and family. Here we share scenes from the Safavieh Holiday Party, where the Yaraghi family and associates got together to ring in the New Year. We also curated a booth featuring some of our finest products at NY Now with Tiffany Yaraghi. 1 Alexis Puccio, Michael Yaraghi, Alicia Maher, Natalie Lindeman and Cindy Rubin 2 Yaryna Stasinchuk and Ajnur Kodra 3 Diane Washington and Lonney Cumberbatch 4 Michael Yaraghi and Cindy Rubin 5 Yaraghi family: Mohsen, Jonathan, Tiffany, Ahmad, Ashley, Kevin, Michael and Arash 6 Yaraghi cousins (left to right): Kevin, Ashley, Jonathan, Tiffany and Darioush 7 Tiffany Yaraghi at NY Now 8 Cyrus and Marjan Yaraghi at NY Now

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    Jamie Drake

    Top to bottom: Free-form seating abounds in Jamie Drakes model residence for One57. In the sitting room of a Tribeca home, he creates a major statement with bold artwork, strong color and a bravura rug. Nature inspired his rug collection for Safavieh, including, here, the Tiger Den rug.

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    Jamie, youre famous for your fearless use of color. Do you have any rules of thumb?I usually prefer one dominant color, one secondary color and often a third color thrown in for spice. There could be too many colors in a room if theyre not applied with a painterly eye.You somehow harness color to create a sense of movement in a room. Whats your technique?The technique is to use shots of color in an otherwise more neutral room. I like to disperse the selected shade throughout a space, so the eye moves from larger items (curtains, chairs) to midsize (pillows, lampshades) down to small (tabletop accesso-ries, a single flower). Also, I often paint the ceiling a pale, pastel shade of the color to bring the eye up.It would be unfair to ask you to name your favorite color. So lets broaden the question: What are some of your favorite colors right now?Im loving the cooler, steelier tonescharcoal, gypsum, plati-num, zincwith accents of clear,

    light (but not pastel) oranges, aquas and purples.Youve said that a touch of the unexpected can help make rooms special. What are some examples?Essential to every home are items, colors, patterns or me-mentos that tell the story of the inhabitants. Always start with something you love or that excites you to the depths of your soul. Whether its an artwork or a piece of furni-ture, something dynamic and fantastic will be the beginning of a wonderful room.What inspires your designs?I find enormous inspiration in going to art, design and antique fairs. But really, inspiration is everywhere. Films, travel, fashion and magazines all provide me with the spark to be creative.You helped create the renewed interest in Midcentury Modern, and its going strong. Has the trend peaked yet?I cant say if the trend has peaked, but I believe that refined, contemporary interiors and furnishings with a nod to the past

    will always be timeless.How has your style evolved since the close of the 20th century?Im much freer today in the way I mix things, both in the sense of eclecticism and in the colors I use.As the world barrels forward to-ward the year 2020, whats your point of view about traditional design?It will always have a place in the design world. Traditional elements emphasize a luxurious design while keeping it grounded and sophisticated, yet livable.Tell us about your rug collection for Safavieh: What were you hop-ing to accomplish?My collection was designed to evoke nature. The rugs include styles inspired by natural weaving techniques (Cane), neo-classical design (Leaf Stripe) and a Cambodian vacation (Temple Garden). Theres even an update of a classic animal skin (Tiger Den).You seem to have very broad tastes. What do you collect?I collect memories! I also collect contemporary art.

    Clients from Madonna to Michael Bloomberg love his signature style.

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    Celerie Kemble for Henredon Collection

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