Let the Sun Shine In

LIGHTING

Next was the lighting. In a space this grand, scale is key. The overall size of the light needed to be as impressive as the style itself. The owner turned to the artists at Blueprint Lighting NYC. These custom 6-tier orbital chandeliers they created are a dash of French modernism, a splash of Italian modernism, a bit Alexander Calderesque...and absolute perfection. The owner/designer chose a retro sunset-inspired palette in six shades for the globe finials, paired with six-inch milk-glass bulbs, and champagne bronze hardware.

FURNISHINGS

In essence, the mood for the entire room was established by the light fixtures. Warm woods, creams, whites, and golds mingle with a touch of rust. Vintage wingback chairs—statement pieces—were reupholstered in faux sheepskin fur. A velvet sofa cradles pillows with nubby texture and tassels and pairs well with a round upholstered ottoman.

At the meridian of the windows sits a burl wood console, flanked by a pair of vintage oversized cream vases. On the mantle of the elongated moss rock fireplace rests a framed print by Jan Skácelík. Tucked beneath the spiral staircase, a mid-century modern tiger wood dresser houses the record player and vinyl collection. The vintage gold-coated hand chair serves as an art installation.

The room mixes mid-century modern with brutalism, anchored in natural textures and a neutral palette. If this home sparks a bit of joy for you, replicate this simple formula of light-enhancing paint colors, statement lighting, and furnishings in a strict color palette. N