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House of Style
Décor for every room
To create a home that’s as comfortable as it is stylish, it’s important to consider how
you live. “Do you live in your bedroom? Then make it very luxurious with a fantastic
bed. Put the sound system in there and do great closets,” said top designer Chris- Tom Dixon Copper
topher Coleman. But if you only stay home to entertain guests, shift your focus to Shade, $498
Dramatic and
the living room. No matter what room you use the most, a few simple changes can
sculptural,
take your décor from blah to brilliant. —Heather Corcoran these hang-
ing lamps
make a
LIVE statement.
The living room is the tomdixon.net
all-purpose player in most
homes. Flexible seating arrange-
ments allow the room to express its
multiple personalities. And don’t be
afraid of color — an accent wall helps
to anchor a heavy piece, while throw
pillows and accessories add small hints
of color. “People get scared to death,
they think you’re going to paint
every room a different color,”
said Coleman. “It’s all in
the dosage.”

Pascal Mourgue Pas Si Classique Sofa,

starting at $5,140
With a name that translates to “not so classic,”
this thoroughly modern sofa is low and deep and
comes in a variety of configurations and fabrics.
ligne-roset-usa.com

Paola Lenti Tondo Rug, $1,940–$2,080 Conran Black Acrylic Nest Side Tables, $545
“Just because you have a square room doesn’t A sleek black table balances soft upholstery,
mean you have to follow with a square rug; while dual surfaces keep things interesting.
play with another conranusa.com
shape,” said
Coleman.
karkula.
com

Jonathan Adler Bargello

Kaleidoscope, $95
A hand-embroidered pillow with
a bold geometric pattern adds a
splash of color.
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Continued from page 54 The master suite is
the home’s sanctuary, so
Michele de Lucchi Acquatinta opt for soothing décor to help
Pendant Lamp, $785 you unwind. But the bedroom is
Opt for a hanging lamp over also a great place to experiment.
the tabletop version. This chic “People are sometimes afraid [of
pendant comes in hand-blown color] in their public spaces,” said
Murano glass. Coleman. “A good pointer for
karkula.com the person who is fearful of
color is to use it in your
private spaces.”

Pagnon & Pélhaître Cineline Bed, starting at $3,335

A sophisticated natural ebony or oak bed is balanced by a
luxurious headboard that can be covered in fabric or leather.
ligne-roset-usa.com

Jonathan Adler Josef Albers Nesting Tables, $1,925 for a set of 4

Giant Dora Maar Vase, $550
A surreal vase in unglazed matte
porcelain, this piece is a subtle
way to add interest.
jonathanadler.com
There’s a reason these tables — designed by Josef
Albers in 1927 and reissued by Vitra Design
Museum — are still popular: they combine func-
tion with the beauty of lacquered glass table tops
featuring Alber’s paint-
erly palette.
vitra.com

Philippe Starck for Stark 2

Bathroom Fixtures, price upon
request
A beautiful master suite requires
an equally stylish master bath.
Philippe Starck’s fixtures for Du-
ravit are so well designed they’re
currently featured at the MoMA’s
“Home Delivery” exhibition. Additional research
starck-bathroom.com by Jaclyn Scher.

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