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(e) A flighty sculpture by Nicole Fellous. “It’s painted zinc or tin. I’ve had it for a while—in fact, it may have inspired the room’s palette.” (f)Delicate hand-painted ceramic beakers by Anne Black. (g) A heavy oak piece like this mid-1800s Hudson Valley dresser can drain all the light from a room. Kathy kept the setting airy with linen curtains on vintage rings, a Victorian chair with a graceful metal back (one of a series that depicts the four seasons), and an artful arrangement of empty brass frames. “I took the glass and backs out—I like the look of the frames on their own.” (h) A tramp art frame from Austria surrounds an engraving found at an Italian street fair. “I tried matting it but it looked too blocky, so I puttied it to the wall.” (i) A trio of painted wooden sticks, probably from a 1930s schoolhouse, heightens visual interest in a corner.



(j) An antique English cherry bureau is topped by a wooden architectural model. A chair slipcovered in vintage matelesse offers a just-right spot for reading. Bird painting by Robert Adams. Pillow by Hable Construction. Carpet tiles by FLOR. (k) A beaded linen bin by Hable Construction slides under the bed for easy storage. (l) An extra-deep hem on the sheer curtains provides additional privacy. Curtain fabric by Robert Allen.

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