principal grouping is centered on a fireplace with a low
horizontal three part ancient mirror above it. Because
of this mirror���s scale, when a visitor is in this area of the
room, one has the sense of intimacy. Pippa enhanced
this feeling by placing tall bronze floor lamps with deep,
large black shades lined
in gold atop them. With
the exception of the
fabric on the canap��,
which matches that of the
draperies, all the other
textiles are velvets and
satins without pattern.
The rug placement in
the current scheme is
transitional, yet provides
an appealing aesthetic.
The final rug scheme will
occupy the entire seating
area adjacent to the
fireplace, both to reinforce
a sense of intimate scale
and for practical facility
as the Hall is used for
concerts as well.
One wants to be in this
space for both State occasions as well as drinks with
friends after dinner or to celebrate a birthday. I have
rarely seen such a stately room inflected with dignity,
modernity and warmth.
HYLAND
