natural patina, are all the more impressive since Mr. Van
Nutt is actually a professional illustrator, who only relatively
recently took up joinery. He researched all the details from
traditional French designs, and drew them up in a series of
delightful sketches, several of which are reproduced here.
The choice of fittings and
finishes was largely the owner���s
own, underlining her decorative
flair and affinity with the rustic
French style she has sought to
emulate.
The apartment is
furnished with French antique
furniture and has light fittings
in a suitable style from Circa
Lighting. The coarse ceiling
beams are left unpainted and
the walls finished with rough
plaster colored with natural
pigments. French limestone
from Paris Ceramics surrounds
the sink area, and the floors are
laid with antique terracotta tiles,
with decorative metal grilles
over the heating ducts. In all of
these details, the timeless atmosphere of the Mediterranean
provincial style is transposed to New York.
This inspirational project was the result of a happy collaboration
between the owner, architects, and an ���artist of all trades���.
HYLAND
