ESCARPMENT MAGAZINE | Summer 2014 - page 50

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Theirdecision tonothireadecorator,addeda lotofextra
work to the couple’s alreadyoverflowingplates. “Imust
say it is fantastic having a husbandwho can draw up
ideas,” explains Jane, “And keepme on amid-century,
beachandmountain inspireddesign track.”
Design philosophies differ between the two—Dave be-
lievesahomeshouldbe respectfulofaneraand Janebe-
lievesmodern interiordesignneeds tobeshakenupabit.
Byaddingasubtlemixofboth ideasanddesignperiods,
theaestheticof their home isunmistakably, eclectic, luxu-
rious, unclutteredandairy.
The revolutionaryArt Decomovement from the roaring
20s, characterizedby stylizedgeometric forms is subtly
felt throughout theupstairs livingroom.Usingcalm,neutral
hues as abase, pops of colour are introduced strategi-
callywith statement pieces, pillows, rugsandart.
Expansivewindows flood thespacewithbrightnessbring-
ing the outdoors in andonce the sun has set, LED flood
lights, flushmounted in the radiant heated, walnut floors
add dramatic up-lighting, to create an evening atmos-
phereunparalleled inpeacefulness.
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