Adore Holiday 2019

that had been added along the way. "Opening up the room was transformative," Jane Scott explains. "Light suddenly streamed in from all sides." And the choice of a lacquered wall — Hollandlac Brilliant Chartreuse by Fine Paints of Europe — took a "moment of bravery" Jane Scott laughs. "With the crisp white moldings and otherwise neutral décor, the color doesn't overwhelm: it glows." The strong mix of antiques, modern pieces, and vivid colors in art definitely jazzes up this stately living room. Favorite pieces include the square glass coffee table from Uptowner Antiques, a vibrant turquoise painting by Mallory Page, and an organic white ceramic vase by Julie Silvers. Both fireplaces, original to the house, are decorated with an

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