Adore June 2020

I tend to go for pigments with depth. I find that 'hybrid' colors extend the color range and give a far more soulful color story. - Melissa Rufty

and art deliver punches of color as well as loads of New Orleans patina and charm. The windows are dressed with sumptuous yards of Groves Bros. hand printed and colored fabric in a pattern faithful to the Venetian Renaissance period. The unusual color combination — a Melissa Rufty signature — and stunning craftsmanship bring a lovely gravitas to the room that's filled with furniture and accessories primarily purchased on Magazine Street. "We always source locally as much as possible," says Melissa. "It's so important, especially now. This project was a great opportunity to really support local artisans and dealers." A pair of black lacquered chinoiserie tables from Uptowner Antiques, an 18th century French carved and painted mirror from Petricia Thompson Antiques, and two mid- 19th century "en grisaille" oil paintings from Balzac Antiques are just some of the highly decorative treasures Melissa found for this design plan. I love how she energizes the space by surrounding a Saarinen-style dining table with 19th century Louis the XVI chairs covered in deep ocean blue-green velvet and

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