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A nother way DeLeon defines "glamalistic" style is "the 1920s meeting the 2020s." Her latest interior design project, a six-story townhome centered in New York City, allowed her the perfect opportunity to blend vintage interests and modern trends. Her client, a father with two teenage boys, enjoyed the style and content of classic movies like the James Bond series. However, he also wanted to refurbish the house to give it an edgier vibe. "The home really had to reflect that sort of style," DeLeon said, adding that her eventual combination of modern and collectic-looking furniture "represented who he is, the way that the house flows, and how he essentially dresses - it kind of reminds me of him." To achieve the client's desired effect, DeLeon utilized all kinds of fabrics and elements, ranging from "crushed velvet to leather to rock to metals- mixed metals, golds, silvers. . ." throughout the house. A prime example is in the living room, where one can see a juxtaposition of leather and velvet, silk and wool, highlighting another area of her expertise: juxtaposing materials, but still maintaining a cohesive theme in her design. Amidst the muted color palettes and glossy sheens of the first floor, DeLeon still manages to create a welcoming ambiance in every room. While the living room's walls and furniture both adhere to a black color scheme, orange overhead lighting and the glow of a fireplace inject vibrancy and warmth. The incorporation of cobalt blue chairs in the dining room, fixed around a coal-black table surrounded by gray walls, also adds a cheery color. The wooden table was turned black by being burned and then sealed to achieve a charcoal look, according to DeLeon. This process gave it a lustrous finish, accentuated by the extensive lighting appliances installed in the home. V U E N J . C O M 84

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