The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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home, including the two that flank the fireplace in the living room. To break up the wall panels, Robyn included several 1960's bronze wall sculptures by Curtis Jere. e bar is topped with marble that has shades of gold and mixed metals. Four 1940's bar stools lacquered in ivory white with accents of silver leaf and brass footrests encompass the bar and compliment the white plaster Grecian urn sitting on the bar. A peacock perched on the fireplace is a definite talking point when entertaining, but it also adds a glimpse of "surreal fantasy", completing the stunning room. Shiing into the home office, the aura transitions into a warmer feel with the rich tones and aristocratic forms. Robyn took the room's original millwork and relacquered it in an espresso brown with a satin sheen. e furniture is a combination of Louis XV and Empire styles, punctuated with modern and jewel-shaped pieces. e ottoman is a custom-designed piece with a geometric pedestal in a bronzed silver leaf finish. e ceiling of the office was made to mimic the marbleized lining paper of an antique book by using a warm, gilded swirl wall covering, sourced from London. Finishing off the room are two striking paintings by Robyn. e piano room includes so, watery tones. Pale grays, silvery lavenders and pearly oyster shades dress the space. A custom Stark Carpet silk and wool rug and silk Manuel Canovas soen the room and absorb sound, making it perfect for piano playing. Modern sculptural pieces and contemporary paintings balance out the mainly traditional space. e plaster palm trees on the wall are sconces and allow the glow of the light to be apparent without seeing the light source. V U E N J . C O M 121