The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Robyn broke into the interior design world in Manhattan where she spent the first fieen years of her career. Presenting impressive work from the beginning, Robyn had the privilege of designing for some of the most prestigious residential designers in Manhattan including Naomi Leff and David Kleinberg. During her time in Manhattan, Robyn learned how to formulate beautiful spaces in varying architectural shells and decorating styles. About ten years ago, Robyn went off on her own to take on a more intimate and personal approach to projects and have more detail-oriented involvement with her clients. While designing her own home, Robyn wanted her concept of a "modernist who values tradition" to be apparent throughout. Drawing inspiration from great decorators in American history, Parisian silhouettes and modern furniture, Robyn was able to embody an elegantly grand theme. Her home was about 30 years old when it was purchased, so it did need some work, but it was a perfect palette to work with. "e home already had great bones and architectural detail," Robyn explained, "I wanted to respect the integrity of the architecture and incorporate modern updates." In the foyer stands what Robyn considers the most important piece of furniture in the home. A gilded Escalier Cristal de Paris table, procured by private sale, sets the tone for the rest of the home. Topped with white crystalline marble and an Italian bubble glass mirror encased in a brass framework above, this luxurious table's tones, shapes and elegance are carried in detail throughout the home. Moving through you are led into the airy and open living room, which is able to hold 50 for cocktails. e Palladian window invites light in and accentuates the barrel vaulted ceiling. e living room features many influences from 1940's French design, including an antique metal coffee table by furniture maker, Maison Jansen. "I like to punctuate a space with art," said Robyn, "I rely on shapes and forms derived from nature." ere is a subtle theme of water in this room with the silk and wool accent rug that anchors the main seating area and emulates flowing water. As if Robyn's design tactics were not impressive enough, Robyn actually did all of the oil paintings featured in her V U E N J . C O M 120