We came across a story on the D Magazine website about the home of designer Lisa Martensen, who strives to educate her clients on "how to buy to keep."
The Federal-style house is filled with finds Martensen has collected over a lifetime, all things she really loves. She hunts markets, sales, and auctions to find unique items, and supplements her designs with chic new pieces where appropriate. Because she actively curates her collections and reads up on the objects that she wants, the neutral interiors come together in an eclectic mix that is both balanced and unexpected. Some of her favorite collections include Yua rings, alabaster urns, Murano glass, and Wedgwood basalt, as pictured in the masterfully-filled bookcase.
Images: Stephen Karlisch
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I LOVE that bookcase. Jealous.
And I like how her design isn't too annoyingly neutral. She's not afraid to put some color in there. Great balance.
Lovely!
I know what you mean by "annoyingly neutral," apoolephoto. I sometimes double check my home to make sure that's not me. =)
I also like the "buy to keep" concept and that everything in her home is there because she loves it. I have never understood buying something to fill up the space. Maybe I shouldn't admit this, but I still have a wall in the dining area that's empty because I haven't found anything I LOVE yet to put there.
Kristen--12 years no headboard here. That's because I love nothing. Some upholstered headboards that are on trend are OK. But I just can't bring myself to deep clean such a thing or add another slipcover to my wash list.
Very expensive looking home, but too much knick knacks for my taste. But I do like the cool color palette.
best curated bookshelves ever.