Striking a balance between a neatly appointed home that presents well and the gorgeous mess that is real life… That is the root of the root. For this fashionable family of three with another little on the way, high-style living made easy was the main objective — a pretty place for everything and everything in its place. We opted for a neutral palette of ivory, pale gray and beige to keep things classy for dinner parties and hostess brunches. In the formal living room, an ivory settee and a builtin service bar effuse sublime sophistication, while an ornate crystal chandelier and a modern Thom Filicia table elevate entertaining in the dining room. And in the kitchen, where family time will inevitably get chaotic, we paired white cabinets and countertops with polished nickel fixtures to keep things fresh and clean.
