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Screen Queen
I don’t tend to use the same furniture, colors, or anything really from one project to the next. Creating one-of-a-kind interiors means originality has to be a priority. There is one thing, however, that makes its way into Huntley & Co. interiors more often than not … the ever-fabulous SCREEN. New, old, folding, curved, wood, upholstered, tall, short – there is a screen to fit the bill. They can fill a corner, hide a TV, hold a wall, create privacy, complement art, and even act as a secret passageway. They can be nuanced or bold, custom or exquisitely crafted. Honestly, the screen is so epic and versatile, it should be in all of our projects!
above: A rendering of a Huntley & Co. living room with a sculptural iron and rattan screen from Cox London in the corner.
left: I designed the custom, wood veneer folding screen for this home office seating area. right: A tall, leather upholstered screen in the corner of a transitional bedroom.
A gold screen with hand-painted scenery over an antique sideboard helps create a “landing space” in a townhouse living area that lacks a true foyer.
left: A scenic mountain village is depicted on an antique screen in a bedroom. right: A sedge of cranes on a dramatic blue background helps ground this feminine dressing room.
above: A carved wood coromandel screen serves as a backdrop in a contemporary dining room.
above: A rendering of our London penthouse project with an Eileen Grey “Brick Screen” in one corner of the living room.
Wishing you and yours a peaceful and joy-filled Thanksgiving. If you are shopping on Black Friday, check out our Chairish store, GREATHOUSE. Some of my best vintage and antique finds from near and far are available. And in the not so distant future, I guarantee there will be a screen or two for sale as well – every home needs one!
TRICIA HUNTLEY | HUNTLEY & CO.
All work and projects above are by Huntley & Co.
“The glamorous space where tradition and modernity collide.”
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Time for Reflection
The end of the year is indeed a time of reflection for many. But rather than wax poetic about 2014 and all it meant and what we learned (blah, blah, blah), I choose to look back in a more literal and playful manner. Using mirrors, and the magic of reflection, is one of the most beautiful and effective tools in my designer bag-of-tricks. Regardless of shape, size, provenance or patina – mirrors bounce light, enlarge a space and add a hint of enchantment to any room. So let’s say goodbye to 2014 not with regret or melancholy, but with anticipation for the year ahead and all that 2015 has in store for us … while taking one last glance in the mirror and congratulating ourselves for all that we accomplished this year ; )
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(photography by Kevin Allen, Angie Seckinger & Tricia Huntley)
Wishing everyone a festive new year’s eve!
THE MUSINGS OF DESIGNER TRICIA HUNTLEY
