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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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Warm and Cozy
I have a new mantra now that the weather has turned in Minnesota – “WARM and COZY”. What I wear, where I go, what I eat and drink … all of these decisions will be subjected to the same question, “Will this make me feel warm and cozy?” Even things I love get the cold shoulder (pun intended) if they can’t cure a chill. Sayonara, sushi. Thankfully, winter brings with it a myriad of delicious opportunities.
Interiors
If you are a Huntley & Co. client, your interior will typically lean warmer. And if we start work on your project in winter, you will definintely end up with velvet, mohair, wool, and/or suede in your home. Thankfully, these materials are perennially chic.
above: A scheme devised for a Huntley & Co. home office.
Fashion
I prefer colder weather fashion. Don’t most women? The sweaters and boots and wraps and coats and …
above: A montage of F/W street fashion and 2 close-up’s of my own favorite cozy outfits.
Sustenance
Perhaps the best part of the cold weather months is THE FOOD. There is nothing like a rich, savory meal when the weather outside is frightful. Thank God for the bulkier, layered fashions above because the foods seen here are not low-cal.
L to R: Gourmet cheese and caviar on display in Beverly Hills; an English grocer with pasta that’s almost to pretty to eat; prosciutto wrapped figs
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More Confidence on the Job Site
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TRICIA HUNTLEY | HUNTLEY & CO.
“The glamorous space where tradition and modernity collide.”
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