"In the living room, early André Sornay armchairs, Italian modernist sconces, and English silver mingle with inherited family pieces and his own designs. "I am addicted to auction websites," he says with a laugh. His approach is very much one of an elegant, well-travelled collector, mixing eras and cultures. An antique textile featuring a Japanese painting has been reconcieved as a window blind, while others-such as vintage Hermès scarves and a Greek embroidery with floss silk from his mother, passed on from her parents-were repurposed."
""I made the embroidery into cushions and gave it another life," he says. That is in fact his philosophy for even the most precious of pieces. "Live with your things, enjoy your things. There's no reason to save the best for guests. We no longer live in that era." The custom built-in sofa with palm wood veneer wraps around the room like a ribbon"
Early André Sornay armchairs, Italian modernist sconces, and English silver coexist with inherited family pieces and original designs to create an eclectic interior. Antique and vintage textiles, including a Japanese-painted textile, Hermès scarves, and a Greek embroidery with family floss silk, are repurposed as a window blind and cushions. The guiding philosophy prioritizes living with and enjoying possessions rather than saving the best for guests. A custom built-in palm wood sofa and a gouged oak bar cabinet serve sculptural and storage roles. Utilitarian elements become talismans, while guest and bathroom spaces embrace theatrical color and cultural layering.
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