her loVe for, And experience With fABrics, is
evident in every custom piece of upholstered furniture
as well as draperies—sumptuous silks, flowing linens and
grosgrain-ribbon borders. there is a surfeit of mohair, the
designer explains, “i love it because of its luxe texture
and durability. i like real-life-meets-glamour; that’s
where my knowledge of fabrics comes in. how things
drape, what’s going to wear and what’s going to last.”
composing a symphony of strong geometric motifs,
period accessories and lighting, herzlinger brings a
deft touch to every detail ensuring harmony. extensive
architectural details, such as floating second ceilings,
10-inch baseboards and crown molding studded with
convex mirrors. Yes, the convex mirrors she spotted in
an auto shop are now embedded in the molding that
encircles the family room. note the entry to the same
room, where a rhomboid shape on the molding lends
importance to the 10-foot wide opening that appears
apr + may
more like a proscenium.
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