Simple

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Perfection

 
Interior Design by Charles Spada. Photography by Peter Margonelli. Image via Back Bay Shutter Company.

Yes, I'm gushing again, but it can't be helped. Charles Spada's rooms have that affect on me.  And while perfection is often unattainable, I know it when I see it.   My guess is that all of the rooms in this house are as perfect as this one.

The acrylic table surprised me.  They sometimes seem awkward to me, but not here where it floats gracefully among an antique sofa, framed intaglios and a harp.  I say harp casually, as if we all have a harp at home. To top it off, this is the only room I've seen with dark gray walls (I'd love to know the paint color name) that's not gloomy thanks to the tall windows. 


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12 comments:

  1. the gardener's cottageMarch 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    i agree deborah. it is beautiful to look at. i love the way the prints are hung so delicately. but it does not look like a comfortable room to relax in, but i'm sure that is not this rooms purpose.

    xo

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  2. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassMarch 23, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I agree with you, Deb. Perfection.
    The room stands alone, but with the harp; sheer perfection. I love that way he has hung the intaglios too.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  3. PamelaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Perfect perfection!
    Thanks for sharing such a beautiful image!

    Pamela

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  4. A Perfect GrayMarch 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    great mix, isn't it? and hello, gray!

    donna

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  5. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)March 24, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I also love this room! I love the blend of the modern table against the traditional space! And the gray on the walls is fabulous! it looks like chelsea gray by benjamin moore. If it's not, that color is very similar. :)

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  6. Acquired ObjectsMarch 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I agree with you Deborah it is perfection! I'd kill for the antique sofa and if you ever find out that paint color I hope you'll share! Wonderful how those modern chairs and coffee table mix so well with the antiques.

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  7. Jane Kilpatrick SchottMarch 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Deborah, I think that any other type of coffee table would have been too heavy. I use lucite tables all the time...great for space illusions. This room is beautiful.

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  8. quintessenceMarch 26, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Absolutely adore this eclectic elegant mix. And I've been looking at virtually the exact same table at CB2 - I think it is a great piece that could go absolutely anywhere - this being a perfect example!

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  9. under spanish mossMarch 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love Charles Spada's designs. This room is great. Love the antique sofa and the grey wall. We agree he pulled this room off perfectly!

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  10. KarenaMarch 27, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Deb, I love this room, the lucite is perfect and the glints of gold.....and that harp of course!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  11. Divine TheatreApril 1, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I love the colors in this post!
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    Andie

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  12. MillieApril 4, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Yes, it is a truly glorious room Deborah, but I'd need to put a wee sign on the harp 'Don't toucha the harp or I killa you!' MOTH & the 5 boys couldn't resist running their cherubic little fingers across those strings each time they passed by. It would drive me quietly insane!
    Millie x

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