Designer Diana James’s Reading Retreat
March 20, 2019
Text by Kyle Hoepner
Designer Diana Jamesâs imagined client for this book-loverâs library is a sophisticated woman who needs an occasional escape from her busy life.âThe roomâs vibe is feminine yet strong, with a bit of a midcentury edge. Natural texturesâa luscious velvet sheathing the biomorphic sofa; organic patches and speckles patterning the rug underfootâoffset a high-sheen lacquer on the walls and bookcases. Tranquil notes of soft green and blue-gray glow gently against a neutral ground.ââI feel that itâs a very smart room,â says James, âsmart and a little bit sexy.â
1. Rufus horse sculpture, Made Goods, through Living Swell, Marblehead, Mass., livingswellmarblehead.com
2. ÂMajorette chandelier, Corbett Lighting, through Neenaâs, various Mass. locations, neenaslighting.com
3. Levi chair, CR Laine, through Circle Furniture, various Mass. locations, circlefurniture.com. Upholstery fabric for chair: Clarke & Clarke Molten in Charcoal, Duralee, Boston Design Center, duralee.com
4. All That Glitters #3, oil on paper by Janel Eleftherakis, through Living Swell
5. Khan sofa from Eichholtz, eichholtz.com. Upholstery fabric for sofa: Carnaby velvet in Rock, James Hare for Duralee
6. Drapery fabric: Clarke & Clarke Pagoda in Chartreuse and Charcoal, ÂDuralee
7. Jive patinated rug, Tissage, through Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Boston, Salem, and Framingham, Mass., landryandarcari.com
8. Paint for walls and built-in bookshelves: Yeabridge Green in high gloss, Farrow & Ball, Boston Design Center
9. Ike side table from CuratedKravet, Boston Design Center, kravet.com, and through Living Swell
10. Designer Diana James
East Coast Design, Marblehead, Mass., eastcoastdesigninc.com
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