CAN THIS Home Be Greened?
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November/December 2003
By Cheryl Terrace
A small, apartment-size Energy Star gas cooktop with a combination over-the-counter microconvection oven, a twenty-four-inch Northland refrigerator, a twenty-four-inch Jenn-Air cooktop, a space-saving GE Advantium oven, and an eighteen-inch Miele dishwasher give the kitchen more cabinet space, both literally and visually. The look is classic and timeless.
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The soft stuff
Restoring the apartment’s vintage charms while making allowances for twenty-first-century conveniences and creating a healthy home were all part of our mission. Once the major work and construction were finished, it was also important to remember what makes a house a home and consider some of the “soft stuff.” I like to work with various artisans to create a look that expresses personality and passion—what I call “high humble.”
Cork wallpaper with flecks of color and metal splashes in the small foyer create a warm welcome. Black iron Giacometti-style tables help ground the space. Soft, naturally dyed Tibetan wool rugs add warmth. Fabrics are natural: linen, flax, organic cottons. Diverse lighting techniques provide depth and dimension. Beeswax candles cast a moody glow and give the apartment a sweet scent. Handblown glass and diaphanous fabrics mixed with sculptural wood elements add a textural quality.
Balance is so important in creating a unique and inviting environment. Combining different elements—metal, stone, wood, and glass—invokes the feeling of nature. All the senses are respected and addressed. Creating a true sanctuary, even in New York City, is to be in harmony with our world.
Cheryl Terrace is the owner of Vital Design (VitalDesign.com), which specializes in creating beautiful, healthy interiors that are environmentally friendly, safe, and natural.
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