Childhood memories inform a renovation that achieves the balance between past and present.
Architect Gil Schafer’s home sits on the edge of Blue Hill Bay in Maine.
The early-nineties, chalet-style house had “issues”. But he finally solved her greatest conundrum – using interior decoration as much as architecture.
He balances history with modern elements. And throughout the house you will find smatterings of vintage mid-century modern furniture, mostly Scandinavian.
Here’s how to incorporate Gil’s statement pieces into your bedroom.
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son ‘Wishbone’ Chair, R22 195.80, Bulthaup
Linen in petrol, Por, St Leger & Viney
Barry Goralnick for Visual Comfort ‘Selene’ table lamp, R14 544, Glo Lighting & Living
Cecil Skotnes Heads Carved, incised and painted wood artwork, POR, Ebony/Curated
Indian iron ‘matka’ pot, R595, Weylandts
‘Ashanti’ stool, R2 995, Weylandts
Ceramic still in sand, R2 200, Cecile & Boyd
Assorted throws, from R2 999 each, La Grange Interiors
‘Venice’ bed in vintage grey, R13 995, SHF
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