habitat rooms v mixed breed
Robert Brantley Photography
Joseph Cortes, ASID, crafted this tranquil dining room by juxtaposing classic and contemporary pieces. The 1950s brown leather Saarinen dining chairs are paired with a traditional rug and a collectible Ron Seff dining table circa 1970. For a contemporary touch, Cortes added a custommade, Parson’s-style oak console. The graphic painting by Justo Gonzalez Bravo and stainless steel lamps further usher this look into the twenty-first century. Meanwhile, the whimsical wood-carved chinoiserie chandelier, featuring palm fronds, wood tassels, bamboo arms and a monkey, is a cheeky nod to Palm Beach. Joseph Cortes for HomeLife Interiors, West Palm Beach (561-659-2404, hlinteriors.com)
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