Texture and tone
ADAM MURPHY
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or designer Jill Croka, designing spaces for clients means providing a space for restoration and relaxation. “The main living space originally had red painted concrete floors,” she says. “The oak flooring that replaced it grounded the space in a warm and restful way. We also toned the saturation of the masonry in the fireplace to maintain the texture without the business of the dominant tones.” Over the fireplace is an original work by artist Ryan Cunningham, a graduate school buddy of Croka’s. “We connected around this project,” she says. “I sent him fabric swatches and we worked closely to pull the colorway of the piece together. We were thrilled with the outcome.” This room’s drapes were the first item selected for the project, according to Croka. “The color scheme and design drove a lot of elements used throughout the space.” Draped in Style by Linda Gross fabricated the draperies. — ANNE BROCKMAN Spring 2023 11