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| Uplights highlight Egyptian artifacts in a Miami living room by Louis M. Bromante from the May 1982 issue of AD. Photo: Dan Forer |
Uplights get little respect in today's decorating world. But on the website of Architectural Digest, I give these mood-enhancing yeomen the love they deserve.
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I'm not a big fan of much 1970s decorating, but uplights get a pass because their re-appearance in that decade was mostly part of the larger Deco Revival style, and I'm all over their use in the 1930s--think the public rooms on the Queen Mary & the Normandie, Winold Reiss' glowing ballroom at the St. George Hotel in Brooklyn and the London dining room Syrie Maugham designed for her daughter.
ReplyDeleteThe ship interiors were handsome already & their gigantic uplights just highlighted the high-contrast splendor, but the beauty of the latter two rooms was totally dependent on light from concealed sources, which threw the all-white sculptural elements into high relief.
Larry Laslo's living room is gorgeous. The lacquered paneling is unequaled. Thanks. Mary
ReplyDeletenice see that type of living room,its very nice!
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Larry Laslo's apartment looks absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting decor for Miami - almost too heavy for me with the rug! (I love rugs but just feel like something is needed to brighten up the space)
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ReplyDeleteindeed that what they do is good, style and class is top, that's what captivates, .. best regards from my home * - *
Great articles and good pictures, thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteA great concept. I love such type of loving with old decoration style. Its peace and calm environment gives me a pleasant effect.
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