A glass wall on the entire back side lends to the abundance of natural light. "We wanted the outside to come in and expand the townhouse," says Mellett. The parlor den is the main space where the family gathers together. The setup is chic and minimal, and Mellett was careful to use fabrics that are durable and easy to clean. Rug: Ogee silk and wool area rugSofa: Custom design, upholstered in fabric from Lee JofaClub chairs: Custom design, upholstered in Holly Hunt fabricTripod lamp: BDDWLounge chair and ottoman: KnollCoffee table: Custom lucite design by Jarlath MellettSide table: Fritz Henningsen side table from Foley & Cox
Soothing, inviting, clean. Eye moves smoothly through room (and to outdoors) without jarring distractions. Just the right blend of comfy and sparse. (Needs more greyed teal though...)