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A Peek into the Eclectic Living Room of William Waldron's New York Farmhouse
Nestled in the picturesque town of New Lebanon, New York, lies a 1760 Dutch Colonial farmhouse that belongs to renowned interior designer William Waldron and his wife, Malene, a Danish native. The farmhouse, which Waldron affectionately calls his sanctuary, boasts a living room that exudes a unique charm, blending the old with the new, and the traditional with the unexpected.
The living room's walls are covered in Venetian plaster, a textured finish that Waldron himself applied, adding a warm, rustic touch to the space. The cool, Northern European palette, with its white-painted walls (Linen White from Benjamin Moore), provides a crisp backdrop for the room's diverse collection of furniture and decor.
One of the room's standout pieces is a Samick piano, often played by Son Breaker Novogratz, a frequent visitor to the farmhouse. The piano sits comfortably alongside a white-painted vintage bench, a garden chair, and a pair of nesting tables, one of which was salvaged from a Manhattan sidewalk.
The floor, too, is adorned in white paint, creating a seamless flow from the walls to the ground. The room's furniture arrangement is unconventional, with objects placed thoughtfully yet playfully, adding to the room's charm and character.
Upstairs, Trapp's room, named after its owner, Michael Trapp, showcases the irregularities of the original plaster, celebrating the structure's history. The room, which sometimes serves as a guest bedroom and other times as a scheming space, features draperies handwoven from French linen sheets, tacked in place. The cushions are covered in Turkmen kilim scraps, adding a vibrant pop of colour to the room's otherwise muted palette.
In this room, a 19th-century column, found in Cincinnati, stands tall, serving as a testament to the room's rich history. The room also houses an antler, purchased from a Boy Scouts sale in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, adding a touch of the wilderness to the room's rustic charm.
Michael Trapp, an antiques dealer from West Cornwall, Connecticut, sources patina-rich treasures for his shop, many of which find their way into the farmhouse. His unique pieces, like the antler and the column, add a sense of history and character to the space.
The farmhouse is also home to artist Jason Middlebrook's work, who draws inspiration from the natural geometry found in vertically sawn wood pieces. Middlebrook's abstract art, with patterns like grating and rings, can be seen in the walls of the farmhouse, adding a modern, artistic flair to the traditional setting.
In the end, the living room in William Waldron's farmhouse is a testament to his unique style and the beauty of blending the old with the new. It serves as a sanctuary where Waldron can retreat, surrounded by the treasures he has collected over the years and the art that inspires him.
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