The house of Richard Tam on Hydra, a Greek island. “It’s not what something costs that’s important, it is how well it succeeds in making one’ s life richer.”Understated color and simplified geometric forms combine in the unpretentious, yet sophisticated Living room.
Architectural Digest International Interiors - 1979, Greek-Island |
Gleaming against the muted background are brass candlesticks, a classically inspired bronze figure and contemporary works by Garry Craig – a gold and silver unicorn and a lacquered four-panel screen.
Architectural Digest International Interiors - 1979, Greek-Island |
An elongated honeycomb motive defines the sculptured fireplace designed and build for the living room by a Czech craftsman. The rough stone floor, dense flokati rugs, smooth lacquered tables and colorful floor pillows create an effective harmony of texture.