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Designer Robin Henry Expanded This New York Farmhouse to Better Suit a Bustling Family
Every room is a kid paradise.
By Emma Bazilian and Produced by Robert Rufino Apr 8, 2021 Eric Piasecki
“You have to leave some space for the angels,” says New York designer Robin Henry about decorating the new two-story addition to a circa-1910 farmhouse in Westchester County, New York, for a family of five. “You have to trust the process. You start down a path, and then things just magically show up that bring it all together.”
To help spark such inspired moments, Henry had only to look to the clients’ extensive collections: “They owned tons of antiques and heirlooms that they wanted me to incorporate,” she says, pointing to an enviable assortment of rugs and wood furniture. But with so many traditional pieces, how could she keep the rooms from looking trapped in time?
If you want your upholstery to last, it s well worth investing in a
steam cleaner the one Quintana recommends is $100 (but a new sofa, of course, would be at least $1,000!). Follow the instructions on the device to steam the spot and suck away any residue. The steam lifts whatever is there, it s not saturating. If the stain is really severe, I’ve heard it also works with hydrogen peroxide, says Quintana. Spray a little on the spot, then hit it with the steam-cleaner.
How to Clean a Sofa
Once a year or so, give the whole piece a good once-over.