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Susan Farcy faced an almost blank slate when she first saw the space that would become the keeping room at Three Fields. The space, adjacent to the kitchen, had been gutted, but the new studs were on the walls and a new subfloor, two sets of custom French doors and a large center window were already in place. That was all Farcy needed for inspiration, or more to the point, the views through those doors and window were all she needed. “I wanted to capture the beautiful grounds so they could be enjoyed from indoors all year around,” says Farcy a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers and principal of Susan Farcy Interior Design LLC in Wyckoff. To that end, she commissioned a mural by Glen Rock artist Christine D’Angelo to highlight details from the landscape seen through the windows. The mural includes representations of Japanese Katsura trees that were planted when the estate was developed and some of which remain today. A closer look at the mural also reveals foxes romping through the landscape, just like ones that still visit the property. The flora and fauna of Three Fields also inspired the colors and textures of the fabrics Farcy chose for the seating, drapery and tablecloth. The 46 February/March <strong>2024</strong>
THE KEEPING ROOM: COMFORTABLE, INVITING & TIMELESS Designer Susan Farcy’s goal for the keeping room was to create “a welcoming area with comfortable seating where guests could enjoy a good conversation with a glass of wine by a crackling fire.” A small table in front of the large window offers a view of the backyard and is a perfect spot to play a game or enjoy a meal. The desk adds to the room’s function, providing a place where the owners can check emails or the kids can do homework. The bench is a convenient spot to sit while removing shoes after walking in the gardens. layering of soft blues, greens and creams helped to create the comfortable look she wanted, featuring 14 French and English fabrics for a layered look, though none of them overpowers the others. “I do comfortable, inviting and timeless interiors, which are appropriate in a home of this era and scale or anywhere where a welcoming home is the objective,” she says. For this space, “I envisioned the room as a comfortable place where family and friends would gather near the kitchen.” Visitors to the showhouse found the large space relatable, she notes, because each part served a purpose while still feeling part of the whole. One side of the room is anchored by the home’s original fireplace and French limestone mantel backed by a new limestone wall installed to look a hundred years old. “My goal was to create a welcoming area with comfortable seating where guests could enjoy a good conversation with a glass of wine by a crackling fire,” she says. Vintage slipper chairs were reupholstered in an ivory, blue and green fabric while English armchairs wear a textured blue fabric; a flame-stitch pattern on the storage ottoman adds another layer of interest. A round mirror on the fireplace mantel reflects light into the sitting area, while a low cabinet with fretwork designnewjersey.com 47
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