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Design Detour: Ariel Okin

 

With a portfolio of tailored, elegant interiors and an editor eye for what’s next, Ariel Okin has mastered the “traditional with a twist” aesthetic beloved by design purists and grandmillennials alike. “There’s just so much design history here, and so many families with young children,” Okin says of the Greenwich/Westchester area. “The mix of the two calls for something fresh, fun and comfortable.”

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“I love the Inn at Pound Ridge; any Jean-Georges restaurant is my favorite, and they have been doing a great job with outdoor dining. My dream dinner guests would probably include some mix of Ina Garten, Nancy Meyers and Jill Cohen—I could listen to their stories for hours!”

 

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“Every single one of our projects features at least one item from Oomph in Greenwich, whether it's their colorful game tables or iconic Tini Tables. I love the quintessentially modern prep feel of their colorful, happy and sophisticated furniture designs. Their scalloped slipper chairs are a personal favorite!”

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I love incorporating a bit of glamour in the form of a crystal chandelier to infuse some sheen into an otherwise muted space. I used the Bonnington Flush Mount by Aerin in my room at the Holiday House - it adds an edge that elevates a space instantly. It also sparkles beautifully at night!”

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“I love working with NYC Fine Finishes, a luxury painting artisan, for gorgeous five star lacquer jobs. Ciaran and Jody are local to the Greenwich area, and they do a superb job on all luxury painting—we use them in almost every project. Lacquer in particular brings a luxe feel to a space that almost no other treatment can.”

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“I love Lee Jofa's Aurora in green—it's a timeless chintz by Nicky Haslam and it's a gorgeous green colorway. I used it in my own living room and it makes me so happy every time I see it.”

 

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“The Serafina Large Drum Chandelier is a gorgeous statement piece for a dining room or primary bedroom.”

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“I love the Hampton Flush Mount in white for its shape and for the texture that the white plaster lends a space. It’s a really stately piece without making a huge statement.”

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“The Mollino Large Tiered Chandelier is an understated modern fixture that can transform a traditional space from stuffy to chic.”