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The entry hall of Glynallyn. A 32,000 sq. ft. Tudor style home in Morristown, N.J. This years Mansion In May. Let's see what you think.

Sorry about the watermark from the photographer.Oh and by the way since it is the entry and the mansion gets approx. 500-600 visitors per day I had to leave the left side of the room open for the groups as they let in 15 people at a time. Hope you like it!

Nicely done! I am especially impressed because I know this is not the style of design you typically do. It is definitely in keeping with the architecture of the home.

Are you able to share pictures of any of the other rooms?

Closeup of the fireplace, which is a copy of an English Elizabethan one.

sofa closeup

Thanks Sharon, the room itself presented several challenges. The paneling was dark and all the windows were stained glass, so lighting was definitely an issue. Also the floors were stone, and the whole room had been badly dammaged over the years. We had to restore the plaster ceiling and the oak paneling before we could decorate. The shape of the room was also difficult and the fact that the entry has to accomodate a good traffic flow for large groups.

It is totally different from my usual work, but I'm very happy with the outcome.

Very nice Charles, good job.

I dunno about that scary end table guy though.

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Originally posted by WWanda:
Very nice Charles, good job.

I dunno about that scary end table guy though.

Thanks WWanda! He is kind of scary, isn't he? I thought he looked like something you might find in one of those over the top mansions in Newport, RI. Plus the entire house is very Gothic. Glad you enjoyed my pics.

Truly beautiful.

Charles I imagine this was a challenging space for all the reasons you mentioned.

Is that a Knole sofa? (think that is what they are called. . . where the ends let down?)

I see the fabric on the screen and the fabric on the chairs as an attempt to lighten the somberness of this space, was that your intention?

this is a very large house but generally Tudor style is one of my favorite architectural styles you have made this space look welcoming and comforting where it could have looked just intimidating. Well done!

Thanks LOS, I designed the sofa to be a modernized version of a Knole, so the lines are a little more severe and the arms do not ratchet. I didn't want the room to be a museum recreation so I took a little license.The fabric screens were a good way to introduce more fabric into a room which could not have drapes (the window frames are stone) it also did, as you mention brighten up the space. If you get a chance go on www.mansioninmay.org the house is a great example of Tudor. Thanks for the compliments, Charles

Well done Charles. Your room design is balanced and in keeping with the home's style. I like some of your unexpected details like the fabric on the pair of chairs.

Wonderful job, Charles.

I happen NOT to be a fan of Tudor style in general because of its oppressive and overly masculine character, but you have managed to imbue this space with elegance and wit. Not to mention the contemporary fabrics and curves of the furniture which help soften the look.

To me, this is the ideal way to bring a period room into the 21st century. If Good Queen Bess were alive today, she'd feel right at home.

See, this is why I posted. Everyone is noticing the details and understanding the choices. Thanks!

Very well done, Charles!It's warm and gives a cozy feeling rather than an overwhelming hollow feeling that you could so easily have in spaces this size. I'd love to go thru it and see everything in person! Love the way you overcame the challenges - this is the mark of a true professional.

Hello Charles,
I love the room you designed. I am going to try to talk my husband to go out to visit the home during the show in May but we are both so booked. Is there any available media besides the website? I love old English country houses and looking at your photos I felt I saw the best interior that not only reflects English heritage but also reflects current liveable style. Kudos!

Ahhh, "handsome little de.vil". I read the information on your space through the link you posted. Now the "scary end table guy" makes total sense. Love that.

Nice job Charles.

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Wonderful to get to see where you work! Are you in the group, left or right side photo?
(I am thinking on the right)

I have been inside similar old homes, and the atmosphere just can't be caught in photos, it is a different world inside. I can see a lot of work had to be done before any of the pretties went in!

I am not a fan of the folding screen, but like the pair of chairs and the Knole sofa.

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful project!

Actually Mary Ruth, I'm the guy on the left with the big goofy smile and the unruly mop of thick Irish hair!

Ah, the happy looking one!

I'd like to see more pictures. Where's the link you are talking about??

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Originally posted by WWanda:
I'd like to see more pictures. Where's the link you are talking about??

WWanda, Mary Ruth followed the link from www.mansioninmay.org to the link for Greenbaum Interiors, where I work.

The mansion just opened to the public May 1st, so any magazine editorial isn't out yet. My pics were forwarded to me by the photographer we hired to shoot my room. So if you wanted to find other designers pics you would have to check out their individual websites to see if they have posted anything yet.

The Mansion In May website does have a Facebook link, so there may be some pics there. Since the whole show house is a charity fund raiser many times pics don't come out until after the event is over, so people will go to the show house and support the charity.