Impressive Libraries...(left photo)
Floor-to-ceiling windows and honed stone floors are
complemented by ornamental crown molding, curved corner display
shelves flanked by classical pilasters, and gracious paneling
with wainscoting.
(2nd photo from left)... Modern utilities are disguised
and, despite the liberal use of dark, warm-hued woods throughout
this library, the room retains an overall glow. Modeled on
the gentlemen's libraries of old English estates, this spacious,
fire-lit reading room brings a timeless joy to all who relax
here. Surprising the homeowner with their idea of the coffered
ceiling, Commorata & Berardi created this cocoon, with
each panel lovingly decorated using dainty molding to encourage
the play of light over the polished wood surfaces.
(3rd photo from left)...The experts at Commorata
& Berardi helped this homeowner to achieve the period
look for their library, while enjoying the recessed lighting
and central climate control that would have been unavailable
in the true 18th century home.
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