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Home | Oct. 2023

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

By Michelle Crowe

PHOTOGRAPHY BY IAN MCLEOD

THOUGHTFUL DETAILS: A sizeable mirror on the side of the armoire bounces the light and comes in handy for dressing. The green frond adds a pop of color. Even the lamps were carefully chosen to fill in the space perfectly without calling attention to themselves, letting other elements of the room shine.

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Dream homes stay that way with the occasional refresh. For an executive at an international spice company who conducts business all around the world and his sophisticated wife, home is a sanctuary. They are methodically updating each space with the help of interior designer Robert Hughes, of Robert Hughes Interiors.

Hughes has worked with this power couple before. He understands what they’re looking for in each room and takes extra care to make sure that both of their preferences are reflected in the final selections.

Knowing that they are regular guests of the finest hotels in the world, the challenge was to create a bedroom that outshines them all. That way, when they return from Europe or Asia, Hinsdale is always and forever home sweet home.

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ARTFUL EYE: A set of four vintage botanicals flank a door. “These were actually photographed with a camera from the 1800s, giving them a haunting beauty that’s different from much of what we see today,” says Hughes.

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STATELY NIGHTSTANDS: The jumping off point for everything in the room is an extraordinary pair of three-door chests that serve as nightstands on either side of the bed. Shagreen leather adds visual interest to the drawer fronts, contrasting beautifully with the rich wood. The shape is reminiscent of the steamer trunks with which travelers often boarded ships long ago.
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TACTILE TREASURES: Layered textiles are pleasing to the eye and to the touch. “The comforter came all the way from Switzerland. It had quite a journey and was totally worth the wait,” says Hughes. The headboard is covered in linen and the custom pillows are a linen ikat backed with wool boucle. The armoire is custom built to offer additional storage and add a masculine note to the room.
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COLLECTED AND CURATED: Lovely objects represent the couple’s travels and add to the global feeling of the room. A crocodile-embossed leather tray holds a Buddha sculpture.
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