Mimi Fong of Luminosus Designs creates a sophisticated look that still works for kids Image Gallery
When a former ex-pat family of four decided to put down roots in Greenwich, they called in designer Mimi Fong to bring them into the 21st century with style.
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1/8photography by Tom SibleyA lighting fixture from Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. hangs over a Kravet double pedestal table in the bistro-inspired dining room.photography by Tom SibleyA lighting fixture from Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. hangs over a Kravet double pedestal table in the bistro-inspired dining room.
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2/8photography by Tom SibleyFong created a cafe niche with a custom table and vintage industrial chairs in a corner of the family room. She also incorporated bright vintage posters. “We love the vintage posters Mimi helped us choose for our family room,” says the homeowner. “One is an Air France advertising poster from 1947, and the other is a vintage ad for Swiss wines.”photography by Tom SibleyFong created a cafe niche with a custom table and vintage industrial chairs in a corner of the family room. She also incorporated bright vintage posters. “We love the vintage posters Mimi helped us choose for our family room,” says the homeowner. “One is an Air France advertising poster from 1947, and the other is a vintage ad for Swiss wines.”
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3/8photography by Tom SibleyIn the living room, Duncan stools from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams add extra seating and stow conveniently under a Kravet Mozambique console table.photography by Tom SibleyIn the living room, Duncan stools from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams add extra seating and stow conveniently under a Kravet Mozambique console table.
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4/8photography by Tom SibleyA Hubbardton Forge lighting fixture anchors the main seating area. The window seat is lit by unique Tango Lighting sconces that have LED lights in the tips.photography by Tom SibleyA Hubbardton Forge lighting fixture anchors the main seating area. The window seat is lit by unique Tango Lighting sconces that have LED lights in the tips.
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5/8photography by Tom SibleyKichler Lighting pendants were added above the kitchen island.
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6/8photography by Tom SibleyGenerous seating was a priority in the family room. The six-seat Arhaus Dune sofa is covered in durable Kravet ultrasuede. A distressed leather ottoman is right at home on a Safavieh rug. The Dexter chair sits next to a white adjustable-height Little Friend table from Design Within Reach. A work space was created with a vintage desk chair covered in Pindler & Pindler fabric and a mid-century Danish desk, both from Irwin Feld Design.photography by Tom SibleyGenerous seating was a priority in the family room. The six-seat Arhaus Dune sofa is covered in durable Kravet ultrasuede. A distressed leather ottoman is right at home on a Safavieh rug. The Dexter chair sits next to a white adjustable-height Little Friend table from Design Within Reach. A work space was created with a vintage desk chair covered in Pindler & Pindler fabric and a mid-century Danish desk, both from Irwin Feld Design.
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7/8photography by Tom SibleyGenerous seating was a priority in the family room. The six-seat Arhaus Dune sofa is covered in durable Kravet ultrasuede. A distressed leather ottoman is right at home on a Safavieh rug. The Dexter chair sits next to a white adjustable-height Little Friend table from Design Within Reach. A work space was created with a vintage desk chair covered in Pindler & Pindler fabric and a mid-century Danish desk, both from Irwin Feld Design.photography by Tom SibleyGenerous seating was a priority in the family room. The six-seat Arhaus Dune sofa is covered in durable Kravet ultrasuede. A distressed leather ottoman is right at home on a Safavieh rug. The Dexter chair sits next to a white adjustable-height Little Friend table from Design Within Reach. A work space was created with a vintage desk chair covered in Pindler & Pindler fabric and a mid-century Danish desk, both from Irwin Feld Design.
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8/8photography by Tom Sibleyhe mudroom millwork and cabinetry is by Murphy Brothers Contracting.
This article appears in the April 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
