Born to be Styled

For a table set in the confines of her handsome Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan, Carolyne created an intimate and formal setting that plays up the sophisticated chocolate-browns and oranges of her grand two-story living room, appointed with furnishings and decoration from the 18th century. “Orange and brown are urbane, current, and appropriate for a serious setting,” explains Carolyne. “In the city, I wanted mature colors that were comfortable and appealing to both men and women.”