A mix of materials lends visual interest to this intimate library space in a loft-style apartment. The architect chose a palette that would reinforce the soothing ambiance he wanted to create throughout the apartment. The white vases atop the mantel

A mix of materials lends visual interest to this intimate library space in a loft-style apartment. The architect chose a palette that would reinforce the soothing ambiance he wanted to create throughout the apartment. The white vases atop the mantel a mix of vintage and contemporary German pieces form part of an ongoing collection.