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Rustic Stairway

A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAMLaura Spector's Rustic Design Stairway ProjectDescending the stairs to the children's quarters in the new addition to the Singer House in Pound Ridge, New York is like walking Midsummer's Night Dream.When it came time to put an addition on this private residence, theclients knew exactly what they wanted- a light filled structure where the indoor and outdoor living areas would flow seamlessly with the landscape and nature.In keeping with the fanciful, rustic look of rest of the house, the addition would be meticulously crafted using only natural materials- aged wood, stone and glass.Even before an architect was confirmed or plans approved, the Singer's, collectors of museum quality rustic art and furnishing, commissioned famed rustic artist Laura Spector to design and build the stairway. Inspired by her signature style of whimsical and romantic European style rustic work, the Singer's envisioned the staircase as a departure from the traditional American rustic which defined the main house.The glass enclosed entrance foyer, with its floor to ceiling windows and doors, offers an airy view of the surrounding forest. To the right of the front door, a two story stacked stone wall echoes the New England landscape. But the focal point- aside from the breathtaking views- is Ms. Spector's winding, and majestic 30 foot rustic staircase and landing.With its uninterrupted lines, and curvilinear form, the stairway is a tour de force that is elegant and fluid, artful but rustic, enchanting but sturdy. Working on site for over four months, the stairway was constructed from Oriental Bittersweet, a decorative and invasive vine that Spector harvested from the Singer's own property and neighboring wetlands.For Spector, who is best known for her lighting and furniture pieces, this was an opportunity to expand her repertoire into the architectural arena. Working with Oriental Bittersweet posed its own challenges

Laura Spector is a designer and builder of rustic furnishings. Inspired by nature, and raised by a very French mother, she creates whimsical, one of a kind furnishings in the 18th Century, European Romantic tradition.According to Barbara Israel, author and consultant to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Laura is the only contemporary artist working in this medium. She has mastered the technique of the uninterrupted line, creating works of classical symmetry from natural forms.”Light in spirit, rich in detail, she likes to explore the connection between nature and the decorative arts. “I love to blur the line between rustic and refined and am always amazed at how easily my source material lends itself to that exchange.” From English wrought ironwork to French boisserie, her furnishings suggest nature with a nod to history.Hmmm... Isn't that Sting posing on a Laura Spector bench on the cover of INTERVIEW MAGAZINE? Oh, I see they used Cindy Crawford as a prop for Laura's recent “What Becomes a Legend Most” campaign. Her work has been featured in The NEW YORK TIMES, HOUSE & GARDEN, INTERIOR DESIGN, OPRAH, and ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN as well as several books on rustic and garden design.Ever the fashionista, her work has been commissioned by Bergdorf Goodman, Macy*s, Catherine Malendrino, Mario Testino and the new Dallas “W Hotel.” While we can all be invited to the homes of Joan Baez, Don Imus and Phil Donahue, why not book a suite at The lake Placid Lodge stopping for lunch at Grounds for Sculpture on the way?

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