"Quick-Change Artist"
by Jorge S. Arango Hamptons Cottages and
Gardens, May 2007
Kerry Delrose Outfits a Sag
Harbor Landmark in Less Than 30
Days
Out of the Blue:
The deep navy guest
bedroom exudes a marine
feel. The matching
curtain and bed skirt
fabric is Ralph Lauren's
Nautical. The headboard
is a custom design with
a chrome tack trim.
That was the only directive
Delrose's client gave him.
Through their two previous
projects together, the
relationship had evolved into a
trusting friendship. "He did
some sketches and we met for a
drink at Café des Artistes in
the city to look at some
fabrics," she says. "That was
the extent of our consultation.
His taste is impeccable and I
completely trust him." The
process thus streamlined,
Delrose was able to conjure an
environment that reflected the
client's love of a life on the
water without resorting to
cliché. "You could fall into
that trap very easily," says the
designer. "You know, the
oars-on-the-ceiling thing."
Sea Goddess:
The master
bedroom is large
enough to include a
sitting area. The
headboard and bed
skirt fabric is made
from Scalamandré’s
Neptune's Treasure
fabric. The Ralph
Lauren crystal lamp
is from Fisher's
Antiques.
Rub a Dub:
Delrose complemented
the home's original
antique bathtub with
a metal storage
cabinet from Ruby
Beets.
