A Sophisticated Blend

Antiques Dealer and Designer, Richard Shapiro, 

has struck a beautiful balance in his residence in Malibu.

  

Pieces from around the globe ... old and new, ornate and primitive...
all coexist peacefully. 

I am especially impressed by Mr. Shapiro's light hand with the antiques and decorative objects he used – with access to so many pieces, he could have easily filled every nook and cranny.  Instead, he wisely chose to leave much negative space throughout giving a relaxed, unpretentious air to the home.  

— Beautifully curated.

P.S.  I shared the living room of this home last year if you missed that 
– or would like to visit it again, see link below (I'm still coveting the fireplace): 

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Antique Cypriot fireplace.  

See previous post {here}

all images via Architectural Digest

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Architectural Digest feature,

"Renaissance Man" in the April 2011 issue.

Photographed and produced by Miguel Flores-Vianna

Styled by Robert Rufino

Owner/Designer: Richard Shapiro, antiques dealer and

head of Studiolo home furnishings

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The Shapiro residence architect:  Douglas Burdge  

An image from another beautiful home by this firm: