Mysest56 
August 29, 2019
For floral designer Dana Worlock and her husband, Patrick, transitioning from existence in New York City took some getting used to. After residing in Brooklyn for many years, the couple moved into a rural area in upstate New York called Pound Ridge, a quaint city with a park boasting 4,300 acres of wooded trails, picnicking meadows and open areas — and also a much-different landscape from their previous urban environment.
After considering around a hundred homes in the area, the Worlocks eventually found a location that Dana says instantly screamed “home”: a 1940s farmhouse set among gorgeous gardens. After settling into their new environment, the two refreshed the inside with a redesigned kitchen, replastered walls and a new bathroom for the kitchen, that became Dana’s flowery studio. The walls also got fresh paint at the exact same soft grey as their older Brooklyn home.
in a Glance
Who lives here: Patrick and Dana Worlock with their two children, Calder and Serra, and their puppy, Willa
Location: Pound Ridge, New York
Size: 1,900 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths
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Painting on mantel: Matt Sheridan
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The living area features furniture. The white and black seats were rescued from an old house, and the sunny yellow armchairs were a great find that demanded only a little cleaning up and reupholstering.
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The house is painted Benjamin Moore’s Tundra, in the couple’s favorite colour.
They prefer to keep the walls and other wallpapers light and easy so their vibrant art and books can shine, as with these first built in closets. Dana sanded down and repainted the black TV cupboard.
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“We have this stunning sofa in our living room, since we can’t agree on anything that’s fresh, as furniture is actually not made as well as it was,” says Dana, adding that they might splurge on a Jonathan Adler sofa one day.
Lamp: B4 It Was Cool; serigraph: Jordan Crane, Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival; love seat: Las Venus; horse pillow: Bedford House; coffee table: Ugly Luggage; rug: ABC Carpet & Home
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Another reading space with a vintage cart and rescued seats breaks up the living area.
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Front hall is bright and airy, and includes a bed for the family’s puppy, Willa.
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This bright and sunny dining area holds a gorgeous mix of rustic and modern styles. The wood dining table is from Moon River Chattel in Brooklyn and is surrounded by Louis Ghost Chairs.
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These older movie canisters are an Etsy find; they are utilised to store and keep crayons and markers readily accessible for the kids.
The corner built-in cupboard is original to the home, and its interior has been painted a glowing orange-red to pop from the couple’s set of KidRobot figurines. An old step ladder complements the colour; over it’s a precious art piece from the couple’s son, Calder.
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A number of the furniture pieces, for example this white console cupboard, were left behind by the previous homeowner. Dana and Patrick painted and sanded them all to give them life.
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In the redesigned kitchen, beakers function as artful canisters for lentils and beans next to the stove. Dana says, “I’m in love with all the kitchen. I’m a so-so cook, but I truly feel as though Julia Child in there, and I do not understand why, but I like that feeling.”
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On both sides of this kitchen is a stainless steel countertop which has been custom made in Brooklyn, fitting the appliances and continuing the clean style of this space. The only thing kept during the remodel was the top cupboards. Everything else is new, for example, layout, which Dana desired to keep simple but practical to make things easier for cooking. The cupboards were custom created by Hub Moore.
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Granite countertops surround the stove and fridge on the other side. Dana caused the graphic prints and owl lamp.
Lamp: Owl Table Lamp, West Elm; framed prints: Geoff McFetridge
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“We really like to live simply,” Dana says, “I love having a pale palette on the walls and flooring so that the bright colors from our books, toys and paintings actually stick out.”
The first staircase matches the wood of the flooring, which include much character to the home.
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A cityscape painting by Matt Sheridan sits over Dana and Patrick’s bed. A classic bench is used for books, which are a massive part of their Worlocks’ family life. The bedside lamps are equally vintage.
Throw cushions: Bedford House
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The hallway at the top of the staircase is dressed with art and vintage touches; the seat wasanother bit left behind from the previous homeowner.
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Calder chose a very light blue paint called Constellation by Benjamin Moore because of his bedroom. Origami by Dana and the children hangs off a branch over his bed.
Chair: White on White
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Calder’s closet door has been turned into a chalkboard, inspiring art and imagination.
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Daughter Serra chose a pale pink called Pampas Grass by Benjamin Moore for her room. The giraffe artwork hanging over her bed was a find of Dana’s.
Chair: White on White
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Serra also offers a chalkboard in her bedroom to inspire her imagination.
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The kids’ bathroom is easy and tidy, with creature toys perched on the beadboard molding for a little bit of fun.
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Dana’s flowery studio is currently in the garage while she waits for the barn to be completed. The barn is a quaint space in the backyard that will be ideal for her studio, as it’s next to an area where she can grow some of her own flowers for her enterprise. However, for the time being, she adores this space, as she reminds her of residing in town and is incredibly inspiring.
This table is from her store in Brooklyn and makes for the ideal workspace for producing arrangements.
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Dana needed this sink put in for her floral work. A yellow vintage cart at the corner holds blossoms and adds a little brightness.
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Leftover infant’s breath from a job adds a lovely sign of spring. Dana specializes in weddings and events, also has been chosen in the autumn 2012 to reinterpret David Whitney and Philip Johnson’s florals for the iconic Glass House in Connecticut.
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