A beautiful hazy sunset infused with shades of lavender informed Donna Vining’s master bedroom, where a Fortuny pattern-inspired wall application—masterfully crafted using paint and silver painted stencil— became the backdrop. Reflecting on how the large space would have been used originally, Vining created a seating area at the foot of the bed, where the lady of the house would have received her children and her staff, and selected a wingback chair and ottoman for a cozy fireside reading spot. “The architecture is timeless, and I selected items that would reflect that,” says Vining, who grouped two curule carved benches with a Louis XV settee and delicate antique papier-mâché tray coffee table. The four-poster bed remains unfussy without a canopy, while linen draperies with silver threads add richness. “The draperies with the patterned appliqué create just enough interest,” she says, “and the reflective quality from the silver threads injects the right touch of elegance.”