Photos: APT with LSD: Patricia Herrera
Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank1/14The Lady of the House
“I’m pretty informal, but there are certain formalities that I really enjoy, like perfect flowers or a beautifully set table,” says Lansing. “On the other hand, I can’t live without barking dogs, kids running through the dining room with lacrosse sticks, and loud music. I’ve always wanted a home where everyone can feel like they can take their shoes off and relax.”
Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank2/14Home Improvement
The transition from a downtown bachelor pad to a bright, warm, and art-filled family apartment would be daunting if not for the expert precision of Lansing. Here, the otherwise “formal” living room has a comfort and ease that is achieved with over sized furniture, layers of texture, and charming seating groupings throughout the loft apartment. “I decorated the space and I loved the process,” says Lansing. “There’s nothing I enjoy more than spending a day at the Decoration and Design Building.”
Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank3/14Hands Off
“As opposed to a ‘do not touch rule’ in the house, we have more of a ‘live freely policy.’ In doing so, the kids [including six-year old Gerrit, pictured here in the living room] recognize their boundaries and know what they can and cannot play with.”
Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank4/14Detail Oriented
It’s the little things—like these bronzed artichokes and pomegranates—that add character and a rich, decorative layer to an ottoman vignette.
Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank5/14Green Thumb
Patricia cares for her orchids herself (she keeps them everywhere, but currently has a few on a desk in her living room) and has a tip for other home gardeners: “I put ice cubes in them when it’s really wet outside and water them a lot when I first bring them home.” The painting of Sebastian is by Ottavio Vannini.