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“Getting light in as many places as possible drove many design and architectural decisions,” says project architect Greg Busch. right Interior designer Melanie Millner applied her tailored and inviting aesthetic to the formal living room, where steel-and-glass doors allow ample daylight.

A graceful archway off the foyer frames a striking Joseph Guay photograph and custom bench by Jason Smith of Smithworks Iron & Design. opposite exterior TKTKTKTK.

left A graceful archway off the foyer frames a Joseph Guay photograph and custom bench by Smithworks Iron & Design. right Architect Greg Busch, interior designer Melanie Millner and landscape architect Alec Michaelides fashioned a P PULLING UP THE DRIVEWAY OF NICK and Sherry Hart’s Tuxedo Park home, guests immediately know they’re in for a treat. The meticulously manicured courtyard gives way to a stunning Tudor Revival–inspired exterior with a sweeping roofl ine, a pair of towering chimneys and graceful limestone accents. “It’s an English house, but it’s transitional,” says Greg Busch, the project’s architect. “We stayed very formal in the front, but once you approach the nontraditional steel-and-glass front door, we hinted that something different was coming.” Tudor Revivalinspired beauty in Tuxedo Park. Indeed, stepping through the front door reveals an interesting mix of English-style craftsmanship with modern fl ourishes. While Busch took the lead in the architectural detailing—the foyer’s paneled walls wrap around the curve of the stairwell, for example— interior designer Melanie Millner applied her tailored and inviting aesthetic to each room. In the formal living room, Millner softened the long and spacious dimensions by anchoring the space with a sisal rug underfoot and geometric molding on the ceiling. “It’s always important to consider how to make a room feel welcoming,” she says. “In this space, we did that through fabrics and textures that create warmth and a simple ceiling detail that adds some character.” It’s a successful formula also evident in the study, where Millner upped the ante with striking tone-on-tone elements. A slate-green hue envelops the room, from the paneled walls and drapery to the geometric motif on the ceiling. Punchy accents like an orange

leather chair add personality to a room that can often have a more formal ambience.

Another common thread throughout the home is the prominence of artwork. “Art is fascinating to me because it takes on different meaning for different people. It’s a very personal investment,” says Millner. So rather than simply selecting pieces to fi t a space, Millner accompanied Nick and Sherry to various local art shows. An ethereal Steven Seinberg painting and a pair of Joseph Guay photographs have now found a home among the couple’s existing collection.

Aside from an aesthetically rich house that marries Nick and Sherry’s differing tastes (he’s traditional, while she favors a more casual vibe), the couple’s main request was to allow natural light take center stage in every room. “Getting light in as many places as possible drove a lot of the design and architectural decisions,” says Busch. “It’s why there’s so much glass across the back of the home.” It was also the reason behind the unusual shake-up of the fl oor plan. Busch originally drew the family room to be adjacent to the kitchen and open to the backyard, but to take advantage of the home’s southern exposure, and given the Harts’ strong desire to maximize daylight, the family room was moved to the dining room’s original location at the front of the house.

“This turned out to be a great decision,” says Millner. “Now when the couple entertains, they can open up the dining room doors to the backyard, and the family room up front gives a sense of being connected to the neighbors.” See Resources, Back of Book

In the dining room, a portrait of Nick’s greatgrandfather presides over meals shared among family and friends. Cushy chairs sidle up to a more formal Hickory Chair table, while a Dennis & Leen crystal drop chandelier hangs overhead. Ceramic wall plates, Erika Reade Ltd. Buff et, Hickory Chair. Wallcovering, Phillip Jeff ries.

“IT’S ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER HOW TO MAKE A ROOM FEEL WELCOMING,” SAYS INTERIOR DESIGNER MELANIE MILLNER, WHO APPLIED HER TAILORED AND INVITING AESTHETIC TO EACH ROOM IN THIS TUXEDO PARK RESIDENCE.

left Grand steel- and-glass doors, a Dessin Fournir chandelier and a geometric ceiling motif add intrigue in the formal living room. Drapery, Rogers & Goffi gon. Mantel, François & Co. right Rich ebony cabinetry creates the perfect backrop for a scotch bar. below At one end of the formal living room, a Steven Seinberg painting serves as the backdrop for the nearby piano. Seinberg is represented by Pryor Fine Art.

Inspired by the graceful curves accenting the cabinetry by Block & Chisel, Millner repeated the pattern throughout the kitchen. The custom banquette was a collaboration between Millner and Douglass Workroom. Hood, Smithworks Iron & Design. Stools, Hickory Chair. Backsplash and counters, Marmi Natural Stone. Light fi xture, Restoration Hardware.

Tone-on-tone elements give the study a classic look. Millner paired a luxe Kneedler Fauchère fabric with a Conrad shade to dress up the windows. The coff ee table, desk and seating are from Hickory Chair.

“GETTING LIGHT IN AS MANY PLACES AS POSSIBLE DROVE A LOT OF THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL DECISIONS,” SAYS ARCHITECT GREG BUSCH. “IT'S WHY THERE'S SO MUCH GLASS ACROSS THE BACK OF THE HOME. IT WAS ALSO THE REASON BEHIND THE SHAKE-UP OF THE FLOORPLAN.”

left and above A soft color palette in the master bedroom makes for a quiet and cozy sanctuary. Chair and sofa, Hickory Chair. Bedding, Leontine Linens. right A luxurious Vandabath soaking tub serves as the focal point in the spa-like master bath. It’s complemented by sparkling accents such as the chandelier from Circa Lighting. Cabinetry, Block & Chisel. Ottoman, custom by Douglass Workroom. Tile, Traditions in Tile.