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MAIN STREET STUNNER

A rambling beauty in Southampton gets a tasteful update without forgoing any of its original charm. by David Masello photographs by Joshua McHugh

IN LIVING COLOR

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Decorator Penny Drue Baird (“Paris Match,” page 56) didn’t come to her craft naturally, although “interior design was my hobby, without my realizing it, through high school and college. I didn’t become serious about it until I was in graduate school.” Her doctorate in psychology, she says, comes in handy during every workday, particularly those that offer special thrills, like the time she “was working on a home in France and realized that it once belonged to Raymond Loewy. I still hold my breath when I think about it.”

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Having forged his reputation with the late decorator William Diamond in the groundbreaking firm Diamond Baratta, interior designer Anthony Baratta now runs his own eponymous company out of his Long Island home (“Live/ Work,” page 66). While the New Jersey native likes to joke that he’s “a proud member of the Nutley Hall of Fame, which includes Annie Oakley and Martha Stewart,” he adds that he has “had an incredible journey as a designer— so many lovely experiences and countless beautiful rooms.” —Shannon Assenza

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With a plate of cookies that looks like this, Santa’s stopping at your house first this year. Brooklyn-based bakery the Rounds, which specializes in butteryrich savory cookies such as curry cashew, Parmesan olive, and Gruyère date, has been exploring the sweet side lately, introducing cocoa halfsies among its new offerings. You can even skip the glass of milk. $50 for a box of 49 cookies in different sizes, theroundsnyc.com.

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LET THERE BE LIGHT

Danish designer Ane Lykke’s circular Kumiko light sculpture, comprising an intricate cypress framework lit by LEDs, provides a dreamy shimmer on even the darkest winter nights. From $35,000 (shown: 63" diam.), at Hostler Burrows, 35 E. 10th St., NYC, 212-343-0471, hostlerburrows.com. SILVER STUNNER

From Ralph Lauren Home, the brand-new Gillian sterling-silver centerpiece bowl recalls the simple geometry of vintage woven baskets while doubling as a glittery statement piece all on its own. $7,500, 888 Madison Ave., NYC, 212434-8000, ralphlauren.com.

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Made in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, by Laura Yeh and Zack Jenkins of Tête Studio, the Puddle mirror is a two-part affair: a mirrored hand-blown glass rondel centered on a flat 36-inchsquare sheet of glass. It’s an artful way to check your makeup before heading out the door for some holiday fun. From $2,500 (made to order), tetestudio.com.

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Just in time for festive holiday tables everywhere, Italian accessories designer Lisa Corti has debuted a line of gold-leaf floral place mats almost too pretty to eat on. $108 each, at Collyer’s Mansion, 179 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, 347-987-3342, shopthemansion.com.

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From Muuto’s fall 2023 collection, the oiled oak and gray Midst table by Stockholm-based TAF Studio boasts a Scandinavian simplicity while simultaneously encouraging lively conversation, since no one gets stuck at the end. $4,195 (47¼" diam., shown) and $6,395 (63" diam.), at Design Within Reach, 957 Third Ave., NYC, 212-888-4539, dwr.com.

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Dassai Blue 50 Sake, $35 (720ml), dassai.com Hyde Park, New York In September, the 70-year-old Japanese sake company Dassai opened a 55,000-square-foot brewery near the Culinary Institute of America. This sake, its first release, is an elegant daiginjo, the highest category of sake made from rice that’s polished down to its most flavorful core.

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Pollinator Spirits Crimson Amaro, $45 (750ml), catskillprovisions.com Long Eddy, New York From the spirits division of Catskill Provisions, which specializes in honey-based products from its own hives, this red Amaro boasts an herbaceous blend of 15 botanicals, including sage and wormwood, which will elevate your Negroni from nononsense to nonpareil.

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Neversink Gin, $45 (750ml), neversinkspirits.com Elmsford, New York Eleven botanicals are added to a base spirit made from New York State apples, resulting in a smooth, silky gin ideal for martinis, whether shaken or stirred.

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Channing Daughters Autumn: VerVino Vermouth, $29 (500ml), channingdaughters.com Bridgehampton, New York The vineyard famed among Hamptonites in the summer for its crisp Rosato also makes a killer fortified vermouth, comprising Petit Verdot grapes macerated with dozens of botanicals and notes of pear, pumpkin, and butternut squash.

Grimm Artisanal Ales Riesling Spontaneous Sour Ale, $18 (500ml), grimmales.com Brooklyn, New York A hybrid of natural Riesling (grapes courtesy of Long Island’s Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard) and lambic, this ale is tart, floral, crisp, and spicy, with just a touch of funk.

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Sagaponack Farm Distillery Aquavit, $55 (750ml), sagaponackfarmdistillery.com Sagaponack, New York Dill, caraway, and cilantro are added to a base spirit distilled from Long Island–grown potatoes to make this Danish-style aquavit, which is great straight from the freezer, paired with pickled herring and smoked fish, or stirred into a bloody Mary.

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Matchbook Distilling Co. Flamingo Riviera Mango & Chili Liqueur, $30 (750ml), matchbookny.com Greenport, New York Made from fresh mangoes, limes, and Tajín chili seasoning, this liqueur adds a kick to classic cocktails such as old fashioneds and daiquiris.

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Finger Lakes Cider House Honeycrisp Ice, $27 (37ml), fingerlakesciderhouse.com Interlaken, New York The juice from pressed Honeycrisp apples is frozen outside during the winter to concentrate the sugars and then later fermented into a hard cider. Serve this luscious elixir chilled with blue-veined cheeses, apple-based desserts, or crème brûlée.

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GARDENING

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erish the thought of dust collectors and frayed macramé: Indoor plants can be joyously uplifting during the wintertime, offering a fresh blast of green and a supplemental bit of oxygen, too. Consider the following to brighten up your cocktail table or a neglected corner. —Alejandro Saralegui

1. RED BROMELIAD (Guzmania ‘Hope’) Exposure: Indirect light

The blooms on this bright bromeliad can last up to six months, and what’s not to love about that? It thrives in indirect light, so just a few hours daily of eastern or western sunlight are more than sufficient. Make sure the central “cup” always has water.

2. OLIVE TREE STANDARD (Olea europaea ‘Little Ollie’) Exposure: Bright sun Think Greece and the Med with this classic, always satisfying standard that doesn’t produce fruit and generally stops short at six feet, although it’s best to keep it at tabletop height.

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3. VARIEGATED RUBBER PLANT

(Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’) Exposure: Bright sun to indirect light Native to the tropical regions of India and Malaysia, this variegated rubber plant will lend extra panache to your living room, as its cream, pink, red, and green leaves work with virtually any color scheme. If the leaves are pale, the plant isn’t getting enough light.

4. PONYTAIL PALM

(Beaucarnea recurvata) Exposure: Bright sun The caudex, or bulbous part, at the bottom of this palm’s trunk is where the plant stores water—so no worries if you tend to forget to water regularly or aren’t at home very often. A native of Mexico and distant agave relative, it can grow to four feet indoors. It’s also great outdoors in the summer, as long as you keep it out of direct sun.

5. ALOE MARMALADE

(Aloe ‘Orange Marmalade’) Exposure: Bright sun This little aloe gets its name from the distinctive orange bumps on its bluish leaves, a color that intensifies further if the plant gets too much sun or not enough water. When positioned in the right spot, in autumn or winter, it will send up a gorgeous spike of salmon-colored flowers.

6. FOXTAIL FERN

(Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myers’) Exposure: Partial sun A more elegant, compact form of asparagus fern, this variety looks great in a cachepot on any tabletop, with feathery bright chartreuse foliage that always looks fresh.

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7. VARIEGATED DRACAENA

(Dracaena reflexa ‘Variegata’) Exposure: Indirect light A slow grower, this dracaena can reach up to six feet indoors and ranges in variegation from cream and green to bright chartreuse. Note that, like foxtail fern, dracaena is toxic to dogs and cats.

• Orchids with wrinkled foliage need more water. On average, water orchids once a week. • Most indoor plants can benefit from a light feeding of fish emulsion in the spring and summer.

8. WHITE MOTH ORCHID

(Phalaenopsis amabilis) Exposure: Indirect light The workhorses of well-decorated rooms everywhere, white moth orchids send out stems of velvety white flowers that can last up to four months. After the blossoms have faded, cut the stem just above a bud node, and a new branch of flowers will grow from there.

TIPS

• Indoor plants, particularly those with large leaves, will appreciate a dusting now and then. Dust inhibits a plant’s ability to breathe and absorb light for photosynthesis.

• Fast-growing rubber plants need lots of energy to keep going. If yours is fading, repot it in fresh soil.

• As a rule, repot an indoor plant in a vessel that’s not more than two inches in diameter larger than the one preceding it.

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MADE IN GREENPOINT

Minding the Fort A furniture-maker in Brooklyn puts his mark on the future

urnishings designer Gregory Buntain calls his company Fort Standard, although his products are anything but standard issue. Made from natural wood, stone, and a variety of metals through unusual, yet contemporary methods, the pieces are distinctive for their remarkable detailing: perforated sliding doors on a credenza, for example, or columned walnut legs that smoothly pierce the top of a thick-cut marble coffee table. “I generally just follow my gut and translate things that spark my curiosity into functional objects,” Buntain says, “while working toward the goal of creating lasting, timeless design.” “In-house” takes on true meaning at Fort Standard’s Greenpoint, Brooklyn, headquarters, which comprise an impressive wood and machine shop adjacent to a showroom and design studio. “We have 5,000 square feet,” comments Buntain, “but space is a commodity in New York City, so we are constantly shifting things around to make room for more people, machines, and lumber, maximizing our 18 feet of vertical space.” Buntain, a New Jersey native whose father was

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a machinist, studied industrial design at the Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany, and at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, where he received a bachelor’s degree in 2008. He founded Fort Standard three years later. Like many designers, Buntain’s ideas begin with a sketch, which leads to a prototype created with a 3D-modeling program. “It can get technical very quickly,” Buntain notes, “and I am mechanically minded, which helps.” Among Fort Standard’s most intriguing offerings is the Strata credenza, which begins with hardwood surfaces joined by vertical steel rods to create a rigid framework, complemented by perforated doors with single-hole pulls that eliminate the need for any knobs. The piece calls to mind the work of French architect Jean Prouvé, who “is an inspiration,” Buntain says. “Removing material from the doors makes the piece lighter and more interesting.” Because Fort Standard has the space to store standard-size perforated doors in its inventory, the company can be more productive, keeping lead times shorter and allowing “components to be moved right into finishing.” Efficiency also

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Building Blocks (clockwise from top) Ideas come to fruition with the help of a 3D-modeling program. A wall of jigs used to produce various designs and create consistent results. Pieces from Fort Standard’s new hardware collection. Buntain uses a resaw bandsaw to cut a precise veneer. Unfinished perforated credenza doors and other standard-size design components are kept on inventory shelves. See Resources.

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comes into play with one-eighthinch-thick veneers cut from stored lumber and intended for use on pieces’ interiors. “We can cut veneer from the same batch of lumber used for the solid hardwood components, like the top and bottom of a credenza,” Buntain says, “ensuring the color and character of the material is consistent within each piece.” He adds that he generally prefers standard finishes to “maintain the original tones of the material. I’m very drawn to the natural feeling of wood and almost want it to seem like it’s unfinished.” Buntain is also something of an alchemist, experimenting with a mix of materials, such as the Italian marble and American walnut used in the firm’s Column coffee table. “My shop is unique in the sense that I have to train my builders to do things that don’t necessarily fall into the woodworking rubric,” says Buntain. “They need to have a basic understanding of working with stone and metal, too.” The most recent introduction during Fort Standard’s seemingly endless expansion mode: a new hardware collection of drawer and appliance pulls. “I feel fortunate and grateful to have been doing what I love for so long,” Buntain says. “And it’s cool when my kids come visit and run around—I think that will be an exciting thing over the years as they get older, to build something in Dad’s shop.” —Doug Young

DOUG YOUNG

“I follow my gut and translate things that spark my curiosity into functional objects”

DEEDS DON’TS Snowbirds No More (clockwise from near left) Decorators Alessandra Branca (with son Andrew Uihlein), Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler, Alexandra Naranjo, and Meg Braff are exploring sunnier climes.

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It has its critics, but Palm Beach is an undeniably red-hot destination for New Yorkers and Hamptonites in search of an easy winter getaway—and possibly even greater fortunes. For several years, the Palm Beach edition of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has lured top decorating talents to the area, many of whom have decided to put down more permanent stakes. Water Mill– and New York– based design duo Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler, for example, made showhouse appearances in 2017 and spring 2023, setting the wheels in motion for their first local design studio and retail space, Mabley Handler Home, on West Palm’s Antique Row. “We signed a lease before this spring’s showhouse even closed,” enthuses Handler. Locust Valley–based designer Meg Braff, a longtime habitué of Palm Beach who is noted for projects imbued with South Florida and Caribbean flair, made the city her permanent residence after she participated in the 2019 showhouse. “It felt like a natural fit,” says Braff, who now runs a shop and studio on West Palm’s Georgia Avenue. Chicago-based designer Alessandra Branca, who wowed the crowd at the 2020 showhouse, hung out her shingle a year later on the island’s premier shopping street, Worth Avenue, where she sells her Casa Branca collections of fabrics and wallpapers, along with vintage, antique, and bespoke home accessories. Meanwhile, designer Alexandra Naranjo of Toronto decorated a primary bath at the 2021 showhouse and promptly landed a commission for a soup-to-nuts redo of a Mediterranean revival villa, in addition to opening a new design studio and shop on Antique Row. “I hope to encourage people to get out of the white box,” she says, “and express their personality.” —Skip Drummond

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by architecture firm CookFox, are kitted out with Armani/Casa furnishings and range from $23.5 million to $32.5 million, marketed with Sabrina Saltiel and Madeline Hult Elghanayan of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. And just a block away, at 10 East 64th Street, the late Ivana Trump’s five-bedroom penthouse is a veritable steal, discounted $4 million from its initial ask a year ago to $22.5 million through Adam Giorgio Armani D. Modlin of the Modlin Fashion designer Group. —Alyssa Bird Speakeasies have been trendy among Manhattan nightclubbers for at least a decade, but who really wants to bother with secret passwords and finding unmarked doors in dark alleys in the first place? Some top-flight developments now boast speakeasies of their own, allowing residents to convene over cocktails without venturing far from their downy feathered nests. Among the pioneers: FiDi’s 63 Wall Street, the former headquarters of private bank Brown Brothers Harriman, built during the 1920s and recently converted into rentals. Its Transcript Speakeasy, conceived by Brooklyn-based studio the Design High, Ivana Be Alone? The late Ivana Trump’s penthouse residence at 10 East 64th Street still stands empty more serves up a Prohibition-era vibe courtesy than a year after the socialite’s death, even after a steep $4 million price chop off its initial ask. of an original green marble fireplace, plus SHIFTING GEARS jewel-toned velvet banquettes and a brassnext year in a revival of An Enemy of the People. New York’s luxury real estate scene is always and-marble bar, accessible only to tenants Meanwhile, legendary music producer Clive a gamble, and even bold-faced names often and up to three guests. At the Huron, a new Davis is parting ways with his 4,400-squarestruggle to beat the house. Now two-tower condo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, foot six-bedroom Riverside Boulevard family that his gig as the host of The designed by architect Morris Adjmi, a sexy apartment, listed for $6.3 million with Gina Daily Show is over, Trevor private lounge specializes in speakeasy-inspired Sabio of Christie’s International Real Estate Noah recently sold his cocktail service for its residents. Adjmi’s hand and Sotheby’s International Realty’s Mohrduplex penthouse at can also be seen at Front & York in Dumbo, Schriefer team, while his industry cohort Stella Tower in Hell’s which features the luxe members-only Dumbo Kendrick Lamar has reportedly scooped up a Kitchen for $9.5 million, Billiards Bar & Lounge. At Brooklyn Point penthouse at Pierhouse in Brooklyn Bridge a deep discount from in downtown Brooklyn, food, wine, Park. The four-bedroom triplex, which its most recent ask of and creative cocktails are served had an ask just shy of $9 million, Trevor Noah Comedian and writer $10.99 million and up at speakeasy-style dinners for will serve as a pied-à-terre for the $680,000 less than he building occupants, courtesy of a West Coast–based rapper. On the paid for it in 2017. Riding high on the success rotating roster of bartenders and Upper East Side, fashion designer of Succession, actor Jeremy Strong has listed his Michelin-starred chefs. And at the Giorgio Armani will soon be three-bedroom Williamsburg apartment for ODA-designed Quay Tower at sitting pretty at his new unit in nearly $1.9 million with Joshua Wesoky, Chad the south end of Brooklyn Bridge the Giorgio Armani Residences, Jeremy Strong Actor Longmore, and Jung Hi Han of Compass. Park, residents can participate in slated for a summer 2024 Strong and his wife, psychiatrist and filmmaker weekly themed cocktail sessions, completion above his boutique at Emma Wall, are likely staying close to home, including instruction from expert mixologists. 760 Madison Avenue. Condos in the 12-story as Strong is set to appear on Broadway early Cheers to that! —Jean Nayar building, developed by SL Green and designed

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To The Lighthouse A Victorian farmhouse in Southold not only features beachfront access, but also its own functioning lighthouse.

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For some, four walls and a roof just won’t do. Fancy living in a lighthouse? The Mayfield estate at 2080 Town Harbor Lane in Southold features a working lighthouse, in addition to a seven-bedroom Victorian farmhouse and a beach cottage. Legend has it that the two-acre bayfront compound, currently listed for just under $6 million with Nicholas J. Planamento of Town & Country Real Estate, once served as a rumrunner property between Canada and Great Peconic Bay. In East Hampton, equine enthusiasts can indulge their horseyset fantasies at the former residence of Triple Crown trainer Harry deLeyer, which is on

the market for $10 million with Pantelis Karoussos of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Located at 171 Oakview Highway, the 14.8acre East End Stables horse farm comprises a 4,700-square-foot post-and-beam barn that has been converted into a five-bedroom residence, as well as an equestrian center including an indoor ring, paddock, and stables. And for those looking to get back to the land, a onetime dairy farm at 809 North Quaker Hill Road in upstate Pawling, dating from 1759, comes with a restored barn and a 3,600-square-foot farmhouse on 12 acres. Prospective buyers, though, might need quite a bit of milk money for the $2.95 million listing, represented by Raj

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The legendary 960 Fifth Avenue, built by Grand Central Station designers Warren & Wetmore in conjunction with architect Rosario Candela in 1928, is the quintessence of classic New York. Now its entire 12th floor, a 15-room co-op featuring four grand living spaces, eight bedrooms, two staff rooms, five wood-burning fireplaces, parquet floors, and cinematic views of Central Park, is available for $70 million through Alexa Lambert of Compass. Special perks in the building include a private restaurant and a rooftop garden. —J. N.

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THE NUCLEAR FAMILY REVISITED

The pandemic not only changed the way people work, but also live, as multigenerational households have become much more common in recent years. According to a study by Pew Research Center, more than 18 percent of the U.S. population currently lives in multigenerational households, with four times as many young adults living with their parents and/or older parents living with their adult children than in 1971. And the design industry is responding accordingly. “Privacy and noise-free zones are top priority for our clients, many of whom want separate wings for extended family,” says Pietro Scaglione, co-artistic director at Pinto, a Paris-based design firm responsible for the interiors of the Wales, a historic former hotel in Carnegie Hill that has been newly converted into condos. “We’ve designed several rooms off the main living spaces to ensure privacy and functionality.” Hybrid workspaces, not surprisingly, have become critical in new developments as well. “There’s an amplified need for carving out specific work areas, rather than placing a desk in a common space,” says Alexia Sheinman, chief strategy and brand officer at design firm Pembrooke & Ives, which has crafted the interiors at Manhattan developments such as the Chatsworth, the Astor, and 212 Fifth Avenue. “Quiet areas are a necessity for people who are spending more time at home with their families.” —J. N.

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Nice Spread Landscape designer Mike Kaiser of Nashville-based Kaiser Trabue designed the luscious grounds, which center on a dark-bottomed pool. See Resources.

Neutral Territory (this page) In the dining room, seating pieces from Lee Industries surround a David Iatesta table. The chandelier is from Riloh. (opposite) The living room features a Hickory Chair sofa covered in a Mokum fabric and a custom settee designed by McAlpine and covered in a Holly Hunt fabric. See Resources.

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he expansive deep porch of the classic Southampton home featured on these pages was so integral to the interior and exterior design work to come that both the architectural designer and the landscape architect labeled it the “knuckle,” the element from which everything else emanated. “It was a semi-affectionate term we adopted,” says Mike Kaiser, the Nashville-based landscape architect for the project, speaking also for Ray Booth, the architectural designer responsible

for a series of new buildings on the property as well as the redesign of the existing Victorian-era house. “The porch became the key organizing feature.” Booth, who has offices in Nashville and New York City and frequently collaborates with Kaiser, seconds the assessment, adding, “Everything we did, inside and out, engaged with that porch.” In fact, Booth even ended up expanding the porch further so that it nearly wraps around the sevenbedroom home, keeping the idea of his clients’ desire for a “multigenerational family-gathering place” in mind. The residence, with its many gables, projecting dormers, bay windows, and pillared porch, had long been an architectural fixture within Southampton’s North Main Street Historic District. Although Town codes prevented Booth NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 | COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | HC&G/NYC&G

NOW, FROM THE FOYER, THE FULL BREADTH OF THE HOUSE IS VISIBLE: “WHEN YOU WALK IN,” SAYS RAY BOOTH, “YOU SEE SUNSHINE RUNNING ALL THE WAY THROUGH”

Gourmet Delights (opposite) The back kitchen includes a custom table and shelves designed by McAlpine and fabricated by Just Plane Wood. (this page) Pendants from Riloh hang above a custom island and Hickory Chair barstools in the primary kitchen. See Resources.

from altering too much more of the exterior, he did undertake a gut renovation inside. Typical of houses of the period, rooms were often boxy, with little organic flow from one space to another. By reconfiguring the layout, Booth created a first floor he characterizes as “emotionally light and bright and welcoming.” Now, from the foyer, the full breadth of the house is visible: a straight shot through to a new back wing featuring a stairwell, breakfast and sitting rooms, and a kitchen. “When you walk in, you see sunshine running all the way through,” he says. While deeply respecting the integrity and original bones of the house, Booth decorated the rooms with a combination of period antiques and decidedly clean, contemporary, neutral-hued furnishings meant to suit “a young, modern

family” and the way they live. “We strived to create something that transcends different time periods,” he says. “Some of the furnishings are certainly different from what you’d find in a typical Hamptons house of this era.” To wit: steelframed sofas, a Saarinen table in the breakfast room that’s graced by a custom curved bench, and walnut and steel bedside tables in the primary suite. “The intent was to give the house multiple dimensions and layers.” In addition to reconfiguring the floor plan and furnishing all the rooms, Booth designed a series of outbuildings, notably a pool cabana and guesthouse. He also renovated (and relocated) an existing barn, transforming it into an entertainment pavilion equipped with a pool table, an air hockey table, and a whimsical Nanna Ditzel Egg chair.

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All Freshened Up (opposite) The primary bath features floor tiles from Cancos Tile & Stone and a tub from Waterworks. (this page left) The primary bedroom is furnished with a Stewart Furniture bed and a custom settee covered in a Larsen fabric. The plaster shell pendant is from Hollywood at Home. (below) A mirror from Lucca Antiques hangs above a vanity from Urban Archaeology in a powder room. See Resources.

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Natural Instincts (this page top) Seating pieces from Munder Skiles flank a fountain designed by Mike Kaiser. (this page near right) In the renovated barn, pendants from Visual Comfort & Co. loom above a Parsons billiards table from RH, and a vintage Egg chair by Nanna Ditzel hangs next to an Otto chair by Paola Lenti. (opposite) Chaise longues and chairs from Teak Warehouse surround the pool area. See Resources.

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OF THE POOL IS RELATED TO THE GEOMETRY ‘‘THEOFGEOMETRY THE HOUSE,” MIKE KAISER SAYS, “AND THE HEDGES AND ROWS OF TREES REINFORCE THE INTERNAL GEOMETRY’’

“This is not just a house,” he emphasizes, “it’s a compound.” Punctuating the multiacre spread is an elegant pool designed by Kaiser. “The geometry of the pool is related to the geometry of the house, and the hedges and rows of trees reinforce the internal geometry,” says Kaiser, who also makes note of the pool’s dark bottom, which creates more reflections and absorbs heat more quickly than a standard-issue pool. The trellis-topped gate and sheared privet border are not only quintessentially Hamptons, but also disguise the required pool fencing around the perimeter. Elsewhere, a wire fence is cleverly concealed with hedges of holly. “While

the white gates of the trellis remain visible, you never feel fenced in or apart from the rest of the property,” Kaiser comments. Equally evocative, a spray of lavender surrounds a burbling circular fountain. The “sheer complexity” of the project was both a welcome challenge and ultimately rewarding, muses Booth. “To be able to take a historic property with so many provisions to adhere to and end up with something this beautiful is something I really appreciate and am proud of. The project required restraint and respect for the house’s history, but those restrictions proved to be a springboard for creativity.” ✹ NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 | COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | HC&G/NYC&G

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Creative Compositions (opposite) Furnishings in the living room include a Franco Albini no. PS16 rocking chaise, a cocktail table from MSJ Furniture Studio, and an O. Henry House sofa covered in a fabric from Osborne & Little. (this page) In the foyer, a canvas by Mark Schiff hangs above a credenza from Crump & Kwash. See Resources.

ven though they hold high-powered jobs in the digital world, Ned Erasmus and Sarah Rich (not their real names) lead a decidedly low-tech life at their Hamptons getaway, an oasis nestled in the woods that’s always ready to welcome family and guests with jigsaw puzzles and books and meals cooked with produce from their vegetable garden. Fast-tracked by the pandemic, their search for an East End home was driven in part by Erasmus’s fond memories of the region. “My grandparents have a house in Amagansett,” he says, “and when Sarah and I were dating we spent a lot of time here and even got engaged in Napeague, so the area means a lot to us.” Now the parents of a teenage daughter and an 11-year-old son, they especially felt the urge to start making memories of their own. “Sarah really wanted a country house, and I really wanted a beach house,” Erasmus continues, “but what

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we both loved about this home is that it’s isolated and private. When we want to go out, we can engage with everything the area has to offer, but we can also be separated from it.” House-hunting during the pandemic, as many people discovered, required infinite patience and a dedicated Realtor, if not a hazmat suit. Rich recounts “not being allowed inside prospective houses and peeking through a lot of windows. We spent a lot of time at this location in the garden, and that’s ultimately why we bought the house.” Indeed, the lush grounds boast waterfalls, a pool, and a folly-like pool house in addition to an abundance of roses, hydrangeas, azaleas, foxgloves, and lupines. “There’s always something in bloom,” Rich enthuses. The house dates from the 1980s but was in good condition, with amply sized rooms and 21 doors on

Lovely and Lively (opposite) The sofa in the library is from Cassina and the fireplace surround is from Old World StoneWorks. (this page) In the dining room, a wall covering from Andrew Martin makes a vibrant backdrop for a table and chairs from Please Wait to be Seated. See Resources.

Decorating the rooms offered Barker “a fun opportunity to put a different spin on the Hamptons, working in some color and not just settling on bland neutral palettes”

the first floor offering front-row views of the garden. But the couple wanted to reconfigure the roofline, expand the guest suite, and transform the attic into a light-filled gym. During an online search, they came across architect and designer Alexandra Barker of the Brooklyn-based firm BAAO and were drawn to her “use of modern color,” Rich recounts. Although Barker is more accustomed to urban spaces, she admired the home and was up for the challenge. “Some of the ’80s-era details were out of favor, like the chunky stair rail,” Barker comments, “but others were back in style, such as the archways.” Barker promptly reconfigured the roofline and also created a bridge to the new floor-to-ceiling windowed gym. During her daily workout, Rich says, “Looking at nature is a lot nicer than looking at movies on a screen.” Decorating the rooms offered Barker “a fun opportunity to put a different spin on the Hamptons, working in some color and not just settling on bland neutral palettes,” says the designer, who relied on the 52

Pattern Play (this page left) In a guest room, a Hunt Slonem coverlet complements walls covered in Cole & Son’s Hummingbird. (this page below) In the powder room, a CB2 Infinity mirror hangs above a custom Viola Calacatta marble and walnut vanity. (opposite) A wall covering from Sanderson amplifies the hallway leading to the primary bedroom. See Resources.

Opalescent Moroccan tiles on the walls “provide texture and shine while also looking handmade and organic” house’s natural light to dictate furnishing choices from the cozy den and dining room to the brighter living room and primary bedroom. In the dining room, a stunning mural nods to the natural landscape outdoors, and the primary bedroom features a teal Hunt Slonem coverlet on an Industry West cane-framed bed and a vividly patterned area rug. The latter mix plays well with the adjacent primary bathroom, which Barker transformed from “institutional” into a vibrant jewel featuring opalescent Moroccan zellige tiles from Clé on the walls, a shimmery backdrop for a Victoria + Albert tub and a sumptuously veined Calacatta marble sink. “The tiles provide texture and shine while also looking handmade and organic,” Barker says. And a powder room is triumph of pattern and color, balancing a neo-retro wallpaper against slashes of maroon both in the paint color on the wall and in the veining on the marble sink. The now familiar pandemic-inspired patience became a virtue for Erasmus and Rich, as the right pieces came together slowly during the past three years. “We lived with a couch and mattresses for a long time,” Rich says with a smile. But now the couple can look outside all their windows, rather than just simply peek in. ✹ 54

Feeling The Blues (opposite clockwise from top left) The caned bed in the primary suite is from Industry West. The primary bath features a Victoria + Albert tub and zellige wall tiles from Clé. Mirrors from Pottery Barn and sconces from Ralph Lauren Home hang above a custom Calacatta marble vanity from ABC Stone. (this page) Furnishings in the verdant backyard and pool area include chaise longues from Brown Jordan. See Resources.

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Graphic Pull (this page) In the entry hall, a custom bench from Galerie Glustin is upholstered in a fabric from Lori Weitzner. (opposite) Furnishings in the living room include a pair of armchairs by Promemoria and a curved sofa by Bespoke by Luigi Gentile. The Chan cocktail table is by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. See Resources.

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ven though Becka Vargus Katz can see the cherry trees bloom every year from her apartment overlooking Central Park, she has long wanted to live with the blossoms year-round. “Years ago, when my husband and I got married in Montreal,” she recounts, “we wanted cherry blossoms as our centerpieces, but there was a ban on importing them. So when Penny showed me a Gracie wallpaper with hand-painted cherry blossoms on it for the dining room, I knew it was the perfect pattern.” “Penny” is Penny Drue Baird, the prolific New York–based interior designer who transformed the apartment for Katz and her husband and had proposed what she describes as a “slightly metallic wall covering with a Chinese tea-paper look to it. There’s something quietly groovy about it, especially with its black whorls at the bottom.” Although every inch of the sixth-floor Central Park West apartment embodies Baird’s aesthetic, the dining room assumes a decidedly special glow. Baird had won over Katz and her husband after multiple meetings and presenting them with her famous “packet,” a binder detailing every furnishing suggestion, along with hand-drawn sketches, elevations, and perspective drawings. Then the fun began. The decorator is often in Paris (where she has a home), and while she was meandering through

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Graceful Grays (opposite top) The wood veneer wall covering in the den is from Maya Romanoff. (opposite bottom) The living room’s limestone fireplace surround is from Francois & Co. (this page) An onyx and bronze table and wool-upholstered chairs from Promemoria occupy a corner of the living room. See Resources.

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Cherries Jubilee In the dining room, a hand-painted floral Gracie wallpaper anchors a vintage dining table from Pascal Sarfati and a suite of Philippe Hurel chairs. The ceiling fixture is from Ralph Pucci. See Resources.

I had an idea for a home that felt ‘modern Parisian,’ but I didn’t exactly know what that meant until Penny showed us

the marché aux puces one Sunday morning, she came upon a pristine fruitwood table that she knew would be ideal for the mix. “I’m always discovering things when I’m in Europe,” says Baird, “and the moment I saw the table, I called Becka and woke her early one morning to tell her what I’d found.” Katz recalls with a laugh, “Penny FaceTimed with us to show us the table, as well as a pair of shagreen side tables for our bedroom. During the entire process, we were impressed by her amazing ability to understand a problem and then solve it, while considering what connects to a client’s personal aesthetic and sense of home. I had an idea for a home that felt ‘modern Parisian,’ but I didn’t exactly know what that meant until Penny showed us.” The three-bedroom apartment in a venerable Art Deco–era building had been gutted “practically to the steel,” says Baird, whose new layout called for dividing the existing dining room in half to create a cozy den. “We all learned something during the pandemic,” she says. “The meaning of our homes as sanctuary became even more relevant. Every detail, every element, matters.” And although she’s not the kind of designer who “goes shopping with clients as if we’re looking for dresses,” she will go the distance when the situation calls for it. “If I’m thinking about an

Shelf Life (opposite) The kitchen features counters by Artistic Tile and cabinetry, a hood, and a range by Christopher Peacock. (this page above left) Maison Gatti rattan chairs flank a Morgik Metal table in the breakfast area. (this page above right) The bar includes a backsplash of Ann Sacks tile and custom shelving by Highline Cabinetry. See Resources. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 | COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | HC&G/NYC&G

Serene Style (this page) The custom bed and sofa in the primary bedroom are by Bespoke by Luigi Gentile. A John Wigmore light sculpture hangs on the wall. (opposite) In the primary bath, a mirror from Holly Hunt hangs above a custom vanity by Highline Cabinetry. The antique sconce is from High Style Deco and the roman shade fabric is from Lori Weitzner. See Resources.

expensive light fixture,” she explains, “I’ll take a client to see it lit up.” Such was the case with a bevy of Apparatus fixtures that now hang throughout the home, notably in the kitchen’s breakfast area and the den. “Taking clients to Apparatus is itself a joy. It’s one of those places in Manhattan where the minute you walk into the showroom, you’re transported to another world.” Baird divvied up the living room, which overlooks Central Park, into a variety of seating areas and introduced novel forms, particularly a curved sofa, a shape some might think counterintuitive to maximizing space. “A rounded sofa doesn’t require as much wall space and was key for the way this room is configured,” she says. The decorator even dedicated a corner next to a resplendent French window for a shimmery 64

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onyx table, which doubles as a home-office workspace for Katz, who is active in arts administration. Adding even more French-inflected flair, Baird designed a twotoned neoclassical-style marble floor in the foyer and employed reclaimed French oak boards, set in a chevron pattern, for flooring in most of the rooms. “Every apartment in Paris seems to have chevron floors,” she comments, “so it’s close to my heart. And it allows you to use shorter boards cut from longer planks.” The meticulous character and grace notes that Baird has lent the apartment have won over her smitten client, who says she loves it “so much that I like to joke that this is where I plan to die—and that certainly will give me even more time to savor every moment living here!” ✹

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At his home and studio in under-the-radar Flanders, interior designer Anthony Baratta is in his element BY MICHAEL LASSELL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER MURDOCK

Fade To Black Previous owners of the 1979 house had painted the original cedar siding bright white. Designer and homeowner Anthony Baratta switched gears with a coat of Benjamin Moore’s Nightfall, which he describes as a shade of black with a lot of green in it. See Resources.

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A Study In Gray (near left and below right) Baratta’s den/ study features an Art Deco daybed, Memphis ceramics by Ettore Sottsass, a terrazzo table and Country Braid House rug of his own design, and USM shelving. (top right) Baratta outside his studio, formerly the garage. See Resources.

nterior designer Anthony Baratta has been transforming houses since the mid-1980s, around the time he bought his own “little cottage” in low-key Flanders, a laid-back community that sits near the point where the north and south forks of Long Island meet. At the time, he had been working for the late William Diamond, who later became his design partner for some 30 years. Baratta’s makeover of the cottage was so successful that it was snatched up for publication, and he has been in high demand ever since, first as a partner in the award-winning firm Diamond Baratta and now on his own. The Diamond Baratta brand was all about color, lots of it, in extravagant, exuberant applications. It also embraced a great fondness for Americana, reinterpreted for a new generation. The duo’s rooms were full of exaggerated quilt motifs, rarefied upholstery fabrics, overscale tartan wallpapers, and layered collections of antiques from all eras. Together, they pulsed with optimism. Diamond Baratta was so well NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 | COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | HC&G/NYC&G

All In The Mix (above) In the dining area, Baratta paired an English Art Deco library table with a tufted Victorian settee and period “Belgian Congo Deco” stools. The custom wallpaper was a surprise gift from two of his design associates, Erick Espinoza and Jaime Magoon. (opposite) In the living room, Baratta enhanced his prized leopard-print Harvey Probber sofa with Matisseinspired accent pillows made from a Clarence House fabric. The button-tufted bergère is vintage Jansen. See Resources. 70

known for its extroverted, multichromatic rooms that in 2010 Benjamin Moore awarded the company its lifetime achievement award for the use of color in architecture and interiors. For three decades, Baratta’s Long Island residence remained the little cottage that had jump-started his career. But in 2013, he decided to make a change. He bought a newer, larger home, also in Flanders and including a detached garage that is now the headquarters of Anthony Baratta, LLC. Painted black and nearly devoid of the full-tilt color that made the decorator’s career, the 2,200-square-foot

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two-bedroom house sits on four and a half acres surrounded by reserve. “It’s in the middle of the Pine Barrens,” Baratta says. “A friend of mine calls it ‘Pine Barrens chic.’” Built in 1979, the house is the ne plus ultra of postmodern eastern Long Island architecture, although mysteriously there is no record of the architect who built it. “About three years ago,” Baratta recounts, “someone left a set of the original plans in my mailbox. But they had cut out the architect’s name.” Always a wiz with color, Baratta “started with a brighter palette, but I wasn’t feeling it,” he says. “For

I STARTED WITH A BRIGHTER PALETTE, BUT I WASN’T FEELING IT. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT MAKE SENSE TO TAKE A DIFFERENT PATH

Complex Geometry (this page) Baratta embellished the screen in the breakfast room with a set of antique photographs. Custom chairs surround the vintage McGuire table. (opposite clockwise from top left) The stairs to the top floor are lined in a Stark runner. Baratta designed the Stark carpet for his bedroom, which features a custom tattersall wallpaper. The original spa bath remains untouched. The octagonal fireplace anchors the primary floor, connecting the living room, dining area, kitchen, and breakfast room. See Resources. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 | COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | HC&G/NYC&G

one thing, I had had other homes, and they were much more colorful. So, I thought it might make sense to take a different path. I also had a lot of pieces, like my leopard sofa, that suggested a mellower palette.” The sofa in question: a Harvey Probber score that Baratta bought “in very shabby shape” in the 1990s from a shop in the West Village. He had it upholstered in faux-fur leopard at first, but later upgraded it with a silk velvet from Scalamandré. In the past 10 years, Baratta’s house has become a showcase for things he loves, such as plaster casts of Roman statuary, which he has been collecting 74

for decades. “They were made as models for art students,” explains the decorator, who was delighted to find a twin of his living room statue serving as a mannequin in a costume exhibit on a recent visit to the V&A Museum in London. These latter-day antiquities are paired with a range of antiques and vintage pieces, including a Victorian settee, a suite of “Belgian Congo Deco” stools, a reproduction tufted bergère, Memphis ceramics by Ettore Sottsass, and several original mid-20th-century accessories, some of them idiosyncratically reimagined. Eclectic? He designed his own dining chairs based on a much

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smaller version he bought in Europe, and his bed frame is from West Elm. Geometrical braided rugs, a reference to his earlier work as a decorator, grace several floors (one featuring suiting fabrics like houndstooth, flannel, and camel hair provides graphic contrast to the leopard sofa). Upstairs, his bedroom wallpaper is an oversize tattersall. “Living here,” Baratta reflects, “has been an interesting transformation for me. I love the house, but its open plan is different from a house with conventional rooms, so I’ve learned to live in it a different way. It’s actually lots of fun.” ✹

Outside In (this page) Baratta commutes only a few feet to his office, which he set up in the detached garage after his beloved vintage convertible died. Furniture pieces include an Eero Saarinen Tulip table, Luxo desk lamps, and Kem Weber chairs. The canvas is by Kim MacConnell. (opposite) Baratta installed the pool, which is notable for its simplicity. “I didn’t want to look out at decking and pool furniture,” he says. The sculpture to the right is by Ginette Heuman. See Resources.

SUSAN’S KITCHEN

Smash Success

A satisfying, mouthwatering side dish suitable for accompanying almost any meal

SMASHED POTATO AND SHALLOT GRATIN 1 whole garlic head 2 T olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 lbs. baby potatoes, left whole 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided Freshly ground pepper to taste 5 large or 8 small shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise (about 2 c.) 15 to 20 sage leaves 1 c. (½ pt.) light or heavy cream ½ c. finely grated Parmesan cheese

The Right Dish An enameled cast-iron baking dish—also great for roast chicken, baked pasta, and fruit crisps—is ideal for this recipe, but a ceramic baking dish or even a large iron skillet will do. To ensure that the potatoes will fit easily in one layer, tumble them in before oiling them.

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Heat the oven to 425°F. Place the garlic on a square of aluminum foil and drizzle with some olive oil. Loosely but securely wrap the garlic and place it directly on the oven rack, seam side up. Bake for about 1 hour, until golden brown and very soft. Meanwhile, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper to taste in a large (3-quart) baking dish. Roll the potatoes around in the dish to coat them well. After the garlic has roasted for 20 minutes, put the potatoes in the oven and cook, shaking the baking dish from time to time. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the shallots with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the sage leaves. After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, add the shallot mixture, distributing it evenly over the potatoes and shaking the pan to incorporate. Return the pan to the oven and roast 15 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the oven and use a potato masher or sturdy mug to flatten each potato. By now, the garlic should be ready. Using a steak knife or other serrated knife, slice off the very top of the garlic head (just enough to expose the cloves) and squeeze the contents into a small bowl. Pour in the cream and stir with a fork, mashing the garlic and combining well. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the potatoes, sprinkle with Parmesan, and return to the oven. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer, until the top is deep golden brown. Serves 4 to 6.

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RESOURCES MADE IN GREENPOINT Pages 28–30: Fort Standard, 718576-2204, fortstandard.com. MAIN STREET STUNNER Pages 38–47: Architectural design, Ray Booth for McAlpine, 615-259-1222, mcalpinehouse. com. Landscape design, Mike Kaiser, Kaiser Trabue, 615-298-9720, kaisertrabue.com. Construction, Blair Dibble Builder, 631-283-2565, blairdibble.com. Additional credits not on page:

Page 40: Curtains, Holly Hunt. Page 41: Ottoman, Hickory Chair. Ottoman fabric, Holly Hunt. Armchair fabric, Élitis. Rug, Patterson Flynn. Console (custom), Just Plane Wood. Pendants, Riloh. Floor lamp (near armchair), Fair Design. Floor lamps (flanking sofa), Vaughan. Pages 42–43: Cabinetry, McAlpine and Blair Dibble Builder. Countertops, Dente Trading. Fittings, Kallista. Barstool fabric, Holly Hunt. Range, LaCanche French Ranges. Hood, Blair Dibble Builder. Page 44: Vanity, McAlpine and Blair Dibble Builder. Ceiling fixture, Rosie LI. Page 45: Primary bedroom: Bed covering, C&C Milano. Swivel chair and fabric, Verellen. Rug, Tibetano. Night table, Hickory Chair. Powder room: Sconce, Besselink & Jones. Faucet, Kallista. Wall paint, Farrow & Ball. Wall construction, Blair Dibble Builder. Page 46: Barn: Rug, Surya. Table, Arteriors. Page 47: Dining table, CB2. Cocktail table, Four Hands. IN LIVING COLOR Pages 48–55: Interior design and architecture, Alexandra Barker, BAAO, 646-246-6449, baaostudio. com. Stylist, Philippa Braithwaite, represented by Michele Karpe, 212-246-8555, michelekarpe.com. Construction, Greystone, 631-8049150, hellogreystone.com.

Old World Stoneworks. Mirror, AYTM. Page 51: Pendants, Margot Wittig. Page 52: Powder room: Fittings, Rohl. Sconce, Allied Maker. Page 54: Primary bedroom: Bed covering, Hunt Slonem. Nightstand, Crump & Kwash. Sconce, Ralph Lauren Home. Primary bath: Sconces (above tub), SkLO. Fittings, Graff.

Rug, Sacco Carpet. Pendants, Apparatus. Curtain fabric, Scalamandré. Sofa fabric, Creations Métaphores. Side table, Galerie Glustin. Lamp, Carlos de la Puente. Page 65: Fittings, Ferguson.

PARIS MATCH Pages 56–65: Interior design, Penny Drue Baird, 212-288-3600, dessinsllc.com. Construction, Highline Cabinetry, 917-596-4018, highlinecabinetry.com.

Additional credits not on page:

Page 56: Artwork, James Higgins. Page 57: Fabric on armchairs (near window), Savel. Sofa fabric, Scalamandré. Curtain fabric, Lori Weitzner. Rug, Sacco Carpet. Armchair (foreground), A. Rudin. Armchair fabric (foreground), Lori Weitzner. Page 58: Den: Sofa and coffee table, Bespoke by Luigi Gentile. Sofa fabric, Nobilis. Table lamp, Avenue Road. Wall fixture, Apparatus. Page 59: Curtain fabric, Lori Weitzner. Chair fabric, Holland & Sherry. Ceiling fixture, John Salibello. Pages 60 – 61: Sconces, Hervé Van der Straeten. Chair fabric, Zinc Textile. Page 62: Ceiling fixture, Roll & Hill. Fittings, Ferguson. Page 63: Breakfast area: Pendants, Apparatus. Bench, Custom Decorators. Bench fabric, Holland & Sherry. Bench seat, Garrett Leather. Bar: Fittings, Waterworks. Page 64: Bed covering, Casa del Bianco.

Additional credits not on page:

Page 48: Fireplace surround, Old World Stoneworks. Rug, The Rug Company. Page 49: Rug, Nanimarquina. Page 50: Rug, Sharktooth. Fireplace surround, Items pictured but not listed here are from private collections or have no additional details.

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LIVE/WORK Pages 66–75: Interior design, Anthony Baratta, 212-966-8892, anthonybaratta.com. Page 68: Rug, Country Braid House. Page 72: Primary bedroom: Bed frame, West Elm.

SOURCE LIST (T) = Sources available through architects, interior designers, and design professionals. Architects & Designers Building (A&D), 150 E. 58th St., NYC, 212-6442766, adbuilding.com. Decoration & Design Building (D&D), 979 Third Ave., NYC, 212-7595408, ddbuilding.com. Fine Arts Building (FAB), 232 E. 59th St., NYC. Interior Arts Building (IAB), 306 E. 61st St., NYC, interiorartsbuilding. com. New York Design Center (NYDC), 200 Lexington Ave., NYC, 212-6799500, nydc.com.

A. Rudin (T), D&D, arudin.com ABC Stone, abcworldwidestone.com Allied Maker, alliedmaker.com Andrew Martin, andrewmartin.co.uk Ann Sacks, annsacks.com Apparatus, apparatusstudio.com Arteriors, arteriorshome.com, and at JDouglas, jdouglas.com Artistic Tile (T), A&D, artistictile.com (see also Christopher Peacock) Avenue Road, avenue-road.com AYTM, aytmdesign.com Bespoke by Luigi Gentile (T), D&D, bespokebylg.com Besselink & Jones, besselink.com, and at Ferrell Mittman, ferrellmittman. com Blair Dibble Builder, blairdibble. com. Brown Jordan, brownjordan.com C&C Milano, cec-milano.us Cancos Tile & Stone, cancostile andstone.com Carlos de la Puente, delapuente antiques.com Casa del Bianco, casadelbianco. com Cassina, cassina.com CB2, cb2.com Christopher Peacock, peacock.com Clarence House, clarencehouse. com Clé, cletile.com Cole & Son (T), D&D, cole-and-son. com Country Braid House, countrybraid house.com Creations Métaphores, metaphores. com Crump & Kwash, crumpandkwash. com Custom Decorators, custom decorators.com David Iatesta, davidiatesta.com, and at johnrosselli.com Dente Trading, dentetrading.com Élitis, elitis.fr Fair Design, fair-design.com Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com Ferguson, ferguson.com, and at peacockhome.com Four Hands, fourhands.com Francois & Co., francoisandco.com Galerie Glustin, glustin.net Garrett Leather (T), D&D, garrett leather.com Gracie (T), D&D, graciestudio.com Graff, graff-designs.com Hervé Van der Straeten, vander straeten.fr Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com High Style Deco, highstyledeco.com

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EAST HAMPTON HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR

Nov 24-25

The 38th annual East Hampton Historical Society House & Garden Tour, sponsored by HC&G, kicks off with a festive cocktail party at the Maidstone Club on Friday, November 24, followed the next day by a self-guided tour of notable East Hampton homes, including Grey Gardens (below). Cocktail party, Fri., Nov. 24, 6–8 p.m., house tour, Sat., Nov. 25, 1–4:30 p.m.; for more information and to purchase tickets, go to easthamptonhistory.org.

Pascal Sarfati, pascaletlaurence sarfati.com Patterson Flynn, pattersonflynn. com Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, lobel modern.com Philippe Hurel, philippe-hurel.com Please Wait to be Seated, please waittobeseated.com Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com Promemoria, promemoria.com Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlauren. com Ralph Pucci, ralphpucci.com RH, rh.com Riloh, riloh.com Rohl, houseofrohl.com Roll & Hill, rollandhill.com Rosie LI, rosieli.com Sacco Carpet, saccocarpet.com Sanderson (T), D&D, sanderson. sandersondesigngroup.com Savel (T), D&D, savelinc.com Scalamandré (T), D&D, scalamandre.com Sharktooth, sharktooth.nyc SkLO, sklo.com Stark, starkcarpet.com Stewart Furniture, stewart furniture.com Surya, surya.com Teak Warehouse, teakwarehouse. com The Rug Company, therug company.com Tibetano, tibetano.com Urban Archaeology, urban archaeology.com USM, us.usm.com Vaughan, vaughandesigns.com Verellen, verellen.biz Victoria + Albert, vandabaths.com Visual Comfort & Co., visual comfort.com Waterworks, waterworks.com West Elm, westelm.com Zinc Textile (T), D&D, zinctextile. com

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Highline Cabinetry, highline cabinetry.com Holland & Sherry, hollandand sherry.com Holly Hunt (T), D&D, hollyhunt.com Hollywood at Home, hollywood athome.com Hunt Slonem, huntslonem.com Industry West, industrywest.com James Higgins (see Holly Hunt) John Salibello, johnsalibello.com John Wigmore, johnwigmore.com (see also Ralph Pucci) Just Plane Wood, justplanewood. com Kallista, kallista.com LaCanche French Ranges, french ranges.com Larsen (T), D&D, cowtan.com Lee Industries, leeindustries.com Lori Weitzner (T), D&D, weitzner limited.com Lucca Antiques, luccaantiques. com Maison Gatti, maison-gatti.com, and at Style by Annick, capsudusa. com Margot Wittig, margotwittig.com Mark Schiff, markschiffartist.com Maya Romanoff (T), D&D, maya romanoff.com McAlpine, mcalpinehouse.com Mokum, mokumtextiles.com (see also Holly Hunt) Morgik, morgik.com MSJ Furniture Studio, msjfurniture. com Munder Skiles, munder-skiles.com Nanimarquina, nanimarquina.com Nobilis (T), D&D, nobilis.fr O. Henry House, ohenryhouseltd. com Old World Stoneworks, oldworld stoneworks.com Osborne & Little (T), D&D, osborneandlittle.com Paola Lenti, paolalenti.it, and at ddcnyc.com

Jan 19-28

Join media sponsor NYC&G at the 70th anniversary of the Winter Show, a 10-day-long event at the Park Avenue Armory (above) showcasing more than 5,000 works of art, decorative objects, and jewelry from antiquity through the present day. Proceeds go toward the East Side House Settlement. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to thewintershow.org. —compiled by Stephanie Yalamas

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