NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens) SEPTEMBER, 2023

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FEATURES

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FOREVER YOURS

The owner of a prewar apartment in Lenox Hill finally gets her dream come true. by David Masello photographs by Kris Tamburello

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FAMILY AFFAIR

At a home in Sagaponack, kids and community trump fussy and formal all year long. by Michael Lassell photographs by Chris Coe

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TWICE AS NICE

For a reimagination of her longtime Park Avenue apartment, a homeowner takes a leap of faith. by Michael Lassell photographs by Richard Powers

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HAMPTON DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

Presented by HC&G, the 22nd edition of the Hampton Designer Showhouse was filled with rooms to remember. text by Shannon Assenza photographs by Anastassios Mentis

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“Forever Yours,” page 60 photograph by Kris Tamburello

GARDENING

In the fall, seasoned gardeners really dig these early-springblooming bulbs.

MADE IN HAMPTON BAYS

A master beekeeper’s “honey room” is a hive of activity.

by Doug Young 54

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SUSAN’S KITCHEN

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by Susan Spungen 120

POST-SCRIPTS

You’re really going to love these dispatches from our favorite style setters.

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There’s No Place Like Home

It’s difficult to be a deadline-oriented person and have curve balls thrown your way. But that’s what life does, and you simply must adapt. During the summer, I’m typically hunkered down in the Hamptons editing and producing multiple issues of HC&G, but in July, a family emergency brought me home to Minneapolis, a city I still love and cherish after all the years I’ve been based in Brooklyn and Bridgehampton. Somewhat fortuitously, my trip coincided with my 40th high-school reunion, which I ultimately skipped in favor of family time, but a more informal lunchtime get-together had been scheduled with some of my early classmates from preschool through sixth grade, and I was there in an instant. People like to say, “You haven’t changed,” but let’s face it, we all have. We’ve had children and been married and divorced and put on a pound or two and gotten crow’s feet. We’ve had a ton of different jobs or stuck to one gig forever, we’ve traveled widely or stayed put, people we don’t know now live in the houses we grew up in. But the one thing that remains a constant is the sense of place, the feeling of home that was so crucial to developing and building our character in our younger years. So yes, in some ways, I guess, we haven’t really changed. The memories are still alive and fresh, and the classic brick school building that has since been torn down still echoes with our voices. In some ways, we are still the same people we were when we were five years old.

Kendell Cronstrom Editorial Director kcronstrom@candg.com

Being There My K-through-6 elementary school classmates and I had the chance to catch up at an informal reunion in July.

In Memoriam: Richard Ekstract

In early August, we lost a visionary who defined taste, elegance, and innovation in the world of design publishing. Richard Ekstract, who founded HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens away at the age of 92. ■ More than two decades ago, at the urging of advertising guru Jay Chiat, Ekstract took on a challenge that would forever alter the landscape of design media. Chiat had lamented that the Hamptons, full of sophisticated people, had no design magazine, which sparked a revelation. A magazine was born, its title incorporating the tongue-in-cheek use of the word “cottages” (a nod to the summer cottages in Newport that housed the Vanderbilts, Whitneys, and Rockefellers), now deeply interwoven into our cultural DNA. Ekstract was not just a publisher. He understood the intersection of art, culture, and commerce and knew how to speak to an audience that appreciated the finer things in life, without sacrificing the playful spirit that has made HC&G so unique. His leadership transformed the magazine into a symbol of style and a touchstone for an entire community. ■ In 2009, I had the honor of purchasing HC&G (and sister publication CTC&G) from Richard. Although he seemed ambivalent about selling magazines that had become so much a part of him, he generously deeded a company that stood for excellence and editorial integrity. Recently dubbed the “Gold Standard” in Hamptons publishing, HC&G continues its legacy under Kendell Cronstrom, Editorial Director of HC&G and NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens), and Richard’s son Michael Ekstract has played a significant role in the evolution of our company as we have been transitioning from a print-centric entity to one that fully embraces modern technology, enabling us to communicate with our readers and our advertisers on multiple platforms. ■ Richard Ekstract created a publication that reflects not just the aesthetics, but also the essence of the Hamptons lifestyle, and his impact on design, publishing, and media innovation endures and thrives in our pages, our work, and our hearts.

Just The Beginning

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Welcome to #JulieKnows, a monthly column on all things real estate and home.

I’m Julie Grace Burke, a Greenwich resident and real estate broker who has been deeply involved in the culture and ever evolving real estate landscape of this historic town for the last 25 years.

From its early roots as a farming and trading hub in the 17th century, Greenwich has transformed into a sought-after oasis known for its cosmopolitan sophistication, beautiful estates, and exceptional quality of life for all ages.

For a taste of Greenwich, take a look at 751 North Street. This stately brick Georgian with soaring ceilings is an entertaining idyll, boasting expansive terraces and heated pool.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next home improvement project, seeking advice on buying or selling real estate, or just curious about the fascinating stories that shape our neighborhoods, this column is here to assist and inform.

Join me as we delve into the questions and concerns that matter most to you.

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KATIE LYDON

Decorator Katie Lydon (“Twice as Nice,” page 76) got her start in design working at Mark Hampton in New York City, but the seeds were planted much earlier in her native London, where she “liked to rehang the artwork in my parents’ house and set the table for their dinner parties.” As a teenager, she recounts, she redecorated her bedroom “with beautiful fabrics from Souleiado and a sisal carpet. I knew by looking at my friends’ rooms by comparison that I had an unusual obsession with color and fabrics and texture.”

JESSICA ALEX

Decorator Jessica Alex attended the New York School of Interior Design and later went to work for Bunny Williams, whom she describes as “a master of design. To learn from her was the greatest education, and she is the ultimate teacher and mentor.” While growing up in Washington, Connecticut, Alex scoured estate sales on the weekends with her mother and was deeply inspired by the region’s “stunning design and architecture,” something she kept in mind while decorating the apartment featured in this issue’s “Forever Yours” (page 60).

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“I think decorating was always in me,” interior designer Susana Simonpietri says, recalling a childhood during which she “was constantly rearranging my bedroom. Once I realized that I could make a career as a designer, I never looked back.” After studying the discipline at Pratt Institute, she embarked on a course of internships with a host of design firms and eventually launched her own company, Brooklyn-based Chango & Co., whose recently completed project in Sagaponack is the subject of this issue’s “Family Affair” (page 66). —Shannon

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DESIGN DISCOVERIES FROM NEW YORK AND BEYOND

THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME

Designers are twirling up, toying with, and otherwise reimagining the status quo when it comes to the latest home furnishings now hitting the market. Currently featured in the exhibition “Crafted by Nature” at the cutting-edge Radnor showroom on the Upper East Side, artisan Karl Zahn’s Single Parallax table is made from a single piece of metal and captivates from all angles. Talk about a cut above the rest. $20,000 (as shown, in mirrored stainless steel; also available in antiqued or satin bronze), by appointment at 180 E. 88th St., NYC, 917-765-3533, radnor.co.

PORCELAIN BEAUTY

Known for its gorgeous glazed dinnerware, Mud Australia is branching out further with the Flared table lamp, comprising three component parts, including a light source nestled in the base that casts a soft, warm $1,250, available in Blossom (shown), Slate, and Dust, at 242 Mott St., NYC, 917409-0868, and 402 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn,

MORPHING MIRRORS

One could only imagine what Alice might have thought upon peering through these looking glasses, part of Palecek’s new collection of mirrors framed with whitewashed hand-wrapped rope and metal. (small), $1,854 (medium), and $2,199 (large), NYDC, 200 Lexington Ave., Ste. 705–706, NYC, 212-287-0064, palecek.com.

LIFE IS A TABURET

Included among this month’s launch of new furniture from design powerhouse Fritz Hansen is Cecilie Manz’s Taburet, crafted from beautifully grained wood with seamless joinery. It’s almost too exquisite to sit on. $2,300 (pine, shown) and $2,760 (cherry), 22 Wooster St., NYC, 212-219-3226, fritzhansen.com.

ROMANCING THE STONE

The latest introduction from Dornbracht’s MEM line of fittings is this shimmery brass and 22kt-gold kitchen faucet, from which water flows in a natural spring–like stream.

$3,100 and available in several finishes (including Champagne, shown), at Ferguson, 444 Cty. Rd. 39A, Southampton, 631-283-1500, and 150 E. 58th St., NYC, 212-688-5990, ferguson.com, dornbracht.com.

Brooklyn-based Fort Standard’s Tombstone chair is the essence of pure materiality, just three intersecting planes of blue Bahia granite that make an eyecatching perch or bedside table. Priced from $3,600, at Assembly Line, 373 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, 347-689-2562, assemblyline.co, fortstandard.com.

PLANE TRUTH

Objet d’art? Cocktail table conversation piece? Funky desktop catchall? Multimedia artist David Hall’s 1966 painted aluminum piece Duo III is all that and more. $3,600, at Jetsam Studio, 58 Jobs Ln., Southampton, 631488-4005, jetsamstudio.com.

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Plan Ahead

In the fall, seasoned gardeners really dig these early-spring-blooming bulbs

—Alejandro Saralegui

It’s the time of year when spring bulb catalogs start arriving in the mail, and since gardening is all about patience and foresight, don’t let them pile up! Now’s the time to order a broad mix of bulbs, tubers, and crowns for a full season of color and surprise in 2024.

1. SNAKE’S HEAD FRITILLARY (Fritillaria meleagris)

Zones: 3–8

Height: 8–12 inches; width: 6–8 inches

You can buy white or purple snakehead frits separately, but a mix of the two can be quite charming. Named for their distinctive shape, they’re also commonly called checkered lily or guinea hen flower for the petals’ marvelous checkerboard pattern, which resembles the feathers of guinea fowl.

Zones: 4–8

Height: 2 feet; width: 8–12 inches

These frilly delights are often confused with snowdrops, but they are typically taller and showier. Consider where you plant them, as the foliage needs to die down after flowering and can be unsightly.

‘Orange Monarch’)

Zones: 4–9

Height: 4–6 inches; width: 3–6 inches

We all know purple crocuses, but this deep orange variety with dark outer markings is a standout. Crocuses provide early color in the garden and do well beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, before the latter have leafed out and shaded the ground. And a lawn speckled with crocuses is heaven at the beginning of spring.

Zones: 4–8

Height: 1–2 feet; width: 6 inches–1½ feet

More than 100 flowers make up a single flowerhead of this large allium. The leaves die back as the flower blooms, so snip them off if you find them unattractive.

5.

Zones: 5–8

Height: 5–10 feet; width: 2–3 feet

These elegant flowers emerge from crowns that look like giant spiders (more than a foot wide!). Plant them shallowly in well-drained soil, and be sure to mark them so you don’t accidentally dig them up later.

Zones: 3–7

Height: 6–8 inches; width: 3–6 inches

Galanthophiles can debate for hours about what is the best or the rarest snowdrop. No matter which type you fancy, be sure to include snowdrops in your garden or lawn. They spread easily and bloom in January— what’s not to love?

7.

Zones: 4–8

Height: 1–3 feet; width: 1–2 feet

Once an important food source for indigenous American peoples, Camassias are now better known for their attractive blue, pink, or white flower spikes. This moisture-tolerant bulb is a good choice for naturalized meadows.

8. TURKESTAN TULIP (Tulipa turkestanica)

Zones: 4–8

Height: 8 inches; width: 8 inches

As the name suggests, this species tulip hails from Turkey and central Asia. Each stem carries several white blossoms dusted with yellow bases on the inside and a splash of violet on the outside. Unlike common garden tulips, these and other species tulips are deer resistant.

TIPS

• As a general rule, small bulbs should be planted shallower and big bulbs deeper. Deer shy away from most bulbs, but they love tulips. Protect yours with deer repellent the moment the plants push through the ground.

• Consider making your own tulip “lasagna” in a big pot. Choose complementary colors of early-, mid-, and late-spring-blooming tulips and plant the late ones deepest, with the early ones closest to the top and layers of soil in between.

• If you have aboveground critters that like to munch on bulbs, sprinkle them with cayenne pepper or top them with rose canes secured to the soil with landscape staples. Bulb cages or chicken wire can deter voles and moles.

• Wild hyacinths make good cut flowers. For best results, condition them overnight in cool water before putting them into an arrangement.

2. SUMMER SNOWFLAKE (Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant’)

3. ORANGE MONARCH CROCUS (Crocus

4. STAR OF PERSIA (Allium christophii )

FOXTAIL LILY (Eremurus isbellinus ‘Romance’)

6. SNOWDROP (Galanthus nivalis)

WILD HYACINTH (Camassia quamash)

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Bees, Please

Doing what comes naturally has never been so sweet

Although she possesses a degree in environmental studies from Stony Brook University, Deborah Klughers wasn’t always familiar with the important role honeybees play in farming practices. “I was working on a television program and interviewed a farmer in Riverhead about how his crop yields had increased by a third since he first introduced pollinating honeybees,” recounts Klughers, a resident of Hampton Bays, “and that intrigued me.” Since then, Klughers has become a master beekeeper with the Eastern Apicultural Society of North America and an award-winning honey-maker whose label, Bonac Bees, is now 10 years old. With the help of a friend, landscape designer Edwina von Gal, she learned how to raise bees and extract honey from hives on von Gal’s clients’ properties, essentially becoming a “homeowners’ beekeeper, much like a babysitter.”

Klughers’s personal beehive colonies— collective organisms made up of a single bee family comprising one queen, drones, and thousands of worker honeybees— produce a variety of products ranging from pure beeswax candles and propolis tinctures to fresh pollen and honey, which is extracted and bottled in her one-cargarage “honey room.” The process starts in the hives, with Klughers, armed with a pine needle–filled smoker, puffing cool smoke into the top of each to calm the bees and inspect the structures’ hive frames. Bees turn nectar into honey by removing moisture from it, then capping the cells within the hives with wax. The frames of beeswax-capped honeycombs are then transported to Klughers’s honey room, where a Lega uncapping machine removes the thin layer of beeswax that seals the honey. (“It changed my life, since I previously had to scrape the frames one

Hives Of Activity Master beekeeper and award-winning honey-maker Deborah Klughers inspects beehives in Sagaponack. See Resources.

at a time by hand,” she says.) Next, frames are placed into a stainless-steel extractor, in which “the honey gets spun around in centrifugal motion and basically flies out of the cells and is funneled through a spout into a coarse strainer, then into a bucket where it settles for a couple of days so the bubbles can rise.” Unlike some honey producers, Klughers does not heat the product to allow easy flow while bottling but keeps her honey room warm and dry. The raw and unfiltered honey is then jarred, labeled, and ready for delivery. “From hive to jar,” she comments, “it’s a quick process.”

Klughers can often be spotted across the East End in her Bonac Bees minivan, capturing and relocating honeybee swarms and offering professional honeybee removal from homes and other structures. “I do a lot of rescue work and re-homing of honeybees,” she says, in addition to making “a lot of splits, which involves creating an artificial swarm from a colony and giving them a new queen, in the hope that they accept her and start new colonies. That’s how beekeepers have been trying to overcome the more than 50 percent yearly loss in our honeybee population, which would not be sustainable otherwise.” —Doug

“I do a lot of rescue work and re-homing of honeybees”

Honey Of A Deal (near left and bottom) Beeswax caps can be removed by hand with a scraping tool, but Klughers prefers to use a Lega uncapping machine to slice off the wax that seals the honeycomb cells. (far top left) The uncapped honeycomb frames are placed into a stainless-steel extractor that removes the honey. (far bottom left and below right) “From hive to jar,” Klughers says, “it’s a quick process.” See Resources.

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MODERN in Bridgehampton

Located in the heart of Bridgehampton, this new modern luxury residence has just been completed by Master Builder Matt Pantofel of BJC Custom Homes.

9,600 SF of luxury living on three levels designed in collaboration with Architect, John C Gramlich. The perfect balance of space and light is surrounded by over 50 acres of agricultural reserve. 7 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 3 half baths. This sleek open floorplan boasts a sun-filled foyer showcasing the illuminated stair tower. The elevator also transports from the spectacular lower level to the rooftop outdoor lounge with sunset views over the farm fields. The open floor plan seamlessly flows through the gallery into the living space. Great room with showcase wet bar and stone surround linear gas fireplace. Sophisticated custom eat-in Chef’s kitchen, fully outfitted with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and oversized island and walk-in pantry. The pass-through Butler’s Pantry leads to the formal dining room featuring an expansive custom wine closet. The first floor also features an intimate family room/den, spacious junior primary suite, home office, formal powder room, and mudroom with an additional half bath. The second story grand primary suite encompasses the north wing

James K. Peyton of the Corcoran Group

featuring a gracious sleeping chamber with gas fireplace, a large balcony, and two custom WIC fully outfitted with built-in shelving. The spa bath is adorned with exist finish and includes a freestanding soaking tub, double vanity, shower, and WC. The second level also features an open upstairs “living room,” with gas fireplace, recessed linear lighting, and balcony access. 3 additional spacious guest suites and 4 machine laundry complete. Ascent to the roof deck lounge for sunset entertaining w/ bar, TV, and gas firepit. Then descend to the lower level boasting the full program. A grand 3,300 SF expansive recreation and media space with linear gas fireplace and entertainment wet bar. Large gym with wellness center featuring steam and sauna. Home theater. A powder room and 2 additional en suite guest rooms complete. boasts two guest bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, a custom gym with a full bath, steam shower, and sauna. Outback is a 20’ by 60’ heated Gunite pool and spa, with a sun-bed w/built-in umbrella stands - pure resort-style. The openair pool cabana features a liner gas FP and TV, an entertaining wet bar, a full bath, and a private outdoor shower. The backyard retreat is complimented with a full summer kitchen with wood burning pizza oven. Seamless indoor/ outdoor entertaining. A 2-car attached garage along with a 2-car detached garage and professional landscape package complete the offering. An additional one-acre lot that could accommodate tennis and a guesthouse is also available.

$12,995,000

Thomas Cavallo of Douglas Elliman

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THE INSIDE SCOOP ON REGIONAL REAL ESTATE

HOUSE OF GUCCI

Glitter doesn’t always turn to gold in the world of New York real estate. Fashion heiresses Alessandra and Allegra Gucci, the great-granddaughters of Gucci founder Guccio Gucci, are trying once again to offload their Midtown duplex penthouse atop Olympic Tower, w hich has been on and off the market for eight years. The sisters, whose mother famously hired a hit man to murder their father, Maurizio Gucci, have placed the palatial 9,450-square-foot eight-bedroom at 641 Fifth Avenue on the market with Ryan Serhant and Loy Carlos of Serhant for $35 million, down a cool $10 million from their original ask of $45 million in 2015. The sisters have previously worked with the Corcoran Group, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Brown Harris Stevens, and Sotheby’s International Realty, so perhaps the fifth time will be the charm? The pad features 16-foot ceilings, spiral staircases, two elevators, woodburning fireplaces, and views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In nearby Lenox Hill, the longtime home of legendary banker and philanthropist David Rockefeller has been listed by its current owners, Lily and Doug Band, former president Bill Clinton’s political adviser, for $57.5 million

Fashion Outlet? The Olympic Tower pad of Alessandra and Allegra Gucci is on the market once again for $35 million.

Builder’s Acre South of the Highway Adjacent to 3 Reserves

All plans, permits, and approvals are in place to construct a 10,000 square foot modern residence which will convey with the sale of the property. The proposed residence will have 9 bedrooms and 12 baths. There is currently a livable 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence with a pool which can be utilized if you choose to delay construction.

$5,750,000 | Web# 900283

with Adam D. Modlin of the Modlin Group. After buying the property for $20 million shortly after the 101-year-old Rockefeller’s death in 2017, the Bands embarked on a four-year renovation of the 12,500-square-foot eight-bedroom manse, which boasts an elevator, a golf simulator, a basketball court, a garden, and a rooftop terrace. Meanwhile, the Turtle Bay townhouse of another influential New Yorker, the late composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, is up for grabs for $7 million, represented by Michael J. Franco, Miriam Richards, Greg Holzmann, and Veronica Hinman of Compass. The 5,690-square-foot sevenbedroom home at 246 East 49th Street includes a solarium, multiple woodburning fireplaces, and a separate studio apartment. And erstwhile New York City mayor and current Donald Trump crony Rudy Giuliani has just listed his Manhattan co-op in a 1906 building at 45 East 66th Street for $6.5 million with Serena Boardman of Sotheby’s. Perhaps the Big Apple’s onetime hizzoner has a bit too much on his plate right now. —Alyssa

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In the land of teardowns, visitors to East Hampton’s brand-new Dominy Shops Museum can now get a taste of life in the 18th century, thanks to the combined efforts of the Village and the East Hampton Historical Society, which has built an

updated iteration of the house where three generations of the Dominy family of craftspeople plied their trade in wood and metal from 1760 to 1840. The original Dominy homestead was demolished in 1946, and the 1791 woodworking shop and 1798 clock workshop were salvaged and relocated to a Further Lane property before being donated to the Village 70 years later, in 2016. The Village, which purchased the original Dominy site in 2005, planned the reconstruction of the house and reattachment of the two workshops using a set of drawings, photos, and field notes from a 1940 architectural building survey as a guide. “We couldn’t have done the work without these materials,” says Robert Hefner, who oversaw the project on behalf of the Village, including “the reconstruction of the timber frame and the forge.”

Contractor John Hummel and Associates collaborated with the New Jersey Barn Company “to re-create the main section as it was originally built by Nathaniel Dominy,” reports the firm’s Kevin Hummel. “The condition of the existing structures was another challenge, as they were in bad shape, so we used mostly salvaged materials, trying to ensure that newer pieces wouldn’t be

Stephen Sondheim Composer and Lyricist

Here Today, Here Tomorrow East Hampton’s historic 1773 Dominy homestead has recently been rebuilt and opened as a museum.

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visible from the interior.” In addition, three expert craftsmen—a carpenter, a mason, and a blacksmith—employed 18th-century bricks, old paneling, and wrought-iron period nails to achieve “a high level of authenticity,” Hefner reports. “When you’re inside, you get a sense that you’re in the 18th century. This was one of the fanciest houses when it was built in 1773, and the Dominys are the best-documented family of wood and metal craftspeople in America.” —A. B.

JUST ANOTHER MANIC MARKET

There’s no way around it: New York’s real estate market is tough to navigate right now, whether you’re renting, buying, or selling. “Manhattan rental prices,” says Compass broker Yorgos Tsibiridis, “are out of control,” and indeed, according to appraisal firm Miller Samuel, the average monthly rental price in Manhattan spiked to $5,470 in June—8.1 percent more than the same period last year, despite a 10.8 percent increase in inventory. A similar scenario is playing out in Brooklyn, where Miller Samuel reported that the average rental price rose to $4,087 between June of last year and the same time this year, an increase of 6.9 percent. “I don’t see rent hikes slowing

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anytime soon,” says Mike Fabbri, a broker with the Agency, citing strong competition for properties in prime neighborhoods such as Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens, where listings are getting snapped up within a day or two.

With rents so precipitous, some people are considering buying despite high mortgage rates, in the hopes of refinancing later. But those mortgage rates have put a damper on available inventory—and in turn the number of sales. Per Miller Samuel, sales from June 2022 to the same time this year plummeted 31.8 percent in Brooklyn and 39.4 percent in Manhattan. “I’d say that about 60 percent of potential sellers are waiting for rates to drop before placing their properties on the market,” says Fabbri. “If rates stabilize, then I’m optimistic sellers might get off the fence, creating more inventory and an opportunity for new buyers to jump into the market this fall.” While year-over-year inventory and sales declined overall, the luxury market experienced a flurry of bidding wars, tha nks in part to a surge in all-cash buyers, who accounted for two-thirds of closings during the second quarter of 2023. “When it comes to the luxury market,” says Tsibiridis, “there is always a cash buyer for the right property.” —Jean Nayar

Turnkey Mixed Use Commerical in the Heart of Bridgehampton

Carefully restored exterior and completely rebuilt interior featuring state-of-the-art tech capabilities, an array of office/residential layout options, and luxurious high-end finishes. Zoned commercial as a converted residence, the property allows for simultaneous commercial and residential use. Currently configured with two floors of office space, a separate twobedroom three-bath apartment on the second floor, and a personal gym on the third floor.

$6,000,000 | Web# 897450

—Pamela

Spectacular sunsets and water vistas come with the territory at this 9,700-squarefoot five-bedroom home at 34 Cobb Isle Road in Water Mill. Designed by Roger Ferris—the brains behind the clubhouse at the prestigious Bridge golf course and the Topping Rose House hotel conversion in Bridgehampton—the structure features a custom Bulthaup kitchen, a pool cabana, a rooftop terrace, and two wings connected by a glass bridge overlooking the pool, Mecox Bay, and the ocean. “Each room,” says Douglas Elliman Real Estate’s Enzo Morabito, who holds the $22.75 million listing, “is a work of art on its own.”

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Susan Meiselas, “Pebbles at Manhattan Beach”, New York City, 1978

The most inspiring decorators and architects are always on their game

FOREVER YOURS

BY DAVID MASELLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRIS TAMBURELLO

The owner of a prewar apartment in Lenox Hill finally gets her dream come true

White On White (this spread) In the living room, a pair of antique bergères from John Rosselli & Associates flank the fireplace and a custom mirror from Jinpra. Other seating pieces include a pair of slipper chairs from Schneller Inc. and a custom sofa from Jonas. See Resources

For many years, Marsha Johnson inhabited an apartment that existed only in her mind’s eye. “I dreamed of living in a Parisian apartment,” she recounts, “but one that happened to be located in New York. And that’s what I have now.”

A longtime resident of a venerable prewar building on East 72nd Street, Johnson had coveted the edifice’s “C-line” apartments, noted for their expanses of south-facing windows. When a three-bedroom unit came on the market, she bid quickly, even though the raw space was “a junk heap,” as she describes it.

Johnson, who has been a private jewelry dealer for decades, commissioned interior designer Jessica Alex to transform the unit into a certifiable gem. “I’m used to traditional settings, and Marsha loves traditional things, so I knew right away that we were going to get along well,” recalls Alex, who worked for many years with decorator Bunny Williams before establishing her own namesake practice. Knowing that her client wanted a classic white-on-white Parisian-style apartment, Alex convinced Johnson to do something a little more unexpected: Introduce multiple shades of white, along with golds and Champagnes in different patterns and textures. “An all-white room,” she comments, “needs some layering in order to create depth.”

The dining room, for starters, seems aglow all day long. On the walls, Ron Genereux of the Manhattan-based decorative painting studio Artgroove created a tableau of gold-leaf branches laden with flittering birds and butterflies. Johnson was still residing in the building as her new home was coming alive, so she would frequently stop in to assess the progress. “It was such a pleasure for

Gilty Pleasures

(opposite) In the dining room, chairs from Cedric Dupont Antiques surround a custom glass table from Bryant Glass & Shower Doors. The hand-painted wall covering is by Artgroove and the chandelier is from Scalamandré. (this page left) In the kitchen, a ceiling fixture from Ann-Morris Inc. hangs above an island by Vella Interiors. The barstools are from Artistic Frame. (this page below) An antique high-back chair upholstered in a Claremont fabric and a French Louis XVI ebony and brass-inlay vitrine occupy a corner of the living room. See Resources

AN ALL-WHITE ROOM NEEDS SOME LAYERING IN ORDER TO CREATE DEPTH

Charming Chambers

(opposite) In a guest room, a bed upholstered in Holland & Sherry’s Savile Row flannel is dressed with Frette sheets. The custom hand-knotted rug is from Doris Leslie Blau. (this page left) A Bunny Williams–designed Belle chandelier from Currey & Company hangs in the cozy den. The custom faux-bois rug is from Stark. (this page below) In the primary bedroom, flower prints by photographer Ron Van Dongen hang on striped walls hand-painted by Artgroove. The bed is upholstered in Montceau Ivoire from Métaphores and the chandelier is from Vaughan. See Resources

me to see the artists on their ladders painting twigs and flowers,” she says. “The room is magical.”

A lifelong collector of French furniture, objets, and antiques, Johnson already had the makings of a handsome furnishings plan, but she and Alex frequently went shopping for fabrics, lighting, and rugs to tie everything together. Alex pinpoints an upholstered tiger-print stool—now positioned prominently between a pair of bergères in the living room—as the “jumping-off point” for the apartment’s decorating scheme. “Marsha has piles of books about noteworthy Parisian places and stacks of tear sheets for reference,” recalls Alex, “and we had a great time getting this space into shape. She likes refined things, and she’s a very refined person.”

Johnson leans toward a more classical French style, but she was open to Alex’s idea to introduce contemporary accents, such as light fixtures that Alex considers “the jewelry of the apartment, which is particularly apt given Marsha’s involvement with fine jewelry over the years.” Accordingly, a customized multi-globed chandelier dangles from the dining room ceiling, a French glass globe from Ann-Morris Inc. illuminates the kitchen island, and the rings of a Bunny Williams Belle ceiling fixture appear to hover in the den.

“Marsha kept referring to this home as her ‘forever apartment,’ and just knowing that made me want to do whatever it took to create it for her,” says Alex. “What Jessica did turned out so right,” Johnson adds, “that I said to her, ‘If I were younger, I’d want to go into business with you. I’d do anything—except the bookkeeping and the billing!’” ✹

FAMILY AFFAIR

At a home in Sagaponack, kids and community trump fussy and formal all year long

BY MICHAEL LASSELL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS COE

Color Blocks

(this

page) A pair of whimsical tennis-court prints by Theresa Losa punctuate the otherwise neutral pool house. The sectional is from RH, the coffee table from West Elm, and the jute rug from Wayfair. (opposite) In the children’s crafts and homework room, a work by Hayley Sheldon hangs above a fireplace lined in handmade Moroccan tiles from Clé. Matching chairs from Blu Dot sit at custom oak desks. See Resources.

Pastel Palette

The reconfigured kitchen features custom cabinetry, honed quartz countertops from ABC Stone, a backsplash made with zellige tiles from Clé, and a Wolf range. Leather pendant fixtures from Radnor hang above a row of David Gaynor Design barstools upholstered in a Kvadrat fabric by Giulio Ridolfo. See Resources.

When Susana Simonpietri first saw the traditional Sagaponack house featured on these pages, she decided it would be “an easy one to fix”—although easy, of course, is a relative term. Located on a 1.6-acre lot about a two-minute stroll from the Atlantic, the 7,000-squarefoot six-bedroom home, built in 2003, “lacked imagination,” with a layout that was strictly by the age-old numbers. Simonpietri, principal of the Brooklyn-based design firm Chango & Co., decreed that the fussiness of the house had to go, and although it was a decent place for entertaining, it also needed to function for her clients, a young family with three kids. Because Simonpietri has two small children of her own, she knew exactly what to do.

A native of Puerto Rico, Simonpietri was born to an art history professor mother and lawyer father. As a young woman, she studied literature and languages before switching gears

Kids’ Play

and earning a master’s degree in interior design from the Pratt Institute. Her first job out of college was working for fellow Puerto Rican decorator Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, an adventurous creator who sits at the top of his profession.

Simonpietri’s earliest commission was a restaurant in Greenwich Village, but she followed her instinct and chose to focus on residential design instead. Since going out on her own and launching her business in 2009, she has completed dozens of private homes around the U.S. in a variety of styles and now has a staff of 25. She can easily walk to work from her family home in Brooklyn, which she acknowledges is a whiteon-white refuge, but she is emphatically not allergic to color, especially in kids’ rooms. And with this project, she adds, “I’ve never met anyone who is as family oriented as my clients are.”

It took a year and a half to execute what evolved into a total renovation, indoors and out. “The configuration of the upstairs rooms stayed pretty much intact,” the designer recounts, “but downstairs we stripped out everything, enlarged the kitchen, redid the windows, gutted bathrooms, and added a theater and playroom. We even replaced the roof and all the exterior shingles.” Her clients, she emphasizes, “are not people who have big dinner parties, so we turned the existing dining room into a guest suite. Then we tore a bedroom off the kitchen to make the kitchen into a bigger family gathering space.” In an area of the country where houses never seem to have too many bedrooms, she comments, “It’s almost an act of rebellion to insist that your home conform to your lifestyle instead of an old set of expectations.”

(above) The son’s room includes a graphic wallpaper by Rebecca Atwood and a bed and bench from West Elm. (opposite top left and right) The older daughter’s room features blush-pink wallpaper by Rebecca Atwood and hotpink throws from Anthropologie. (opposite bottom left) In the younger daughter’s room, a canopy bed from Room & Board can be enclosed with sheer draperies found on Etsy. The dreamy wallpaper is by Bradley and the tufted rug is by Pampa. (opposite bottom right) Custom-colored bands of tile from Fireclay line the wall in the younger daughter’s bath. See Resources.

Upstairs, we took our design cues from the kids’ favorite colors. We just threw everything at them!

All Aboard!

Adjacent to the kids’ rooms is a combined playroom and guest room that includes a wall of double berths trimmed in Benjamin Moore’s Buckland Blue. Each of the cubicles is selfcontained with its own lighting and electronics ports. The throws are from Anthropologie and the scattered ceiling lights are from RBW. See Resources.

Wide Expanses

Simonpietri took design cues for the kids’ rooms from the kids themselves. The older daughter wanted a pink room and bunkbeds. The younger daughter fancied a canopy bed and draperies, along with wallpaper that would be appropriate for as long as she loved it. The little boy, only two years old, had to accept the room he was given, so blue it is.

A former playroom above the garage now serves as a combined playroom and guest room that features a wall of bunks which easily accommodate multiple visitors, adults or children, and also provide a lot of options for a youngster in

search of a place to nap or read a book. Nearby, an odd “leftover room with a fireplace” was transformed into a crafts and homework room for the siblings, with desks flanking a simplified fireplace and a cheerful new surround lined with deep blue Moroccan tile.

“I still learn a lot from every project I do,” Simonpietri says, “and on this one I learned that family can be so important that it’s worth it to rework an entire house and dedicate it to enjoying your children as much as you possibly can while they’re young. I have a lot of respect for that idea.” ✹

(above) Built in 2003, the house got a new roof and fresh cedar shakes during the renovation. The poolside lounges and umbrellas are from Design Within Reach. (opposite) Huge Akari pendants by Isamu Noguchi sway above the neutral primary bedroom, where textured fabrics include a Holland & Sherry linen on the headboard, a Pierre Frey bouclé on the Thomas Hayes Studio bench, and suede drawers on the Matthew Fairbank nightstands. See Resources.

It’s almost an act of rebellion to insist that your home conform to your lifestyle instead of an old set of expectations

The

Heady Mix

living room features a custom Flynn sofa from Ferrell Mittman covered in a navy Rogers & Goffigon linen and an ottoman upholstered in a mohair/cotton blend by Larsen from Cowtan & Tout.

Decorator Katie Lydon designed the pair of 1970s-style armchairs. The mirror above the mantel is from RT Facts and the Alexander Lamont console is from Angela Brown. See Resources

TWICE AS NICE

BY MICHAEL LASSELL PHOTOGRAPHS BY RICHARD POWERS

When native New Yorker Madeline Brine first purchased her classicsix in a 1929 Park Avenue building, she had the place gutted and entirely redone. But 16 years later, she looked around and realized that “it wanted freshening up, and the kitchen and bathrooms needed serious updating.” She called Jim Joseph of Hottenroth & Joseph Architects, who had worked on the original transformation, and asked if he could suggest an interior designer.

Joseph recommended a frequent collaborator of his, Katie Lydon, a British-born talent who established her own Manhattan firm a little more than 20 years ago. Lydon is

For a reimagination of her longtime Park Avenue apartment, a homeowner takes a leap of faith

Light Touch

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known for calm, comfortable, modern rooms that quietly acknowledge traditional decorating and subtly mix newer pieces with antiques and vintage finds. She is also happy to work in any palette, from mostly white and soft neutrals to saturated earth and jewel tones. Brine and Lydon met, shook hands, and brought Joseph onto the project as architect.

above the living room fireplace. Venetian plaster adds sheen to the foyer, where one of Brine’s preexisting mirrors shimmers above a gold-toned demilune table with a marble top. The wallpaper in the powder room has spatters of gold, silver, and copper, and many of the fabrics Lydon chose are imbued with a subtle luster.

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This time around, the apartment would be getting a less comprehensive upgrade. “I wasn’t going to alter the footprint,” says Brine. Or the ceiling beams, fireplace surrounds, and crown moldings that Joseph installed 16 years ago. Brine and Lydon settled on a color scheme of soft grays and creams throughout, from the paint and the wallpaper to the Venetian plaster, and although most of the furnishings are new to the home, Brine’s prized possessions remained.

Over the years, Brine had accumulated a cache of elaborate mirrors and contemporary art, so Lydon decided to make reflection a unifying theme, adding a new mirror

Rather than replace everything, Lydon gave new life to perfectly decent chairs by reupholstering them and retained several of Brine’s beautiful old rugs. “Matti actually said we could get rid of them,” recounts Lydon, “but I said, ‘Oh, definitely not.’” All collaborations require some give and take, but Lydon never suggested anything that might compromise the finished product.

The women decided up front that the dining room would center on Brine’s antique table and chairs. To accompany them, Brine had pined for an antique cabinet she saw online, but “it was in Europe and would have been annoy-

A Lydon-designed Gustavian-style cabinet in the dining room complements a pair of Rococo side chairs and Swedish brass sconces from Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter. The antique dining table, rug, and chandelier are the client’s own. (this page left to right)

the foyer, a demilune table from Mr. Brown London sits beneath one of the client’s own mirrors. A Phillip Jeffries wallpaper anchors the office, where windows feature roman shades in an embroidered fabric from Zimmer + Rohde. See Resources

Blues Clues

In the guest room (left), a deep blue cotton voile blanket from RH covers a Lydon-designed bed, which is upholstered in a pale blue Holland & Sherry fabric. Other furnishings include a roman shade in a subtle print designed by Thom Filicia for Kravet and a chair and ottoman reupholstered in a Bennison floral. (below and opposite) Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue makes a statement in the kitchen, playing foil to white quartz countertops from Fanuka and a backsplash of mosaic tile from Studium. The painting is by Agnes Barley. See Resources

The key to using darker fabrics, wall coverings, and furnishings,” says Lydon, “is to get as much light as you can into a room

Matti wanted unusual jazzy touches,” Lydon says of her client, “but she also wanted her home to feel restrained, calm, and elegant

Attractive Accents

(opposite) For the primary bedroom, Lydon designed both the Rug Company carpet and the Dune headboard, which is upholstered in a Jane Churchill fabric. The 1970s bench is from BK Antiques. (this page left to right) The powder room features a custom-colored Spatter Dash wall covering from Peter Fasano. The primary bath was updated with a custom vanity, as well as stone mosaic floor tiles, sconces, and fixtures from Waterworks. See Resources.

ing to ship,” she says. Instead, Lydon designed an amply proportioned, timeless piece to fit the space, its Gustavian vibe wholly intentional. To finish the look of the room, she added a pair of antique 18th-century Dutch side chairs and hung 17th-century Swedish sconces.

“The dining room is my favorite space,” Lydon allows, although Brine’s is the primary bedroom, where everything is new except the Carolyn Brady watercolor hanging above the bed. (“It’s my sanctuary,” Brine says.) Lydon comments that “the space seems really white when you walk into it, but then you become aware of other colors, such as the light blue of the lampshades, bits of blush pink, a soft gray carpet. There’s quite a lot of texture.”

Typical of a Lydon project, windows are not elaborately dressed. “I’m very drawn to windows themselves,” the designer says, “but not so much when they’re all about the curtains. On the other hand, I adore fabric, so the challenge is, How

do I get the fabric there while maximizing the light?” In Lydon’s case, roman shades and simple drapery panels typically do the trick throughout.

In the kitchen, the collaborators decided to retain the existing cabinets but add glass panels to some of the doors. Then they painted both uppers and lowers in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue, a glossy deep teal. Lydon wanted something with a bit of sheen for the stove hood, and no sharp corners, so she had one built with a softly curved edge and finished it in polished nickel.

“Matti wanted the re-do to include unusual jazzy touches,” Lydon says of her client, “but she also wanted her home to feel restrained, calm, and elegant, so she needed a little convincing here and there. Sometimes a design collaboration is about knowing how to persuade people without pushing them, making sure they’re comfortable while not letting them sell themselves short.” ✹

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Presented by HC&G , the 22nd edition of the Hampton Designer Showhouse kicked off in Southampton with a gala cocktail party on July 22 and is open to the public through September 3, with proceeds from ticket sales benefiting Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. Read on for more about how great design can benefit a good cause.

The Goods

The 9,000-square-foot home, constructed by Cavallo Building and listed with Thomas Cavallo at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, features fixtures from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights. See Resources

The Goods (this

page and opposite far right top and middle) In the entry foyer, a chandelier from Vaughan hangs above a rug by Edward Fields. The purple velvet chairs are from Lee Industries and the artwork is from Lou Venturelli. (opposite near left) On the landing, artwork by Patric Shaw complements a Lee Industries bench. (opposite far right bottom) The wall covering in the powder room is from Kravet and the plumbing fixtures are from Kohler. See Resources

ANTONIO DELOATCH DESIGN + INTERIORS

“Our inspiration for our multilayered space comes from a combination of the Hamptons landscape and a recent trip to Paris and Amsterdam,” says firm principal Antonio DeLoatch. The entry foyer, he adds, “ignites the senses,” thanks in part to a pair of inviting chairs and an abstract artwork that lend “interest and a subtle modern touch,” which carries through to the upper landing, hallway, and first-floor powder room. These areas, DeLoatch comments, “are truly the heart of the home.”

IN PLUS, INC.

“As an art lover, I always want to include artwork in a project,” interior designer Cristiana Mascarenhas says about the living room, which she created with “a young art collector in mind, someone who would want to relax and enjoy their pieces of art.” A wall covering by Porter Teleo complements a sofa and chairs by Heritage Brazil; the lamp is from Vaughan.

The Goods

The spirited living room is anchored by a vibrant striped rug from the Rug Company. The plumbing fixtures in the adjacent bath are from Kohler. See Resources

The Goods (this page and opposite top left and right) This bedroom turned spa room is a contemplative setting for a pair of chairs and floating shelves from Four Hands and a natural cowhide rug from Saddlemans. The shower features Nemo tile and Kohler fixtures. (opposite bottom) The faucet in the butler’s pantry is from Kohler and the fridge is by JennAir from P. C. Richard & Son. See Resources

BALTIMORE DESIGN GROUP FOR FOUR HANDS

“Carol Channing famously said, ‘When you have guest bedrooms, you have a lot of guests,’” designer Keith Baltimore says with a laugh. “So for this bedroom, I decided to create a place just to be, a place to run away to and disconnect and meditate.” The tranquil getaway is enhanced with gorgeous furnishings by Four Hands and a wall covering by Fromental, which call to mind “Matisselike shapes that seem to dance across the room.”

CAMI WEINSTEIN DESIGNS, LLC

Firm principal Cami Weinstein endeavored to “take the concept of a traditional butler’s pantry and create a little jewel box that would not only be functional, displaying serving and dining pieces and barware, but also include decorative items, making the space an integral part of the home’s design.”

Complementing the Ciuffo cabinetry and Cosentino countertop, a wall covering from Sarah Von Dreele and Freya knobs from Matthew Studios further “elevate this space and make it unique. How can you not feel glamorous making cocktails here?”

MIKEL WELCH DESIGNS FOR LEE INDUSTRIES

“I am a person who loves beige and creams and neutrals,” says designer Mikel Welch, “so I decided to stretch outside my comfort zone with lots of color, along with greenery to create a theatrical moment.” Notable furnishings include a Lee Industries daybed and host chair and a concrete dining table by Blank Slate Studio.

CLINTON SMITH

Based on a “beautiful striped kilim, along with various shades of dark pinks that appear to have been reds and may have faded over time,” Clinton Smith’s bedroom is dripping with poetic appeal, including furnishings and lighting by Vaughan that create a “Mediterranean vibe, particularly the Aegean,” the designer says. “All the pieces in the room intentionally have a lightness to them, so you feel as though you could be sitting on a deck somewhere overlooking the sea. I wanted the space to feel transportive.”

The Goods

(far left) Custom cocktail tables mirror a pair of slipcovered Lee Industries sofas in the family room. (this page near left and bottom) Window treatments from Peter Dunham Textiles add shimmer to this inviting bedroom. The vanity, mirror, and fittings in the en suite bath are from Kohler. See Resources

The Goods

A Currey & Company fixture hangs above a zebra rug from Four Hands in the second-floor den. The coffee table is from Arteriors Home and the wall covering in the adjacent bath is from Kravet. The fixtures are from Kohler, the tile is from Nemo, and all window treatments are from Hunter Douglas. See Resources

GARLAND SULLIVAN DESIGN

Interior designers Celeste Sullivan and Jacqui Eaton-Garland based their room design on “the Renaissance man, interested in living life to the fullest, someone who is cultured, successful, and well-traveled and loves music, sports, and the limelight.” The custom bar and drunk-monkey wall covering suggest both “a sense of humor and love of a stiff one.”

DELROSE DESIGN GROUP

To create this “weekend hangout room,” interior designer Kerry Delrose chose cowhide stools from Lee Industries and a cocktail table from Homenature, which play well with a custom bar by Ciuffo Cabinetry. “There’s no better place to grab a drink!” the designer says, adding that “it’s fun to work with a whole group of designers who are decorating rooms any way they wish. As the runways are to the fashion world, showhouses are the place for designers to innovate and try new ideas.”

LGC INTERIORS

People flock to the Hamptons for any number of reasons, including the Hampton Classic, an annual show-jumping competition sponsored by HC&G. “We originally found a horse blanket on our travels and then sought out pieces inspired by it,” LGC Interiors principal Lori Miller says of the mudroom’s horsey-set appeal. The nearby bath, kitted out with Nemo tile, is inspired by the site’s lush garden right outside. Miller, a multiple showhouse vet, adds that she loves the opportunity to “collaborate with talented artists and support the community.”

CIUFFO CABINETRY WITH MICHELLE GERSON

For the kitchen, Gary Ciuffo of Ciuffo Cabinetry collaborated with interior designer Michelle Gerson to create a retro-inspired space that’s “current and chic, and different from a typical kitchen,”

Ciuffo says, “but with neutral colors and a beachy feel appropriate to the East End.” Wall paint by Badilla Painters, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances from JennAir from P. C. Richard & Son, countertops and backsplash from Cosentino, and an island sink from Kohler emphasize the prevailing vision, further setting it apart from the “expected all-white modern Hamptons environment.”

BREAKFAST ROOM

MICHELLE GERSON INTERIORS

Designer Michelle Gerson was inspired by “Jean Prouvé and his porthole doors from the 1950s, brought up to date with a more modern materials palette of lacquer, bronze, and walnut.” The custom furnishing pieces, she adds, make the “the ‘vintage meets today vibe’ come together.”

The Goods

(opposite top) The recreation room includes leather sofas from Lee Industries, a rug from Stark, and a custom bar featuring Cosentino countertops and JennAir appliances from P. C. Richard & Son. (opposite bottom) The mudroom’s chandelier is from Vaughan and the bath’s vanity, mirror, pendant, and plumbing fixtures are from Kohler. (this page) Custom Artistic Frame chairs surround an Aronson Woodworks dining table in the breakfast room adjacent to the kitchen, where Inga barstools from Thomas Hayes Studio are covered in an Edelman leather. See Resources

ELISSA GRAYER INTERIOR DESIGN

For the dining room, decorator

Elissa Grayer was inspired by “spring and summer flowers and greenery—the privet hedges, pink peonies, white daisies, and purple Nepeta seen all over the Hamptons.” Accordingly, a color-saturated Fromental wall covering and “organic furniture and artwork echo the outdoors and bring the outside into this gardenlike room.” The chandelier and table lamps are from Vaughan.

The Goods

(this page left) Lee Industries benches flank a table from Tod Von Mertens in the dining room. (above) A work by Darius Yektai hangs just outside the dining room entry. (opposite) Hand-painted wallpaper from Fromental plays off a subtle wool rug from Odegard Carpets in a bedroom. The adjacent bath features tile from Nemo and a vanity and fixtures from Kohler. See Resources.

NEA STUDIO LLC

“As the mother of a cancer survivor,” says Nea Studio designer Nina Edwards Anker, “I chose the theme of wellness to create a healing space, emphasizing all-natural, nontoxic materials. Recent research initiatives prove that biophilic design helps patients heal faster, and this room aims to illustrate that through its emphasis on health and well-being.” Floral arrangements from Ovando emphasize the space’s soothing, calming effect.

The Goods

(this page) In this bedroom, a pair of vintage ottomans from Robert Massello are covered in a Claremont fabric. The adjacent bath features an array of small landscape paintings and shell hangings. (opposite) A rug from Stark, a Fromental wall covering on the ceiling, and sconces from Vaughan are playful additions to the lower-level lounge/billiards room. See Resources

OXFORD DESIGN STUDIO

Along with design colleague Tate Casper, Oxford Design Studio’s Jordan Winston “wanted to pay homage to the casual, yet sophisticated historic Hamptons homes that emerged alongside the local fishing villages in years past, so we worked with a palette of demure blues and soft greens, as well as neutral linens that evoke laid-back luxury.” But there’s an element of surprise here, too: a Louis XVI canapé from Objects of Desire and a collection of late-1800s French bamboo mirrors that “create a quirky dynamic.”

MELANIE ROY DESIGN

Textured hand-painted walls by Badilla Painters and a custom pool table from Blatt Billiards give an undeniably metallic sheen to designer Melanie Roy’s lower-level lounge/billiards room. Adding additional pizzazz: A John Procario light sculpture from Todd Merrill Studio and a Rondo mirror from Zieta Studio, as playful and whimsical as they are elegant.

DANIELLE ROSE DESIGN CO.

Interior designer Danielle Chiprut thinks of the covered terrace and side porch as a “jeweled veranda, inviting you to slow down and savor your surroundings, to enjoy the raw beauty of natural materials and an artful narrative inspired by them.” The tie that binds?

Sumptuous Calacatta Capraia marble and its striking striations of “vibrant emerald green, indigo blue, and deep berry,” a color palette evident on the walls, area rugs from Loloi, and a custom marble table.

COLLETTE HOME WITH BROGAN LANE DESIGN

Collette Home founder Tisha Collette describes her outdoor kitchen as “a casual eco-chic space that mixes modern and earthy materials for a naturally inspired environment. Here, both culinary and aesthetic palettes can be satisfied at the same time.” Furnishings from Royal Botania and a countertop from Cosentino commingle with upcycled pieces to lend a sense of “lightness and elegance.”

The Goods (opposite) The covered terrace features hanging chairs from CB2 and drapery fabric from TwoPages Curtains. The planters on the side porch are from Four Hands and the fixtures are from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights. (this page near left and below) The outdoor kitchen’s table and chairs are from Collette Home. (this page bottom) An array of artworks, including Invader’s Invaded Cube and Rubik Shot Red Marilyn, hang in the lower-level landing. See Resources

PUCCIO FINE ART GALLERY

“We wanted people to stop, look, think, and engage with the artwork” hanging in this space, says artist and Puccio Fine Art gallery founder Lucia Giudice, who compiled a striking array of Surrealist and contemporary works by artists ranging from Salvador Dalí, Giorgio De Chirico, and Max Ernst to Vik Muniz and KAWS.

“There’s a lot of history on display here!”

SEA GREEN DESIGNS AND CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

“The primary bedroom is designed for a client with a coastal lifestyle who is aware of how fabrics and finishes can impact their well-being,” says Sea Green Designs principal Shannon Willey. Sundeck furnishings by Fermob further underscore the allure of “the natural environment on the East End,” and the custom closet has been fine-tuned for a homeowner who is always on the go.

The Goods

(opposite top and bottom left) Draperies made from Romo’s Peony in Ocean grace the primary bedroom, where French doors lead to an ample sundeck beyond. (opposite bottom right) The custom closet is by California Closets. (this page top and bottom) The nightstands in this bedroom are from Worlds Away and the wall covering in the adjacent bath is from Wallquest. See Resources

SARAH REGAN INTERIORS

“Vacation” was the driving force behind interior designer Sarah Regan’s bedroom. “I imagined the client walking into this space and exhaling with an ‘Ahh, I’ve arrived’ feeling,” she says, “the kind one has when finally getting to a vacation destination.” Window fabric by Stroheim and custom furnishings including a Fabricut bed, a Charles Stewart armchair, and a Prestige/Stark carpet work together to create a “polished, cheerful, soothing” environment.

SUSANNE KELLEY DESIGN

A new line of satin-brass bath fittings from Kohler made designer Susanne Kelley think of the “golden age of Hollywood,” a theme she decided to embrace further with “gold accents and hand-painted gold-leaf on the walls.” More glamour comes courtesy of a high-gloss finish and brass inserts on the Ciuffo Cabinetry vanity and accessories from English Country Home.

WINTER MCDERMOTT DESIGN FOR DEDON

Interior decorator Maureen McDermott reports that she had a lot of fun “playing with the shapes and textures of Dedon’s BRIXX collection to create intimate furniture arrangements that are equal parts geometry and design.” The result is a space that accommodates “a few small groups for cocktails just as easily as a large party sprawled across the entire space.”

The Goods (opposite far left and bottom) The backsplash is from Tilebar, the floor tile is from Nemo, and the shower fittings are from Kohler. (opposite top right) A wall covering from Fromental adds graphic emphasis to a Kohler vanity. (this page) All furnishings on the main terrace and pool patio are from Dedon. See Resources

Summer and Smoke

An earthy, flavorful dish for end-of-the-season celebrations

SMOKY CORN SALAD

4 large ears corn, shucked

2 T unsalted butter

1 jalapeño pepper

12 scallions, trimmed

¾ c. Greek yogurt

2 T lime juice

½ c. roughly chopped cilantro

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 c. shredded lacinato kale (stripped from the stems of about 6 large leaves)

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)

3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

½ tsp. smoked paprika, plus more for finishing

Heat a grill to medium-high. Wrap 2 ears of corn and 1 tablespoon butter in a snug packet with heavy-duty foil. Repeat with the other 2 ears.

Place the foil-wrapped ears directly on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Place the jalapeño on a cooler spot on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes, turning till evenly browned. Open one of the corn packets to make sure the corn is caramelized and brown; if not, turn the heat to high and grill for another 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, open the foil packets, and let the corn cool somewhat.

Lay the scallions perpendicular to the grill grates and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until charred, then cut into 1-inch lengths and set aside. Finely chop the jalapeño, discarding the seeds.

Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the cobs into a large wooden bowl (see note below). In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped jalapeño a little at a time, tasting as you go to get the right heat level.

Add the kale, half the scallions, half the tomatoes, half the feta, the smoked paprika, and the dressing to the bowl with the corn and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the remaining scallions, tomatoes, and feta. Generously sprinkle smoked paprika over the top. Serves 4 to 6.

KERNELS WITHOUT THE CLEANUP

A large, shallow wooden salad bowl is optimal for cutting corn from the cob, as it catches any errant corn kernels and also doubles as a gentle landing for your knife. Stand the cob on end (trimming it at the base if necessary to make a stable surface) and cut straight down with your knife as close to the cob as possible to remove the kernels.

Flavor Sensation

This colorful corn salad gets a hint of smokiness from grilled corn, jalapeño, scallions, and a touch of smoked paprika. It can sit for a while without wilting, thanks to the sturdiness of the kale.

Text and photography © 2023 by Susan Spungen/ excerpted and adapted from Veg Forward (Harper Celebrate)

WITH HONORARY DESIGN CO-CHAIRS ALEXA HAMPTON AND JAMIE DRAKE

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3

SPONSORS DIGITAL SPONSORS

RESOURCES

Want to know where and how to get it? Look no further!

MADE IN THE HAMPTONS

Pages 48–50: Bonac Bees, 631-3771943, bonacbees.com.

FOREVER YOURS

Pages 60–65: Interior design, Jessica Alex, Jessica Alex Interiors, 860-671-1097, jessicaalexinteriors. com. Architecture, Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, 212-941-1900, hjnyc.com. Builder, Michael Vella, Vella Interiors Inc., 718-729-0026, vellainteriors.com.

Additional credits not on page: Pages 60-61: Bergère fabric, Ralph Lauren Home. Fireplace surround, Chesney’s. Slipper chair fabric, Camengo. Sofa fabric, Cowtan & Tout. Lamps, Roy Hamilton. Curtains (custom), Schneller Inc. Curtain fabric, Lee Jofa. Page 62: Rug, Doris Leslie Blau. Mirror, Nancy Corzine. Sconces, Visual Comfort & Co. Page 63: Kitchen: Hardware, Katonah Architectural Hardware. Page 64: Sconce, Galerie des Lampes. Page 65: Den: Sofa, tufted chair, and club chair, Schneller Inc. Sofa fabric, Kravet. Tufted chair fabric, Claremont. Club chair fabric, Jane Shelton. Side tables, Rose Tarlow. Sofa fabric, Kravet.

FAMILY AFFAIR

Pages 66–75: Interior design, Chango & Co., chango.com. Builder, Ronald Webb Builder, 631-324-7396, ronaldwebbbuilder.com.

Additional credits not on page: Page 70: Son’s room: Artwork (on left), Tommy Kwak. Page 71: Older daughter’s bedroom: Throw, Anthropologie. Younger daughter’s bedroom: Bed covering, Serena & Lily. Ceiling fixture, Bone Simple. Younger daughter’s bath: Sconces, Dutton Brown. Pages 72–73: Bed covering, West Elm. Page 74: Bed covering, Parachute. Throw, Citizenry. Rug, Sacco Carpet.

TWICE AS NICE

Pages 76–83: Interior design, Katie Lydon, Katie Lydon Interiors, 212334-7107, katielydoninteriors.com. Architecture, Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, 212-941-1900, hjnyc.com.

Items pictured but not listed here are from private collections or have no additional details.

Builder, Stephen Fanuka, Fanuka, Inc., 718-353-4518, fanuka.com. Additional credits not on page: Pages 76–77: Mirror, RT Facts. Side table, Holly Hunt. Floor lamp, Visual Comfort. Page 78: Dining chair fabric, Kerry Joyce Textiles. Page 79: Desk chair fabric, Gainsborough. Pages 80–81: Kitchen: Range, Wolf. Hood, Range Craft. Roman shade fabric, Alt for Living. Hardware, Armac Martin. Bench (custom), Stitch NYC. Bench fabric, Designtex.

Page 82: Bed covering, Matouk. End tables, Made Goods. Lamps, BK Antiques. Curtain fabric, de Le Cuona. Page 83: Powder room: Fittings, The Brass Center. Primary bath: Sconces, Waterworks.

HAMPTON DESIGNER

SHOWHOUSE

Pages 84–107

Contact designers directly for additional credits and product information

Pages 86–87: Antonio DeLoatch Design + Interiors, 845-536-3435, antoniodeloatch.com. Pages 88–89: In Plus, Inc., 212-319-6785, inplusinc.com. Pages 90–91: Baltimore Design Group, 516944-2400, baltimoredesigncenter. com. Cami Weinstein Designs, LLC, 914-447-6904, camidesigns. com. Pages 92–93: Mikel Welch Designs, mikelwelch.com. Clinton Smith, clintonsmithstudio.com.

Pages 94–95: Garland Sullivan Design, garlandsullivandesign.com.

Page 96: Delrose Design Group, 212-593-8081, delrosedesigngroup. com. LGC Interiors, 516-3179083, lgcinteriordesign.com. Page 97: Michelle Gerson Interiors, michellegerson.com. Ciuffo Cabinetry, ciuffocabinetry.com. Page 98: Elissa Grayer Interior Design, 631-213-7301, elissagrayerdesign.com. Page 99: Nea Studio LLC, neastudio.com. Page 100: Oxford Design Studio, 813-204-1140, oxfordexchangedesign. com. Page 101: Melanie Roy Design, 646-858-6321, melanieroydesign. com. Page 102: Danielle Rose Design Co., daniellerosedesignco. com. Page 103: Collette Home, 631287-5100, colletteconsignment.com. Brogan Lane Design, 818-720-1900, broganlane.com. Puccio Fine Art Gallery, pucciofineart.com. Page 104: Sea Green Designs, 631-259-3612, seagreendesignsco.com. Page 105:

Sarah Regan Interiors, 516-551-4042, sarahreganinteriors.com. Page 106: Susanne Kelley Design, 631-356-3253, susannekelleydesign.com. Page 107: Winter McDermott Design, 631-4880988, wintermcdermott.com.

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.

Agnes Barley, agnesbarley.com

Alexander Lamont, alexander lamont.com (see also Angela Brown)

Alt for Living, altforliving.com

Angela Brown, angelabrownltd.com

Ann-Morris Inc., annmorrislighting. com

Anthropologie, anthropologie.com

Armac Martin, armacmartin.com (see also The Brass Center)

Aronson Woodworks, aronson woodworks.com

Artgroove, artgroovenyc.com

Artistic Frame, artisticframe.com

Badilla Painters, badillapainters. com

Bella Figura, bella-figura.com (see also Scalamandré)

Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore. com

Bennison, bennisonfabrics.com

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com

BK Antiques, bkantiques.com

Blank Slate Studio, blankslatestudio. co

Blatt Billiards, blattbilliards.com

Blu Dot, bludot.com

Bone Simple, bonesimple.com

Bradley, bradleyusa.com

Bryant Glass & Shower Doors, bryantglassllc.com

California Closets, californiaclosets. com

Camengo, camengo.com

CB2, cb2.com

Cedric Dupont Antiques, cedric dupontantiques.com

Charles Stewart, charlesstewart company.com

Chesney’s (T), D&D, chesneys.com

Citizenry, the-citizenry.com

Ciuffo Cabinetry, ciuffocabinetry. com

Claremont (T), D&D, claremont furnishing.com

Clé, cletile.com

Cosentino, cosentino.com

Cowtan & Tout (T), D&D, cowtan. com

Currey & Company, curreyand company.com

Darius Yektai, dyektai.com

David Gaynor Design, davidgaynor design.com

Dedon, dedon.de

De Le Cuona, usa.delecuona.com

Design Within Reach, dwr.com

Designtex, designtex.com

Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, dienst anddotter.com

Doris Leslie Blau (T), IAB, dorisleslie blau.com

Dune (T), NYDC, dune-ny.com

Dutton Brown, duttonbrown.com

Edelman, edelmanleather.com

Edward Fields, edwardfields.com

English Country Home, ecantiques. com

Etsy, etsy.com

Fabricut, fabricut.com

Fanuka, Inc., fanuka.com

Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com

Fermob, fermob.com

Ferrell Mittman, ferrellmittman.com

Four Hands, fourhands.com

Frette, frette.com

Fromental, fromental.co.uk

Gainsborough, gainsborough.co

Galerie des Lampes (T), D&D, galeriedeslampes.com (see also John Rosselli & Associates)

Hayley Sheldon, hayleysheldon.com

Heritage Brazil, heritagebrazil.com

Holly Hunt (T), D&D, hollyhunt.com

Homenature, homenature.com

Hunter Douglas, hunterdouglas.com

Jane Churchill (see Cowtan & Tout)

Jane Shelton (see John Rosselli & Associates)

JennAir, jennair.com

Jinpra, 212-988-3903

John Procario, toddmerrillstudio. com

John Rosselli & Associates (T), D&D, johnrosselli.com

Jonas, jonasworkroom.com

Katonah Architectural Hardware, katonahhardware.com

Kerry Joyce Textiles, kerryjoyce. com (see also Holland & Sherry)

Kohler, kohler.com

Kravet, kravet.com

Kvadrat, kvadrat.dk

Lee Industries, leeindustries.com

Lee Jofa (T), D&D, kravet.com

Loloi, loloirugs.com

Louis Venturelli Art, louis venturelli.com

Made Goods, madegoods.com

Matouk, matouk.com

Matthew Fairbank, mfdnyc.com

Matthew Studios, matthew studiosny.com

Métaphores, metaphores.com (see also Lee Jofa)

Mr. Brown London, mrbrown home.com

Nancy Corzine (T), D&D, nancy corzine.com

Nemo Tile + Stone, nemotile.com

Objects of Desire, chairish.com

Ovando, ovandony.com

P. C. Richard & Son, pcrichard. com

Pampa, us.pampa.com.au

Parachute, parachutehome.com

Patric Shaw, patric-shaw.com

Peter Fasano, peterfasano.com

Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries. com

Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com

Porter Teleo, porterteleo.com

Prestige, prestigemills.com (see also Stark)

Radnor, radnor.co

Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlauren home.com

Range Craft, rangecraft.com (see also Fanuka, Inc.)

RBW, rbw.com

Rebecca Atwood, rebeccaatwood. com

RH, rh.com

Robert Kime, robertkime.com

Robert Massello, chairish.com

Rogers & Goffigon (T), D&D, rogersandgoffigon.com

Romo, romo.com

Room & Board, roomandboard.com

Rose Tarlow (T), D&D, rosetarlow. com

Roy Hamilton (T), D&D, roy hamiltonstudio.com

Royal Botania, royalbotania.com

RT Facts, rtfacts.com

Saddlemans, saddlemans.com

Sarah Von Dreele, sarahvondreele. com

Scalamandré (T), D&D, scalamandre.com

Schneller Inc., schnellerinc.com

Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com

Stark (T), D&D, starkcarpet.com

Stitch NYC, stitchnycinc.com

Stroheim (see Fabricut)

The Brass Center, thebrasscenter. com

The Rug Company, therug company.com

Theresa Losa, theresalosaart.com

Thomas Hayes Studio, thomas hayesstudio.com

Tilebar, tilebar.com

Tod Von Mertens, todvon.com

Tommy Kwak, tommykwak.com

TwoPages Curtains, twopages curtains.com

Vaughan (T), D&D, vaughandesigns. com

Visual Comfort & Co., visual comfort.com

Wallquest, wallquest.com

Waterworks, waterworks.com

Wayfair, wayfair.com

West Elm, westelm.com

Wolf, subzero-wolf.com

Worlds Away, worlds-away.com

Zieta Studio, zieta.pl

Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde. com

SEPTEMBER

HAMPTON CLASSIC GRAND PRIX SUNDAY

As the 48th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show draws to a close, media sponsor HC&G is hosting a competition of its own: a table decor contest in the VIP tents judged by HC&G Editorial Director Kendell Cronstrom and artist Marsia Holzer. 240 Snake Hollow Rd., Bridgehampton; for tickets and more information, go to hamptonclassic.com.

HOUSE TOUR

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most distinguished homes and gardens. A Champagne reception will be held on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion immediately afterward. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to southamptonhistory.org.

WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S NEXT

Join CTC&G Editorial Director DJ Carey, Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils EVP and Creative Director Stephen Elrod, and interior decorator Markham Roberts for a conversation about traditional design today, in tandem with the celebration of Lee Jofa’s 200th anniversary. Learn about the history of the storied Lee Jofa brand, designs that have stood the test of time, and Markham’s work throughout the years. NYDC, 200 Lexington Ave., Ste. 210, NYC; for more information and to register, go to nydc.com. —compiled by Stephanie Yalamas

Hampton Designer Showhouse

HC&G presented the 2023 Hampton Designer Showhouse at an opening night gala in Southampton

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( bottom two rows clockwise from above far left ) James Bianca and Maxwell Collins. Tathiana Teixeira and Lilian Vianna. Brogan Lane, Tisha Collette, Elif Varna, and Gio Pabon. Elissa Grayer and Antonio DeLoatch. Cristiana Mascarenhas. Jordan Winston, Kasey Siegal, and Tate Casper.

( top two rows clockwise from above ) Keith Baltimore and Kim Radovich. Iris Dankner, Melanie Roy, Jennifer Mabley, Scott Sanders, Austin Handler, Jim Dove, and Javier and Maritza Fernandez. Shannon Willey. Margaret Perlinska, Elsa Soyars, and Maiia Mochalova.

Ahmed and Amory Armstrong. Jacqui EatonGarland, Celeste Sullivan, and Tom Prisco.

( top two rows clockwise from near right ) Harriet Despina, Cami Weinstein, and Melissa Pollack. Alan Glatt and Barbara Page Glatt. Joe Ciuffo, Maryanne Ciuffo, and Katie Ciuffo. Bob Gaynor and Dwayne Clark. Doug Cavallo, Tom Cavallo, Sr., and Tom Cavallo, Jr.

( above row left to right ) Mikel Welch. Clinton Smith, Elizabeth Blitzer, and Alix Lerman. Quinn Pofahl and Jaime Jiménez. ( this row left to right ) Greg McKenzie and Mark Dumoulin. Melissa Sadowski. Brittany Fisher, Carli Phillips, and Sydney Cleven. ( bottom row left to right ) Jennifer and Charles Matar. Andrea Marsans and Michael Brod. Beth McDonough, Tony Manning, and Pamela Eldridge.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

NYC&G joined the talented designers of the dreamy tablescapes at the annual gala benefiting Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, held at Cipriani 42nd Street

( top row left to right ) Celina Wright of Esencial Hogar. Artist Tina Psoinos and designer Paris Kostopoulos. Paul J. Miller of The Pretty Boy Effect. Robert Rufino and Gala Chair Emerita Diana Quasha. ( second row left to right ) Honorary Design Chair Christopher Spitzmiller and Design Chair Harry Heissmann. Kira Faiman of Von Gern Home. Designer Alexandra Howard and Dr. Brandon von Tobel. Designer Julie Paulino. ( third row left to right ) Designer Cindy Dzurita and Lindsey DeFeo. Andrea Stark for Ashley Stark Home. Designers Louis Rodriguez and Louis Navarrete with Olivia Fussell. Designer Gina D’Amore Bauerle. ( bottom row left to right ) Interior designer Stephanie Stamas. Emily Eerdmans of Eerdmans Fine Art and artist Thomas Engelhart. Interior designer Kevie Murphy. Artistic Tile’s Roy Marcus and Maya Ahluwalia.

HAMPTON DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE TABLETOP DESIGNS

Four designers participated in the unique opportunity to create beautiful tabletops to be displayed at this year's Hampton Designer Showhouse presented by HC&G

Wendy Kvalheim for Mottahedeh mottahedeh.com

Melissa Sadowski, AreaEdit Interior Design areaedit.com

Hudson Grace with Huniford Design Studio hudsongracesf.com

Natalie Annette, Natalie Annette Design shophollyholden.com

To purchase tickets to view the tables and the rest of the house in person, visit cottagesgardens.com/HDS2023

LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SPRING GALA

NYC&G was the exclusive media sponsor of the annual Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala. More than 40 renowned designers, guided by Honorary Design Chair and Board Member Christopher Spitzmiller and Design Chairs Lindsey Harper and Harry Heissmann, fully embraced this year's theme, "All the World's a Stage" with their elaborate tabletops that lavishly filled Cipriani 42nd Street.

"Reach for the Stars!" by Antonio DeLoatch Designs

"As You Like It" by CD Interiors

"Casa 'blanca'" by K.A. Murphy Interiors

"Everything Isn't Black and White"

"Children of the World on

"Deco Divine"

by

"Hooray for Hollywood"

by Byron C. James

Emily Hodge Interior Design

by Aamir Khandwala Interior Design with Nicolas Cogrel Floral Design

Stage" by Robert Ventolo of Crain and Ventolo Associates

PHOTOS BY MARCO RICCA AND CHRISTOPHER DELANEY

"The Eternal Circle"

"Some Like it Hot"

by Harry Heissmann

"A Tribute to Billie" by Neffi Walker

by Von Gern Home

for Artistic Tile

"Stage Flight" by Alexandra Howard

To view photos of all the designer tables, visit cottagesgardens.com/lenoxhillgala2023

"Kabuki in the Spring" by JL Goodman

"In the Pink" by Andrea Stark for Ashley Stark Home

"Boundless Love" by Fete Home

"Fleurish Takes the Stage" by Fleurish by Marc Eliot

PHOTOS BY MARCO RICCA AND CHRISTOPHER DELANEY

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