CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) OCTOBER, 2024

CURATED STYLE

Create Where

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF DESIGN

Join us at our new, larger home in the historic Library Building at 1 Main Street in downtown Westport as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Similar to our locations in NYC, East Hampton, and Miami, the showroom is curated as a livable home, showcasing our full collection of closets, storage systems, kitchens, bath fixtures, indoor and outdoor furniture, decorative and architectural lighting, and rugs, as well as accessories.

56 In Vogue Designer Dana Ferraro pushes the style envelope for a fashionable Fairfield County client

64 Feet First Reclaimed heart-pine floors capture the essence of a young family’s new old home by

74 Perfectly Posh Pied-à-Terre

CFK Interiors returns a London flat to its Georgian roots by Jamie Marshall photographs by

82 A Blank Canvas

Creating a Federalist-style country house without pretense by

by Ann Loynd Burton

photographs by Tim Lenz/OTTO styling by Jennifer Olsen Maccaro

Photograph by Kate S. Jordan

From “ In Vogue” page 56.

Photograph by Tim Lenz/OTTO

David Masello

photographs by Hulya Kolabas styling by Anna Molvik

Cláudia Rocha

Mindy Pantiel

photographs by Kate S. Jordan styling by Pamela Duncan Silver

Evolution of Style

Where do we get our sense of style? Does it happen organically? Or do life experiences shape what we like and don’t like? And, finally, does it evolve? ■ My sense of style has been influenced by my upbringing and my job as an editor at several design magazines. In my role of a design editor, I have been exposed to all types of decorating and styles (and I mean all types!). ■ Being exposed to different cultures and design around the world has probably had the biggest impact on me. As a child our family moved around the world from a house in a company compound in Bahrain to two tropical homes in the Canary Islands to an apartment in New York and finally to the suburbs of New York. Each house took on a different style but always with a sense of place. In Bahrain the hot climate influenced how we lived in the house; our time outdoors was limited since even the pools had a covering to keep the water temperatures down. The Canary Islands and its more moderate climate offered more relaxed outdoor living. Our first house had a courtyard in the middle and long outdoor hallways and terraces to take advantage of the mountain views. Later, in a city townhouse, our house took on a more formal design with dark wood paneling and marble floors and balconies. When my father’s job brought us back to New York, our home was an apartment with a more paired down look with Scandinavian modern furnishings and a neutral palette. Our final house was a Dutch Colonial in the suburbs of New York. This house had a more traditional feel with antiques, wallpaper and luxurious window treatments. But I do remember that in every house we lived, there were pieces that came with us to represent where we had traveled and lived. I thought nothing of it until one of my friends said that my house was so interesting (still trying to decide if that was a compliment!?). ■ So, when it was my turn to design our home, I definitely cherry-picked ideas from some of the beautiful interiors I had photographed. I like a mix of styles, so I made sure that I created a foundation of clean lines, and then added antiques, pops of color (okay, lots of color) and art to give some warmth. As the years go by, my design keeps evolving. But like my family homes, I continue to highlight and use pieces from my life, travel and work. They are the constants, no matter where I live.

DJ Carey Editorial Director djcarey@candg.com

Creative Space A home office pops with personality at a residence designed by Dana Ferraro in the feature story “In Vogue,” page 56.

Where To Buy Next

As summer winds down and children return to school, our thoughts inevitably turn to winter plans. Whether you’re dreaming of warm getaways or considering investing in a sunny destination, now is the time to explore new opportunities. ■ The second- and third-home market continues to buzz with activity, and if you think you’ve missed the boom, think again. The Palm Beaches are particularly alluring for Connecticut residents and are a prime example of this vibrant market. West Palm Beach boasts 24 residential projects in the works spearheaded by Steve Ross’s Related Ross and Miami’s Jorge Pérez’s Related Group and others, giving the town a staggering 6,600 new units. ■ Looking for a home to match your car? Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin and Bentley’s branded towers are all available in Miami. ■ For all-out luxury, consider a $95 million spec house in Manalapan by Long Island’s Joseph Farrell of Farrell Building Company. If you miss that one, Farrell will soon showcase 27 homes at the Palm Beach Polo Club in Wellington. ■ This flurry of development highlights a growing demand for our design professionals (DPs), who are established here and are setting up studios in The Palm Beaches and Miami. ■ So, if you’re contemplating where to buy next, keep an eye on these markets. The opportunities are vast, and the time to act may be now.

Marianne Howatson CEO/Publication Director mhowatson@candg.com

P.S. Our December 2024 issue of Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens will be an invaluable resource for finding your next home!

Fab Florida (top) Centrally located in Miami, Mercedes-Benz Places is being developed by JDS Development Group. The Mercedes-Benz design team has collaborated with awardwinning SHoP Architects (working with ODP), interiors by Woods Bagot and landscaping by Field Operations. (bottom) Designed by the renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects, South Flagler House provides a luxurious welcome home through a 360-foot private driveway leading to a circular motor court.

Six miles from historic Beaufort, South Carolina

Dataw Island is a gated golf, tennis & boating community located six miles east of the historic Lowcountry town of Beaufort, SC. Between Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston and close to the beach, shopping, history, and fine & performing arts. Steeped in natural beauty, Dataw Island is a neighborhood full of activity in tranquil surrounds. Enjoy scenic golf courses by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills - challenging enough for the avid golfer, yet accessible for those just learning. Also featuring world-class Tennis and Croquet, a well-appointed Marina, and our newest club sports - Bocce and Pickleball! Homes available from the $400s to $2 million.

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In This Issue

WHERE DO YOU SEE INTERIOR DESIGN HEADING IN THE NEXT FIVE TO TEN YEARS?

LIZ SLUTZKY and JOANNA JONES

“In the past few years, access to interior designers has become more attainable through social media and platforms like the Expert. Potential clients can better see and understand that having a solid design team results in more thoughtful design, higher quality construction and an overall better experience. We see a trend toward quality over quantity—investing the time, energy (and yes, budget!) in a design that lasts—moving away from the ‘fast interiors’ model that typically leads to waste and frustration.” Interior designers, “Feet First” (page 64), Torus Interiors, torusinteriors.com.

CAROL BAIRD NEILEY

“People’s lives are getting increasingly complicated and stressful. They are seeking surroundings that are both restorative and functional. I feel that we will see a return to fine antiques, muted colors, plaster walls and refined finishes—edited, curated and less ‘decorated’ environments.” Interior designer/ homeowner, “A Blank Canvas” (page 82), maisoncollab.com.

“I’ve seen a shift in my clients embracing more imperfect antique furniture and unique one-of-a-kind finds. There is a focus on creating warm, layered and collected spaces that evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort. This has me optimistic we will see a reemergence of classical design that a home will never outgrow.” Interior designer, “In Vogue” (page 56), mollypattondesign.com.

—Mary Fitzgerald

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October 2024

FROM GREENWICH TO WESTPORT

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM GALA

Along with media sponsor CTC&G, the LockwoodMathews Mansion Museum will hold its annual fall gala, “The Mansion’s Costume Ball.” This event will feature a Gilded Age dance performance by The Dance Pointe, cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing and more. All proceeds will support the museum’s educational and cultural programs. Saturday, October 19, 7 p.m. Shore and Country Club, 220 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. For more information, please visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.

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PINK AID CT

Pink Aid CT, alongside cofounder CTC&G, invites guests to its 14th annual event and fashion show at Mitchells of Westport. For this year’s theme, “Pink After Dark,” attendees will enjoy an “evening of compassion” complete with delicious food by Marcia Selden Catering, a chance to bid on luxury items and experiences during the silent and live auctions, a designer fashion show by Brunello Cucinelli, the Celebration of Life fashion show featuring proud warriors, and Pink Heart Award honoree Ben Crump. Proceeds from the event benefit Pink Aid and its continued support for women with breast cancer. Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. Mitchells Westport, 670 Post Road East, Westport. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit pinkaid.org.

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The Community Fund of Darien hosts its annual “Designed to Dine” event Wednesday, October 23 with media sponsor CTC&G. This spectacular luncheon features 30 unique tablescapes; each crafted by talented interior designers and artisans. Event guests are treated to an inspiring talk by Eliza Crater Harris, chief creative officer of Sister Parish Design and great-great-granddaughter of Sister Parish. Proceeds from the luncheon support the Community Fund of Darien’s mission to provide Stamford, Norwalk and Darien neighbors access to food, shelter, physical and mental healthcare, job training and youth success programs.

Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. Wee Burn Country Club, 410 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd., Darien. For more information visit communityfunddarien.org.

INNOVATION IN DESIGN AWARDS

CTC&G presents the 17th annual Innovation in Design Awards (IDAs). The elite competition honors the region’s top design and architecture projects in the categories of Architecture, Interior Design, Bath Design, Kitchen Design, Garden Design, Small Space Design and Product Design. This year, the 2024 Innovator Award will be presented to our very own CTC&G Editorial Director DJ Carey.

Tuesday, October 29, 6 p.m. Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd., Greenwich. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit cgidas.com/connecticut.

Fall Finds for Book Lovers

1. Timothy Corrigan and Michael Boodro share their experience in design within the walls of Corrigan’s Paris apartment and country chateau in At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country (Rizzoli, 2024). The book showcases beautiful French architecture and style. rizzoliusa.com.

2. Cullman & Kravis founding partner Elissa Cullman is joined

by full partners Lee Cavanaugh, Sarah Ramsey and Alyssa Urban to author Cullman & Kravis: Interiors (Rizzoli, 2024), alongside design writer Judith Nasatir. The designers share their detailed processes when designing a home, alongside photography by Eric Piasecki. rizzoliusa.com.

3. Island Dreaming (Vendome Press, 2024)— Amanda Lindroth Design’s first publication following Island Hopping—showcases 20 recent projects, ranging from intimate cottages to grand residences in tropical locales. Enhanced by Dylan Chandler’s photography and Carlisle Burch’s evocative illustrations, this volume captures

Lindroth’s evolved aesthetic. vendomepress.com.

4. Authentic Interiors: Rooms that Tell Stories (Gibbs-Smith, 2024) features designer Philip Gorrivan’s unique aesthetic that has previously been seen in his renowned wallpaper collection and fabric line. The book features 13 individual narratives of his clients’ next chapters created through his design work. gibbs-smith.com.

5. Splendid Settings: 100 Years of Mottahedeh Design (Pointed Leaf Press, 2024) is a celebration of the famous dinnerware and a testament to Mottahedeh’s style. The book also features

author Wendy Kvalheim’s vision in both design and business, as the president and design director of Mottahedeh & Co. pointedleafpress.com.

6. The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms (Rizzoli, 2024)—authored by Jennifer Gracie, Mike Gracie, Zach Shea and Brian Gracie, with Judith Nasatir—is a celebration of Gracie wallpaper, familyowned for 125 years. Hundreds of color photos capture contemporary rooms by leading interior designers. rizzoliusa.com.

7. In her first book, Holly Hunt: Fearless in the World of Design (Rizzoli, 2024), Holly Hunt shares her nearly 40 years of design collections and her philosophy behind her modern, elegant design. Also included are her own homes— from her Chicago apartment overlooking Lake Michigan to her never-before-published modernist masterpiece in Aspen. rizzoliusa.com.

8. Design icon Michael Smith’s book, Michael S. Smith Classic by Design (Rizzoli, 2024), written with Andrew Ferren, showcases Smith’s globally acclaimed interiors, blending European classicism with American modernism. Projects range from a contemporary beach house in East Hampton to a Moroccaninfluenced Mallorca escape. rizzoliusa.com.

ANASTASIA VAN BATENBURG

This Primary Suite Delivers the Ultimate Five-Star Experience

Connecticut-based designer Christie Carpentieri, ASID, believes people should make their sanctuary spectacular.

Christie Carpentieri–owner and principal interior designer of The Interior Design Studio (IDS) based in Brookfield, Connecticut–thoughtfully composes each project to tailor her client. Whether designing new construction homes, kitchens, bathrooms, or curating decorative touches, Christie and her team of accredited designers listen to their clients’ vision and needs every step of the way.

“Every home and every client has their own story to tell. No two are alike,” Christie shares. But, with 30+ years of experience servicing Fairfield and Litchfield Counties and destinations beyond, some aspects of luxury home design

are tried and true for IDS. The importance of a primary suite endures no matter the project. IDS seeks to better their clients' lives and educate them, especially since studies show that nearly 1/3 of individuals suffer from symptoms of insomnia. Proper rest and sleep is just as important as good diet and exercise, yet the primary suite is often overlooked. It can be viewed as a space that’s not critical to invest in because "no one really sees it.”

IDS encourages people to invest in themselves and in their own sanctuary, which is the place they will wake up day after day and year after year. Discover a beautiful New

England primary suite Christie and her team designed, displaying a splendid balance of polished glamour and tranquility.

The homeowners of a lovely Colonial in Newtown, Connecticut knew they wanted to embrace the traditional bones of their house and they had a fondness for classic elements. At the same time, they hoped to sprinkle in some fresh and unexpected materials, hues, patterns, and textures. Teeming with ideas, the designers set out to create their clients' ultimate haven.

The primary suite exudes mindfulness and engages all five senses, from its technology to its aesthetics. The firm specified zoned Sonos

There's much more to explore. To read the full feature on this exquisite design and gain tips to help your primary suite reach its full potential, visit cottagesgardens.com/ids

speakers for mood-setting music and outfitted the spaces with the finest linens imported from Europe. Luxury comes in all forms here. Everything is motorized and remote-controlled, including a telescopic TV that is seamlessly hidden in the ceiling until one wants to see it. But, perhaps the most exciting technological customization is the smart shower system. Voice activated and programmed by the homeowners with their preferences, it shifts to their desired temperatures and water sources with just a word. This light-filled primary suite encompasses a bedroom, sitting area, dressing room, and spalike bathroom. Stunning millwork is a signature of the spaces, whether you're unwinding in the standalone sinking tub or waking up in bed to the intricate coffered ceilings above. Textural cloth wall coverings in the bedroom, as well as window panels, stand out while simultaneously serving the important function of absorbing sound to help aid peaceful sleep.

Out of the Box

INTERIOR DESIGNERS PRESENT THEIR LATEST COLLECTIONS OF FABRIC AND WALLCOVERING FASHIONS | BY

MARY FITZGERALD

VEERE GRENNEY FOR SCHUMACHER

Veere Grenney has been a member of the Schumacher family for 10 years and recently introduced three brand-new patterns: a romantic floral, a versatile stripe and a Venetian-inspired damask, plus updated colorways of his most popular prints. Grenney’s diverse portfolio of textiles and wallpapers can be easily mixed and layered. His Suffolk damask is printed on linen rather than silk to lend “a more modern/ contemporary look.” He notes, “It is reminiscent of the work of Baldwin or Hicks in the ’60s, especially in chocolate brown.” schumacher.com, veeregrenney.com.

ARIEL OKIN FOR THE MURAL SOURCE

Ariel Okin describes her signature style as “traditional with a twist.” Her mural wallcoverings with the Mural Source exude stately elegance in pretty pastels, depicting classic motifs from architecture and nature. themuralsource.com, arielokin.com.

JEFFREY BILHUBER FOR LE GRACIEUX

Three years in the making, Jeffrey Bilhuber’s latest compendium with Le Gracieux includes seven interchangeable patterns. His goal for this collection was to create fabrics “contemporary in spirit, that are of their time, while simultaneously embracing the comfort of the Available through John Rosselli, john rosselli.com, legracieux.com, jeffreybilhuberllc.com.

SCHUYLER SAMPERTON

Los Angeles, California and Litchfield, Connecticut designer Schuyler Samperton launched her first eponymous textile line in 2017 and continues to build on her collection. Her designs are inspired by a myriad of sources, from centuries-old textile documents to vibrant tribal patterns. “I gravitate towards fabrics that look old and exotic with a handmade quality,” says Samperton. “Fresh, unexpected color combinations always draw me in.” samperton.com.

KENDALL WILKINSON FOR FABRICUT

Expanding on the highly successful Vignette anthology, Kendall Wilkinson offers three new curated books of indoor textiles and trims with Fabricut: Daybreak (violets + pinks), Crystal Spring (neutrals + soft blues) and Sapphire Forest (blues + greens). “This collection takes note of even the smallest details to invite timeless elegance and allure into your home,” says fabricut.com, kendallwilkinson.com.

NATHAN TURNER

Debuting his first fabric line, Nathan Turner takes us back to his California roots in an homage to the natural beauty of his family ranch. “I translated all of my wonderful memories of growing up in California into this collection,” says Turner. Inspiration stems from native flowers and wildlife, cowboy motifs, horse blankets and quilting. Classic florals, toiles, stripes and plaids receive a modern makeover by Turner. The 30-plus prints are relaxed in sun-bleached hues, neutrals and soft blues, greens, pink and gold tones. Available through James, jamesshowroom. com, nathanturner.com.

MARK D. SIKES FOR SAMUEL & SONS

Mark D. Sikes has always incorporated trims into his projects, so he was thrilled to develop tailored cords, borders and fringes for Samuel & Sons.

“To now have my own collection with Samuel & Sons is a dream come true,” says Sikes. The Orange Hill Farm assemblage is composed of three sub-collections, City, Coast and Country, based on recognizable motifs— the rosette, the stripe and the check. “We hope designers are as excited to use it in their projects as we are.” samuelandsons.com, markdsikes.com.

PETER DUNHAM

Peter Dunham is always on the hunt to find new patterns for his namesake textiles and wallpapers. Tapping into global influences, recent introductions include Dhurrie Stripe and Tuareg.

“Although Tuareg reads as bold and modern, its roots are artisanal,” explains Dunham. “Based on Tuareg rugs, which use reeds and leather to create gorgeous rhythmic patterns, this wallcovering brings a materiality that feels relevant.” Available through Hollywood at Home, NYDC, peterdunhamtextiles.com.

BARBARA BARRY FOR KRAVET COUTURE

Landscape, an outdoor textile line by Barbara Barry, reflects the designer’s California vibe in a palette of nuanced colors and textural patterns. “My new outdoor fabric collection for Kravet is directly inspired by the landscape in which I live: one of muted tones and subtle pattern,” says Barry. “I see it as a way of bringing the landscape into closer range, providing comfort but also harmony.” kravet.com, barbarabarry.com.

KIT KEMP FOR GP&J BAKER

Designer Kit Kemp’s imagination knows no bounds and her debut collaboration with GP&J Baker showcases her captivating creativity. The collection blends Kemp’s whimsical style and appreciation of craft with GP&J Baker’s rich heritage in fabric and wallpapers. Folkloric designs with friendly creatures, printmaker’s patterns and intricate embroideries are a few of the offerings. “This dashing collection is colorful and eclectic and draws on motifs and fabric stories that have inspired me,” says Kemp. jgpbaker.com, kitkemp.com.

TIMOTHY CORRIGAN FOR PERENNIALS

Following the success of his fall 2019 performance line for Perennials, Corrigan is back with three fresh fabric designs—Leaping Leopards, Les Fleurs and Stripe Du Jour—and new colorways for existing favorites like Feel the Heat and Go For Baroque. “A soft hand is particularly important for indoor upholstery,” notes Corrigan. “My first collection for Perennials had several large-scale patterns that are terrific for statement pieces. My new collection has more of an emphasis on upholstery for use inside the house.” perennialsfabrics.com, timothy-corrigan.com.

Introducing The Gault Collection

Pairing

The Gault Collection features custom designed exterior porcelain pavers that reflect the texture, movement and pattern of some of our most popular natural stones adding a whole new dimension in outdoor design.

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Home Meets Fashion IN BLACK + WHITE

Interior designer Young Huh released a new tile collection with AKDO. Kaleidoscope features five distinct patterns: Star, Quilt, Cube, Block and Stripe. Huh envisions these tiles being used in luxury kitchens and baths, but notes, “We hope that people will really use their imagination to extend stone and tile in other places.” The patterns are offered in black and white, a designer favorite. “Black timeless, it’s modern and chic,” says Huh, but adds, “Future expansions of the collection will include additional chic colors, such as navy, green and oxblood in lavastone.” Huh designed the collection around items she wanted to use for her own projects and home. “I’ve integrated all five patterns into my home decor and am thrilled with the results! There’s a lot of love in this collection and the patterns we akdo.com, younghuh.com.

CONNECTICUT COLLAB

Local abstract artist Nancy Sharpe aligned with Westport resident and Cailini Coastal founder Meg Young to present an exclusive collection of original art. The two share a love of all things coastal, making this a perfect collaboration. The 12 original paintings depict Sharpe’s connection to the sand and sea. “Being surrounded by water in Shippan, I am always inspired by the light, salty scent and beauty of the coast,” says the Stamford artist. “This collection, ‘Borrowed from the Sea,’ captures that bright, happy coastal feeling. I’m so honored to collaborate with Cailini Coastal and thrilled to have some of my artwork hanging in her Westport home.” The mixed media pieces range in size from 12-inch square to 30-inch by 40-inch and prices start at $400. cailinicoastal.com, nancysharpefineart.com.

Shea McGee’s home brand McGee & Co. has teamed up with fashion designer Jessie Randall of Loeffler Randall on a tabletop and home accessories line, which launched in September. Followers of McGee’s aesthetic are sure to love this meeting of the minds. McGee describes it as “a great representation of Loefler Randall with a little McGee & Co. spin.” The assortment includes feminine tabletop pieces adorned with scallops, eyelet and gingham. In addition to plates, napkins, candlesticks and napkins, decorative pillows and pendant lighting round out the grouping. Randall was inspired by her own homey kitchen. “I was thinking about the way I like to entertain,” notes Randall, “and how I set my own table –with a ruffled tablecloth, lots of beautiful candles and special plates with a lovely bit of detail.” The collection launched in September and is available exclusively on the McGee & Co. website. mcgeeandco.com.

A BEAUTIFUL DISCOVERY

Farrow & Ball recently released a collection of wallpapers inspired by patterns found at centuries-old Chateau de Purnon, located in the Loire Valley in France. Discovered when the current owners began renovating the historic circa 1788 estate, the wallpaper patterns range from florals to damasks. Brought to life using traditional techniques of roller block or flatbed printing and Farrow & Ball paints, the five patterns replicate the texture, depth and feel of the unearthed papers. “When I first saw the original patterns, I was just blown away,” says Farrow & Ball Creative Director Charlotte Cosby. “They’re so beautiful and intricate that it’s astonishing to think they’d been tucked away and forgotten for all those years. It was like discovering a treasure trove that I couldn’t wait to share with the world. We revised elements of the patterns like color and scale, to make them feel as relevant to contemporary spaces today, as they were to the chateau a hundred years ago.” 32 Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-422-0999, farrow-ball.com.

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SURFACES INSPIRATION FROM THE EARTH, SUN, MOON AND STARS BY CATRIONA

BRANCA

& Sky

(clockwise across spread from top) Quarried in Madagascar, Lemurian Blue granite from BAS STONE boasts rich deposits of labradorite—a crystal that is renowned for its healing properties. Its iridescent quality creates a captivating play of colors that shift with the light. NYC, basstonenyc.com. CAESARSTONE’s new One of a Kind (OOAK) quartz and porcelain collection celebrates the nature of veining. 5132 Celestial Sky quartz is a creamy white backdrop graced with a veiny overlay of grays, earthy browns and green undertones, stretching outward in an organic pattern. Through Gault, gaultstone.com, caesarstoneus.com. ARTISTIC TILE’s new Soleil decorative field tile features a circular burst of lines carved in deep green serpentine (shown) or elegant black marble. Through Nukitchens, Norwalk, nukitchens.com, artistictile.com. The new Accent Bleu Collection from WALKER ZANGER features exotic blues in natural stone, complemented by the pristine white of Thassos marble. The collection includes two field tiles (Celestial shown), five mosaic patterns and two

trims. Port Chester, NY, walkerzanger.com. A modernist take on an age-old technique, AKDO’s Amalfi porcelain draws inspiration from traditional Italian wall frescoes with a subtle textural finish. Bridgeport, akdo.com. NEOLITH’s Cappadocia Sunset—a sintered stone made using 100 percent natural raw materials—captures the beauty of the Cappadocia region in central Turkey and the textures and movement of its rocky formations. Through Marble & Granite Inc., Milford, marbleandgranite.com, neolith.com. NEW RAVENNA’s San Marco collection, inspired by Venice, includes Caterina, which has serene hues evocative of the fog that shrouds the city in the winter, the blue mist of the lagoon, and the golden stars in the night sky. Through Greenwich Tile & Marble, Greenwich, greenwichtileandmarble.com, newravenna.com. NEMO TILE + STONE’s Apollo collection reimagines the classic appearance of the Ceppo di Gré stone, infusing it with an innovative and sophisticated twist. Available in four colors (Starlight shown) and two mosaics. nemotile.com.

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

(clockwise across spread from top left) ARTISTIC TILE’s new Lola is a modern reimagining of an arabesque inspired by Lori Weitzner’s luxurious fabrics. Presented in two colorways: white and black (shown) comprised of gray foussana, dark arabescato orobico and nuovo antico Belgian blue. White Plains, NY, artistictile.com. COSENTINO introduces Dekton Pietra Edition—a collection inspired by iconic Mediterranean stones—that includes Nebu, which re-creates the depth of timeless Roman Travertine and its unique irregularities. Through Ring’s End, Darien, ringsend.com, cosentino.com. COUNTRY FLOORS’ black-honed, terracotta-honed Emna marble mosaic tile from the Tessa Mosaic Collection embodies earthy sophistication and versatility. NYC, countryfloors.com. ANN SACKS’ new Altari line is crafted from basalt—cooled volcanic lava considered one of the strongest stones on earth. It has a fine-grained surface and luxurious hand and comes in three designs, two colorways, three finishes and two complementing trims. Black flamed shown. Through Kohler Signature Store, Westport, kohler.com. CAMBRIA’s new MonTaaj quartz has antique gold accents with beige and taupe layers, infusing modern luxury into any space. Through Timeless Stone, Bloomfield, Stamford, timeless-stonect.com, cambriausa.com. BAS STONE presents Verde Bamboo, a green granite

quarried and sourced from Brazil and celebrated for its vibrant green veining. This rare and durable stone is infrequently quarried, making it a unique and sought-after stone. NYC, basstonenyc.com. Everest in Sage—part of ARTAIC’s Naturally Refined mosaic collection—brings a feel of the outdoors in with a sense of texture. A soft ombre color design was created using watercolor techniques to evoke a calm and serene nature. artaic.com. BORROWED EARTH’s Xylem mirrors the life-giving veins of the natural world. Available in eight stone colors; Grey Fantasy marble shown. Through Laura Michaels Design, Stamford, lauramichaelsdesign.com, borrowedearthcollaborative.com. AKDO’S Drift is a collection of tumbled marble mosaics, each piece meticulously hand-chopped and tumbled, resulting in singular rustic charm with natural, organic texture. Moss green shown. Through Karen Berkemeyer Home, Westport, karenberkemeyerhome.com, akdo.com. Informed by the timeless beauty of limestone, the Dorcia collection from PORCELANOSA combines a soft, matte finish with the natural appearance of porous stone. Block design (shown) mimics a combination of variously sized rectangular pieces with bush-hammered and slotted finishes. Riverside, porcelanosa.com.

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THE BEST & THE BRIGHTEST

Sure, the real estate market continues to suffer from low housing inventory—there are simply too few listings to choose from right now. But what the market lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. We’ve rounded up a handful of the season’s best listings, each one earning at least one superlative, whether that’s a sizable slice of private waterfront, 100 woodland acres or, simply, the kind of condo Connecticut craves. Join us for a virtual tour—or book an appointment to see them in person.

BIG DEAL WATERFRONT ESTATES

We’ll start along Sasco Hill in Southport, where $25 million buys 11 waterfront acres, including a private sandy beach. The

property’s 16,000-square-foot manse was designed by the architect Jason Chai, who was inspired by Dutch dairy barn styling, expressed in the gambrel roof—some of it constructed of metal shingles—timber detailing and a bright white facade. The current owners enhanced the circa-2002 property by adding a gorgeous wine cellar, a new pool, a birch garden and a private dock, as well as a spacious garage with an artist studio and playroom on the upper level. But it’s the sweeping views over the green lawns sloping down to Long Island Sound that impress the most. Andrew Whitely of William Raveis Real Estate has the listing.

A grand estate in Stonington doubles the Southport property’s expanse, boasting 22 acres and including 3,000 feet of direct waterfront, where the current owners built an ipe-wood dock with a motorized boat lift. The private peninsula offers unbroken views to Montauk Point on Long Island,

Dutch Treat Architect Jason Chai was inspired by Dutch dairy barns when creating this stylish Southport manse. It lists for $25 million with Andrew Whitely of William Raveis Real Estate in Southport. 203-258-1595.

as well as sight lines to Fishers Island and, in the distance, the open ocean—Stonington is at the mouth of Long Island Sound and has a much more maritime vibe than downstate shoreline towns.

The 6,341-square-foot home is an updated reimagining of a low-slung 1970s contemporary. From its builtfrom-boulders foundation to its glass walls and wood-shingle roof, the sprawling dwelling is just plain cool. There’s a glass-box, main-floor primary suite with a Jacuzzi tub. There’s an open-plan kitchen and family room that gives access to the pool and terrace. And there are two stone-and-glass one-bedroom guest houses, both with radiant-heat floors and cedar ceilings.

It’s offered for $13,495,000 by Judi Caracausa and Paul Smyth of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.

Extra style points go to another waterfront estate, this one in Riverside, designed by VanderHorn Architects.

The gracious stone manse has all the most sought-after features, starting with the back-to-front foyer that leads from the front courtyard to the wide double doors opening onto a back terrace—with views over Long Island Sound every step of the way. There’s a wood-paneled library with a fireplace, an expansive kitchen adjoined by a family room and a primary suite with a fireplace in the bathroom, and on the lower level, a wine room, a media room and a home gym. The fun continues outdoors with a covered terrace with yet another fireplace and a pretty pool and terrace. It lists for $15,495,000 with Joanne Mancuso of Houlihan Lawrence.

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Style By The Sea This 22-acre Stonington estate is listed for $13,495,000 with Judi Caracausa and Paul Smyth of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty of Mystic and Old Lyme. 860-912-9903 and 860-867-6620.

Sound Investment In the Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich, this Long Island Sound waterfront estate lists for $15,495,000 with Joanne Mancuso of Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich. 203-667-3887.

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The Bear Hill Estate in Woodstock sits on a 100-acre lot, including woods, a pond, open lawns and a long private drive. There are also world-class equestrian facilities, including a 1,600-square-foot horse barn

equipped with five stalls, a heated tack room and a wash stall. The 5,316-squarefoot, log-cabin-style home centers on a lofty great room that connects to the restaurant-style indoor kitchen, as well as a covered outdoor kitchen with a grill, sink, refrigerator and full bar. It lists for $2.2 million with Melissa Guerrero of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. —Diane di Costanzo

THE CONDO CRAZE

It’s no secret that our state isn’t keeping up with demand for newly constructed homes. Indeed, all across America the “housing starts” stat—which reports on new builds—plummeted during the Great Recession and has never really recovered. One bright spot are condo developments, many of them creative adaptations of existing buildings. This is especially true in Westport, where a handsome complex called The Mill is a shining example. The 19th-century factory making tinsel and twine, among other goods, now houses 31 super-stylish units, including a twobedroom home, listed for $2,225,000 with the Bross Chingas Bross Team, affiliated with Coldwell Banker in Westport. 203-454-8000.

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Hundred Acre Woods This equestrian property in Woodstock lists for $2.2 million with Melissa Guerrero of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Avon. 860-970-8274.

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CONNECTICUT COTTAGES & GARDENS

Hunter Gatherer In the family room (this photo), designer Dana Ferraro mixes vintage finds (like slipper chairs in their original yellow velvet and a bamboo side table) with contemporary pieces including a custom Stark area rug, Century Furniture cocktail table and a Highland House

Furniture arched side table. In a cozy corner (opposite page), antique artwork is a family heirloom from the client’s grandmother. Drapery panels are from Ballard Designs. See Resources

Designer Dana Ferraro pushes the style envelope for a fashionable Fairfield County client

IN VO GUE

BY ANN LOYND BURTON PHOTOGRAPHS BY TIM LENZ/OTTO STYLING BY JENNIFER OLSEN MACCARO

good first impression can go a long way, and for Dana Ferraro (principal of Fairfield-based Molly Patton Design) and her client Michelle Ruiz Andrews, there was instant chemistry. Ruiz Andrews and her husband, Daniel, were in the process of relocating from NYC to Connecticut with their two school-aged children. “I remember our very first meeting at the house…they had just gotten the keys and were taking me on an initial walk-through,” Ferraro recalls. “Michelle welcomed us with baked goods and treats. I could tell instantly from that interaction it was going to be such an amazing experience.”

Along with the good vibes, the project was a designer’s dream. After years of apartment living, the Andrews were starting fresh, ready to invest in long-lasting pieces to furnish their new, larger space. “It’s the best-case scenario for a designer—when you aren’t tied or attached to anything and can build a room from the

ground up,” Ferraro adds. She was also taken by Ruiz Andrews’ effortless, coolgirl aesthetic. “You can tell she has this strong sense of personal style,” Ferraro says of Ruiz Andrews, a freelance writer for Vogue and Vanity Fair. “She had on this plaid dress with a turtleneck, fun boots. I was like, ‘She gets it.’”

The designer knew that the family would likely be open to designs that pushed the style envelope. For example, Ruiz Andrews passed along a photo she loved of a forest green family room. “It could have turned really traditional, with antlers and leather and crane prints,” the writer explains. “But Dana dreamed up adding vintage yellow slipper chairs and a powder blue lacquered end table with some giant white urns.”

Ferraro admits to “hoarding” the yellow slipper chairs, antique shop finds she couldn’t pass up. She knew as soon as they painted the room that the chairs would be the perfect addition. “With the cornflower blue side tables, it was a

Dinner Party (this page) The dining room features Sandberg wallpaper, drapery panels from Stout Textiles, chair fabric by Namay Samay and a rug from Momeni Rugs.

Pattern Play (opposite page) In the living room, a low custom chaise wears a Lee Jofa fabric and a custom sofa boasts a rich purple Romo linen. Striped Farrow & Ball wallpaper completes the layered aesthetic. See Resources

powerful tri-color combination,” she adds. “It’s funny because they’re not the main pieces in the room, but to me, that’s what brings impact to the space.”

For the main pieces, Ferraro opted for made-in-America construction and neutral hues. A Stark antelope rug and oversized cocktail table by Century Furniture complete the space. “We love setting up in the family room with our popcorn and Mike and Ikes for movie night,” Ruiz Andrews adds. “It’s an amazing, cozy place to watch both the Super Bowl and the Oscars.”

This was exactly the unfussy vibe the family was going for after decades of apartment living. “We were excited to have our first house be a space where our kids could run around and we could truly host our family and friends,” Ruiz Andrews adds. “We envisioned a living room where adults could have drinks and laughs and great conversations, sort of like a salon; a kitchen where everyone gathers and eats chicken parm on Christmas; a dining room for Thanksgiving and dinner parties.” Ferraro aimed to deliver, but with unexpected elements. For example, leafy Sandberg wallpaper is paired with red-striped Stout Textiles drapery, a contemporary Gabby Home dining table, and a vintage buffet in the dining room. “Even the new things are offset with something old,” the designer notes.

In other instances, Ferraro preferred to create custom pieces from scratch, like the living room’s plaid chaise and rich purple sofa. The room is one of the first visitors see when entering the home, which doesn’t have a traditional foyer, and she didn’t want the chaise to have high arms that would block the view to the rest of the space.

Still other spaces were designed with practicality in mind, like the childrens’ rooms. Ferraro invested in pieces that would last and grow (like a custom splatter-painted bed in the seven-year-old boy’s room), paired with more affordable things that could be swapped out throughout the years.

The real workhorse of the house is the breakfast nook, where Ferraro created a custom banquette. The previous homeowners had a family room set up there, but the designer envisioned more. “It’s the most beautiful space with all the win-

Breakfast Club

A custom banquette covered in Perennials fabric turns this corner into an oft-used breakfast nook. Woodbridge Furniture chairs are paired with a table from Noir. Serena & Lily swivel chairs provide seating in the adjacent sunroom. See Resources

Warm Welcome (left) A Universal Furniture bed in the guest room wears Ballard Designs bedding, and the rug is from Momeni Rugs. Office Space (below and opposite page) A vintage console is paired with contemporary poufs, a Target find, in the office. Benjamin Moore’s Tissue Pink paint is the perfect backdrop for a vintage chinoiserie desk, red bamboo chairs and RH Teen bookcases. See Resources

dows and a beautifully wooded yard,” she remembers. Now, Ruiz Andrews says it is her favorite part of the house. “That’s where we drink coffee and eat waffles and Pop Tarts and talk before school. And our family and friends from out of town love to sit there with us and spot the groundhog and bunnies and deer— and the occasional fox—running around the yard,” she muses. “It's also where we read our newspapers and magazines and books—I love seeing the New York Times and Vanity Fair stacked with the kids’ graphic novels and yearbooks. That's the happiest place for me as a writer.”

Ferraro was able to create a writer’s oasis for this working mom as well. In the office, the designer helped source the perfect shade of blush pink to complement Ruiz Andrews’ books, magazines and collected tchotchkes. A leathertopped console and a vintage chinoiserie desk serve as hero pieces, juxtaposed with vintage bamboo chairs painted in Rustoleum Red. “Dana’s ability to find treasures knows no bounds,” Ruiz Andrews says of the unexpected finds. “Vintage adds soul to a house,” Ferraro adds. “If you have a room full of everything shiny and new, it just feels expected. I’m a huge fan of mixing it up.” ✹

The New Vintage A century-old house came back to life in every room, but especially in the living room, which is furnished with a LawsonFenning sofa in a Schumacher fabric, an elegant chaise upholstered with a Mark Alexander linen, a vintage coffee table, and a striking Moshekwa Langa artwork, Mosesetjana II, through Winston Wächter Fine Art. See Resources.

Feet First

Reclaimed heart-pine floors capture the essence of a young family’s new old home

BY DAVID MASELLO

PHOTOGRAPHS BY HULYA KOLABAS

STYLING BY ANNA MOLVIK

Prior to announcing to the homeowners that they had finished their work, interior designers Liz Slutzky and Joanna Jones of Torus Interiors, and the general contractor for the project, Michael DiMeo of DiMeo Construction, took off their shoes and socks one more time. They walked through every room in the Westport house making sure all was well.

“For many days while we were putting together the rooms,” says Jones, “Liz, Michael and I walked around barefoot to make sure that none of us got splinters from the reclaimed heart-pine boards that were laid throughout.” Homeowner Amanda Snyder, adds, “It’s a phenomenon we all came to call ‘barefoot-friendly floors,’ and that’s what we have. Neither I, nor my husband or our two-

and-a-half year old have ever gotten a single splinter or a stubbed toe, despite the boards being so weathered and uneven.”

Getting the floors right—using boards from the Hudson Company that were deliberately knotted and chinked but then sanded to smoothness—was one of the first directives to which the design duo attended. “A funny phrase we used during the process is that we wanted to build ‘a new old house’,” says Slutzky. “We said to the client that using old heart pine for the floors will be that one stunning detail everyone notices,” Jones remarks.

This was an old, frankly rundown, circa1910 house in Westport’s picturesque Stony Point neighborhood. The couple, then living in Brooklyn, purchased the property as an investment, but, eventually, were so taken with the house’s scale and locale, given its sightlines

Going For Effect (this photo) In the dining room, Kelly Ventura’s Meadow Fern wallpaper and Benjamin Moore’s Caldwell Green paint complement a Jacob May dining table set with chairs covered in Mokum’s alpaca velvet. The chandelier is through 1stDibs. Elegant Entrance (left) A two-story foyer was created during the renovation. A console from Lawson-Fenning is paired with a 1950s ottoman through Chairish upholstered in a Rosemary Hallgarten alpaca. The painting along the stairs is Head for the Hills by Diana al-Hadid through Winston Wächter Fine Art. See Resources.

to the Saugatuck River, that they decided to move in. “They felt strongly about not wanting to wipe out the original character of the house,” says Jones. “Our intention from the start was to keep the charm of an older home,” says Snyder, a prominent art consultant, who is a partner at Winston Wächter Fine Art.

But once the demolition of interior walls began, it became apparent that the original charm was a thing of the past. The reclaimed heart-pine floors were among the elements brought in to foster a feeling of age. “Once the contractor broke through the walls, we knew we couldn’t keep anything original,” says Snyder, “not even one wall.”

The footprint of the house was extended to incorporate a new bedroom and dining room, the former kitchen became a skylight-lit

mudroom, and an adjacent two-story concrete garage was transformed into an office for the husband with guest quarters below. The ceiling at the entry to the home was opened up to create a vaulting, sweeping two-storyhigh foyer, marked by a checkerboard floor and an elegant staircase made, yes, also of heart pine.

Slutzky and Jones even re-created some original elements. A redbrick fireplace in the kitchen, for instance, had to be wholly dismantled and discarded. “Liz and I went to a local brickyard and handpicked enough old bricks to make a new fireplace and mantel that replicates the old,” says Jones. Meanwhile, the arrestingly large, yet still intimately scaled, 600-square-foot kitchen, is defined also by an island whose surface is

Kitchen Ingredients

Pendants from Currey & Company (this photo) illuminate the custom island composed of walnut and Taj Mahal quartzite. The breakfast nook (opposite page) is furnished with a custom white oak table set with vintage slatback chairs upholstered in a Brook Perdigon

Textiles fabric, while a Thibaut fabric adorns the banquette. See Resources.

composed of a handsome walnut and off-white quartzite. “Amanda is an expert cook, she has an incredible collection of copper pots that she wanted to display, and she definitely didn’t want a typical all-white kitchen,” explains Slutzky. As a result, she and Jones designed a novel island that the homeowner says with pride, “looks like a real piece of furniture—it even has turned wooden legs.”

Because the designers had worked on the couple’s prior Brooklyn townhouse, they already knew their clients’ aesthetics. “Nothing shiny, lots of matte finishes, nothing predictable or cookie-cutter like,” as Slutzky relates. “It’s wonderful working with a client a second time,” adds Jones, “because there’s already that level of trust. They understand what our vision is and we know what theirs is.” Snyder concurs by adding, “We trusted Liz and Joanna implicitly. The more we work with them, the more control we’re happy to give them.”

Now that the house is complete, Snyder and her husband and child increasingly go barefoot. “The rounded edges of the boards feel almost therapeutic, very organic and soft on the feet,” she says. “That’s a detail of life at home we feel every day.” ✹

Our intention from the start was to keep the charm of an older home

Extra Space (opposite page)

In his office on the upper level of the cottage, a wall of custom shelves become a practical solution and an aesthetic one. A vintage lounge chair uses a Rogers & Goffigon fabric. The Great Outdoors (this page, top to bottom) The kitchen opens onto a completely reinvented exterior. Hoffman Landscapes was responsible for removing hundreds of pounds of bedrock, regrading the yard, installing stone pathways, lining the perimeter of the property with trees, and creating a spacious outdoor kitchen/ dining/lounge area, complete with a fireplace. See Resources.

Stylish Living (this page) A new Hay sofa from TwentyTwentyOne is dressed in a marine blue velvet from Kirkby Design and vintage Venetian velvet throw pillows from the Paris antique market. The 1960s Swedish chandelier is from a gallery in Amsterdam, while the mid-century glass coffee table, white peacock and 1940s magazine rack were bought at auction. Mustard cotton velvet drapes are through Rose Uniacke, and the framed print is by Tracey Emin. Chic Collectibles (opposite page) The fireplace mantel is original to the house; the antiques are from the homeowners’ personal collection. The designer found the circa 1825 mirror in an antiques shop in the Cotswolds. See Resources

Perfectly Posh

Pied-à-terre

CFK Interiors returns a London flat to its Georgian roots

BY JAMIE MARSHALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY CLÁUDIA ROCHA

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Claudia Kalur may live and work in Litchfield County (her firm, CFK Interiors, is based in Washington Depot), but she is an Anglophile at heart. So, when the designer’s longtime clients asked her to take on a project in London’s Marylebone neighborhood, she jumped at the opportunity. “I know the English interiors industry in the UK very well,” she says. “It was very seamless for me.”

This was her third project for these clients who also have homes in New York, Paris and Litchfield. For their London property—a two-bedroom piedà-terre—the couple had a clear vision. They wanted a comfortable home for their family of four, as well as a place to entertain. They wanted the interiors to be chic and sophisticated, but still warm and inviting. Most importantly, they were anxious to return the flat to its Georgian roots.

Dating from the early 1800s, the original townhome had been one of many fronting a treelined square. It was turned into four separate apartments in

Dine Well A 1950s Danish chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen centers above a 1960s Danish rosewood dining table and chairs. The Plain English Design banquette is finished in a Schumacher velvet and topped with silk pillows from Oka. The vintage rug is through Lilla Rugs.

the 1950s. “The same couple had owned it until my clients bought it in 2018. It was in pristine condition but there were a lot of funky elements,” Kalur says. “Like the kitchen cabinets, which were 50 shades of sheen.” Initially, plans called for a renovation but “the deeper we got into the project, we realized we needed to take it down to the studs.” In the process, they moved walls, added walls, created a new bathroom, built much-needed storage space in the primary bedroom, and carved out a small office off the dining area. They also crafted period-appropriate moldings, baseboard trim and radiator covers throughout.

For the floors, Kalur sourced reclaimed 200-yearold white oak from an estate in France. She also used

Fired Earth black and white tiles in a checkerboard pattern for the kitchen and foyer, “which is a very Georgian thing,” she says. New glass French doors with a fanlight above helped brighten the space from the entrance hall to the living room. The designer incorporated a neutral palette using Farrow & Ball’s Ammonite on the walls and Wevet for the doors, trim and moldings. “We wanted the color to feel warm and embracing,” she says. The one exception is the powder room done in Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke. “It’s like a little emerald jewel. People see it and they gasp.”

Velvet plays a starring role, as does the color blue— the couple’s favorite. “The rooms have very tall ceil-

Kitchen Basics

(above and opposite page) The cabinets, counters, fittings, hardware and yellow stools are through Plain English Design. The brass and black pendants are through Bert Frank, and the antique clock was bought at auction in Edinburgh. See Resources

“The rooms have very tall ceilings... So we went with something warm and heavy for the windows”

Green With Envy (left) The powder room pops in Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball. A Biedermeier mirror from an antiques shop in Austria hangs above a sink, faucet and shelf from Drummonds. Dreamy Blues (opposite page) Schumacher velvet curtains dress the windows in the primary bedroom, and the window bench is covered in a Perennials velvet. See Resources

ings, which we loved but made everything feel a little cold and echoey. So we went with something warm and heavy for the windows,” Kalur says. The mustardyellow drapes in the living room are by a young English designer, Rose Uniacke. In the primary bedroom, the windows are dressed in a navy-blue velvet from Schumacher. Unlacquered brass, wood and leather help ground the space throughout.

When it came time to furnish the flat, the homeowners were keen to use as many vintage and antique pieces as possible. To achieve their goal, Kalur and the wife spent a lot of time on Zoom and What’s App, trading pictures they’d seen at auction and online. “A lot of the stuff she found, I found, we found together,” says Kalur. Among the key finds were the mid-century Swedish chandelier in the dining room, the tall antique bookcase in the living room, and the 1850s grandfather clock in the kitchen. The white peacock—which dates from the late 1800s—is a prized possession that the client bought at auction in Paris.

“I love the idea that she does this in all her houses, to reuse as much as possible, and not buy new unless we really have to,” notes Kalur. “There’s a story behind everything in the house. And she loves that and I love that too, which is what made this project really fantastic.” ✹

CANVAS A Blank

Creating a Federalist-style country house without pretense

BY MINDY PANTIEL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY KATE S. JORDAN | STYLING BY PAMELA DUNCAN SILVER

So Simple (this page) In the upstairs hall, a 19th-century oil painting hangs above an antique dresser garnered at a French flea market. Opening Statement (opposite page) Designer and homeowner Carol Neiley (right) and her business partner, Pamela Duncan Silver, are pictured in front of the farmhouse they renovated together. See Resources.

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Light Filled

A new fireplace composed of 18thcentury brick is the living room centerpiece, and the double-hung windows are from Lepage Millwork. The Cisco Home sofa is through J. Seitz & Co., and the brass floor lamp is through Roman and Williams.

Carol Neiley, an interior designer and co-owner of Maison Collab, embodies a bold sense of adventure. “I love a challenge and taking on things other people would avoid,” says Neiley, who in a gutsy move in 2007 as a single mom with two young daughters moved her family to Lyon, France, where she purchased and restored an 18th-century stone farmhouse.

It was with that same intrepid spirit that decades later she tackled a 1907 tenant farmhouse in Sharon, Connecticut. Located on the former William F. Buckley estate, the abandoned residence was teeming with bats and mice, but the sprawling property filled with mature maples and red elms won her over.

“Despite its state, the house had an incredible energy,” she recalls. “And it was perfectly situated on this beautiful piece of land.”

The refurbishing of the modest structure quickly turned into a comprehensive gut renovation. Working with business partner Pamela Duncan Silver, the duo determined nothing was worth salvaging including the deteriorating clapboard siding. “We replaced it all with HardiePlank and hired a local mason to craft a beautiful chimney with 18thcentury brick,” says Neiley, who envisioned an end

product in keeping with the simplicity and elegance of Federalist style architecture.

Indoors, new larger windows raised to maximum height with sills set at 18-inches above the floor, counter the low ceilings and flood the rearranged layout—which includes the addition of a mudroom and office—with plenty of natural light. “All the doors and the molding—which is from a Federal farmhouse—are 18th century,” explains Neiley, who addressed the home’s lack of storage by designing floor-to-ceiling cabinets for the mudroom, dining area and primary bedroom dressing area. “With such low ceilings there was no room for large furniture. Everything had to be built in.”

A significant portion of the interior renovation focused on aligning the design with Neiley’s Federalist vison but with a French accent. White oak floors with a matte water-based finish and Venetian plaster walls tinted the same Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin color as the trim and moldings establish the desired effect. “Everything is intentionally white on white on cream, which is very peaceful and also provided a blank canvas for my art and collectibles,” says the designer, who used durable terrazzo tiles on the mudroom floors, and painted the red oak flooring on the upper-level a light gray for a country feel.

French Inspired (clockwise across spread from above)

A 19th-century cabinet houses an array of artwork and collectibles. The moldings, door and Venetian plaster walls—painted in Farrow & Ball’s Slipper Satin—create a calming backdrop. An Oscar light fixture casts a warm glow on chairs wearing oatmeal linen through Montage Antiques. See Resources.

‘‘All the doors and the molding—which is from a Federal farmhouse—are 18th century’’

After years of living as a self-described maximalist in France—“It was hard to resist all those beautiful linens, pottery and antiques,” Neiley says—she needed to downsize significantly. “I got rid of so many things and kept just enough to furnish the house.” Among the treasured items that made the cut was a 19th-century cabinet that was adapted to fit in the more than a century old house. “I love containment units and arranging things like collages,” she adds.

Taking a decidedly minimalist approach to the home’s interior design, select pieces and artwork are artfully arranged in simple vignettes throughout. In the upstairs hallway, for example, an early 19th-century oil painting poised above a distressed antique dresser make an unpretentious statement. The sole new purchases include Frenchinspired light fixtures, and a living room sofa situated to enjoy the fireplace composed of the same brick as the chimney.

“We did more taking out than putting in,” notes Neiley, who took a similar approach with her use of color. With the exception of the aqueous blue shower tiles in the upstairs bathroom, the rest of the house reads more like a sepia-toned photograph. “Basically, we succeeded in creating a country house without pretense. We took out the unremarkable architecture and built in character.” ✹

Volcanic Wines

EXPLORING OENOPHILES’ NEWEST PASSION

Over the years, I’ve watched so many trends and movements ripple across the wine world, bringing a rush of new buzzwords along with them. I pondered additive-free, low-alcohol, no-alcohol, biodynamic, natural and skin-contact wines. There were new offbeat regions to discover: wines from Armenia, Croatia and Georgia. And so many indigenous grape varieties I couldn’t learn to pronounce, tripping over Czerszegi Fuszeres from Hungary, Treixadura from Spain, Agiorgitiko from Greece.

In recent years, though, there’s been one hot wine-world trend I’ve found easy to embrace: the celebration of all things volcanic, for grapes grown in the rich soils surrounding the world’s volcanoes.

Volcanic ash soils—with their high mineral content—imbue a distinct earthy quality to a wide range of red and white grapes, adding an extra savory element with an intense minerality and saline notes. I tasted through some of the top volcanic wines recently, at a Volcanic Wines Conference in New York, bringing together producers from the Canary Islands, Cyprus, Sicily, Santorini and Pantelleria, among other blacksoiled isles. All of those places share similarly harsh growing conditions, which make for tastier wines.

The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the North African coast, features some of the world’s most rugged volcanic terrain on

the seven islands where vineyards grow. On El Hierro, winegrowers engage in “heroic viticulture” (another hot buzzword) tending their grapes on steep slopes 900-feet above sea level. On neighboring La Palma, where the Cumbre Vieja volcano last erupted in 2021, the vines are etched into ascending terraces. Tenerife, the capital, has some of the highest vineyards in Europe. While winegrowers on Lanzarote plant their vines in deep trenches protected from strong ocean gusts by volcanic-stone walls.

In the Greek isle of Santorini, vines are planted directly onto the side of the volcano. The grapes are nestled in vine baskets to protect them from the punishing sun and destructive wind. The vines of Mt. Etna in Sicily—perhaps the world’s famous volcanic wine region—are also dug into the side of the active volcano, which erupted in July. Many vineyards there are planted at the highest altitudes, cooling the grapes and making for especially elegant wines.

In contrast to these super savory cuvées, Pantelleria—a tiny speck in the Strait of Sicily, thirty-five nautical miles from the Tunisian coast—produces highly prized honey-sweet wines from its volcanic soil, it’s Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) grapes dried for 18 days after harvest, as per tradition, to concentrate their sugars.

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BARONESS RECOMMENDS

Tsiakkas Xynisteri ($23) Vinified from Cyprus’s indigenous variety, Xynisteri, grown in vineyards of up to 3,000 feet, this white is energetic and bright with white floral, nectarine and grapefruit aromas, plus sea salt salinity from Cyprus’s ocean breezes.

Vinatigo Listan Blanco ($26) high altitude vineyards in Spain’s Canary Islands, this crisp Listan Blanco has pear, guava and pineapple flavors and is mineral-driven, showcasing Tenerife’s volcanic terroir.

Sul Vulcano Etna Blanco ($40) From Donnafugata’s vineyards on Mt. Etna, this beguiling white, made from Sicily’s indigenous Carricante grape, has mandarin citrusy aromas, flinty notes and is savory with elegant minerality. And Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso ($39), made from Nerello Moscalese, has rich raspberry and cherry flavors with a nuance of star anise.

El Grifo Lias Malvasia Volcanica 2021 ($48) From Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, this internationally awarded Malvasia is bursting with aromas—orange blossom, jasmine, violets—and has lush flavors of passion fruit, mango and caramel. It has natural citrus acidity and mineral and saline notes.

Terra Nera Assyrtiko ($45) From Artemis Karamolegos, one of Santorini’s off-the-beaten-path choices, this vibrant Assyrtiko— made from 50-year-old vines—possesses quince, pink grapefruit and lemon aromas, and shows marine salinity.

Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria ($65) Made from Zibibbo, this dessert elixir has a bouquet of apricot, mango and papaya with hints of Mediterranean herbs. From the island of Pantelleria, it pairs well with blue cheese, foie gras and pastries. Serve chilled.

Volcanic Soils Donnafugata’s vineyards on Mt. Etna, the highest volcano in Europe. donnafugata.it.

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Arpita Muchhal Design considers the Clients’ dreams, budget, and functional, physical, and lifestyle needs, which provide the basis from which architectural solutions are derived. For the past 15 years the firm has been committed to clear forms and thoughtfully detailed spaces that are warm and inviting through the use of a wide palette of materials and finishes. The firm executes its vision utilizing its unique construction expertise to seamlessly integrate architecture, interior design, and landscaping.

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Inspired by a grand vision for the future yet grounded in a legacy of excellence, Christopher Pagliaro Architects is the creator of exceptional waterfront architecture.

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Timothy Bryant Architect is an award-winning architectural firm known for blending traditional and modern design, rooted in classicism and tailored for contemporary living. Their services range from new construction and renovations to historic preservation and interior decoration.

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Clean. Green. Beautiful. Trillium Architects has been designing sustainable, energy efficient, bespoke homes for two decades. A leader in the field, this boutique, full-service firm of a dozen architects specializes in creating the healthiest homes for you, your family, and the planet. Whether it’s a new home or an addition – Net Zero, LEED, or Passive House – a Trillium home is sustainable luxury defined.

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WCA is a full-service, high-end architecture, interior design, and decorating firm with locations in Westport, Connecticut, New York City, East Hampton, and Miami. Architect West Chin, the principal behind WCA, is known for his warm, modern residential and commercial design. The WCA team is also the creative force behind the curation of home décor showrooms, West | Out East, which specialize in furniture, closets, storage systems, kitchen, bath, lighting, rugs and accessories.

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Pages 56–63: Interior design, Dana Ferraro, Molly Patton Design, mollypattondesign.com. Photo stylist, Jennifer Olsen Maccaro, jenniferolsendesign.com. Family room: Sofas, Century Furniture. Paint, Benjamin Moore through Ring’s End. Rug, Stark. Cocktail table, Century Furniture. Side table, Highland House. Drapery panels, Ballard Designs. Lamps, Safavieh. Lampshade, Bunny Williams Home. Chandelier, Visual Comfort. Patterned pillows, Pepper Home. Colorblock pillows, Ballard

from “Perfectly Posh Pied-à-Terre”

Designs. Artwork, Jennifer Pino Fine Art, through Behind the Hedge. Stools, Urban Outfitters. Dining room: Wallpaper, Sandberg through Gimmersta. Drapery panels, Stout Textiles. Dining table, Gabby Home through Kathy Kuo Home. Chair fabric, Namay Samay through John Rosselli & Associates. Rug, Momeni Rugs. Chandelier, Mitzi. Artwork, Slim Aarons through Soicher Marin. Living room: Chaise fabric, Lee Jofa. Custom sofa and chaise, Neto’s Upholstery. Sofa fabric, Romo. Sofa trim, Samuel & Sons. Chaise fabric, Lee Jofa. Wallpaper, Farrow &

Ball. Rug, Rush House. Accent chairs, Coley Home. Accent chair fabric, Zak + Fox. Cocktail table, Arteriors. Drapery fabric, Namay Samay through John Rosselli & Associates. Wall sconces, Visual Comfort. Cabinet, Villa & House through Perigold. Game table, Woodbridge Furniture. Game table chairs, World Market. Small table lamp, Kate Spade. Breakfast nook: Custom banquette, Neto’s Upholstery. Banquette fabric, Perennials. Chairs, Woodbridge Furniture. Table, Noir. Sunroom: Swivel chairs, Serena & Lily. Guest room: Bed, Universal. Bedding and lampshade, Ballard Designs. Rug, Momeni Rugs. Office: Poufs, Target. Paint, Benjamin Moore. Bookcases, RH Teen. Artwork, St. Frank. Custom Roman shade, Neto’s Upholstery. Roman shade fabric, Schumacher. Mirror, Celerie Kemble for Henredon. Vintage console, Fairfield County Antique and Design. Lamps, HomeGoods.

FEET FIRST

Pages 64–73: Interior design, Liz Slutsky and Joanna Jones, Torus Interiors, torusinteriors.com. Architect, PCDF Architecture LLC, pcdfarchitecture. com. General contractor, Michael Dimeo, Dimeo Construction, dimeocc. com. Landscape design, Hoffman Landscapes, hoffmanlandscapes. com. Living room: Wood flooring, The Hudson Company. Sofa, LawsonFenning. Sofa fabric, Schumacher. Chaise lounge, Room. Chaise lounge fabric, Mark Alexander through Romo. Lounge chair, 1stDibs. Lounge chair fabric, Rogers & Goffigon. Ceiling fixture, L’Aviva Home. Floor lamp, Dumais Made. Artwork, Moshekwa Langa through Winston Wächter Fine Art. Dining room: Wallpaper, Kelly Ventura. Paint, Benjamin Moore. Dining table, Jacob May. Chairs, Etsy. Chair fabric, Mokum. Chandelier, 1stDibs. Foyer: Console, Lawson-Fenning. Ottoman, Chairish. Ottoman fabric, Rosemary Hallgarten. Artwork, Diana al-Hadid through Winston Wächter Fine Art. Wall sconce, Shoppe by Amber. Flooring, Bella Pietra. Kitchen: Pendants, Currey & Company. Stools, Lawson-Fenning. Tile backsplash, Mosaic House. Breakfast nook: Table, PF Furniture. Chair fabric, Brook Perdigon Textiles through Temple Studio. Banquette, Chairish. Banquette fabric, Thibaut. Pendant, 1stDibs. Artwork, Winston Wächter Fine Art. Her office: Desk, Soho Home. Loveseat fabric, Pollack through Holly Hunt. Ceiling light, Visual Comfort. Rug, Palace Rugs. Desk

lamp, Dumais Made. Artwork, Gideon Rubin through Winston Wächter Fine Art. Primary suite: Bed, Maiden Home. Bed fabric, Pollack. Sconces, The Urban Electric Co. Chandelier, 1stDibs. Dresser, Soho Home. Art at dresser, Andreas Kocks through Winston Wächter Fine Art. Primary bathroom: Wall tiles, Nasco through Bella Pietra. Countertop, Stone Workshop. Sconces, Visual Comfort. Pendant, Cuff Studio. Hallway: Flush mount lighting, Soho Home. Runner, Palace Rugs. Artwork, Heather Day through Winston Wächter Fine Art. His office: Lounge chair fabric, Rogers & Goffigon. Rug, Palace Rugs. Coffee table, Soho Home. Sectional, Room & Board. Bar cabinet, 1stDibs. Artwork, Sheree Hovsepian through Winston Wächter Fine Art. Patio: Sofa, Kinglsey Bate. Lounge chair and ottoman, Seasons Too. Coffee tables, Blu Dot. Wall sconce, Visual Comfort.

PERFECTLY POSH PIED-À-TERRE

Pages 74–81: Interior design, Claudia Kalur, CFK Interiors, cfkinteriors.com. Builder, Robert Bozek, 44-7958692056. Living room: Paint, Farrow & Ball. Sofa, TwentyTwentyOne. Sofa fabric, Kirkby Design. Antique rug, Lilla Rugs. Drapery, Rose Uniacke. Print, Tracey Emin. Sconces, Bert Frank. Radiators, The Radiator Centre. Kitchen: Cabinetry, counters, fittings, hardware and stools, Plain English Design. Pendants, Bert Frank. Paintings, Titan Fine Art. Sockets, Forbes & Lomax. Faux boxwood window boxes, London Planters. Flooring, Fired Earth. Dining area: Vintage chandelier, Louis Poulsen. Banquette, Plain English Design. Banquette fabric, Schumacher. Pillows, Oka. Rug, Lilla Rugs. Powder room: Paint, Farrow & Ball. Sink, faucet and shelf, Drummonds. Flooring, Fired Earth. Primary bedroom: Drapery fabric, Schumacher. Window bench fabrics, Perennials. Pillows, Oka. Throw blanket, The White Company. Cabinet hardware, Frank Allart.

A BLANK CANVAS

Pages 82–89: Interior design, Carol B. Neiley and Pamela Duncan Silver, Maison Collab, maisoncollab.com. Architect, Reed Morrison, reedmorrisonarchitect. com. Builder, Vasyl Polishchuk, 845-6126006. Exterior: Siding, HardiePlank. Windows, Lepage Millwork. Living room: Sofa, Cisco Home through J. Seitz & Co. Floor lamp, Roman and Williams. Paint, Farrow & Ball. Bench, Michael Trapp Inc. Plaster horse,

Items pictured but not listed here are either from private collections or have no additional details. CTC&G relies upon the providing party of the image to give accurate credit information.

Rhinebeck Antique Emporium. Dining area: Ceiling fixture, Roman and Williams. Chairs, Montage Antiques. Office: Lamps, Montage Antiques.

Chair, Bowen Barn. Primary bedroom: Bed, RH. Fur pillow, J. Seitz. Primary bathroom: Fixtures, Waterworks. Tile, Clé. Guest bathroom: Lighting, CTO Lighting through Holland & Sherry.

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1stDibs, 1stdibs.com

Arteriors, arteriorshome.com

Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com

Behind the Hedge, behindthehedgect.com

Bella Pietra, 203-655-1322

Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com

Bert Frank, bertfrank.co.uk

Blu Dot, bludot.com

Bowen Barn, 845-868-7085

Brook Perdigon Textiles, brookperdigontextiles.com

Bunny Williams Home, bunnywilliamshome.com

Celerie Kemble, kembleinteriors.com

Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com

Chairish, chairish.com

Cisco Home, ciscohome.net

Clé, cletile.com

Coley Home, coleyhome.com

CTO Lighting, ctolighting.co.uk

Cuff Studio, cuffstudio.com

Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com

Drummonds, drummonds-uk.com

Dumais Made, dumaismade.com

Etsy, etsy.com

Fairfield County Antique and Design, fairfieldantiqueanddesign.com

Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com

Fired Earth, firedearth.com

Forbes & Lomax, forbesandlomax.com

Frank Allart, frankallart.com

Gabby Home, gabby.com

Gimmersta, gimmersta.com

HardiePlank, jameshardie.com

Henredon, henredon.com

Highland House, highlandhousefurniture.com

Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com

Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com

HomeGoods, homegoods.com

J. Seitz & Co., jseitz.com

Jacob May, jacob-may.com

Jennifer Pino Fine Art, jenniferpinopaints.com

John Rosselli & Associates, johnrosselli.com

Kate Spade (see Visual Comfort)

Kathy Kuo Home, kathykuohome.com

Kelly Ventura, kellyventura.com

Kinglsey Bate, kingsleybate.com

Kirkby Design, kirkbydesign.com

L’Aviva Home, lavivahome.com

Lawson-Fenning, lawsonfenning.com

Lee Jofa, kravet.com

Lepage Millwork, lepagemillwork.com

Lilla Rugs, lillarugs.com

London Planters, londonplanters.co.uk

Louis Poulsen, louispoulsen.com

Maiden Home, maidenhome.com

Mark Alexander, markalexander.com

Michael Trapp Inc., michaeltrapp.com

Mitzi, mitzi.com

Mokum, mokumtextiles.com

Momeni Rugs, momeni.com

Montage Antiques, montageantiques.com

Mosaic House, mosaichse.com

Namay Samay, namaysamay.com

Nasco, nascostonetile.com

Neto’s Upholstery, 203-394-1685

Noir, noirfurniturela.com

Oka, oka.com

Palace Rugs, palaceorientalrugs.com

Pepper Home, pepper-home.com

Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com

Perigold, perigold.com

PF Furniture, pffurniture.co.uk

Plain English Design, plainenglishdesign.com

Pollack, pollackassociates.com

RH Teen, rhteen.rh.com

RH, rh.com

Rhinebeck Antique Emporium, rhinebeckantiqueemporium.com

Ring’s End, ringsend.com

Rogers & Goffigon, rogersandgoffigon.com

Roman and Williams, romanandwilliams.com

Romo, romo.com

Room & Board, roomandboard.com

Room, roomonline.com

Rose Uniacke, roseuniacke.com

Rosemary Hallgarten, rosemaryhallgarten.com

Rush House, shoprushhouse.com

Safavieh, safavieh.com

Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com

Sandberg, sandbergwallpaper.com

Schumacher, schumacher.com

Seasons Too, seasonstoo.com

Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com

Shoppe by Amber, shoppe. amberinteriordesign.com

Slim Aarons (see Soicher Marin)

Soho Home, sohohome.com

Soicher Marin, soicher-marin.com

St. Frank, stfrank.com

Stark, starkcarpet.com

Stone Workshops, stoneworkshops.com

Stout Textiles, estout.com

Target, target.com

Temple Studio, templestudiony.com

The Hudson Company, thehudsonco.com

The Radiator Centre, theradiatorcentre.com

The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com

The White Company, thewhitecompany.com

Thibaut, thibautdesign.com

Titan Fine Art, titanfineart.com

Tracey Emin, @traceyeminstudio

TwentyTwentyOne, twentytwentyone.com

Universal, universalfurniture.com

Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com

Villa & House, vandh.com

Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com

Waterworks, waterworks.com

Winston Wächter Fine Art, winstonwachter.com

Woodbridge Furniture, woodbridgefurniture.com

World Market, worldmarket.com

Zak + Fox, zakandfox.com

from “A Blank Canvas”

Chris Renzo

Established in the 1920s by Italian immigrant Franco Scalamandré— who came to New York from Naples, Italy—the illustrious namesake firm imports and creates textiles, wallpapers, trims and furnishings, which from the outset have set a standard of excellence in the industry. Jacqueline Kennedy featured Scalamandré in her celebrated redecoration of the White House, and a dozen US Presidents have lived in interiors the firm has embellished. Called to the attention of Louis Renzo, the financial services businessman recognized the opportunity to revitalize a heritage firm and acquired Scalamandré from its third-generation owners in 2009. Now merged with Stark, the company maintains superior quality and innovation in textiles and furnishings. Renzo’s sons Chris and Louis, Jr. work as vice presidents, maintaining the firm’s distinguished legacy as explained in our conversation with older brother Chris (above right). scalamandre.com.

What sparked your father’s interest in acquiring the firm? He had a business background, and when he learned the founders were selling it, he welcomed the opportunity to purchase a quality heritage company—one he might pass along to his children.

You father had been running an armored-car company. What were implications of taking over an iconic textile firm? There was a lot to learn about product development and business operation, but talented long-time Scalamandré employees and new industry experts advised us. An unintended consequence was the passion we all developed for this company.

Why has teaming up with your former competitor Stark been such a success? Combining showrooms and warehouses decreased our overhead, the design studio collaborates with our legacy brands, and we both had connections to European brands. All of which meant that we were offering more products to a larger customer base.

Why is your comprehensive website important? Clients aren’t shopping in showrooms as frequently, so they need online services that are as close as possible to the showroom visit.

What new areas are prospects for your textiles? We’re excited to

launch our first Hinson collection this fall. We purchased the Hinson brand in 2021, and it brings a whole new transitional and contemporary point of view.

What sparked the recent decision to start custom printing wallpapers in house? We can develop more, more quickly, enabling us to do custom runs for clients with specific needs and offer luxury products at a better, more competitive price.

How has the firm adjusted to meet “green” concerns? We buy from mills that are energy efficient, using renewable energy, recycling raw water and materials, and

A Family Affair (clockwise from

Louis Renzo is flanked by sons Louis, Jr., and Chris. Iconic Zebra print in Limelight. The Met Collection includes the floral Persephone. Nymph Floral is part of the Timeless Trends Collection.

paying fair wages. We don’t ignore environmental concerns to have the lowest price. We sell a product that is intended to last for decades.

What inspired the Jamboree umbrella? Jamboree is a best seller—a fun and happy print—and seemed like the right choice to bring pops of color to a gray rainy day.

What is the enduring appeal of the iconic leaping zebra print? For 60 years, it wallpapered Gino’s—one of the city’s most popular restaurants— and it’s been in movies. Our father recognized that it was unique and directed the studio to come out with new colorways, and pushed to have the design be part of the company’s

logo. It’s engrained itself into the ethos of the design world.

What is gratifying about working at Scalamandré? To be part of a company that interacts with so many notable institutions is an honor. Providing fabrics, wallpaper and furnishings to the White House is something to be very proud of.

—Sharon King Hoge

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