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Kindred Spirits A French woman envisioned an American home true to its region in the country she has adopted as her own Excerpted from Architecture, Interiors, Landscapes— Collaborations: Ferguson & Shamamian Architects

From “Material World,” page80. Photograph by Paul Johnson Photography

by David Masello photographs by Thomas Loof

Simply Perfect A Litchfield county home is transformed into a comfortable, colorful refuge by Barbara L. Dixon photographs by Nick Johnson

Suburban Standout Denise Davies delivers a sophisticated yet kid-friendly home for former city dwellers by David Masello photographs by Ellen McDermott

Material World It’s all in the details for four dynamic kitchens that feature unexpected finishes and multidimensional textures by Ann Loynd Burton photographs by David McCaughan,

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DEPARTMENTS 10 Editor’s Letter

Building a better kitchen from the ground up

Renovating or starting anew— see what’s trending in kitchen appliances, cabinetry, surfaces and fixtures by

Letter from the CEO

Mary Fitzgerald

Contributors

Wine New Beginnings

Finding fine wines in the unlikely country of Kosovo by

Calendar

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

What’s New

Meet the Designer

Out of the Box

Sarah Robertson

The founder of Studio Dearborn, Sarah Robertson, shares her passion for kitchen design by Sharon

King Hoge

The well-appointed home office by

Mary Fitzgerald

Design Notes A peek inside the latest buzz-worthy design news happening in the area by

Mary Fitzgerald

Deeds & Don’ts Inside stories behind area real estate deals by

Diane di Costanzo

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Birth of an Idea that reflect those trends. As we all know, some trends last a nanosecond, while others have real staying power. Attending industry shows helps me identify those that are here to stay. It is only at these shows that you can see and compare similar products and ideas. And one of my favorites is the annual Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS). Held simultaneously with the International Builders Show (IBS), manufacturers from around the world show off their latest and greatest products to the press and buyers for retail outlets. Entranced with the breadth of the show, five years ago I started thinking that designers and architects needed to attend KBIS. It is one of the largest industry shows in the country, and it includes many global brands. How great would it be for professionals to see the newest products and ideas for both the kitchen and bath in one show! This was the birth of the C&G Insider Tour at KBIS! ■ The idea was that I would lead a group through the show. My next step was to create the tour, finding the booths of manufacturers that design professionals would find useful and interesting. Like any editor, I did my research, went on exhibitors’ websites, followed even more on social media and relied on my 20-plus years of experience at the show. But to narrow down hundreds of exhibitors to around 15 was not as easy as I thought. I knew that I wanted a combination of known brands mixed with new ones; large manufacturers with multiple brands and collections with those that had one solid product. We also had to have a variety of product categories: everything from surfacing materials to hardware to cabinetry and, more recently, home electronics. Finally, it should include a nice selection of products for the kitchen, as well as the bath. ■ As many times as I tell people how expansive the show is, nothing prepares them for that first moment. Imagine being one of 60,000 people trying to see 800 exhibitors spread out over 600,000 square feet in two shows! It can be overwhelming. I try to make it easy for everyone to get a feel for how the show is organized. As we crisscross the halls, attendees take note of other booths they would like to see. I will admit that these designers are happy to just follow along and enjoy the one-on-one service they receive in the booths that we have hand selected for the tour. That initial feeling of being overwhelmed is soon replaced by lots of excitement. ■ Sharing the show with designers and architects has become a highlight of the year for me, and I hope for others too. These professionals use the show to find special products for their clients’ projects—often specifying at the show—and walk away inspired for future designs. So, what started as a tour to introduce designers to the endless possibilities, has turned into a working show that helps designers with lasting partnerships and creativity. You can’t afford to miss it!

(clockwise from above) Participants discover ideas for surfacing, new appliances and plumbing fixtures on the C&G Insider Tour. DJ welcomes everyone to the show and the group gathers together for a photo op.

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adjoining family room, butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, and mudroom with its own bath were de rigueur. That’s nothing compared to what’s going on today! ■ Recently CTC&G and County TV & Appliance invited the area’s top design professionals to a gourmet presentation and dinner at Gray Barns (where else?), hosted by our partner Gaggenau as part of its Bistro 1683 program. ■ Before dinner, our Editorial Director, DJ Carey, along with designers Alison Rose, Kelly Mittleman, Robin Carroll and Skyler Stevenson of Gaggenau, captivated us with stories about what’s happening in kitchens right now. Yes, the beautiful kitchen is still here with textures, multiple surface materials and moody colors, but that’s just the beginning. Now there is an additional “dirty kitchen” (I prefer “scullery”) where the work takes place and appliances hum with activity; the walk-in pantry now has a dish pantry and a silver pantry; the wine room is up in the kitchen too, and in full view. Really, how many of us schlepped down to our fab wine room in the basement for tastings anyway? Add a coffee station, hydration station, full bar, wine bar and office, and you are getting there. Drawers now house freezers, dishwashers and kid’s snacks. Everything is integrated, including the pizza oven, steam ovens, and refrigerators, through WiFi. No two kitchens should be alike, the designers emphasized. Let your imagination fly! ■ You probably noticed that for the first time, this month’s cover spans three pages–we just had to give you a glimpse of what is taking place in kitchen design today. ■ Also, in this issue is our annual special section, “What’s Trending in Kitchen and Bath,” which showcases the new and varied products that are available to make your kitchen and bath truly exceptional. ■ Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Today’s kitchens have it all—wine rooms, integrated appliances and walk-in pantries for dishes and silver. This well-organized dish pantry, seen on a recent New Canaan house tour, is party ready.

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WE ASKED THE DESIGNERS FEATURED IN OUR KITCHEN PORTFOLIO, “MATERIAL WORLD” (PAGE 80), TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS.

What’s the secret to successfully mixing material, textures and tones in a kitchen design, and do you have a favorite combination?

I like a clean look, regardless of color and material. Too much fussiness in a kitchen is distracting. That said, I do love the drama of strong, deep color and the high-gloss finish found in our featured kitchen. My preferred combination: a large island with beautiful natural stone, a highly polished and hammered hood and warm cabinetry in light or dark wood tones. Add in an oversized pendant and stunning hardware and you have a template for a gorgeous kitchen. Deane, deaneinc.com.

JOSEPH NAJMY

The key to mixing materials is combining reflective elements with organic materials to produce a dramatic contrast. The kitchen featured in this issue features shiny brass, natural marble countertops and the contrast of black and white paint. Personally, I like to blend painted surfaces and natural wood elements— as close to how the tree grows in nature—in matte or oiled finishes. Nukitchens, nukitchens.com.

CLAUDIA KALUR

I think the secret is mixing materials that complement each other rather than stand out. Our own kitchen in Litchfield County is inspired by the simplicity of an English country kitchen. We chose semi-gloss painted cabinetry in a putty color, unlacquered brass —that will age and patina over time— and solid walnut countertops. We selected colors and materials that work together to create a welcoming kitchen. CFK Interiors, cfkinteriors.com.

JONATHAN GORDON

There are two schools of thought regarding color, texture and pattern—low contrast and high contrast. Low contrast would be an all-white kitchen where the textures provide the interest. A high contrast kitchen might, for example, include a mix of stained wood, dark quartz and glass tile with brushed brass fixtures. The colors and textures create their own palette. I prefer the high contrast look—dark grays and blacks alongside natural wood and gold tones—I am using this exact blend in my own kitchen. Design by the Jonathans, thejonathans.com.

—Mary Fitzgerald

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HAPPY HOUR Visit The Norwalk Art Space for its Creative Happy Hour this month! Running on the third Thursday of every month, Creative Happy Hour will feature various creative activities, such as a writer’s workshop, open sketch, live painting, animation group and open mic. All are welcome to participate and/or be inspired! Fabulous food and seasonal cocktails (and non-alcoholic drinks) will be available for purchase from the café, which is run by Chef Bill Taibe and the Art Space Café team. Thursday, January 20, 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave., Norwalk. For more information, visit thenorwalkartspace.org.

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The New York Botanical Garden will host its 30th Holiday Train Show. Visitors will marvel as model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 190 New York landmarks, which have been artistically crafted out of natural materials such as seeds, leaves, bark, twigs, acorns and pinecone scales by the creative team at Applied Imagination. To celebrate its 30th year, the Holiday Train Show will showcase NYBG’s unique buildings and structures, including a new replica of the majestic LuEsther T. Mertz Library building, along with the iconic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Now through Sunday, January 23. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY. For more information, visit nybg,org.

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SITTING PRETTY

On office chair should be comfortable, but we found one that is good-looking too. Safavieh’s Jakob desk chair is pretty in plush pink, blue, cream or gray velvet upholstery, paired with a gold tone swivel base. $399, Norwalk, safavieh.com.

TOP SHELF

The three-tier Dania letter tray from Bloomist is expertly crafted by woodworkers at Danish-brand Skagerak using traditional joinery techniques in FSC-certified European oak. $249, bloomist.com

EXECUTIVE STATUS

The Regency style of the Farren Writing Desk by Ralph Lauren features inset leather panels with gold tooling, masterfully carved details and elegant brass hardware. $8,095, New Canaan, ralphlauren.com.

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WHAT’S NEW

DESK DUTY

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The Hartley desk from Mr. Brown London fits perfectly into an office or living room. Its striking dark oak finish contrasts with white ironstone drawer fronts accented with blackened brass hardware. $2,395, available through Wakefield Design Center, wakefielddesigncenter.com, mrbrownhome.com.

BOOK SMART

The Intarsia Milano bookshelf from Artemest is smart looking from every angle in a dramatic double-sided Herringbone pattern. The inlay in white marble and black pear wood is handcrafted in Italy. $6,960, artemest.com.

A FEMININE TOUCH

Fashioned from Atlantic blue resin with flakes of gold leaf, the Garden Box from Bunny Williams Home is topped with a cast mushroom and available in two sizes. The interior is lined in a mahogany-stained wood. $165, bunnywilliamshome.com.

ILLUMINATING FACTORS

The Arhaus Arcadia Arc floor lamp is welded and spun by Italian artisans. A hand-applied acid finish accentuates the warm bronze and black iron tones. The height is adjustable for ambient or reading light. $2,199, SoNo Collection, Norwalk, Arhaus.com

READING ROOM

Make room for the Delfern chair and companion ottoman. Hailing from the Positano Collection by David Phoenix for Hickory Chair, it provides a welcome reading and relaxing spot. Fashioned in walnut, the frame is sculptural in shape with a curved back, tusk legs and open arms, shown here in an espresso wood finish and leather upholstery. $4,185, available through Safavieh, safavieh.com, hickorychair.com.

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LENDING LIBRARY

The Thackham bookcase was inspired by an antique that Michael and Lucy Vaughan found at an antiques fair in England. The Arts & Crafts style is created in an acacia wood and is part of Vaughan’s latest collection, Ellisfield. Price upon request, D&D, vaughandesigns. com.

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CUTTING EDGE

Century offers a mix-and-match program to create a custom, one-of-a-kind desk—just choose a base, then pair with a top. Made from sustainably-harvested Guanacaste wood found in South America, each liveedge slab displays unique characteristics, so no two pieces are alike. Price upon request, available through Wakefield Design Center, wakefielddesigncenter.com, centuryfurniture.com.

BRITISH ACCENT

U.K. brand OKA is all about living well and living beautifully. The Grisewood library table lamp is quintessentially British in an antique design, fashioned from brass and iron in a delightful teal finish. $275, oka.com/us.

FILE IT

Modern design and quality craftsmanship collide in the Element Credenza by Thos. Moser. The file cabinet rests atop a hardwood base with squared legs and is enhanced with leather-wrapped drawer fronts. The credenza is available in two- and four-drawer configurations in walnut or cherry wood. As shown, $8,400, thosmoser.com.

LEATHER GOODS

Luxurious desk accessories from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams add the finishing touch to a home office. The Barnes collection offers a desk mat, wastebasket, pencil holder, storage boxes and bookends enveloped in gray leather and faux suede with decorative stitching. $34— $220, Greenwich, mgbw.com.

SOPHISTICATED MODERN

Spanish design studio Mermelada Estudio reinterpreted a ’70s-style bolstered lounge chair into a statement piece for CB2. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate faux mohair, the Martos office chair is rich and modern. The stainlesssteel frame and legs sport a polished nickel finish and the seat height is adjustable. $899, cb2.com.

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DESIGN NOTES

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MEG BRAFF FOR WILDWOOD

It seemed a natural fit for designer Meg Braff to team up with Wildwood—her go-to source for projects for over 20 years. The debut collection shows off a playful resort style in hues of blues, greens and white with cane, palm leaf and plaster motifs. “When I began thinking about an overarching theme for the Meg Braff x Wildwood collection, Palm Beach just made sense,” says Braff. “I love looking at old pictures of people and parties from the 1950s and ’60s and shopping for furniture and lighting of that era on Antiques Row in West Palm. The collection is devoted to pieces I’ve admired, been inspired by, purchased and used on design projects or always hoped to find while antiquing. It’s sort of a dream collection of midcentury Palm Beach.”

LAURA KIRAR FOR MCGUIRE

Designer Laura Kirar layers urban modernity and natural elements in her 16-piece capsule collection for McGuire. The assemblage encompasses a thoughtful selection of tables and upholstered seating, featuring raw textures and organic materials in oak, rattan, rawhide, cane and marble. “My vision for this collection,” says Kirar, “was to capture the distinctive elemental materials found within nature and add a global, modern perspective.”

MARK D. SIKES FOR CHADDOCK

Presenting his second collaboration with Chaddock, Mark D. Sikes envisioned three scenarios: city, coastal and country. Each grouping bears his mark of casual elegance and includes a mix of case goods and upholstered pieces—with influences of Swedish, English, French and Asian design—distinguished in Sikes’ all-American style. Layered in texture and patina, the furnishings resemble heirlooms updated for today’s lifestyle. Sikes maintains that every piece is something that he would personally want to use for a design project or in his own home. His mantra: “I believe in curating, collecting and customizing to ensure homes will look as good in a decade as they do today.”

ALEXA HAMPTON FOR THEODORE ALEXANDER

DAVID PHOENIX FOR HICKORY CHAIR

Hickory Chair unveiled the Positano Collection by designer David Phoenix, presenting 25 pieces of upholstery and case goods. “I named the collection Positano because, to me, it’s always been the pinnacle of laid-back glamour,” says Phoenix. “I wanted to bring that sensibility home.” The aesthetic is a modern interpretation of classic and midcentury styles, and the furniture lends itself to both formal and casual settings in a palette of rich, dark stains and light-toned painted finishes. The Sydney dresser features an ebony finish on American ash with upholstered drawer fronts and jewelryinspired pulls and ferrules in solid brass. Phoenix explains, “The hardware is inspired by a pair of vintage earrings from one of my favorite jewelers, David Webb.”

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“My love of travel and my respect for many different design eras always guide my hand when working on introductions to a collection,” notes Alexa Hampton. The latest additions to her eponymous line for Theodore Alexander resonate with historical references. “I like to create pieces that are as diverse and eclectic as my design work and that, selfishly, I would be able to buy and use for my clients. As an example, my new introductions include chairs inspired by the Egyptian revival movement, classical Greece, Louis XV’s and Napoleon III’s courts, all the way up to the designs of America’s midcentury.” Hampton designed a variety of plush upholstery pieces in jewel tones, like the Wingate sofa shown here, perfectly suited for lounging. —Mary Fitzgerald

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A select-grade white oak flooring by The Hudson Company grounds this kitchen designed by Roger Ferris & Partners. Ridgefield, thehudsonco.com.

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An industry first, the 24-inch undercounter convertible refrigerator/freezer drawers by Signature Kitchen Suite operate independently and offer six multi-temp settings for maximum versatility. Available through Royal Green Appliance Center, royalgreenny.com, signaturekitchensuite. com.

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WATERSTONE

The contemporary Fulton faucet suite now features an innovative Positive Lock Pulldown (PLP) feature and is crafted from 316 stainless steel or solid brass and offered in more than 30 finishes. Available through Bender, benderplumbing. com, waterstoneco. com.

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THOR

For compact kitchens, Thor’s new 24-inch electric range packs the heat with four heating elements, including a 1,200 single burner and a high-powered 2,200watt dual-heating element. Cooking modes include bake, convection bake, broil and convection broil. The frameless glass top is flush with the countertop for a seamless look that is easy to clean. thorkitchen.com.

LIEBHERR

Liebherr has expanded its luxury Monolith line with a new bottom freezer model in 30- and 36-inch options with French doors, or left- or right-hinge single doors. Available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, liebherr.com.

GE PROFILE

The GE Profile UltraFresh System dishwasher is a cleaning machine. Smart sensors engage the fan, circulating clean air to dry dishes and reduce moisture between cycles. Microban antimicrobial technology defends against bacteria at highcontact touchpoints. Available through P.C. Richard & Son, pcrichard.com, geappliances.com.

MODERN MATTER

Dress up cabinetry with the dramatic flair of the Crowley Pull Set from Modern Matter, available in polished nickel or brass. modern-matter.com.

NATIVE TRAILS

Glazed in a choice of 24k gold, platinum or silver over Italianmade fireclay, the Rendezvous sink is part of the Native Trails’ Precious Metals collection to celebrate the brand’s 25th anniversary. Available through Bender, benderplumbing.com, nativetrailshome.com.

FORZA

Italian-brand Forza has incorporated a pizza function—with the ability to heat quickly to 590 degrees—into its double or single wall ovens. Convection capability is available in both the oven and the warming drawer. forzacucina.com.

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Making quick work of prepping and cleaning, Elkay’s Workstation sinks accommodate custom accessories like cutting boards, colanders and dish-drying stations. The stainlesssteel Crosstown sink is shown here, but other models are also available in stainless, fireclay or quartz. Available through Waterware Showrooms, waterwareshowrooms. com, elkay.com.

THOMPSON TRADERS

In hand-hammered brass, the Villa undermount sink becomes the centerpiece of the kitchen. Each sink takes two weeks to make, crafted by skilled artisans in Mexico. Available through F.W. Webb Company, fwwebb. com, thompsontraders.com.

PLAIN ENGLISH

A stepped-back glazed cupboard by Plain English Design feels more like furniture than kitchen cabinetry in this NYC apartment and provides a place to house and display kitchenware, while also functioning as a bar or coffee station. NYC, plainenglishdesign.co.uk

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Creating a sophisticated composition, Artistic Tile’s Textura Nero Italia Limestone Mosaic is tonally consistent but texturally intriguing with a mix of etched stone designs set in a chevron pattern. Available through Karen Berkemeyer Home, karenberkemeyerhome.com, artistictile.com.

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Keep drawers organized with Hӓfele’s Fineline customizable system, shown here in a new finish—black ash. The pieces can be designed to fit any drawer. Options include cutlery trays, knife holders, spice holders and plate kits for deeper drawers. NYC, hafele.com.

HECTOR FINCH

A new addition to the Hector Finch line, the multi-faceted Hammered Glass Globe is offered in a small and large size. Refracting the light, the decorative surface also serves to hide the bulb. Available through Harbinger, NYDC, harbingerny.com, hectorfinch.com.

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Dacor just launched a 24” Integrated wine dispenser. The automated and temperature-controlled system dispenses and preserves up to four bottles of wine with argon gas technology. Dual temperature zones for red and white wine maintain freshness for up to 60 days without loss of flavor or aroma. Available through Planet TV & Appliances, planettv.com, dacor.com.

KOHLER

The Tone pull-down single-handle kitchen faucet from Kohler includes temperature memory, allowing the faucet to be turned on and off at a set temperature. Shown here in Matte Black with Brushed Moderne Brass. The touchless model can be paired with Kohler Konnect. Available through the Kohler Signature Store by Plimpton & Hills, us.kohler.

EGGERSMANN

Motion, an innovative new product from Eggersman, employs a hidden roller system that enables countertops and tabletops to silently and easily slide. Hide away your sink or induction stove top when not in use and expand your surface for additional work, serving or dining space. Available in stone, wood and melamine. A&D, eggersmannusa.com.

BLUE STAR

Unveiling its new integrated column refrigerators and freezers, Blue Star offers a choice of panel ready, stainless steel or a custom color—choose from more than 1,000 hues to match your appliance with kitchen cabinets or décor. This model showcases the Behr color of the year, Breezeway. Available through Planet TV and Appliances, planettv. com, bluestarcooking.com.

BIG CHILL

Equipped with a double oven and eight professional-level burners, the vintage style of the 48” Retro Range from Big Chill belies its cooking capabilities. Available in more than 200-plus custom colors including Signal Blue, shown here, bigchill.com.

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SILESTONE

Faro White is part of Silestone’s Sunlit Days quartz collection by Cosentino. Influenced by the sundrenched walls of the Mediterranean, this powdery-white shade lends a calming simplicity to the kitchen. Available through Home Depot, homedepot.com, silestoneusa.com.

TRUE RESIDENTIAL

The Low-Profile Collection of refrigeration products from True Residential is ADA compliant with a variety of 24-inch undercounter units, including a beverage center (shown here), wine cabinet and refrigerator drawers, all UL-rated for indoor or outdoor use. Choose standard stainless or select from a variety of custom finishes and hardware from the Build Your True collection. Available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, true-residential.com.

GAGGENAU

The Vario 400 Series Downdraft Ventilation system by Gaggenau boasts advance noise reduction and optimized air management, drawing odor and steam away and eliminating the need for a traditional hood. Available through County TV & Appliance, countytv.com.

VISUAL COMFORT

Inspired by Parisian design, the Orsay XL chandelier by Paloma Contreras for Visual Comfort fuses modern lines with traditional finishes. The five-light linear design is highlighted with conical metal shades. Offered in hand-rubbed antique brass, shown here, bronze and polished nickel. Available through Circa Lighting, circalighting.com, visualcomfort.com.

FISHER PAYKEL

The multi-function Combination Steam Oven by Fisher Paykel offers precise temperature control with steam-only, convection-only or a combination of cooking modes for a grand total of 23 oven functions. The largest steam oven on the market, this appliance is great for cooking healthy family meals or entertaining. No water line is needed for installation. Available thorugh Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, fisherpaykel.com.

MOEN

The Weymouth pull-down kitchen faucet in brushed gold is the perfect complement to Moen’s fireclay apron-front sink. The deep bowl of the sink accommodates large pots and pans and the faucet features Power Boost technology, providing enhanced water performance. Available through Torrco Design Center, torrcodesigncenter.com, moen.com.

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THERMADOR

Thermador’s all-new Leap Into Luxury appliance packages provide a full kitchen solution for new builds or those looking to replace existing appliances. Each package includes a 72-inch freestanding refrigerator, the 24-inch Emerald dishwasher and a variety of cooking appliance options like the Masterpiece oven. Available through County TV & Appliance, countytv.com, thermador.com.

WALKER ZANGER

Golden Alps hails from the Walker Zanger Studio Stone collection. The grand-scale stone mosaic blends diamond field tiles with linear pieces to create a graphic backsplash. Available through Connecticut Stone, connecticutstone.com, walkerzanger.com.

ROHL

Note the unique handle on the Eclissi (Italian for eclipse) kitchen faucet by Rohl, inspired by the astronomical phenomenon. Finishes include polished chrome, matte black, polished nickel and satin nickel. Available through Best Plumbing Tile and Stone, bestplg.com, houseofrohl.com.

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Pescara, Wood-Mode’s latest transitional door style comes in two new opaque finishes, Hale Blue and Iron Gray. Available through Shore & Country Kitchens, shoreandcountrykitchens.com, wood-mode.com.

Ruxely is one of four designs recently added to Cambria’s lineup of quartz surfacing. The delicately patinated emerald green veining is set against a creamy, warm-white background, in a choice of Cambria’s matte or high-gloss finish. Available through Ring’s End, ringsend. com, cambriausa.com.

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lanning a new kitchen? Begin with appliance research. For many, a kitchen project begins with considering a layout and cabinet style, yet savvy designers say extraordinary kitchens start with appliance selection. When you think about it, this makes sense. Your kitchen layout may be very different if you select a 48” dual fuel range than if you envision an induction cooktop and wall ovens. When it comes to researching today’s finest appliances, there is one place unlike any other: Clarke, New England’s Official Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom and Test Kitchen. Clarke creates an unparalleled experience in three award-winning showrooms offering a singular opportunity to plan your extraordinary kitchen. One hour at a Clarke Showroom

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hat make cabinetry custom? At eggersmann, they believe it’s an extension of the client and how they live their life. Their process starts with truly understanding the needs of the customer, then designing the space around them. To be a custom manufacturer eggersmann realizes that much of the innovation they bring to the market place is derived and inspired from this experience. It’s a learning process for both the customer and their design team as they create and explore, they seek the most elegant and functional

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orking in a kitchen that is functional and appealingly attractive is one thing, but to work in a kitchen that boasts an amazing view, as well, is on a whole other level. The use of mixed neutral textures in the flooring and cabinetry allows for the atmosphere of a kitchen to thrive. The ample working space of the large, extended island not only provides a space to prepare meals, but also transforms into a space for family and friends to gather and come together. Visual contrasting details in the ceiling allows for your eye to travel throughout the space and grants the ability to admire other design elements — from the ambient lighting that highlights the glassware, to the sparkle of the marble slab backsplash.

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Dine In Style A stylish space for everyday dining flanks the kitchen in this Greenwich modern, listed for $3,995,000 with Krissy Blake and Gretchen Bylow of Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich. 203536-2743 and 917-743-4115.

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brokers and sellers are crossing their fingers. After all, 2021 was one for the books, with homes selling quickly and, increasingly, via all-cash deals, resulting in record-breaking high prices. Will the market wake up from this epic party feeling spent and sluggish—and go back to sleep until spring? Or will it roar and rally? Whatever happens next, we’re all going to need a cup of coffee, which is why we’re focusing on homes with cool kitchens this month. Happy New Year! WHAT’S COOKING IN GREENWICH

A modern farmhouse in greenwich has the kind of kitchen buyers are looking for. Number one on the list

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of must-have amenities is a layout that opens to both living and dining spaces—with the opposite of that plan a feature that makes buyers look elsewhere. This Greenwich listing, with a kitchen that flows into a family room with a vaulted ceiling and fireplace, makes it ideal. The everyday dining table is just a few steps away from the island, with a formal dining room close by. And the island is u-shaped, with an embedded cooktop and sink, along with tons of counter space—again, an ideal configuration, designed so that the cook doesn’t have to turn his or her back on guests or family. Better still, there’s a solid wall of sliding glass doors opening onto an outdoor dining terrace, which connects to a stylish pool and spa. Indeed, the 4.35-acre property is pretty much perfect throughout. The top level offers a private office space. The lower level boasts

As a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, Edgar Tafel worked on Fallingwater, a cantilevered house that was one of the master architect’s bestknown structures. In 1977, Tafel built a Wright-like home in Greenwich, now on the market for the first time in more than 40 years. Designed to exist harmoniously with the rolling landscape around it, the glass-wood-andstone contemporary sits on nearly eight private acres in the sought-after Round Hill neighborhood. Standout features include a floor-toceiling fieldstone hearth in the living room; a main bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling; and a pool and pool terrace. It lists for $4.7 million with Krissy Blake and Joseph Barbieri of Sotheby's International Realty in Greenwich. 203-5362743 and 203-9402025.

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A New View This Darien kitchen offers buyers a wall of windows over Long Island Sound. The contemporary home lists for $6,595,000 with Sara Littlefield of Coldwell Banker in Darien. 203-2533350.

Directly on Darien’s waterfront— at the tip of Brush Island with views of Long Island Sound—is a Nantucket-style home designed by architect Roger Bartels. The entire back of the house is gently curved, rather like the deck of a ship, and in the pointed “prow” is a space for a casual dining table with 180-degree, double-height vistas over the water—truly, an inspired place to enjoy your morning coffee. From the adjoining kitchen, which has a curved island and the same views, there’s an easy flow to the family room with a fireplace on one side and the formal dining with a butler’s pantry on the other. And this entire run of rooms boasts glass walls and sliding doors leading to a broad deck with views down to the pool

English Accents This English manorstyle home lists for $7,995,000 with Barbara Zaccagnini of Coldwell Banker in Greenwich. 203-249-1454.

and terrace below. In all, the 5,600-square-foot home offers five bedrooms and six bathrooms, along with a two-story library (or home office) and a wine cellar. It lists for $6,595,000 with Sara Littlefield of Coldwell Banker. A COASTAL KITCHEN IN FAIRFIELD

Finally, in fairfield beach, an under-construction home offers buyers the opportunity to customize its interiors.The kitchen plan places it in the center of the elevated first floor, designed to have an easy flow to dining and living areas. The well-equipped space is constructed to accommodate an oversized island; double oven, cooktop and fridge; and an attached pantry. The 4,500-square-foot home, just two blocks from Penfield Beach, will also offer six bedrooms and five bathrooms. It’s listed for $2,799,000 with Helene Salerno of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. — Diane di Costanzo

Make It Yours The chance to customize your new kitchen—and the home around it—is on offer in Fairfield, listed for $2,799,000 with Helene Salerno of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Fairfield. 203-921-9426.

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a media room, gym and playroom. And in between there are six en suite bedrooms, including a main suite with a balcony, dressing room and spa bath. It lists for $3,995,000 with Krissy Blake and Gretchen Bylow of Sotheby’s International Realty. An entirely different aesthetic informs our second Greenwich listing, this one a circa-1925 Tudor-style home. While it’s the very picture of a storybook English country manor— with grounds designed by the master British gardener Russell Page, no less—the home’s renovated kitchen was built to appeal to the modern cook. The space looks antique with its rough-hewn beamed ceilings, manymullioned windows, and rustic-stone half wall. But it’s equipped with a much-sought-after double-sized island with dining chairs accommodated on two sides, as well as two side-byside stoves and cooktops—and has an easy flow to the family and living rooms. The 13,500-square-foot home also offers a grand, two-story library with a fireplace, eight bedrooms and, on the 2.5-acre grounds, a pretty pool and pool terrace. It’s offered for $7,995,000 by Barbara Zaccagnini of Coldwell Banker.

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KINDRED A Pretty Site Landscape designer Miranda Brooks guided the siting of the house and outbuildings on a thirty-fiveacre property in Connecticut. Here, a view of the rear façade of the main house, with the pool house (right) and a guesthouse (left). See Resources.

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HORTLY AFTER THIS CLIENT inherited a château in her native France, she felt a desire for an American equivalent in Connecticut—one that would honor its democratic American locale. Her husband was American and her children had been born here, so she developed a deep, lasting bond with this country. Indeed, she feels a profound connection not only to the land her house now occupies, but also to the menagerie of animals she has brought to live on it—horses, goats, miniature donkeys, dogs and cats. Also indicative of her spiritual roots is a labyrinth she had landscape designer Miranda Brooks configure that replicates a medieval design; upon navigating it, one is said to reach a certain contemplative state. The building of this house began during a conversation the client had with Tino Zervudachi, her Paris-based interior designer. He, in turn, introduced her to Ferguson & Shamamian, recognizing that what she wanted was Taking A Look (clockwise across spread from opposite page) One of the horses, Flair, makes an appearance at the drawing room door. The entry floor features repurposed seventeenth-century limestone pavers; the paneling references early eighteenthcentury Georgian and early American patterns. The main staircase features cast-iron balustrades.

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exactly what the firm could deliver—houses, as she says, that are historically accurate. He also introduced her to Brooks, knowing that his client and Brooks share a mutual reverence for spiritual matters. The client knew from inception how she wanted to live in the house and how the thirty-five acres could best be utilized for riding and roaming. Brooks took advantage of what is referred to casually in geological terms as 58

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“glacial drag,” the phenomenon whereby advancing and retreating glaciers leave behind remnants. Many of the stones used for the house were gathered from the surrounding woods, as well as regional quarries. A cadence of dormers defines the main portion of the house, while gabled wings appear to have been added over time. Ferguson & Shamamian purposely fostered a slight asymmetry to suggest a modest beginning and also

Inside Stories (clockwise across spread from above) In keeping with the notion of an old house that has been added on to over the years, the drawing room is meant to feel as if it was once an open-air loggia, now enclosed. The mudroom features antique French terracotta flooring, hand-finished gray marble wainscoting and a flower sink. Anouk the Great Dane settles in the tack room on a floor composed of multi-chromatic terracotta tiles; the room, both utilitarian and intimate, is accentuated by massive timber trusses built by Architectural Timber and Millwork.

further the idea of a house that had long been in place but onto which wings and rooms, dormers and bay windows had been added. Long, low-rising stone walls function as visual boundaries, as well as suggestions of former buildings that once stood there. The kitchen occupies what would seem to be the oldest part of the house. As for the floorplan, the drawing room includes a designated dining area; the library evokes in its colors and woodwork a room in Ireland’s Lismore Castle, a favorite of the homeowner’s; a year-round conservatory functions much like an orangerie, complete with fruit-bearing trees; the kitchen, with an eating nook configured in a bay window, has a more country feel to it, akin to that in her residence in France; and a screened porch functions as a year-round dining spot, with windows easily installed off-season. A transitional butler’s pantry linking the kitchen and drawing room needed to be both visually and architecturally engaging. For the space, Zervudachi positioned an eighteenth-century English Regency mahogany cabinet, which functions as more than a repository for china and silverware. He proposed that the paneling be designed to frame the cabinet as a way to blend it with the architecture. The homeowner also wanted the stair hall to be spacious enough to highlight her collection of art. Zervudachi had the walls painted Hague Blue, an apt description for the moody hue against which hang a stellar collection of 60

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Sunny Delight (this page) A first floor guestroom sports two tones—a dark green and a sun-bright yellow. Suite Dreams (opposite page, top to bottom) The distinctive shape of the main bedroom ceiling results from the exterior roof lines. The dressing table and vanity in the main bathroom are by sculptor Manuela Zervudachi.

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Indoor-Outdoor Elan (clockwise across spread from left) The dining terrace with metal pergola designed by Brooks is shaded by handmade willow mats until the wisteria grows. The pool house is meant to evoke a farm shed. The conservatory captures the last sunlight every afternoon, especially in winter. The floor, designed by Tino Zervudachi, is fashioned of matte terracotta and glossy Spanish tiles.

Old Master Dutch still lifes. Also filling a portion of the entrance area wall is a glimmering abstract tapestry composed of soda-bottle tops by the contemporary Ghanaian artist El Anatsui. Zervudachi used bold, saturated swaths of color elsewhere in the house. A guest bedroom sports two tones—a dark green and a sun-bright yellow, with the windows accented with curtains featuring a sunflower motif. That corner room is situated on the ground floor, with views to one of many gardens, thus the colors and patterns. A bar area off the library features deep gray velvet on the walls, a hue suggestive, too, of Dutch Golden Age interiors. Kitchen backsplashes are composed of vibrant mosaics, evocative of ancient designs found in places like Pompeii. As with all their projects, Ferguson & Shamamian emphasizes the requirement that architects need to listen to their clients. Here, the architects discerned the homeowner’s desire to build a world around her infused with existential meaning. The architects, the interior designer, and the landscape architect were all aware that she was fashioning a place in which she could move on to her next chapters. The very materials of the house bespeak the client’s desire for permanence. It’s not going anywhere. Here, the client is, and remains, at home. ✹

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SIMPLY PERFECT A LITCHFIELD COUNTY HOME IS TRANSFORMED INTO A COMFORTABLE, COLORFUL REFUGE BY BARBARA L. DIXON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK JOHNSON

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Masterful Mix (opposite page) A 1950s Billy Baldwin side table in the study sits next to a vintage sofa with John Robshaw (red and black) and Fortuny (blue with silver) pillows. The vintage Italian lamp and the antique Palladian prints from designer Robert Rionda’s collection add a sense of history. Kravet’s custom Moroccan rug layers in texture and coziness. Color Story (this page) In the downstairs hallway, a Quadrille toile wallpaper was chosen in a custom turquoise on black. The ceiling light is from Ballard Designs. Custom red shades from Illumé top vintage table lamps from Mecox Gardens. See Resources.

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This is a Dummy Leadin s A vintage table painted in high gloss white in the front entrance hall (opposite page) serves as a seasonal display for designer Joanna Buchanan. Gift boxes are wrapped in paper

wanted a relatively new house where I could catch the problems when they are small and deal with them in a small way,” says Dr. Kenneth R. Cohen about his hunt for a country home in Litchfield County. “As a psychiatrist, I look at people’s old difficulties and what haunts them. I didn’t want this in a period house for our country home.” Cohen, who is originally from Kentucky, and his now-late husband, Chris, were drawn to Litchfield County for its richness of history and because they had friends in the area. “We fell in love with a house that had one previous owner, who had moved after only a few months to a larger residence,” Cohen says. “The large windows, bringing the outside in, and the abundance of fireplaces spoke to us. I called Robert Rionda, Sitting Pretty (left) In the living room, Ralph Lauren’s Whitby sofa wears LuLu DK’s Wellingon Onyx fabric; the Stark rug is from the M&K Collection. The table lamp is from Arteriors. Artwork is by Gary Komarin. Stylish Dining (top) In the dining room, black molding and a black Serge Mouille chandelier accent the Ralph Lauren Home Ascot Stripe wallpaper and Holland & Sherry wool drapes. Atop the Stark rug is a table from ABC Carpet & Home surrounded by end chairs from Lee Industries upholstered in a Hermès houndstooth fabric. The side chairs are from Room&Board. Shelf Life (opposite page) In the upstairs hallway, a pair of RH picture lights illuminate a built-in bookcase. The colorful bench is from the owner’s personal collection. See Resources.

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Just Brilliant The first purchase for the home— turquoise pendant lights from L’Antiquaire— originally pushed the color envelope for the homeowner. Hickory Chair stools wear a gray leather. See Resources.

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“ALMOST EVERY PIECE, EVERY TEXTILE SEEMS TO PUSH A BOUNDARY OF COLOR, DESIGN, TEXTURE OR PERIODS” who is my dear friend and the designer who had done our Manhattan home well over 10 years ago in a Modern, quietly sophisticated, glamorous and timeless style.” What was needed for the Sharon residence was quite different, and Rionda’s versatility was perfect. The designer knew it needed Cohen’s touch of high style layered with country flair and comfort. Rionda’s classic, yet eclectic, approach with depth of knowledge from antiques to contemporary—as well as his sense of color—was drawn on at every turn. They set about transforming the home’s simple black-and-white backdrop into a colorful textural amalgamation. It was a labor of love by both designer and client, who created the close collaboration that it took to find just the right colors and pieces from family heirlooms to antiques, to contemporary finds. Rionda had become astute at reading clients from his previous career as a lawyer before turning to design and joining his mother’s international firm Cecile Peeples Interiors. When she passed, the firm later morphed into Robert Rionda Interiors. “I knew with Ken’s high style and grandmothers on both sides educated and versed in the decorative arts, antiques and art, I could pull with a diverse approach and combine things that one wouldn’t think of putting together,” Rionda explains. “Ken was the perfect client to take on the journey to have no boundaries of time and space.” january 2022 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

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When Rionda suggested turquoise pendants for the kitchen as the first accent color, Cohen reluctantly agreed. However, as it turned out, the bold choice set the stage for other dramatic selections throughout the home, which is layered with four centuries of furniture. “Almost every piece, every textile seems to push a boundary of color, design, texture or periods,” notes Cohen. “Robert helped me take the ‘Road Less Traveled’ and not the safer path. It is a comfortable refuge, as is the town in which it is located. As I was taught, it is important to live graciously day to day!” ✹ Inner Peace (opposite page, top) In the primary bedroom, a Landon metal bed from Bernhardt sports a duvet in a Schumacher fabric. Stark’s Antelope rug grounds the room, which is wrapped in a Holly Hunt herringbone wallpaper through Phillip Jeffries. The vintage Danish corner chair and ottoman are from Bjork Studio. A Lee Industries sofa is paired with a midcentury coffee table from 1stDibs. Guest Quarters (opposite page, bottom) Cole & Son’s Rope wallpaper envelops the guest room, where a Paul McCobb desk from 1stDibs is paired with a vintage Danish chair from the owner’s collection. The desk lamp is from Mecox Gardens. A metal-and-leather RH chair and a Ralph Lauren lounge chair flank a vintage Art Deco coffee table. Embracing The Outdoors In the pool house (top), David Sutherland armchairs and Janus et Cie sofas surround an Andrianna Shamaris coffee table; the chandelier was repurposed from the original house. The home (right) was designed by Rob Fish. See Resources.

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Making An Entrance (opposite page) For clients who wanted the interiors of their new Westport home to be clean, spare, casual and yet sophisticated, interior designer Denise Davies chose a neutral-hued Kaleen stair runner at the entry, along with an edgy artwork by Allyson Monson. Keeping Cool (this page) CB2 striped umbrellas provide shade at the backyard pool. See Resources.

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DENISE DAVIES DELIVERS A SOPHISTICATED YET KID-FRIENDLY HOME FOR FORMER CITY DWELLERS BY DAVID MASELLO | PHOTOGRAPHS BY ELLEN MCDERMOTT

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Pretty + Practical In the living room (this page), a custom sectional is upholstered with a Holly Hunt fabric; the banana silk rug is also a custom design. A Moooi lighting fixture (opposite page, top) stretches over the dining room table, which is set on a wool-and-silk hand-knotted rug. A custom oak console at the entry (opposite page, bottom) is both sculptural and practical. See Resources.

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ee and Jennifer Shufro didn’t want to play it safe. While touring the streets of Westport and other Fairfield County towns looking for a house for themselves and their young sons, they admired the neo-Colonials and Greek Revivals, but had their eyes set on a house that would stand out, both from the street and when inside. “We also wanted an interior designer who would push us a bit, someone who would bring in flair, something different,” says Lee Shufro. “Denise Davies was that person. And because we learned right away that Denise speaks her mind, we listened to her and followed her advice.” Davies, whose namesake business, D2 Interieurs, is based in Weston, understood the couple well. In addition to handing prospective clients a list of questions to answer about their lives, Davies begins every potential project with an interview. “I have an innate gift for pulling out of people what their style is,” says Davies. “In that getting-to-know-you first meeting, I really get who people are. It was important for this lovely couple that I help them make a home that was kid friendly, but also sophisticated. And I’ve developed a niche, which is designing homes for young families moving out of the city from an apartment.” Which was exactly the situation here. The Shufros had been living in a spacious, yet still-cramped rental in Manhattan’s Battery Park City. “The apartment worked for us,” says Lee, “but when the pandemic hit, nothing about it worked for us.” With the whole family home all the time, the apartment felt confining. They escaped to a rental home in Rowayton, where they made the decision to buy a house somewhere in Fairfield County and begin their new chapter as a suburban family. They purchased the brand-new Westport spec home—which was a collaboration between Able Construction and Vita Design Group—and even before the sale had month 2020 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

Eating Patterns The kitchen island (this page) is illuminated with Allied Maker pendants. A Crate & Barrel table (opposite page) and YLiving swivel chairs occupy the adjacent breakfast nook. See Resources.

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Desk Set (this page) Her office is equipped with an RH desk, a painting by Linda Colletta, and even a leather-fringed Shine by S.H.O trashcan. Bedtime Blues (opposite page, top to bottom) One of the boys’ rooms includes a Blu Dot bed, nightstands and chair, all set against a blue wall. The primary bedroom is a calm oasis that uses a Phillip Jeffries’ grasscloth wallcovering; the bed is dressed with fabrics and shams from, respectively, Holly Hunt and Knoll. See Resources.

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closed, they’d commissioned Davies to begin work. Essentially, the family was set to arrive at their residence with no furniture. “We had some furniture, of course, in the apartment,” says Lee, “but nothing to furnish a house like this.” Apart from a sofa and some mattresses and bed frames, Davies needed to furnish all of the rooms. Unlike many designers, Davies never takes her clients shopping. “It confuses most clients,” she says, candidly, “and because we have everything—fabric samples, tiles—at my firm, there’s no need to go into a store.” Lee concurs by adding, “Denise has a process. She adopts your vision for the home, shows you examples from which you make choices, then constructs the house room by room.” Davies does this via drawings she puts down on a large design table in her office. She and her team and the clients sit together and build out the interior design of each room. For this home, Davies adhered to a largely neutral palette, in keeping with the decidedly contemporary feel of the architecture. One of the challenges, she admits, is the number of windows in the residence—long expanses of clerestories and entire window walls, and with many of those windows opening out. “With windows that open out, you can’t easily add treatments,” she says, “and with lots of windows—which bring in lots of wonderful natural light—it can be a challenge to create a sense of warmth and intimacy.” But Davies’ embrace of quiet, softly hued furnishings, decorative rugs to better demarcate living spaces within rooms, distinctive lighting fixtures that add personality to spaces as well as illumination, and textured grasscloth wallcoverings, particularly in the primary bedroom, fosters an overall serenity, even a kind of familial cocooning. One of Davies’ signature techniques is to wallpaper ceilings. In Jennifer’s home office, Davies chose a highly patterned blue-and-white wallpaper for the ceiling. “A pattern like that on the walls would have made the room way too busy,” says Davies, “but on the ceiling, it elevates the room and makes it memorable and really defines it.” Lee adds rhetorically, “Who would think to do something that creative with a ceiling?” The Shufros seem almost embarrassed to admit they no longer miss city living. “Denise was able to pull our entire house together in something like two months,” says Lee, with awe in his voice. “We couldn’t be more pleased. She created a calming effect for our family—a place where we’ll be staying.” ✹ january 2022 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

MATERIAL

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS FOR FOUR DYNAMIC KITCHENS THAT FEATURE UNEXPECTED FINISHES AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL TEXTURES BY ANN LOYND BURTON

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Textural Touches (across spread from far left) An at-home chef’s dream is realized by F+H Architectural Design and CFK Interiors. Design by the Jonathans creates a coastal-cool meets modernfarmhouse oasis. Deane delivers a dreamy blue kitchen ready for entertaining. Nukitchens uses black, white and brass to create a sophisticated space with sneaky storage. See Resources.

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F+H ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CFK INTERIORS Warm, cozy and practical

YOU MIGHT CALL CLAUDIA AND STEVEN

Kalur—an interior decorator and architectural designer, respectively—a power couple. This was especially true when they joined forces to create a state-of-the-art kitchen for their home, a new construction in historic Litchfield. From the outset, the duo knew exactly what would be best for their family of three (or four, including their teenage dog). “Every single detail was thought out and planned during the design phase,” Claudia explains. “This may actually be the only project that Steven and I have worked on, jointly or separately, where nearly 82

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all of the decisions on finishes, materials, fixtures and fittings were made even before the foundation went into the ground.” That vision? A layout that would accommodate a beloved vintage china cabinet, a generous open walk-in pantry and access to the adjacent dining and living areas that can be closed off by a set of French doors. That meant foregoing the popular kitchen island in lieu of ample counter space for Steven, who loves to cook. Thanks to a roomy pantry and hutch, the couple decided to include only lower cabinetry, which was designed by Steven and

built bespoke by millworkers in Washington. Material selection underlined the goal for a kitchen that is warm, cozy and also practical. PentalQuartz countertops complement Farrow & Ball paint on the wood paneling and cabinetry, while a ceramic farm sink and unlacquered brass faucets and hardware add warmth. “The walnut counters in the pantry visually separate this area from the kitchen and add a certain sophistication to a room that is mostly functional,” Claudia explains. “We knew exactly what we wanted, and absolutely love our kitchen.”

Top Chef (across spread from A Shaws of Darwen farm sink wears jewelry in the form of a Waterworks unlacquered brass bridge faucet. The walk-in pantry cabinets were designed by F+H Architectural Designs, locally made and finished with Farrow & Ball paint. Top-of-theline appliances—like a Bertazzoni range and hood, Thermador dishwasher and Electrolux refrigerator and freezer units— were of utmost importance to Steven Kalur, who loves to cook. See Resources. left)

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DESIGN BY THE JONATHANS

Modern farmhouse meets coastal cool

WHEN A MILFORD FAMILY RENOVATED THEIR HOME TO EXPAND ITS

footprint, creating a larger kitchen was a top priority. They enlisted New Haven– based firm Design by the Jonathans to create a diverse layout that tied in their favorite aesthetics: modern farmhouse and coastal. “This kitchen is based in contrast,” explains lead designer Jonathan Gordon. “You have black, white and a good amount of gray.” Black windows and white shiplap siding are hallmarks of the fan-favorite modern farmhouse look. But to keep the classic design from feeling staid, Gordon injected textural and coastal touches throughout the space, such as a beaded chandelier above the island. “There’s the ripply off-white subway tile, and the island features a beautiful, whitewashed oak,” the designer adds. “It also has a particularly nice specimen of blue tempest quartzite for the countertop. The homeowners wanted something really amazing and unique—and it delivers.” Along with the multidimensional island, a black door, dark hardwood flooring, plus black hardware and fixtures offset sleek white countertops and gray cabinetry. “It’s still neutral and very, very clean, but we’re breaking out of that all-white aesthetic,” the designer confirms. “There’s a significant amount of depth and texture. The color pops are subtle, but they’re definitely there.” The attractive look is also incredibly functional, with a central hub for cooking and entertaining, as well as a walk-in pantry and a full wet bar off of the kitchen. “This kitchen is designed very carefully for station-based cooking,” Gordon adds. “We took a large space and made it so that there’s tremendous logical flow.” 84

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Sorcerer’s Stone (across spread from left) Tempest Blue quartzite from Marble and Granite, Inc. steals the show atop the roomy island. Cabinetry by JS Custom Cabinetry is used around the perimeter and on the island, which houses an XO Appliance wine cooler; two Kohler sinks sport Moen faucets. See Resources.

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DEANE

Antique home, contemporary kitchen

WALKING INTO THIS 1860S ANTIQUE

home overlooking Branford’s Thimble Islands, one might expect to find bucolic, country-chic interiors. While, yes, you will be greeted with clean white shiplap ceilings and rich walnut herringbone floors, the overall aesthetic favors the contemporary. “Because the home is antique, the previous interiors consisted of tight, small spaces that just weren’t conducive to a modern lifestyle,” explains Deane designer Buffy Goodwin. “We knocked out the interior walls and replaced them with steel support structures, capturing front-to-back views of the water.” 86

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Now, an open floor plan is perfect for entertaining extended family and friends with ample places to gather. The spacious island, painted in Benjamin Moore’s Witching Hour and topped with Calacatta Corchia marble to complement the counters and backsplash, can seat five. Also connected is the dining room, where a table for eight is positioned next to a full wet bar, painted in complementary high-gloss navy paint. Throughout, cabinetry features a simple slab door in a smoky white paint, finished with contemporary satin nickel hardware. Along with the custom hammered stainless steel range hood, the lighting delivers modern flair. Above the island, an

adjustable LED fixture by Luke Lamp Co. creates a stylish sculptural accent that doesn’t block the view. “The sum total of these materials creates a symphony of tones, colors and textures that are unexpected but beautiful together,” Goodwin explains. “I love the metal details on the island legs, the simplicity of the cabinetry as it sits on the large scale herringbone floor and the two colors used together seamlessly.” Of course, everything is discreetly functional as well, like glass-front doors on the side-by-side SubZero pro fridge/freezer or the wet bar’s retractable doors that cleverly close to conceal the sink and bottle storage.

My Blue Heaven (across spread from left) A contemporary light fixture from Luke Lamp Co. anchors the island, accompanied by Design Within Reach stools. In the dining area, a glass wine cabinet by Heritage Vine gets the party started next to a wet bar painted in high gloss Witching Hour paint from Benjamin Moore. See Resources.

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NUKITCHENS

Executing a client’s precise vision

FOR HER RIDGEFIELD KITCHEN RENOVATION, A DESIGN-MINDED

homeowner knew exactly what she wanted—a white, black and brass kitchen with improved views of her property’s bucolic woodland area and river. Nukitchens designer Chris Cross was up to the task. First and foremost, he doubled the size of a picture window behind the sink to let in the west-facing nature views year round. Then, to create a cohesive layout, Nukitchens transformed a coat closet into a sleek bar area, created a custom desk for a built-in workstation and positioned a large round dining table next to the spacious island. Sneaky hidden storage—like the cabinet to the right of the window, which conceals countertop appliances and an iPad—keeps the space organized. With visual clutter removed, Cross and his team could create a light and airy design. Sophisticated black lower cabinets complement the island base, custom desk and black metal library lights. “To balance the rich use of black throughout the space, we used a full-height matching natural stone backsplash,” explains Nukitchens founder Joseph Najmy. Then, a mix of finishes adds depth and interest. “You’ll see touches of brass throughout, the custom zinc range hood, stainless steel appliances and mixed metal finishes on the Brizo faucet,” Najmy says. Note decorative elements like the barn doors panels on the side of the refrigerator and glass inlays on upper cabinetry. “This client had a very clear vision that she committed to throughout the space,” he adds. “She was a pleasure to work with, and we were happy to be able to fulfill her vision.” 88

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Brass Tact (across spread from left) A secret door by Plain & Fancy custom cabinetry pulls down to conceal an iPad and small appliances. White quartzite countertops, with matching stone backsplash, and stainless steel SubZero and Wolf appliances create a clean and airy color palette. See Resources.

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WINE & SPIRITS

New Beginnings F I N D I N G F I N E W I N E S I N T H E U N L I K E LY C O U N T R Y O F K O S O V O

’ve always loved a winery with a good origin story: the personal odyssey of one man (or woman) in search of the perfect terroir, chasing a dream. As the cliché goes, the best way to build a small fortune in the wine world is to start with a big one—which is often where these stories begin. Recently, though, I was thrilled to discover a more altruistic tale of a winery’s start. Our story begins in the young country of Kosovo, a once war-ravaged corner of the former Yugoslavia. Though its mountainous terrain boasts fine grape growing conditions, the country has historically produced mostly mass-market commercial wine. Enter Rrustem Gecaj, an Albanian-American businessman who fled the region for New York in the 1970s. After making a fortune in real estate, in 2006 he decided to give back to the country he left behind, its economy still reeling from a brutal war in the late 1990s. He purchased the country’s largest stateowned bulk winery with the dream of transforming it into the country’s first premium wine producer. He hoped to create a new industry and create many jobs in the process. Gecaj renamed the winery Stone Castle, after Kosovo’s signature kullas, or stone fortresses. He planted new vines across the Rahovec Valley, a high-altitude region surrounded by mountains, with deep forests and wild rivers and only dirt roads through the vineyards. Gecaj’s sons, Advi and Adni, took the reins in 2016, building on what their father had started. They replanted the vineyards with international grape varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz— as well as Vranc, an indigenous grape in the same genetic family as Zinfandel, with earthy, dark fruit flavors. They added new modern technology to their winemaking arsenal and brought in consultants from Australia and Germany who matched each grape

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BARONESS RECOMMENDS 2018 Ancient Vranc ($16)—Aged in Hungarian oak for nine months giving it a woody, spicy character, Vranc exudes rich berry flavors— blackberry, blueberry and cherry. Pair with savory stews. 2017 Gecaj Estate ($80)—This Cabernet-Merlot blend is Stone Castle’s top cuvée. Aged in both American and Hungarian casks, it’s bold with notes of blueberry, plum and leather. It took gold in the Challenge International du Vin Bordeaux. 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ($24)—Aged in French oak, full bodied and complex, it displays black raspberry and currant flavors and a hint of black pepper. 2018 Shiraz ($16)—With aromas of cedar from aging in Hungarian oak, it shows forest fruit flavors and a peppery finish. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, this can pair with salmon, pork or vegetable dishes.

variety to its optimal soil type and helped implement sustainable practices across the vineyard and winery. Stone Castle Vineyards & Winery now encompasses 1,500 vineyard acres, planted at the high elevation, and employs 250 full time and 300 seasonal workers. Millions of liters of wine are now aging in its 100,000-square-foot barrel room. And its wines have begun earning recognition internationally, winning competitions across Europe and, in the process, putting Kosovo on the map as a new fine wine destination. The Rahovec Valley, Advi explained recently, features some of the best terroir in the Balkans. “Albania and Macedonia are too dry,” he said, “Montenegro is too wet near the coastline and too dry near the mountains. But Kosovo is the best terroir with clay over limestone soils, which keeps the moisture, so we don’t need to irrigate.” Meanwhile back in New York, Advi’s brother Adni has made significant strides in spreading word of their wines to American drinkers. “The wines have an Old-World profile,” he told me, meaning they have less alcohol and bright acidity. “They are classic European wines but reflect the distinct conditions of the Rahovec Valley.” The brothers have big plans that will add more jobs for the Kosovars, which was their father’s original mission. “We are building an 82-room wine resort,” said Advi. “And we are creating a wine museum inside a tunnel from our wine cellar to the resort. The museum will present the 2,000-year history of cultivating grapes in the Balkan region from Illyrian times, with all their ancient trade routes, to the present.” As much as I love a good origin story, I’m also passionate about wine museums. And so, Kosovo is on my bucket list for 2023. —Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

COURTESY OF STONE CASTLE

Wine Country (clockwise from top) A highaltitude vineyard in Kosovo’s Rahovec Valley; Hungarian oak barrels in Stone Castle’s massive aging room; the award-winning Cabernet-Merlot blend, Gecaj Estate.

PARTIES & BENEFITS

The 2021 HOBI Awards CTC&G was the proud media sponsor of the 27th Annual HOBI Awards presented by the HBRA OF CT. 1

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6. Olivier Kpognon of O&CO Media, CT Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and HBRA Events Coordinator Michele Quadrato 7. Beachwalk Homes’ Kirsten Robinson, Karen Ferleger, Michael Orifice & Eileen Dancho 8. The highly-coveted HOBI Awards ready to be given out! 9. LTW Design’s Kristina Gisonde and Leia Ward 10. HBRA President Eric Santini, V.P. David Preka, Events Coordinator Michele Quadrato, Immediate Past President Chris Nelson, HOBI Producer/MC Joanne Carroll, HBRA CEO Jim Perras and Treasurer Mike Girard 11. Architect Chris Harrigan and Ryan Fletcher of Fletcher Development 12. Christopher Pagliaro Architects’ Chris Harrigan, Chris Pagliaro and Danilo Marini

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PARTIES & BENEFITS

West | Out East Opens In Westport CTC&G along with WEST | OUT EAST hosted a private event with local designers to celebrate the opening of West | Out East in Westport. 1

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Rooms With A View CTC&G was a proud media sponsor of the 26TH ANNUAL interior design and art show hosted by the Southport Congregational Church.

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1. Designer Edwina Hunt lounging in her beautiful space 2. Alexis Blake from Eleish Van Breems created an cozy, après-ski retreat. 3. Interior designer Nicky James poses in his vignette. 4. Interior designer Eneia White has us already wishing for spring with her vignette. 5. Some of the 2021 RWAV designers having a bit of fun before the show 6. A vignette perfect for your four-legged friend, designed by Fiona Leonard Interiors 7. Interior designer Olivia Charney’s vignette is all about the glam.

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RESOURCES

Resources & More… H E R E ’ S W H E R E T O F I N D T H E D E S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L S A N D P R O D U C T S F E AT U R E D I N T H I S I S S U E

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Pages 54–63: Excerpted from Architecture, Interiors, Landscapes—Collaborations: Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com. Architect, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, fergusonshamamian.com. Interior design, Tino Zervudachi, mhzlondon.com. Landscape design, Miranda Brooks Landscape Design, mirandabrooks.com. Timber trusses, Architectural Timber and Millwork. Entry hall: Tapestry, El Anatsui. Primary bedroom: Dressing table and vanity, Manuela Zervudachi. SIMPLY PERFECT

Pages 64–71: Interior design, Robert Rionda, Robert Rionda Interiors,

robertrionda.com. Pool house architect, Rafe Churchill, hendrickschurchill.com. Study: Sofa, side table, table lamp and coffee table, 1stDibs. Sofa pillow fabrics, John Robshaw and Fortuny. Rug, Kravet. Downstairs hallway: Wallpaper, Quadrille. Ceiling light, Ballard Designs. Table lamps, Mecox Gardens. Lamp shades, Illumé. Living room: Sofa and wallpaper, Ralph Lauren. Sofa fabric, LuLu DK. Pillow fabric, Fortuny. Rug, Stark. Drapery fabric, Holland & Sherry. Drapery hardware, JAB Anstoetz. Drapery and pillow fabrication, Peter Germain Interiors. Table lamp, Arteriors. Artwork, Gary Komarin. Corner table, Naga Antiques. Coffee table, 1stDibs. Dining room: Chandelier, Serge Mouille Lighting.

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Wallpaper, Ralph Lauren. Drapery fabric, Holland & Sherry. Drapery hardware, JAB Anstoetz. Drapery fabrication, Peter Germain Interiors. Rug, Stark. Table, ABC Carpet & Home. Host chairs, Lee Industries. Side chairs, Room&Board. Chair fabric, Hermès. Upstairs hallway: Picture lights, RH. Kitchen: Pendant lighting, L’Antiquaire. Stools, Hickory Chair. Primary bedroom: Bed, Bernhardt. Duvet fabric, Schumacher. Bedside table lamp, High Style Deco. Rug, Stark. Wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries. Corner chair and ottoman, Bjork Studios. Sofa, Lee Industries. Coffee table, 1stDibs. Bedding and pillow fabrication, Peter Germain Interiors. Guest bedroom: Bed, The Grange Furniture Co. Wallpaper, Cole

“Suburban Standout”

& Son. Desk, 1stDibs. Desk lamp, Mecox Gardens. Lounge chairs, Ralph Lauren. Accent chair, RH. Blue lamp, Sutter Antiques. Pool house: Armchairs, David Sutherland. Sofas, Janus et Cie. Chair and sofa fabrics, Holland & Sherry. Coffee table, Andrianna Shamaris. Armoires, RH. Mirror, John Boone. Rug, Dash & Albert SUBURBAN STANDOUT

Pages 72–79: Interior design, Denise Davies, D2 Interieurs, d2interieurs.com. Builders: Able Construction, ableconstruction.com and Vita Design Group, vdgarch.com. Entry hall: Stair runner, Kaleen. Artwork, Allyson Monson. Pool area: Umbrellas, CB2. Magis Spun chair, Design Within Reach.

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RESOURCES Living room: Sofa fabric, JAB Anstoetz. Lamps, Tom Dixon and Noorside. Dining room: Drapery and chair fabric, Holly Hunt. Light fixture, Moooi. Kitchen: Light pendants, Allied Maker. Breakfast nook: Table, Crate & Barrel. Chairs, YLighting. Office: Desk, RH. Ceiling paper, Bradley. Artwork, Linda Colletta. Wastebasket, Shine by S.H.O. Boy’s bedroom: Bed, nightstands and chair, Blu Dot. Photograph, Allyson Monson. Light, Park Studio. Rug, CB2. Primary bedroom: Wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries. Bed fabrics, Holly Hunt and Knoll. Sconces, David Weeks Studio. MATERIAL WORLD

Pages 84–85: MODERN FARMHOUSE MEETS COASTAL DESIGN Kitchen design, Jonathan Gordon. Design by the Jonathans, thejonathans. com. Builder, Jesse Rohleder, Cypress Construction, cypressconstructionllc.com. Quartzite, Marble and Granite, Inc. Countertop fabrication and installation, Kitchen by Coufar. Cabinetry, JS Custom Cabinetry. Hardware knobs, Franklin Brass. Hardware pulls, Goldenwarm. Sinks, Kohler. Faucets, Moen. Chandelier, Wayfair. Microwave, Sharp. Stove and hood, Wolf. Refrigerator, Sub-Zero. Dishwasher, Cove. Wine cooler, XO. Backsplash tile, Carpet & Tile by the Mile. Windows, Andersen. Door, Brosco. Pages 86–87: ANTIQUE HOME, CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN Kitchen design, Buffy Goodwin, Deane, deaneinc.com. Interior design, Stephanie Herzog, SVM Design, svmdesign.com Paint, Benjamin Moore. Countertops and backsplash, Dushi Marble & Granite, LLC. Light fixture over island, Luke Lamp Co. Refrigerator/freezer: Sub-Zero. Hood, Jozef Ironworks. Stools, Design Within Reach. Hardware, Emtek. Dining area: Wine cabinet, Heritage Vine. Table, Handlavet. Head chairs, Eileen & Taylor. Side chairs, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Lighting fixtures over table, Design Within Reach. Pages 88–89: EXECUTING A CLIENT’S PRECISE VISION Kitchen design, Chris Cross and Joseph Najmy, Nukitchens, nukitchens.com.

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Faucet, Brizo. Cabinetry, Plain & Fancy. Appliances, Sub-Zero and Wolf. Stools, Nuevo. Sconces, Schoolhouse Electric. Island light, Circa Lighting. Chandelier, Ralph Lauren.

SOURCE LIST 1stDibs, 1stdibs.com ABC Carpet & Home, abchome.com Allied Maker, alliedmaker.com Allyson Monson, allysonmonsonphotography.com Amazon, amazon.com Andersen, andersenwindows.com Andrianna Shamaris, andriannashamarisinc.com Appletree Design Depot, appletreedesigndepot.com Architectural Timber & Millwork, Inc., atimber.com Arteriors, arteriorshome.com Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com Bernhardt, bernhardt.com Bertazzoni, us.bertazonni.com Bjork Studio, bjorkstudio.com Blu Dot, bludot.com Bradely, bradley.com Brizo, brizo.com Brosco (see West End Lumber) Carpet & Tile by the Mile, tilebythemile. com CB2, cb2.com Circa Lighting, circalighting.com Cole & Son, cole-and-son.com Cove, subzero-wolf.com Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com Dash & Albert, annieselke.com David Sutherland, perennialsandsutherland.com David Weeks Studio, davidweeksstudio. com Design Within Reach, dwr.com

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Dushi Marble & Granite, LLC, dushimg. com El Anatsui (see Jack Shainman Gallery) Electrolux, electrolux.com Eileen & Taylor, eileenandtaylor.com Emtek, emtek.com Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com Fortuny, fortuny.com Franklin Brass (see Amazon) Gary Komarin, garykomarin.com Goldenwarm, shopgoldenwarm.com Guéridon, gueridon.com. Handlavet, handlavetco.com Heritage Vine, heritagevine.com Hermès, hermes.com Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com High Style Deco, highstyledeco.com Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com Illumé, illumenyc.com JAB Anstoetz, jab.de Jack Shainman Gallery, jackshainman. com Janus et Cie, janusetcie.com Jeffrey Michaels, jeffreymichaels.com John Boone, johnbooneinc.com John Robshaw Fabrics (see John Rosselli & Associates) John Rosselli & Associates, johnrosselli. com Jozef Custom Ironworks, jozef.net JS Custom Cabinetry, 203-895-9877 Kaleen, kaleen.com Kitchen by Coufar, kitchenbycoufar.com Knoll, knoll.com Kohler (see Waterware Showrooms) Kravet, kravet.com L’Antiquaire, lantiquaire.net Lee Industries, leeindustries.com Linda Colletta, lindacolletta.com Luke Lamp Co., lukelampco.com LuLu DK (see Jeffrey Michaels) Manuela Zervudachi, manuelazervudachi.com Marble and Granite, Inc., marbleandgranite.com

“Material World”

Mecox Gardens, mecox.com Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com Moen, moen.com Moooi, moooi.com Naga Antiques, nagaantiques.com Noorside, noorside.com Nuevo, nuevoliving.com Nukitchens, nukitchens.com P.C. Richard & Son, pcrichard.com Park Studio, parkstudiola.com PentalQuartz, pentalquartz.com Peter Germain Interiors, 860-567-1442 Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com Plain & Fancy (see Nukitchens) Prestige, see Appletree Design Depot Privet House, privethouse.com Quadrille, quadrillefabrics.com Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com RH, rh.com Room&Board, roomandboard.com Schoolhouse Electric, schoolhouse. com Schumacher, fschumacher.com Serge Mouille Lighting (see Guéridon) Sharp (see P.C. Richard & Son) Shaws of Darwen, shawsofdarwen.com Shine by S.H.O., shinebysho.com Snug Harbor Farm, snugharborfarm. com Stark, starkcarpet.com Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com Sutter Antiques, sutterantiques.com The Grange Furniture Co., thegrangefurniture.com Thermador, thermador.com Tom Dixon, tomdixon.net Waterware Showrooms, waterwareshowrooms.com Waterworks, waterworks.com Wayfair, wayfair.com West End Lumber, 203-333-2178 Wolf, subzero-wolf.com XO, xoappliance.com YLighting, ylighting.com

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Pages 80–89: WARM, COZY AND PRACTICAL Pages 82–83: Architectural design, Steven Kalur, F+H Architectural Design, fharchitecture.com. Interior design, Claudia Kalur, CFK Interiors, cfkinteriors.com. Vintage china cabinet and dish towels, Privet House. Countertops, PentalQuartz. Cabinet hardware, Rejuvenation. Paint, Farrow & Ball. Sink, Shaws of Darwen. Faucet and ceiling pendant, Waterworks. Range and hood, Bertazzoni. Dishwasher, Thermador. Refrigerator and freezer, Electrolux. Rug, Prestige from Appletree Design Depot. Planters and plants, Snug Harbor Farm.

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Sarah Robertson The founder and principal of Studio Dearborn, Sarah Robertson derived her firm’s name from her middle name–and family history. Chicago’s original settlement in 1803, Fort Dearborn, was named for her ancestor, Secretary of War Henry Dearborn, and the name has been passed down in the family for generations. Growing up, Robertson won national Arabian horse training championships. After earning BA and MBA degrees at Northwestern, she worked as a consultant before leaving the corporate world to follow her passion for renovating and building homes. “I didn’t like being shut in an office all day. I wanted to work on things that were tangible and experience the creativity and beauty of a physical result.” She has emerged as a highly sought-after arbiter of kitchen design and is a brand ambassador for Docking Drawer, California Faucets, Dacor appliances and Renovation Angel. Robertson lives in Westchester with her husband and two grown sons in a Craftsmanstyle home inherited from her husband’s grandparents and parents. Though working without an assistant, she still finds opportunities for gardening, running, Pilates and collecting copper cookware. What was the source of your passion for house renovation and design? I’m not sure! I spent my weekends and summers growing up repainting every room in the house, wallpapering and literally any DIY project I could tackle. What lesson from being a business consultant has been useful in designing kitchens? I think the organizational skills and big-picture strategy focus have helped me in my business tremendously.

What’s your favorite kitchen storage secret? That’s funny, none of my storage designs are secret! I share them with anyone and everyone—but I love the paper towel drawer. Why is the size of a kitchen sink important? I’m not a fan of an enormous kitchen sink, because I think the distance between the faucet and the dishwasher is important to manage, but I love a solid 30” wide kitchen sink, large enough to hold pots that might be soaking and still allow for rinsing and washing other dishes. What should be the guide in choosing among the “top ten white paint colors?” I think the color tones in the rest of the house can guide you to a good decision here. But it’s hard to go wrong with any of them.

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Is there a trick to making a small kitchen feel more spacious? Light. But beyond that, limiting wall cabinets can go a long way in making a kitchen feel bigger. What’s the advantage of a mixed metal faucet? I love mixed metals in general. I grew up around horses, where we used chrome, nickel, silver, copper, iron and brass (and loads of leather!) all mixed together. It recalls an earlier time, when “matching” wasn’t an option or a concern. What is it about a brass finish that you favor? I prefer a brass finish with a natural, unlacquered patina. Some call it “aged brass.” It just looks and feels authentic, and I’m drawn to that. Why use a variety of finishes on kitchen cabinetry? Mixing textures and finishes feels more

authentic to me. I also love character woods, brushed finishes, and mixing antiques, art and collectibles into the kitchen space. Why is blue the color most often used in your kitchens? I’ve read that over 40 percent of humans consider blue to be their favorite color. I’d love to do a green kitchenor red, pink, yellow—you name it—but most clients gravitate towards blue. We hear a lot about “going green” but you seem to be doing something about it. I am a bit of a freak about wasting anything, so when Renovation Angel came along and offered to keep entire kitchens out of the waste stream, I said “sign me up.” Why do you include a lemon chicken recipe on your website? That’s my favorite recipe ever, a family pleaser that always turns out right. But I’d planned to add more over time. It might surprise you how many people have downloaded it! —Sharon King Hoge

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Storage has a separate section on your website. Why is it integral to your design? We have so much stuff in our kitchens, and we are working around heat, flame, sharp knives and perishable foods. Storage is key for safety, for efficiency and for peace of mind in the kitchen.

Working Kitchens Light admitted by walls of windows engender a feeling of spaciousness. An antique carpet and a mix of textures add character to a modern kitchen design.

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