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Water Colors A blue-and-white palette washes through a picture-perfect beach house by

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Form Follows Function Andrea Cross designed her new home largely from the inside out by

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specific pieces of furniture. November is certainly centered around the dining room table, and September is all about the desk. As a child, I always wondered which style of desk I would have in my new classroom.

I loved the combination of an individual desk with a separate chair that seemed to be reserved for younger kids. Later, we had the one piece with the wooden arm on one side and the space for books below. Now, we are back to focusing on desks, except they are in our homes. ■ Not too long ago, I was talking with a friend whose house has five family members working from home. She was happy in the dining room, the kids grabbed other spaces, including the guest cottage, but her husband was slow to the draw.

He ended up in their bedroom, but missed his stand-up desk at the office and ended up using the ironing board as his workstation. I guess necessity is the mother of invention. ■ Scenarios like this have played out in every home since the onset of the pandemic. I ended up at the kitchen table, which worked for a while until I needed to be seen on a video feed. As a result of similar tales of woe, architects and designers are being asked to create home offices for clients. Sure, we all have spaces that can be adapted for a day or two. But after weeks of multiple family members hunkered down in our homes, it became increasingly clear that we all really need a designated area to work. ■ Many years ago while visiting my mother on Achill Island on the west coast of Ireland, I was intrigued with images I saw of traveling bankers. Donkeys were used to carry a pine desk that had no legs but a flat bottom and a storage area with a top that lifted open. All of their materials would be stored there and allowed them to have a surface to work on with a flat bottom that could be placed on a table or stool in a home or business. When I started working from home this past March, I too moved from place to place like the traveling businessmen. With one big difference: They knew where they were going and for how long.

I think it is safe to say none of us can say the same thing today.

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the features that dominate our pages every month to identify architects, builders, landscapers and designers who could create their dream home. And, some of their stories have come full circle as these dreams that have come true can often be seen in our pages! ■ Additionally, in this issue we publish an annual “Designers You Should Know” advertorial section, which highlights professionals in our region. With this year’s influx of new homeowners into Connecticut, this will be an invaluable guide to designers in our area and begins on page 89. ■ Buying a new home is exciting (and, okay, exhausting!), and I understand that the urge to make it fabulous and uniquely yours is paramount. In turn, area designers have never been busier and many have taken great pains to set up their businesses to have the best dialogue with you while also accommodating the social distancing that our state observes. The section will tell you something about them and any area that may be their specialty. ■ I urge you to visit their websites as many have been expanded and revamped to offer a range of interactions on line—from simply setting up a call for a consultation to making an appointment for a full-scale redecoration. Or, even simpler, just pick up the phone and have a chat.

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ERIN GATES

Addressing the palette for the home she designed in this issue’s “Water Colors” (page 54), Erin Gates says, “This was a blue and white lovers dream—and I squarely fall into that category.”

An added bonus for her on this project, “I was able to team up with my father’s architectural design firm for the first time.” With a long list of credits to her name, Gates is the founder and principal of Erin Gates Design, creator of the award-winning blog Elements of Style and author of two books.

She lives in Newton, MA, with her husband, son, newborn daughter and two dogs.

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Ellen McDermott is an international award-winning New York City photographer. Her work has appeared in numerous ad campaigns, magazines, books and periodicals. She has developed a recognizable style with a distinct vision and a unique approach to lighting. Turn to page 80 to see her behind-the-lens perspective in “Tried + True.” McDermott notes: “Amy Coe’s interiors embody a relaxed sophistication that immediately draws one’s attention to the elements that make up each room. Color and whimsy take center stage—it is pure joy capturing each encounter.” —Mary Fitzgerald

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he mission of WSS is to create social change to end interpersonal relationship violence by challenging attitudes and beliefs about power, control and gender norms, and by advocating for victims and survivors. WSS provides a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline; emergency shelter; individual support counseling for adults and youth; legal, medical and social services advocacy; support groups, community education and prevention programs. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters and the funds raised by Trade Secrets, all of WSS’s services are free of charge.

Due to Covid-19, WSS made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel Trade Secrets this year.

Thankfully, many of the event’s underwriters converted their contributions to donations to WSS. This, combined with support from a virtual sale by our Trade Secrets vendors and a virtual garden tour of Bunny Williams’ garden—hosted by Bunny herself—helped make up some of the funds lost by the cancellation.

The outpouring of support from the entire community, as well as the Trade Secrets guests, vendors, volunteers and underwriters has been truly uplifting to the entire WSS staff as they have continued their work throughout the pandemic.

During the pandemic, WSS volunteers and staff continued their enormous efforts by providing shelter, counseling and support to clients, participating in online workshops on stress management, launching a summer program with the parks and recreation staff to deliver more than

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Good Things Favorite annuals (this photo) at the fundraising event are Trade Secrets founder Bunny Williams and media mogul Martha Stewart.

LionRock Farm (left) in Sharon is the site of Trade Secrets rare plant and garden antiques sale.

“It’s often hard to understand when you’re walking through all these beautiful gardens and walking around Trade Secrets buying plants that there is such a problem in this part of the world with domestic violence. This is why we do what we do because we realize that a lot of families need our help.”

—Bunny Williams

960 activity bags to children, while also providing reading and awareness activities for students with volunteer certification.

As many people feel a sense of getting back to normal, WSS anticipates a significant surge in shelter and housing needs as the state reopens.

WSS also expects severe complications at court as staffers attempt to process a tremendous backlog of cases and deal with the anticipated increase in cases as more victims report abuse. With the support of the community and the help of Trade Secrets, WSS staff remain ready to advocate for clients and educate future generations to achieve their vision of a world in which everyone can be themselves, have healthy relationships, and live free of interpersonal relationship violence. We hope to see you all in 2021 for Trade Secrets, until then, you can help by visiting wssdv.org.

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“For as long as I can remember, CTC&G has been the lead sponsor of Trade Secrets. Founded 20 years ago in the garden of renowned interior designer Bunny Williams and her husband, John Rosselli, Trade Secrets is the go-to destination in Connecticut each summer. Of course, it is dear to our hearts because of our extensive coverage of beautiful gardens and meticulous landscaping, but also because it’s the principal fundraising event for Women’s Support Services [WSS], a domestic violence agency serving Northwest Connecticut and the surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts.” —Marianne Howatson, CEO, C&G Media Group

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Lulu and Georgia’s Kira desk is fashioned in a walnut veneer with sleek tapered legs and features cubbies for storing paperwork and accessories. $588, luluandgeorgia.com.

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RESOURCEFUL THINKING

Transform your living room into a workspace with Resource Furniture’s Flip-Down desk. Hidden when not in use, the desk includes integrated LED lighting, a built-in phone charger, outlets and a file drawer. The units are available in custom sizes and a wide variety of matte or high-gloss lacquer and wood veneer finishes.

Price upon request, resourcefurniture.com.

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The Will chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams emanates success in a rich leather. Capturing the style and spirit of a classic Regency wing chair, the splayed legs are offered in a choice of 20-plus wood finishes. $2,895, mgbwhome.com.

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The Sullivan hideway desk is artisan-crafted in a contemporary aesthetic and equipped with drawers for storage, shelving, a flip-down desk top and oversized iron hardware. Built with reclaimed European oak, each piece is unique, due to the natural character of the salvaged wood, $3,099, arhaus.com.

Room & Board’s Hudson file cabinet is made from sustainably sourced U.S. solid woods.

Crafted in West Virginia, each piece is signed by the skilled artisan makers. The natural grain of the walnut is enhanced with a choice of eight finishes, shown here in shell stain. $1,899, roomandboard.com.

The 360° Container, designed by Konstantin Grcic for Magis, offers moveable desk-side storage with drawers that swivel open. The unit is offered in five- or ten-drawer stacks and a rainbow of colors. $649, magisdesign.com.

STITCH PERFECT

Italian designer Michele di Fonzo celebrates his family’s leather traditions with the expert crafting of the Vella desk for Design Within Reach. The elegant tapered legs and desk top are wrapped in smooth, stainresistant leather with exposed stitching in black, buff, gray or saddle colors. $2,995, dwr.com.

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WHAT’S NEW

SLEEK ACCESSORY

The Matrix cube by Georg Jensen adds a modern element to the desktop.

The mirror- polished stainless steel grid can be used as a pencil holder or a vase. $79, georgjensen.com.

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MAGNETIC PERSONALITY

Stay organized with the SmorgasBoard from I Love Handles. The wooden bulletin board is magnetized and sold with optional attachments, including a peg, hook, pen box and shelf (perfect for a phone or wallet). Complete set, $75, ilovehandles.com.

GOOD POSTURE

One of the most important elements in an office is a comfortable chair. Fritz Hansen has that covered with the NO2 Recycle model by Japanese Studio Nendo.

Designed to support the upper and lower back, the swivel chair’s shell, made from recycled polypropylene, is offered in a choice of seven colors. Pricing starts at $340, fritzhansen.com.

Cerno’s Adesse desk lamp is smartly designed with a solid walnut base, black metal shade and brass components. Fusing form and function, the light fixture’s base features slits to hold charging cords, with a larger cutout to stow a phone or tablet. $430, cernogroup.com.

X FACTOR

Accented with gold brushed stainless steel, the Castille oak bookcase from Safavieh puts a contemporary spin on shelving, suitable for an office or a living space. $1,600, safaviehhome.com.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION With 90 locations across the UK, Wren Kitchens’ new showroom in Milford is the first American foray for the luxury kitchen brand. The 31,465-squarefoot space (being touted as the largest kitchen showroom in America) houses more than 100 full-size kitchen displays and thousands of cabinet styles. Customers can explore the kitchen of their dreams with a 3D virtual reality experience and expert on-staff designers.1522-24 Boston Post Rd., Milford, 203-800-6618, wrenkitchens.com.

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and include chandeliers, sconces, pendants and floor lamps. Available through Circa Lighting, Greenwich, circalighting. com, visualcomfort.com.

CLEAN LINES If you happened to miss the opening of Stowed in February, now’s the time to check out this Westport source for clean-lined, Nordicinspired furniture. The shop is the brainchild of former Wall Street lawyer turned entrepreneur Elissia Sigalow. While furnishing her own home, Sigalow noticed a void in the marketplace—

SUMMER SPARKLERS A staple in Fairfield County for the past 25 years, JL Rocks opened a second location in Greenwich this summer. The boutique sells accessible fine jewelry, including designer earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces curated by owner/founder Jamie Camche. Appealing to many tastes and generations, the brand has cultivated a loyal following online and through the existing Westport shop. Fan favorites include enamel ring stacks and jewel-encrusted hoop earrings. “It has been an honor to become part of the close-knit community in Westport over the years, and we can’t wait to do the same in Greenwich,” says Camche.

5 Riverside Lane, Greenwich, 203-990-0043, jlrocks.com. —Lauren Cloughen and Mary Fitzgerald

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PLAY DATE Now more than ever, parents are looking for engaging, educational and stimulating activities for their children. Two experts, educator Kari Bowen-Poole and designer Denise Davies, have teamed up to create innovative playspaces with Smart D2 Playrooms. Bowen-Poole brings her knowledge of how kids play and learn, focusing on sensory-rich activities for open-ended play. Davies develops the layout and implements her colorful and fun style into the mix. Together, they “put the passion back into play.” Smart D2 Playrooms has launched an online store for those who wish to create their own playrooms. Equipment, including monkey bars, mats and swings, and whimsical décor can be purchased through the website. 914-260-3942, smartd2playrooms.com.

namely, accessible luxury design.

“I wanted high quality, clean-lined, Scandinavian-inspired furniture,” Sigalow explains. “But I couldn’t source affordable minimalist furniture.”

Her solution was to design the pieces she desired and work with manufacturers to bring her vision to life. Stowed carries chairs, stools ottomans and benches in natural woods and supple leathers and modular upholstery. 170 Post Road West, Westport, 203-349-5867, stowedhome.com.

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Following the success of its Greenwich location, designer lighting resource Circa Lighting has opened a 5,100-square-foot showroom in Norwalk.

Take a virtual tour of the new space and view its expansive assortment of luxury lighting. Decorative collections from the most influential names in design and architecture are on display, including Barbara Barry, Alexa Hampton, Eric Cohler, Kelly Wearstler and Aerin (shown here, Aerin’s Loire chandelier). circalighting.com

Surface is a custom design showroom showcasing the organic and dramatic beauty of marble, travertine, quartzite, soapstone and granite. Its showroom in Westport creatively displays highend wallcoverings, lighting, tile, art and custom cabinetry. Check out a stunning custom-designed bar and workspace made of SapienStone porcelain engineered to withstand temperature and stains. Beauty was never so tough. surfaceofwestport.com

Wakefield Design Center in Stamford is a trade-only showroom servicing interior designers and their clients.

The 12,000-squarefoot showroom houses upholstery, case goods, lighting, artwork and, for immediate gratification, accessories. In addition, customized pieces with an endless array of personalized and bespoke touches are available.

Learn about Vanguard’s Make It Yours program and see how its pieces can be customized for your clients. wakefielddesigncenter.com

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“. . . I have been incredibly thankful for the beauty and light and energy of this house each and every day. It has been lived in in a way I never imagined it would be; inhabited by me and my adult children and our significant others working, cooking, reading, playing, etc. I am so thankful to have it as a respite from the madness.�

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Carrier and Company’s debut collection with Lee Jofa offers a fresh take on classic design. The assemblage of 36 textiles is rich in color and presented in luxurious threads and weaves. Reflective of nature and the place they call home, Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller note, “We were inspired by the history, landscape and charm of the Hudson Valley.

While the patterns are rooted in tradition, the scale and graphics are quite modern.” kravet.com.

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ELIZABETH EAKINS

Celebrated for her love of natural fibers and the handcrafted, Elizabeth Eakins’ latest fabric introductions offer colorful imprints on 100 percent linen. Eakins is constantly innovating and dreaming up new patterns. “For the love of color,” is how she describes her infusion of blues, celadon, purples and reds. The fabrics, she adds, are “fresh, sophisticated and cheerful.” Available through Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com, elizabetheakins.com.

ROBERT KIME/TORY BURCH

A shared trip to Japan in 2019 sparked the Nara collection for Robert Kime and Tory Burch. The pair explored the historic and symbolic treasures of Nara—home to some of Japan’s oldest temples, shrines and ruins—soaking in the region’s beauty, unique traditions and rich artistry. The collection leans heavily into what Kime heralds as Japan’s universal color, Indigo. Comprised of 10 digitally printed fabrics, one weave and two wallpapers, the collection exhibits a sense of place and suitablity.

Available through Chelsea Textiles, chelseatextiles.com, robertkime.com.

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SASHA BIKOFF

Youthful, bold and fun are words to describe both designer Sasha Bikoff and her new textile line with Vervain. The novelty fabrics weave together fashion, storytelling, fine arts and a bit of nostalgia. Quirky, flirty and fresh, the whimsical group of four fabrics includes Uptown Toile, Favorite Things, Lip Gloss and La Discotheque. Favorite Things, shown here, represents iconography that speaks to Bikoff.

“Fabric is the beginning stage and the most important ingredient of any creation,” says Bikoff. “It might as well have a little spice.” fabricut.com.

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MICHELLE NUSSBAUMER

Michelle Nussbaumer’s textiles personify the interior designer’s distinct wanderlust spirit. Her premier line of fabrics and trimmings for Clarence House tells a well-traveled story pulled straight from the designer’s passport and places like Morocco and India, in saturated colors, rich jewel tones, earthy neutrals and vibrant patterns. “The collection is widely inspired by indigenous cultures, along with places that are discovered well off the beaten path,” says Nussbaumer. clarencehouse.com.

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BARBARA BARRY

Midsummer is Barbara Barry’s newest collection with Kravet, a departure for the designer with a focus on lightness in dreamy watercolors. Expressing a playful and magical mood, Barry says, “Midsummer captures that midpoint in summer where the light is perfect and bright, fading the intensity of color back a bit.”

The collection melds texture and luxury with casual color for an enchanting and feminine aesthetic. kravet.com.

ISOBEL MILLS

New York–based Isobel Mills honed her creative skills with the likes of interior designer Kelly Wearstler and artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Mills launched her own business and a line of eponymous fabrics in 2018. Her playful patterns showcase the designer’s love of scale and texture. “My third collection is inspired by my trip to Brazil and all of its natural beauty—sights, sounds, colors,” says Mills. “The country has a strong pulse, and I left full of energy and inspiration that I channeled into this collection.” Available through Studio Four NYC, studiofournyc.com.

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GERT VOORJANS

Interior and architectural designer Gert Voorjans’ designs are unconventional, innovative and surprising. His collection for Jim Thompson features daring combinations in a whole spectrum of exuberant colors. Based on historic documents and textiles, he describes the fabrics and passementeries as “eccentric, richly layered, unexpected and artistic.” He adds, “I have been integrating Jim Thompson fabrics into my projects for as long as I can remember, so designing a collection for the house was a very exciting challenge.” jimthompsonfabrics.com.

KENDALL WILKINSON

Kendall Wilkinson’s latest collaboration with Fabricut grew from her desire to create a versatile line of fabrics and trims that other designers could use seamlessly. Incorporating a range of fabrics and trims tailored to work together, the colors she chose are her personal favorites. “The jewel tones in this line reflect my love for the bright pop of color needed to create the extra bit of drama,” she says. “The trim collection is like jewelry, the perfect accessory to adorn the fabrics for a layered and luxurious look.” fabricut.com.

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Move Right In This Redding property—with lovely views onto its pool and five acres—is sold furnished. Denise Gannalo of William Raveis in New Canaan has the $2,950,000 listing.

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ypically, september is the month when we get back to work, trading flip-flops for real shoes and the beach for the office or classroom. Not so, 2020. As the seasons change, many of us are staying put, working and learning from home, at least part-time. That's why we're dedicating this column to listings with rooms that are great for video conferencing, whether that means projecting a backdrop featuring an envyinducing seascape or something much simpler. A couple of pro tips for just that: “You are curating the view that your callers will see so that it reflects who you are,” says James Veal, founder and principal of the architecture and interior design studio Stewart-Schäfer, who also built DistanceDesigns, a division focusing on creating agile workspaces for less density and disease prevention. “We recommend having meetings in front of a wood-paneled wall or sitting in front of a wall with some artwork.”

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let’s face it: bookcases are great, but nothing says “i’m the boss” like a baller view, casually visible over your shoulder as you log into a Zoom meeting. A peek across your pool terrace is a power move, and that’s what’s provided by a resort-like property in Redding. The pool in question is a beauty, lined on one side with an alleé of trees and framed by a modern terrace, with a built-in, 20-foot-long, hand-poured concrete table.

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All of this is on view from the lofty office space with a glass wall opening onto a balcony. Indeed, the circa-2017 home has retractable NanaWalls throughout, erasing the boundaries between inside and out. And it’s being sold furnished—move in over Labor Day and you can zoom into September in style. Denise Gannalo of William Raveis has the $2,950,000 listing.

A new listing on Copp’s Island, off the coast of Norwalk, offers nothing but killer—not to mention unbroken—views over Long Island Sound.

Better still, the octagonal home is the only dwelling on the nearly six-acre isle, which makes social distancing a snap. The 2,624-square-foot interiors offer three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a master suite with cathedral ceilings and wraparound windows. There’s also an expansive screened porch and a great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to a patio. Team Crosland, with Sotheby’s International Realty, lists the property for $2.5 million.

A Kent Classic This lakeside compound in Kent lists for $5.9 million with Ira Goldspiel of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Kent. 917-626-3481.

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Endless Summer This private Norwalk island offers views over its own beach, dock and Long Island Sound. It lists for $2.5 million with Team Crosland with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Westport and Darien. 203-216-3110.

Kent has never been a primary-home option for people who are expected to show up for work in Manhattan. But now that remote working is the norm, New Yorkers are snapping up estates in Litchfield County, where six million dollars buys a 13-acre, lakefront compound—as opposed to a threebedroom place on the Upper East Side. New to the Kent market is Dover House, a home built

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Like A Boss This $8.3 million New Canaan estate offers a traditional office with impressive bookshelves as a backdrop. Shawn Gardner of Houlihan Lawrence in New Canaan has the listing. 203-273-1212.

by the architect and interior designer Robert Couturier in 2001. Its working spaces are many and marvelous. There’s a library with steps that lead to the water’s edge. And there’s a formal dining room that was featured in The Finest Rooms in America by Thomas Jayne (Monacelli Press, 2010). The estate also offers a swimming pool, gardens designed by Miranda Brooks and a circa-1710 guesthouse. It lists for $5.9 million with Ira Goldspiel of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.

David Neeleman, founder of five airlines including JetBlue, has put his New Canaan home on the market, asking $8.3 million. Sited on 3.4 acres at the top of Rosebrook Road, the gracious manor offers plenty of views over its lawns and gardens, which feature a pool and terrace, with a hot tub and fireplace. But it’s within the 13,000-square-foot interiors you’ll want to set up shop—especially in the wood-paneled library, where you can position your desk with a view to the ornately carved bookcases or Old World fireplace.

And no worries if your house is full of noisy family members—they can

have their fun on the lower level, which offers an indoor basketball court, a 24-seat theater and a family room, as well as a bedroom, kitchen and full bathroom. Shawn Gardner with Houlihan Lawrence has the listing.

And in Westport, another new listing offers multiple places to work and play. There’s a main-floor office and a massive top-floor space with birds-eye views over the entire property. Especially during steamy September, though, the smart move is the pool house, with a wall of glass doors that opens onto the terrace and free-form pool. The nearly 12,000-square-foot home welcomes you in the spectacular entrance space with 20-foot ceilings and a dramatic, winding staircase. The open-plan kitchen offers a 16-foot island, a wine bar, and Gaggenau and Thermador appliances. And the master suite has a large sitting area, a fireplace and a spa-like bathroom with a Waterworks soaking tub and a double-size glass steam shower. Also on the two-acre spread: a turf tennis court. Leslie Clarke of Leslie Clarke Homes with William Raveis has the $5,250,000 listing. —Diane di Costanzo

Work/Life Balance This impressive Westport estate offers multiple spaces for work, as well as a pool and tennis court. Leslie Clarke of Leslie Clarke Homes with William Raveis in Westport has the $5,250,000 listing. 203-984-1856.

If you’re no longer tethered to Metro North for access to your work and office, why not consider a truly great estate: Ethelwynde, a 31-acre spread in Lenox, Massachusetts? Built in 1929, when America teetered on another financial collapse, the English-manor-style home offered a refuge from the chaos—and promises to do so again today. Among its grand rooms, the nearly 12,000-square-foot main house offers a banquet-hall-sized dining room, a conservatory with three exposures, and 11 bedrooms. There’s also a striking, 1,800-square-foot guest house with another two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It lists for $5.9 million with Robin Kencel of Compass in Greenwich. 203-249-2943.

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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PALETTE WASHES THROUGH A PICTURE-PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

BY CATRIONA BRANCA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH WINCHESTER

Sweet Dreams Dressed in Matouk linens, the bed in the master bedroom is from the Kristin Drohan Collection; fabric is Pindler’s Hemingway in Sky. A Jill Rosenwald lamp tops a bedside table from Made Goods.

A CR Laine Jeanette chair wears a Great Plains fabric

by Holly Hunt. The rug is from Stark.

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Coastal Calm In the living room, Oomph Tini II side tables complement sofas in a Thibaut stain-resistant fabric. A custom console through Liven Up Design is wrapped in a Cowtan & Tout vinyl grasscloth. A statement mirror from Made Goods adorns the fireplace.

The jute rug is from Dash & Albert. See Resources.

designer Erin Gates was given the opportunity to work on a project with her architectural designer father—Kevin Tubridy of New England Design— she jumped at the chance. Tubridy had fully renovated the house, combining two waterfront properties to provide room for a three-story addition to complement the renovated existing cottage. “He had given the clients my first book [Elements of Style: Designing A Home & A Life, Simon & Schuster 2014], so when the wife decided she wanted to redo the interior decoration of the home, as well as update the kitchen and baths, she asked if I’d be interested,” says Gates. “It was my first time working on a house designed by my father, which was really special!”

The client requested a bright, crisp and clean look. “She wanted it to flow together and coordinate from room to room with variations on a blue-andwhite color scheme,” notes Gates. “But nothing that screamed ‘beach house’ in a cheesy or cliché way. The layout of the first floor was changed to create a more spacious master suite, including a small but spectacular master bathroom. The upstairs guest bathrooms were done in the same finishes to keep things easy and simple, and the kitchen was given a facelift with new countertops and backsplash, fixtures and a fresh paint job.”

Since this is a busy summer getaway spot for extended family, the homeowners needed everything to be kid friendly. “A beach house by nature should be laid back and comfortable. We had to make sure it wasn’t fussy but still looked elegant and tailored,” explains Gates. “With grandchildren, the beach right outside their door and ample sunlight coming into the house, you have to carefully select fabrics and finishes. The two blue sofas were a pair the client had and loved, so we reupholstered them in a Cryptonprotected Thibaut fabric. We made sure that there were great motorized sheer window shades on all the windows to not only prevent glare but also fading of the furniture and flooring. We used indoor-outdoor fabrics on the dining chairs and barstools, which I see as a must in any home these days!”

The first-floor master bedroom suite was designed as a peaceful sanctuary. “This bedroom is the true definition of a retreat,” says Gates. “The view is incredible, and the layout of the room really makes the most of it with a bank of windows showcasing the waterfront location. We framed these with really showstopping window treatments that added to the ethereal feel instead of adding weight. The horizontal stripe sheers are on motorized tracks layered with motorized blackout shades. And in order to keep this room feeling so peaceful, we helped design a bank of built-ins for ample storage in addition to the walk-in closet space.”

The completed project fulfilled all of the client’s desires. “By reusing the quality items she already had and loved, adding unique and beautiful new pieces to make it feel updated and selecting finishes that are timeless and not trendy, I feel like this new design will last for decades and not look tired or dated,” notes Gates. “The combination of comfort, ease of living and a serene palette all came together into one very special home.” september 2020 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

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Palette Pleasing (clockwise across spread from above left) A pair of CR Laine Spool chairs sporting a Mark Sikes for Schumacher fabric flank a side table from Palecek; artwork is by Karin Olah through Gregg Irby Gallery. In the dining room, Lee Industries host chairs and Palecek side chairs surround a table painted Benjamin Moore’s Simply White.

Pottery Barn hurricanes top a buffet from Somerset Bay Home. A blue marled stair runner is also used wall to wall upstairs. See Resources.

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Personal Spaces (clockwise across spread from opposite page) The master closet walls wear a blue Innovations grasscloth. One bathroom has custom navy vanities with a mirror from Wayfair and Circa Lighting sconces.

An existing bed is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen blue; lamp and bedding are from Serena & Lily; nightstand is from Currey & Co. The master bath vanity top is crafted from Silestone quartz. A faux coral mirror from Made Goods makes a statement in the powder room. See Resources.

First Impressions (this page) The moment Lily Burns and Tony Hernandez saw this 1925 neo-Colonial, they knew they wanted it for themselves and their two children. “It presented itself right away as a simple, beautiful house in a style we liked,� says Burns. Sunny Start (opposite page) In the breakfast room, a Pelle Bubble chandelier through Y Lighting illuminates a Saarinen Tulip table from Knoll. See Resources.

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Curve Appeal The home’s main staircase (this page) is as much a practical architectural element as it is a sculptural one, as it graciously winds its way upstairs. In the living room (opposite page, top and bottom), an RH three-tier banded linen fixture is suspended above an RH down-filled sofa, a rug from Anthropologie, a pair of leather side chairs from Brownstone Furniture and a round coffee table made of reclaimed Russian oak.

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ENISE DAVIES HAS LONG known that if she really wants to learn about a new client’s taste she doesn’t ask just about preferred colors and styles, materials or furnishings. Rather, the Weston-based interior designer hands each and every new client a questionnaire to fill out, with such questions as preferred coffee order at Starbucks, favorite TV show, ideal artist whose work they’d hang on their walls, do they cook or order in, and whether they want a house guest to stay for two hours, two days, or two weeks.

“The questionnaire is all part of my strategy in finding out about the character of a person and their style,” explains Davies, founder and CEO of D2 Interieurs. For the owners of this seven-bedroom Redding neo-Colonial— Lily Burns and her husband Tony Hernandez—Davies learned that “Lily definitely had a vision. Once I ‘got that’ and once I ‘got them’ as a couple, the job of designing and decorating these rooms was easy.” september 2020 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

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In the family room, artwork is flanked by Cedar and Moss sconces; custom chairs sport a Larsen fabric. The pantry/ bar area features custom shelving by D2 Interieurs. In the dining room, a photograph

by Allyson Monson adds a pop of yellow atop a buffet through Furnitureland South; Arteriors ceiling pendants are suspended above a dining table from RH. See Resources.

Lighten Up (opposite page) Davies commissioned an artisan she found on Etsy to make an industrial-style chandelier for above the kitchen island. The tractor-seat barstools are from RH. See Resources.

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LILY WANTED A HOME WHOSE SOUL REFLECTED THE BONES OF THE HOUSE

As the owners and founders of Jax Media—an award-winning film and television development and production company—Burns and Hernandez are used to devising and telling stories. One part of the story of this house, which functions for them and their two children as a second home apart from their Brooklyn townhouse, is that they purchased it at auction. “It’s complicated, but the house was in escrow for six months, and when it finally came up for purchase, my husband was right there on the front lawn bidding,” recalls Burns.

In terms of decorating drama, however, there was none—and for that, the homeowners and Davies are grateful. “I’m not a tinkerer,” says Burns. “I wanted all the decorating to be done and totally finished, so that my family could live here and not worry about anything and be cozy.” Although Davies and Burns forged a strong collaborative bond, the two worked together almost completely by virtual means. “We did the entire project by email,” recalls Burns, who admits to a working schedule that doesn’t allow for time to shop. She and Davies traded ideas, sent reference photos, and made decisions in tandem.

Davies discerned that Burns’s preferred aesthetic for this house was a clean, modern one, “but with soul,” Davies emphasizes. “Lily wanted a home whose soul reflected the bones of the house, that would remain true to the style of the house, which dates from 1925.” Davies chose what she characterizes as products and furnishings with an inherent warmth and natural, organic patina. She kept the palette neutral throughout to allow every piece of art and accessory to stand out, especially light fixtures, which Davies likens “to the jewelry of a room.”

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Air Time The home’s media room is command central for the whole family. Posters of the couple’s most successful shows hang on the wall. The oversized custom sofa is upholstered in Larsen Hilda Steel fabric. The throw pillows are upholstered in fabric from Kravet and Zak+Fox. Natural light is regulated with window treatments from the Shade Store. See Resources.

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Serene Scene (clockwise across spread from

this page)

In the master bedroom, a Blu Dot Dodu bed is flanked by a pair of Industry West nightstands, above which hang Cisco Home glass pendants; the Patricia chandelier is from Made Goods. An area of the room functions as a reading nook. The master bathroom sconces are through Cedar and Moss, mirrors are from RH. See Resources.

YOU CAN HAVE TOO MANY STARS IN A ROOM, SO I TRY TO LIMIT IT TO THE LIGHTING

lighting fixture, especially apparent on the ceilings of the master bedroom, dining room, living room, and over the kitchen island. “You can have too many stars in a room, so I try to limit it to the lighting element,” says Davies.

Burns and Hernandez were both content to let Davies set the scene at their home. And Burns recalls that the moment they took possession of the house, she changed out every light fixture and replaced every piece of gold hardware with silver, even the window clasps. Although almost no new construction was necessary inside, Davies performed what she likes to call “kitchen Botox.” By that, she means substantive cosmetic work on the countertops, backsplash, paint colors, and lighting. “Who doesn’t like a little bit of Botox treatment?” asks Davies, who points to the custom metal lighting fixture she commissioned over the island and the subtle oyster-gray hue chosen for the cabinets.

And the much-used media room is furnished with “the biggest couch and ottoman I have ever seen,” says Burns. Davies hung posters there of some of the shows the couple has produced. In this space, their fictional stories assume a prominent role in the real-life, ongoing story of their home. ✹ september 2020 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

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FORM FOLLOWS

FUNCTION

Curvilinear Design (this spread) The new home of interior designer Andrea Cross has rounded terraces that allow for group seating. The curve then emerged as an overall architectural theme. Architect Jim Denno dealt with flood requirements and height restrictions when siting the house on its small waterfront lot. See Resources.

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ANDREA CROSS DESIGNED HER NEW HOME LARGELY FROM THE INSIDE OUT

BY MINDY PANTIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARYELLEN HENDRICKS

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Life In Balance (top) From the entry, the view of the water is framed by 1960s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano molded glass sconces through Avantgarden.

The painting on the right is Pigeons and Red Barn by George Bellows, framed by J. Pocker. Dine-In Style In the dining room (above), a set of William IV balloon chairs from Montaperto Studios surround a dining table from the homeowner’s collection; the antique Agra rug is from Symourgh International. In the kitchen (opposite page), the custom Nola waterfall island and the bar stools are by Wüd Furniture. See Resources.

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S ANYONE WHO HAS DOWNSIZED will tell you, those what-to-keep, what-to-toss decisions are never easy. But for interior designer Andrea Cross of Axel Interiors, the move from a spacious 300-yearold farmhouse—where she and her husband raised their two sons—to a sleeker model with enviable views of Long Island Sound, making such choices put her right in her comfort zone. “I am the kind of designer who is all about function,” says Cross. “I designed the house largely from the inside out, with highly detailed room layouts considered before exterior elevations were even drafted.”

The task of configuring the large multifunctional living room, generous master suite and expansive decks Cross envisioned into a cedar-sided building with a gambrel roof fell to architect Jim Denno, who had to work within the confines of a tight quarter-acre lot. He was also charged with maximizing the views. “When I have a project like this, I want people to come in the front door and see the water immediately,” says Denno, noting in this case—thanks to a pair of arched portals with glass openings—visitors can spy Long Island Sound before they even ring the doorbell.

Immediately beyond, a dramatic spiral plaster stairway—a departure from the boxy, switchback variety that routinely graces traditional architecture— continues the curvilinear theme. “While the scale of the house is modest, the staircase achieves a grand effect within the compressed footprint,” says Cross. The soft, rounded elements repeat with a barrel vaulted ceiling and a

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Layered Living (above and opposite In the living room, a sofa by John Hutton for Holly Hunt, a vintage chair from the Antique and Artisan Gallery in a blue Fret fabric and a pair of vintage Adrian Pearsall lounge chairs surround a 1970s cocktail table from Studio Van den Akker.

A collection of Murano glass vases flanks an Ernest Lawson paintng, Late Summer, Harlem River, over the fireplace, which sports a Chesneys carved limestone mantel designed

by Tim Faulkner. See Resources.

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Complementary Curves In the powder room (far left), a Loop mirror

by Harold is flanked by Celestial Pebble pendant lights from Ochre above an Ae Ceramics Oyster sink; wallcovering is a handpainted paper with thread, designed by David Rockwell for Maya Romanoff.

The entry staircase (near left) is partnered with a floor of walnut brown marble tile from Fordham Marble. See Resources.

Best For Guests Concrete Encounter fashioned the guest bathroom (top) sink, where the cement floor and wall tiles are from Grow House Grow, the bathtub is from Badeloft, and the tub filler is Kohler. In the guest bedroom (above), custom coverlets and pillow shams in a Schumacher cotton matelassÊ top antique bed frames that once belonged to the owner’s grandparents; the wool rug is by Thayer Design Studio. See Resources.

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Masterful Design An Interior Crafts bed (above) upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric with Jerry Pair leather on the inner headboard is the centerpiece in the master bedroom. Carved travertine lamps by Kerry MacBride top vintage nightstands from the Antique and Artisan Gallery, and the rug is from Elizabeth Eakins. In the master bathroom (opposite page, bottom right), the marble vanity top and the limestone wall and floor tile are through Fordham Marble; the glass pendant and wall-mounted sconces are from Waterworks. See Resources.

semicircular covered porch. “I like using curves in a project because so much of architecture is linear,” she adds.

Despite the waterfront locale, the house is anything but beachy. While the muted palette of soft marine blues and earthy neutrals echo the sand and sea, the mindful mix of family furnishings that made the cut—including her husband’s favorite wingback chair—with more contemporary pieces strike a sophisticated chord. In the living room, for example, a crescent shaped sofa, two midcentury chairs, and classic millwork bookshelves nicely hang together. And in the dining room, the clean lines of a Fortunycovered banquette balance an antique mahogany Georgian extension table.

“Aesthetically, I picked things that could work well with others,” says Cross.

When it came to the kitchen, the designer was firm that “elegance could not be sacrificed in the name of functionality.” Here the combination of plank-matched natural walnut lower cabinets and white opaque resin uppers all with high level interior components, and an island fashioned from a single slab of black walnut check both boxes.

While windows and water dominate (“there are no chandeliers or pendants that interrupt the sight lines, and with the exception of two

antique wing chairs, all the seating is low-slung,” Cross notes), adequate wall space was reserved to display the museum-quality, 20th-century art collection that includes works by realist Robert Henri and impressionist Theodore Butler, the designer/homeowner inherited from her parents. An interior scene by impressionist Philip Leslie Hale was reserved for the master bedroom, where the painting inspired the hints of lavender, coral and pale pink that pepper the space. “Many of the fabrics in the room have just a slight hint of shell pink as does the peignoir worn by the model in the painting,” explains Cross, who opted to establish a sense of calm in the space by eliminating distractions like televisions, bookcases and anything that could be construed as clutter. “The color story is tight, but because of a variety of interesting and soft textures like alpaca and leather, the room still feels rich and layered.”

The same could be said of all the rooms that benefitted from Cross’s organizational bent and her discerning eye. “While a range of styles and periods are represented, the interiors are nonetheless harmonious due to the consistent level of quality of the furnishings,” she says. “The house is intentionally more luxe than laid back, but still welcoming and approachable.” ✹ september 2020 cottagesgardens.com ctc&g

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DESIGNER AMY COE HELPS A LONGTIME FRIEND INCORPORATE FAMILY FAVORITES WITH CONTEMPORARY PIECES

Tried +True

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Island Life (this page) Urban Electric Co. pendants hang above the kitchen island, where Bungalow 5 cerused-oak stools sport cushions in a performance fabric through Kravet. Bench Mark (opposite page) Designer Amy Coe carved out a mudroom in the back entrance with a bench covered in a bright green Thibaut performance fabric. See Resources.

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I Welcome Home (above) RH planters flank the front door of the home, which was built by Coastal Construction Group. Crisp Combo (top) A pair of custom stools in a Designers Guild linen flank a cerused-oak table in the entry. A Galbraith & Paul rug covers the floor. Double The Fun (opposite page) The double-height living room has a custom installation of handmade clay discs by Lisa Carroll. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofas are adorned with custom pillows in a Thibaut fabric. See Resources.

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’M SO LUCKY because I have a client who is a friend,” says Westport-based designer Amy Coe, founder of Amy Coe Home.

“This project was about having fun and working as a team.” Coe had met the homeowner more than 14 years ago, and when the client decided to build in Westport, she called Coe right away.

“I had been working with Amy for almost five years at my other house, and she almost died when I told her we were going to build,” explains the homeowner. “I knew Amy would be the right person for this. Translating key pieces to the new house from the old was key in this project, and I knew she could do that while making it feel like a true, comfortable family home.”

Coe approached this project with the goal of creating spaces that were cozy and timeless with a modern bent. “It’s always about getting to know the client—and I had a leg up on this one—there are two dogs, three kids and two adults here. That’s a lot of movement! I wanted clean lines and no clutter.” Coe used a neutral light blue/gray paint color to unify the downstairs and multiple shades of soft blues and greens with pops of true navy, deep marine blue and pearl gray as threads throughout house. In the entry, a cerused-oak table holds the client’s collection of chinoiserie, and a custom navy-and-white area rug grounds the space. “I love how Amy took some of my more traditional pieces and bridged them with more

Special Touches In the office (above left), a Martin Lawrence Bullard paper makes a statement on the ceiling. Cane desk chairs are from CB2. The floating desk is custom.

The powder room (top right) walls are covered in a Schumacher stripe. Fogbank II (above right) by Mark MacKinnon Photography is hung above a chest in the mudroom hallway. Bold Choice (opposite page) Sunroom/breakfast room walls wear a Galbraith & Paul Lotus print. Lanterns from Urban Electric Co. are suspended above a table and chairs through Bungalow 5. A flower arrangement by KD&J Botanica fills a Frances Palmer vase. See Resources.

contemporary ones. I have a lot of antiques from my family and didn’t want anything to look too fussy or precious,” says the homeowner. “Everything is very luxe meets humble and formal meets playful,” adds Coe. Coe makes the case for texture being about more than textiles in the kitchen where marble tile mixes with honey-colored cerused oak and metal.

Off the kitchen is a sunroom/breakfast room. “The flow between the kitchen and sunroom increases the living potential, and we wanted this room to make a bold statement.” Coe took Galbraith & Paul’s classic Lotus print— that the homeowner had in a powder room at the old house and loved—and 00 84

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papered the walls. She added a pair of oversize lanterns in a custom color. A nubby blue performance fabric on the chairs has a soft hand, but stands up to spills. “Nothing is too precious,” says Coe. “I wanted this family to really live in this house.” Two deep sofas in the living room invite you to dive in and a wooden Tritter Feefer coffee table is sturdy enough to put your feet up on. Above the molding is an installation of ceramic disks by artist Lisa Carroll. “We needed something spectacular but not formal to bring this double-height ceiling down to earth,” says Coe. “I wanted to put more navy in the room and the client knew the artist.”

Shine On Third-level floors (above and below left) were lacquered in Fine Paints of Europe Hollandlac Brilliant paint; the coffee table is from Bungalow 5. The builder for the third floor was Jade Fine Homes. Dining chairs from Room&Board surround a table from Blu Dot. Light The Way (below right) In the hallway, a Clarkson Lighting sconce illuminates a trio of paintings by Lisa Carroll. Sleep Tight In the bunk room (opposite page, top to bottom), a lamp from Bungalow 5 tops a green chest from Maine Cottage next to a custom bed that is upholstered in a Sister Parish fabric. Another bed is tucked into a nook and wears Serena & Lily linens. See Resources.

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The family’s favorite part of the house didn’t happen overnight. “Originally, it was supposed to be a bedroom,” says the client, “but that’s what is great about Amy. She said, ‘let’s take our time and see what this house is missing.’”

They ended up creating a bunk room with various bed nooks to sleep friends and family who come to visit. The client had seen a glossy blue floor in Florida and wanted to re-create it here. “We added all these different layers and nooks to make it feel cozy and warm,” says Coe. The designer adds, “We wanted to make sure that each piece we selected has the ability not only to look great but also to function. Part of our job is to bring the client the best of the best, even if it takes a while. Otherwise you could walk into a showroom and have any old stuff arrive.” Concludes the client: “We took so much time designing what we wanted, and there are so many personal pieces. Add to that having my friend come and do the installation. It makes it special.” ✹

WINE & SPIRITS

Hey, Neighbor!

H O W A B O U T A S O C I A L - D I S TA N C E D A Y T R I P ? T H E S E R H O D E I S L A N D W I N E P R O P E R T I E S A R E W O R T H A L O O K

Wine With A View Located in Little Compton, RI, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards is a wine and food destination spot.

BARONESS RECOMMENDS NEWPORT VINEYARDS

On Aquidneck Island, New England’s largest wine estate, Newport Vineyards, sits on 100 acres of preserved farmland surrounded by Narragansett Bay. “The farm was acquired by my great grandfather in 1917 and has miles of stone walls surrounding the vineyards,” says co-owner John Nunes, who with his brother Paul planted vineyards in the mid ’90s. The brothers built a 3,000-square-foot winery, restaurants and microbrewery (specializing in hazy New England IPAs). “With the bay’s influences, we have a warmer microclimate,” says winemaker George Chelf. A U.S. Army veteran, Chelf was stationed in Hanau, Germany, where he visited vineyards and developed a love of Riesling. “I specialize in dry Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris,” he says. “We don’t have the climate for big reds, though hybrids like Landot Noir do well here.” Newport Vineyards produces 20,000 cases of 26 different wines each year. newportvineyards.com.

GREENVALE VINEYARDS

The 60-acre farmstead goes back to the mid 19th-century and is run by the family’s eighth generation. “My ancestor John Barstow designed the farm around the utopian concept of living one with the land as described in the 1859 book Country Life by Robert Morris Copeland,” says owner Nancy Wilson.

A restored carriage house became the tasting room in 1999 at this boutique winery producing only 2,000 cases and

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selling much estate fruit to Newport Vineyards, which is a mile away. Sitting waterfront along the Sakonnet River, the vineyard pioneered Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris and Albariño in coastal New England. Nancy’s son Bill became winemaker last year. “We handpick all the grapes and are moving toward sustainable viticulture,” says Bill. “In our Chardonnay, we get incredible tropical aromas, and our Cabernet Franc pops with peppery, smoky, rich plum fruit.” greenvale.com.

CAROLYN’S SAKONNET VINEYARD

Situated on 150 acres in Little Compton across the Sakonnet River, the property has become a celebrated food and wine destination. Guests can sit outside on the 300 Adirondack chairs facing the vineyards. Winemaker Elaine Phipps, who has been at the vineyard for 36 years through three owners—eight years under the present owner, philanthropist Carolyn Rafaelian—began as a field worker. “We have morning fog, afternoon breezes but also a bit too much moisture,” says Phipps. “The winter-hardy hybrid grape Vidal Blanc, cultivated extensively in Canada, does well in this region.” Phipps’s favorite is her dry Gewürztraminer. “It has powerful wild rose aromas,” she says. The winery— which makes only 3,500 cases a year—is known for its Vidal Blanc

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blends and its late harvest Vidal Blanc, which has sweet honeysuckle and peach flavors. sakonnetwine.com.

—Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

• A perfect match for spicy Asian cuisine, Newport Gewürztraminer ($22) exhibits a fragrance of rose petal.

• Greenvale Pinot Gris Ramato ($22) is a showstopping orange wine with light tannins and peachy lemony flavor.

• Vidal Blanc Sakonnet Siren ($12) has a touch of sweetness and pineapple, grapefruit and lime flavors.

• With characteristic apple and pear notes and fresh acidity, the dry Newport Riesling ($18) has earned many awards.

• Greenvale Chardonnay ($23) exhibits tropical aromas of mango and papaya and resembles unoaked French Chablis.

• Made from Gewürztraminer, Sakonnet White Lotus ($30) has powerful fragrances of lychee, citrus and wild rose.

• Newport Landot Noir ($22), a hybrid grape which tastes like a fruitier, less alcoholic Zinfandel, has earthy blackberry and plum flavors.

• Made in Bordeaux style, Greenvale Cabernet Franc ($27), shows spicy, smoky, rich plum notes and soft tannins.

• A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Lemberger, Sakonnet Blessed Blend Red ($30) expresses cherry and chocolate notes and matches with grilled meats.

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DOUGLAS GRANETO DESIGN Graneto has 25 years of experience beginning his career in antiques and the design/fabrication of modern furniture alongside vintage restoration. He is recognized for his talent in creating a classic juxtaposition between vintage and modern.

He is praised for finding a seamless match between a solid architectural backbone and its unique individually-layered compliment.

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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 WATER COLORS

Pages 54–61: Interior design, Erin Gates Design, eringatesdesign.com.

Architect, New England Design, Inc., newenglanddesign.com. Upholstery workroom, Makkas Drapery Workroom, makkasdrapery.com. Paint, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Master bedroom: Bed, Kristin Drohan Collection.

Upholstered bed fabric, Pindler.

Bedside table, Made Goods. Bedside lamp, Jill Rosenwald. Chair, CR Laine.

Chair fabric, Great Plains. Chair pillow, Pottery Barn. Bed linens, Matouk.

Lumbar pillow fabric, Christopher Farr Cloth. Drapery fabric, Cowtan & Tout. Carpeting, Stark. Living room: Console, Liven Up Design. Console grasscloth, Cowtan & Tout. Sofa fabric, Thibaut. Sofa pillow fabrics, Thibaut and Schumacher. Woven tray, Pottery Barn.

Coffee and side tables, Oomph. Mirror, Made Goods. Window seat cushion fabric, Clarence House. Window seat pillow fabrics, Schumacher and Elizabeth Eakins. Rug, Dash & Albert. Dining room: Host chair, Lee Industries. Host chair stripe fabric, Perennials. Chair fabric, Pindler. Side Chairs, Palecek. Side chair fabric, Perennials. Hurricanes, Pottery Barn. Buffet, Somerset Bay Home. Spool chairs, CR Laine. Spool chair fabric, Mark Sikes. Artwork, Karin Olah. Master closet: Chair, Bungalow 5. Chair fabric,

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Peter Dunham. Sconces, Circa Lighting.

Wallpaper, Innovations. Kid’s bath: Mirror, Wayfair. Sconces, Circa Lighting.

Towel ring, RH. Faucet, Kohler. Vanity countertop, Silestone. Hardware, Emtek. Woven basket, Waterworks.

Kid’s bedroom: Mirror, Palecek.

Nightstand, Currey & Company. Lamp and bedding, Serena & Lily. Master bath: Floor tile, Discovery Tile. Countertop, Silestone. Hardware, Alexander Marchant.

Medicine cabinet and towel ring, RH. Sink faucets, Kohler. Sconces, Circa Lighting. Powder room: Mirror, Made Goods. Sconces, Circa Lighting. Roman shade fabric, Duralee.

THAT’S A WRAP

Pages 62–71: Interior design, Denise Davies, D2 Interieurs, d2interieurs.com.

Breakfast room: Table, Knoll. Chairs, Selamat. Chandelier, Pelle. Tile floor, Clé Tiles. Living room: Light fixture, coffee table and sofa, RH. Side tables, Brownstone Furniture. Rug, Anthropologie.

Drapery fabric, Norbar Fabrics. Family room: Chair fabric, Larsen. Sconces, Cedar and Moss. Dining room: Ceiling pendant, Arteriors. Dining table, RH. Chairs, CB2. Artwork, Allyson Monson.

Buffet, Furnitureland South. Kitchen: Light fixture, Etsy. Stools, RH. Media room: Sofa and ottoman fabric, Larsen. Media console, Oly. Window treatments, The Shade Store. Floor lamps, Noorside. Pillow fabrics, Kravet and Zak + Fox. Master bedroom: Bed, Blu Dot. Chandelier, Made Goods.

Pendants over nightstands, Cisco Home. Nightstands, Industry West.

Carpeting, Redi-Cut Carpets and Rugs.

Master bathroom: Mirrors and faucets, RH. Sconces, Cedar and Moss.

SARAH WINCHESTER

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

Pages 72–79: Interior design, Andrea Cross, Axel Interiors, axelinteriors.com.

Architect, Jim Denno, Jim Denno Designs, jimdennodesigns.com. Contractor, Tom Quinn, Quinn Contracting LLC, quinncontractingllc.com. Lighting design, Gary Novasel, Patdo Light Studio, patdolight.com. Home technology, Bill Charney, Advanced Home Audio Inc., advancedhomeaudio.com.Entry: Wall lights, Avantgarden. Planter, Opiary.

Flooring, Fordham Marble. Cabinet hardware, Black & Key. Dining room: Antique dining chairs, Montaperto Studios. Dining chair fabric, Pollack.

Antique dining table, Sotheby’s. Carpet, Symourgh International Inc. Round side

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.

table, Donghia. Wing chair fabric, Holland & Sherry. Banquette back fabric, Fortuny. Banquette seat fabric, Brentano Fabrics. Flooring, Natural Creations Real Hardwood Floors. Kitchen: Cabinets and appliance fronts, Henrybuilt. Upper cabinet doors, island and stools, Wüd Furniture. Stool back leather, Holly Hunt.

Stool seat fabric, Brentano Fabrics. Tile backsplash, Mutina. Oyster bowl, Ae Ceramics. Pendant lights, Avram Rusu Studio. Countertop, Pyrolave. Living room: Swivel chairs, Interior Crafts.

Fabric on swivel chairs and window seat, Jim Thompson Fabrics. Sofa and sofa fabric, Holly Hunt. Pillow fabric, Larsen. Wallcovering in bookcases, Élitis. Tall back arm chair, The Antique and Artisan Gallery. Fabric on armchair, Fret Fabrics. Antique rug, Symourgh International Inc. Cocktail table, Studio Van den Akker. Pair of lounge chairs, Barbarella Home. Lounge chair fabric, Rodolph. Mantel, Chesneys.

Side tables, J.M. Szymanski. Vases on mantel, Seguso. Framing, J. Pocker. Cabinet hardware, Black & Key. Powder room: Oyster sink, Ae Ceramics. Loop Mirror, Harold Design.

Pendant lights, Ochre. Wallcovering, Maya Romanoff. Guest bath: Floor and wall tile, Grow House Grow. Concrete sink and bench, Concrete Encounter.

Faucet, tub filler and shower fixtures, Kohler. Bathtub, Badeloft.

Guest bedroom: Rug, Thayer Design Studio. Coverlets and pillow shams, Schumacher. Blankets, Melin Tregwynt.

Table lamp, Hwang Bishop. Wall light, Viabizzuno. Master bathroom: Marble, Fordham Marble. Pendant light and sconces, Waterworks. Faucets, Franz Viegener. Accessories, Ae Ceramics.

Master bedroom: Bed and chaise, Interior Crafts. Bed upholstery fabric, Holly Hunt. Headboard leather, Jerry Pair Leather. Chaise fabric, Holly Hunt.

Bedside cabinets, The Antique and Artisan Gallery. Table lamps, Kerry MacBride. Pillows, Donghia. Duvet fabric, Kravet. Carpet, Elizabeth Eakins.

Wallcovering, Zimmer + Rohde.

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Pages 80–87: Interior design, Amy Coe, Amy Coe Home, amycoe.com.

Architectural designer, Nicholas Renzuli, Coastal Construction Group, coastal-lux.com. Builder, Coastal Construction Group, coastal-lux.com.

Third floor builder, Jade Fine Homes, jadefinehomes.com. Landscape

design, Susie Aldrich, susiealdrich.com.

Mudroom: Pillow fabric, Galbraith & Paul. Bench fabric, Thibaut. Contrast piping on bench, Samuel & Sons. Toss pillow, Tusk. Carpet, Redi-Cut Carpets & Rugs. Kitchen: Stools, Bungalow 5.

Stool fabric, Kravet. Light fixtures, The Urban Electric Company. Entry hall: Table, Bungalow 5. Fabric on stools, Designers Guild. Rug, Galbraith & Paul.

Front exterior: Planters, RH. Living room: Sofa, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Chairs, Oly. Coffee table, Tritter Feefer.

Tray, Oomph. Pillow fabric, Thibaut.

Clay art installation, Lisa Carroll.

Paint, Benjamin Moore. Office: Chairs, CB2. Ceiling wallpaper, Schumacher.

Lamps, Bungalow 5. Bathroom: Wallpaper, Schumacher. Photography, Daniel Jones Photography. Mudroom hallway: Photography over chest, Mark MacKinnon Photography. Sunroom: Wallpaper, Galbraith & Paul. Chairs and table, Bungalow 5. Lanterns, The Urban Electric Company. Vase, Frances Palmer Pottery. Flowers, KD&J Botanica.

Sitting area: Lantern, Oomph. Chairs and coffee table, Bungalow 5. Fabric on chairs, Schumacher. Floor paint, Fine Paints of Europe. Hallway: Lighting, Clarkson Lighting. Artwork, Lisa Carroll.

Bunkroom: Headboard fabric, Sister Parish. Chest, Maine Cottage. Lamp, Bungalow 5. Bed Nook: Printed linens, Serena & Lily. White linens, Peacock Alley.

Stuffed elephant, Amy Coe. Bolster pillow fabric, Galbraith & Paul.

SOURCE LIST Ae Ceramics (see Axel Interiors) Alexander Marchant, alexandermarchant.com Allyson Monson, allysonmonsonphotography.com Amy Coe, amycoe.com Anthropologie, anthropologie.com Arteriors, arteriorshome.com Avantgarden, avantgardenltd.com Avram Rusu Studio (see Axel Interiors) Axel Interiors, axelinteriors.com Badeloft, badeloftusa.com Barbarella Home, barbarellahome.com Bender, benderplumbing.com Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com Black & Key, blackandkey.co.uk Blu Dot, bludot.com Brentano Fabrics, brentanofabrics.com Brownstone Furniture, brownstonefurniture.com

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Bungalow 5, bungalow5.com CB2, cb2.com Cedar and Moss, cedarandmoss.com Chesneys, chesneys.com Christopher Farr Cloth, christopherfarrcloth.com Circa Lighting, circalighting.com Cisco Home, ciscohome.net Clarence House, clarencehouse.com Clarkson Lighting, clarksonlighting.com Clé Tiles, cletile.com Concrete Encounter, concreteencounter.com Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com CR Laine, crlaine.com Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com Daniel Jones Photography, danieljonesphotography.com Dash & Albert, annieselke.com Designers Guild, designersguild.com Discovery Tile, discoverytile.com Donghia, rubelli.com Duralee, robertallendesign.com Élitis, elitis.fr Elizabeth Eakins (see Holland & Sherry) Emtek, emtek.com Etsy, etsy.com Fine Paints of Europe, finepaintsofeurope.com Fordham Marble, fordhammarble.com Fortuny, fortuny.com Frances Palmer Pottery, francespalmerpottery.com

Franz Viegener (see Bender) Fret Fabrics (see Holland & Sherry) Furnitureland South, furniturelandsouth.com Galbraith & Paul (see Holland & Sherry) Great Plains (see Holly Hunt) Gregg Irby Gallery, greggirbygallery.com Grow House Grow, growhousegrow.com Harold Design (see Axel Interiors) Henrybuilt, henrybuilt.com Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com Hwang Bishop, hwangbishopdesigns.com Industry West, industrywest.com Innovations, innovationsusa.com Interior Crafts (see Axel Interiors) J.M. Szymanski, jmszymanski.com J. Pocker, jpocker.com Jerry Pair Leather, jerrypairleather.com Jill Rosenwald, jillrosenwald.com Jim Thompson Fabrics, jimthompsonfabrics.com Karin Olah (see Gregg Irby Gallery) KD&J Botanica, kdjbotanica.com Kerry MacBride (see Axel Interiors) Knoll, knoll.com Kohler, kohler.com Kravet, kravet.com Kristin Drohan Collection, kristindrohancollection.com Larsen (see Cowtan & Tout) Lee Industries, leeindustries.com Lisa Carroll, behance.net Liven Up Design (see Etsy)

Made Goods, madegoods.com Maine Cottage, mainecottage.com Mark MacKinnon Photography, markmackinnon.com Mark Sikes (see Schumacher) Matouk, matouk.com Maya Romanoff, mayaromanoff.com Melin Tregwynt (see Axel Interiors) Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com Montaperto Studios, montapertostudios.com Mutina, mutina.it Natural Creations Real Hardwood Floors, realhardwoodfloors.com Noorside, noorside.com Norbar Fabrics, norbarfabrics.com Ochre, ochre.net Oly, olystudio.com Oomph, oomphhome.com Opiary (see Axel Interiors) Palecek, palecek.com Patdo Light Studio, patdolight.com Peacock Alley, peacockalley.com Pelle (see YLighting) Perennials, perennialsfabric.com Peter Dunham, peterdunhamtextiles.com Pindler, pindler.com Pollack, pollackassociates.com Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com Pyrolave, pyrolave.com Redi-Cut Carpets & Rugs, redicarpets.com

RH, rh.com Rodolph, rodolph.com Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com Schumacher, fschumacher.com Seguso, seguso.com Selamat, selamatdesigns.com Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com Silestone, silestoneusa.com Sister Parish, sisterparishdesign.com Somerset Bay Home, modernhistoryhome.com Sotheby’s, sothebyshome.com Stark, starkcarpet.com.

Studio Van den Akker, studiovandenakker.com Symourgh International Inc., symourghrugs.com Thayer Design Studio (see Axel Interiors) The Antique and Artisan Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com The Shade Store, theshadestore.com The Urban Electric Company, urbandelectric.com Thibaut, thibautdesign.com Tritter Feefer, tritterfeefer.com Tusk, tuskhomeanddesign.com Viabizzuno (see Patdo Light Studio) Waterworks, waterworks.com Wayfair, wayfair.com Wüd Furniture (see Axel Interiors) YLighting, ylighting.com Zak + Fox, zakandfox.com Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com

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John Willey

Offering thoughtful and refined interior and architectural design along with construction management, Willey Design is noted for expressing diverse clients’ points of view with provocative and luxurious results.—Sharon King Hoge 1. How did you decide on stone countertops in your kitchen? I found the granite locally and felt it had a wonderful textural quality, a rural vibe.

It really made the kitchen.

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2. What’s a favorite souvenir you and your husband acquired in your travels? When we were in the Mexican town of Todos Santos—which has a charming arts community—we found a pair of abstract fish sculptures.

One is bleached and the other is natural walnut.

We had Lucite pedestals made to showcase them in our home.

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4. What’s a favorite aspect of fatherhood?

The joy of seeing things through my daughter’s eyes. I designed the landscaping and the Zen fountain in our yard, and it’s a lovely place to relax and explore nature with her.

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5. What is a design item that you favor? I love Ingo Maurer’s beautiful Floatation pendant—three layers of cascading rice-paper discs.

Light as a kite, it hangs there and softens every room.

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6. Why did you paint your front door bright red? Back in the day it was a historical color; it told passing people that they could come in and shelter from the journey. I amped it up a little as a classical punch to the chalky gray house.

7. What do you like about living in Northwest Connecticut? I’m from the flat Midwest, so I love the undulations of the gentle hills before they get more dramatic as you go farther north.

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llinois native John Willey originally intended to study architecture, but soon realized he favored the dynamics of design over drafting plumbing systems. His experience runs from working with Vicente Wolf and Jeffrey Bilhuber to being the in-house designer for architect Steven Lerner.

Established in 2006, his own firm, Willey Design, implements full-service projects: from drafting plans and elevations to installing beautiful interiors. With last year’s arrival of baby daughter Marlo, Willey and his husband “cut the cord” and left the city. The firm opened an office in Lakeville, and they moved fulltime into the house they’d purchased five years ago and updated as a getaway home.

“Every weekend, we found we wanted to stay a little longer,” says Willey. “After 14 years of crazy work, I was ready to move on and wanted space to be a dad.” Seeing things anew through his daughter’s eyes, Willey is looking forward to experiencing the impact of “a little female energy” in the house. willeydesign.com.

3. How has your palette evolved over the years?

I’ve mellowed to a cooler palette—grays and blues.

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