CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) JANUARY, 2025

K itchen Drama

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Kitchen’s New Vibe

Traditional spaces are transformed into flowing rooms built for gathering by Ann Loynd Burton photographs by Miranda Estes & Adam Kane Macchia

A clean-lined restoration of a neglected centuries-old house by David Masello photographs by Sarah Elliott

Interior designer Kristen Fine reinvents her former home for new owners by Catriona Branca photographs by Nicole Franzen

“Kitchen’s New Vibe” page 60. photograph by Miranda Estes

Tour De Force

The kitchen is the undisputed workhorse during the holiday season. In the mad dash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we all spend a disproportionate part of our lives here, cooking and cleaning and gathering. Spend this amount of time in any room and you’ll notice what really works—and what does not. ■ With that in mind, I find attending the National Kitchen and Bath Show gives me ideas and inspiration to fix what isn’t working in my kitchen. What could be more helpful than seeing more than 670 exhibitors in 500,000 square feet of exhibition space? Even for me, that’s a lot of looking and comparing products! Each year, I lead a group of designers and architects on our annual C&G Insider Tour at KBIS. I select 20 or so exhibitors, and we get a guided tour of their booth from the marketing directors of the firms. In addition, we meet the local Connecticut and New York sales reps and get the chance to establish a working relationship. ■ I choose a mix of kitchen and bath manufacturers, big companies as well as small. I warn the group about the size of the show, and year after year they think I am exaggerating. Then, I walk them onto the show floor and see a childlike wonderment come across their faces! Sure, it’s big, but it is also exhilarating. You’ll see major and minor trends before your clients. And the conversations between designers on the tour is so interesting and helpful to me as an editor. Asked by KBIS eight years ago to create such a tour for designers, I am happy we continue to make it better and better. So put on some comfortable shoes because we have miles to walk. I hope I will see you at the C&G Insider KBIS Tour on February 25 and 26 in Las Vegas. For more info, visit cottagesgardens.com/KBIS2025.

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Inside Story Get a close look at a curated group of about 20 exhibitors on the C&G Insider KBIS Tour with Editorial Director DJ Carey on February 25 and 26 in Las Vegas.

Your Perfect Kitchen

As we step into the warmth of this year’s kitchen issue, we invite you to celebrate the art and innovation that defines one of the most cherished spaces in our homes. ■ This issue heralds the many ways architects, designers and homeowners have reimagined the kitchen. No longer just a backdrop for culinary feats, today’s kitchen is the essence of gathering, sharing and living well. Here, minimalist designs boasting the latest in technology and sustainability coexist with opulent spaces that blend classical and modern elements. The kitchens featured in these pages go beyond mere trends—they sculpt lifestyles. ■ During a recent stroll, my neighbor inquired about the current trends in kitchen design. For an expert perspective, I turned to Joe Najmy of Nukitchens, as quoted in the upcoming Connecticut Design Guide 2025. He advises: “What’s outdated is whatever fails to serve your needs at home. What’s in is curated design with personal selections guided by design professionals to create timeless spaces. People want things simple, beautiful and uncomplicated.” ■ Mike De Giulio from de Giulio Design also shared his insights on the movement toward more transitional kitchens. “Transitional styling has fewer rules and is more livable than hard-edged (minimalistic) modern and not as declarative as traditional design.” ■ The takeaway? Tailor your kitchen to fit your lifestyle, preferences and passions. With this approach, your kitchen will not only meet your needs but will become a perfect reflection of you. ■ Enjoy discovering the perfect kitchens featured in this issue!

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Carefully Curated This vintage-inspired kitchen is full of custom details and antique finds.

more in “Kitchen’s New Vibe” on page 60.

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In This Issue

SARAH ROBERTSON

“The kitchen is by far the hardest working space in the home, but it is also a favorite place to gather and enjoy. Its design needs to address both aesthetics and high functionality, and be incredibly organized! I like to focus on high-quality, large windows, craftsmanship in the cabinetry, wellcurated vintage pieces and personal details that reflect the home’s history and the homeowner’s personality and passions. The end goal is a kitchen with personality that fits perfectly within the home.” Kitchen designer, “Kitchen’s New Vibe” (page 60), studiodearborn.com.

TRISTAN GARY

“The kitchen is the heart of the home—a place where people gather, prepare, and celebrate. Thoughtful details make it both functional and beautiful, ensuring everything flows intuitively and effortlessly. Details like installing a pedal faucet for a serious chef or designing multiple cooking and clean up stations for someone who hosts large groups can be a game changer.” Interior designer, “Kitchen’s New Vibe” (page 60), tristangarydesigns.com.

CHRISTINE STUCKER

“A well laid out floor plan is key when designing a kitchen. Think about lighting—task and ambient. Function is so important, do not make the internals of the cabinets an afterthought. Creating great storage within your millwork helps avoid clutter to maintain a curated countertop. Panelready appliances are a great way to elevate the design. Pick materials that are timeless!” Interior designer, “A Breath of Fresh Air” (page 66), stewart-schafer.com. —Mary Fitzgerald

Architecture & Interior Design by Peter Pennoyer Architects / Photo by Annie Schlechter

Out of the Box

COMPACT KITCHENS LIVE LARGE WITH SPACE-SAVING APPLIANCES, VIBRANT COLORS AND STATEMENT ACCESSORIES. | BY MARY FITZGERALD

KITCHENS WITH CHARACTER

“A small kitchen can pack a big punch when the walls play up pattern with a bold geometric tile,” explains Jim Ribaudo of this guest/pool house kitchen he designed for Lynn Morgan Design. lynnmorgandesign.com.

FLASHBACK

Marimekko’s Pieni Unikko apron is crafted from unbleached cotton and printed in Finland. The iconic floral print was originally designed by Jaija Isola for Marimekko in 1964, updated here in blooming burgundy and rose. marimekko.com.

COLOR POP UP

MoMA selects the best and the brightest products for its shop like this Bodum Bistro two-slice toaster. It boasts five variable browning settings and an upbeat color palette of yellow, pink and green. $45, store.moma.org.

SEEING STRIPES

For display or serving, the Les Ottomans’ tray from Casa Cara adds a touch of global spice in shades of yellow, black and white. Designed in Italy and hand-painted in India, the metal tray measures 18 by 12 inches. $145, casacara.com.

SMALL SPACE SOLUTION

Café’s single drawer 24-inch dishwasher holds up to seven place settings and large pots. Installed at counter height, it is easy to load and unload. The Knock to Pause feature allows you to pause mid-cycle to add items. Available in matte black, matte white and stainless steel with six hardware options. $1,299, cafeappliances.com.

PATTERN PLAY

Incorporate pattern to liven up a small space. This Pueblo tile hails from Artiac’s quick-ship Verge collection. The mosiac motif is created in vitreous glass, shown here in the Old Fashioned colorway. $49 per square foot, artaic.com.

CHIC ACCESSORIES

Elevate the kitchen with sophsticated

COOL RETRO

BIG ON PERSONALITY

Stone Forest’s brass prep sink combines the natural warmth of hand-hammered brass with artisanal craftsmanship. The basin is offered in brushed or polished brass and accommodates a standard sink drain. $1,065–$1,100, available through Torrco, torrcodesigncenter.com, stoneforest.com.

Retro on the outside, but totally cool on the inside, the Smeg FAB50 refrigerator is equipped with a no-frost air circulation system, a fast-freezing ice maker compartment and an A++ energy efficient rating. $5,000, available through Williams Sonoma, williamssonoma.com, smeg.com.

DOMINO EFFECT

The fun and funky Block Shop and Fireclay tile collection is the brainchild of two female California makers. The designs marry the artisanal technique of traditional woodblock printing with handpainted tile. Dot Dash, shown here in Lapis, measures four by four inches. $20 per piece, fireclaytile.com.

CHAMPAGNE TASTE

True Residential’s smaller-scale appliances are offered in a new Champagne finish in soft gold with metallic elements and subtle pink tones. The undercounter refrigerator or freezer drawers are UL-rated for indoor or outdoor use and customizable in a variety of finishes and hardware options.

$3,965, available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, trueresidential.com.

COMBO COOKING

VERTICAL STORAGE

Short on cabinet or counter space? Rejuvenations’ Arched Shelf Set and Brookside Rail System controls the chaos, moving cooking accessories and tools off the counter and within arm’s reach. The rail system, crafted in sturdy brass, can be customized with an array of functional and versatile components. Prices range from $299 to $568. rejuvenation.com.

Fisher & Paykel’s Minimal Combi-Steam oven packs a lot of versatility in a small footprint. The space saver offers 23 functions including convention, steam, air fry, aero bake, rapid proof and dehydrate. Price upon request, available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, fisherpaykel.com.

Pick a color, any color. Sur la Table’s Caraway ceramic choice of six colors. Shown here in sage green, the pots

Town

FOR UPTOWN STYLE, MUST-HAVE KITCHEN INGREDIENTS INCLUDE STUNNING SURFACES, RICH WOOD CABINETRY, TEXTURAL TILE AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE APPLIANCES

BY MARY FITZGERALD

CAESARSTONE

Bring on the drama with Calacatta Scoria quartz from Caesarstone. Rich black veining and granular streams of dark minerals pop against a white background. Connecticut Stone, connecticutstone.com, caesarstoneus.com.

ARMAC MARTIN

Minimal yet elegant, the Loop cabinet pull handle from Armac Martin is hand finished in solid brass with a mortised fit, designed to sit neatly on top of doors and drawers. at $174, available through Canaan Distributors Corp, canaandistributors. com, armacmartin.com.

With sculpted curves and grooved doors, the modules of the Tangram collection by Garcia Cumini for Cesar allow for unusual compositions and unique shapes like this kitchen island with a polished glass Nuance top. Price upon request, available through Modiani Kitchens, modianikitchens.com, cesar.it.com.

CESAR

DACOR

Dacor’s innovative 24-inch dishwasher includes StormWash technology. Enhanced spray jets reach dishes from multiple angles to remove the toughest stains. Available in panel-ready, stainless steel and graphite finishes. $1,599, available through Marsillios Appliance, marsillios.com, dacor.com.

Baker Luxe collection is informed by fashion with luxurious leather upholstery and a sculptural, nickel-plated brass frame. Price upon request, available through Safavieh, safavieh.com, bakerfurniture.com.

WOOD MODE

Fine custom cabinetry from Wood

Mode’s Moditional collection features inset construction. The new Pescara design presents a modern profile with beveled molding. Price upon request, available through Shore & Country Kitchens, shoreandcountrykitchens. com, wood-mode.com.

MARKETPLACE

HECTOR FINCH

Used over an island, countertop or table, the Spun Metal Shade fixture from Hector Finch provides elegant task lighting. Offered with an Opal Glass Lens and a variety of finishes, the even, hidden light source is perfect for kitchens and utility spaces. Price upon request, available through Harbinger, harbingerny.com, hectorfinch.com.

GAGGENAU

The latest generation of cooling from Gaggenau combines design and performance with its furniture-like appearance in dark brushed stainless steel, push-to-open functionality, integrated pocket handles and warm stage lighting. The refrigerator-freezer is also available panel ready to blend seamlessly with cabinetry. $13,999, available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, gaggenau.com.

ANN SACKS

Bold and sophisticated, Calacatta Viola marble from Ann Sacks provides bursts of color with dramatic burgundy and violet veining on a field of cream and gold. The Arches and Crown mosaics are suitable for wall or floor applications. square foot, available through Kohler Signature Stores, annsacks.kohler.com.

FISHER & PAYKEL

The Series 11 48-inch Professional Induction Range from Fisher & Paykel offers cooking flexibility with a large induction cooktop—allowing two cooking zones—and double ovens with multiple cooking functions. The intuitive touchscreen provides advanced guided cooking and recipe options, plus the ability to cook by food type and function. $15,899, available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, fisherpaykel.com

VOLA

The Vola KV1 faucet seamlessly marries style and utility with a onehandle mixer, ceramic disc technology, a double swivel spout and a water-saving aearator. The faucet is offered in 27 vibrant finishes. Pricing starts at $2,365, available through Hastings, hastingsbathcollection.com, vola.com.

Country

TO CREATE A STYLISH COUNTRY HOUSE KITCHEN WITH ALL THE MODERN CONVENIENCES, CONSIDER PAINTED WOOD CABINETRY, MULTIFUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES, CHARACTER-RICH FLOORING AND BESPOKE HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

BY MARY FITZGERALD

PLAIN ENGLISH

Inspired by classic British interiors, cupboard maker Plain English has been creating custom-crafted kitchens for more than 30 years. This butler’s pantry, designed by Rachel Halvorson, is colordrenched in Plain English’s Sprouts with a milled Ambrosia maple countertop. Price upon request, plainenglishdesign.com.

KOHLER

The Components semiprofessional kitchen faucet by Kohler features a minimalist style with an advanced level of reach and maneuverability. The two-function sprayhead locks in place with magnetic docking. Shown here in Matte Black and Moderne Brass finishes. $1,341, available through Kohler Signature Store, kohler.com.

COSENTINO

Blanc Élyseé, a low silica surfacing from Silestone’s Le Chic Bohème collection is inspired by Parisian sophistication and bohemian flair. The material is sustainably manufactured using Cosentino’s Hybriq technology utilizing reused water, renewable energy and 20-percent recycled raw materials. Price upon request, available through Marble Masters of CT, marblemastersofct.com, cosentino.com.

DURA SUPREME

The three new patterns of mesh cabinet doors from Dura Supreme range from a wide doublediamond to a tight weave, available in four metal finishes: satin brass, antique brass, black and stainless steel. Price upon request, available through Genrose, genrose.com. durasupreme.com.

The antique feel of the Classic Mirror Pendant from RTO Lighting is realized with a faceted hand-cut mirror shade interior and a sleek oilrubbed bronze exterior. $440, rtolighting.com.

THE HUDSON COMPANY

Sourced from managed forests in Normandy, France, the Hudson Company’s Ditch Plains flooring imparts warmth and character in a wire brushed live-sawn French oak. Price upon request, thehudsonco.com.

48-inch lengths. $115–$220. Set of six S hooks, $60, lostine.com.

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITES

The 30-inch Transitional Series Double Wall Oven from Signature Kitchen Suite integrates innovative AI technology using a high-definition camera to recognize food inside the oven, offering recipe suggestions and precise cooking guidance. In addition to its smart capabilities, oven functions include convection, air fry, steam-combi mode and a steam sous vide option.

$7,099, available at Planet TV & Appliances, planettv.com, signaturekitchensuite.com.

HOUSE OF ROHL

Shaw’s Shaker fireclay sink is a contemporary take on a traditional apron front form, thanks to its sharper rectangular angles and walls. It’s complemented here with Perrin & Rowe‘s Southbank pulldown faucet in Satin English Gold. Sink, $2,398, Faucet, $1,803, available through Waterware Showrooms, waterwareshowrooms. com, houseofrohl.com.

DEVOL

Quintessentially British, deVOL kitchens are renowned for functionality, innovative joinery and craftsmanship. Shown here, deVOL’s Shaker-style painted pantry cupboard. Interior design by Clarence & Graves. The Real Shaker Kitchen, pricing starts from $20,000, devolkitchens.com.

GULLO

Customization is at the core of the Isola kitchen island by Officine Gullo. Customers can choose from a wide range of accessories to compose a cooking and gathering place. Elements like built-in burners, an induction cooktop, pasta cooker, steamer, lava-stone barbecue, and appliances such as an oven or dishwasher, plus dedicated areas for food prep or clean up are just some of the many options. Price upon request, us.officinegullo.com.

NEMO TILE + STONE

Maxime by Nemo Tile + Stone is a Nordic-inspired ceramic subway tile, available in six shades in matte or glossy finishes. The tile is shown here in Smoky Emerald. $7 per square foot, nemotile.com.

ART & FORGE

Hardware from Art & Forge is handcrafted in solid brass. This Quatrefoil backplate is paired with a Tides Ball knob in a burnished brass finish. shown, $78, artandforge.com.

OFFICINE

DESIGNED TO DINE

CTC&G proudly sponsored the annual Designed to Dine charity luncheon, held at Wee Burn Country Club. For the third consecutive year, this sold-out event welcomed over 300 guests, who enjoyed breathtaking tablescapes designed by local talents. Guests also heard from special guest speaker Eliza Crater Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Sister Parish Design. All proceeds from the luncheon support The Community Fund of Darien’s mission.

"Florale" by Henry & Co Design

"Hi Barbie!" by Ashley Kammerer Designs

"The Workroom" by Tusk Home & Design

"Jardins en Automne" by Townsend & Co.

"Sweater Weather Soiree" by Kerri Kelley Design

"Love Story" by Yvonne O'Kane Designs

"Making Spirits Bright" by McNell Interiors

"Renaissance Season" by Krista Fox Interiors x Destination Haus

Buzzworthy

Building on the success of their first collaboration, Arteriors and Workshop APD unveiled 25 new pieces at the High Point Furniture Market in October. Telling a story of craftsmanship and conceptual design, this latest assemblage includes indoor and outdoor lighting, accessories, and, for the first time, furniture. Artfully manipulated materials and captivating forms and textures are achieved in glass, wood, stone and metal. “Our approach to this collection was deeply inspired by the transformative process—how simple acts like stitching, melting, or glazing can completely change the character of a material,” says Matthew Berman, co-founding principal of Workshop/APD. “The evolution from our first collaboration with Arteriors to this collection was inspiring and liberating too, allowing us to explore design techniques that honor both tradition and modernity.” arteriorshome.com, workshopapd.com.

Classical Comfort

Honey Collins’ signature interiors are crisp and classic with a touch of old and new, combining patinated antiques with contemporary art and unexpected palettes, patterns and textures. The Boston-based designer recently launched a furniture collection with O. Henry House. The compilation represents Collins’ passion for interior design inspired by her Southern roots and New England sensibility. “This collaboration embodies the essence of craftsmanship and the power of creative partnerships,” Collins says. “Each design is more than just a piece of furniture; it is a reflection of a journey, a celebration of design, and a testament to the enduring power of creativity and collaboration.” Available through John Rosselli & Associates, johnrosselli.com, ohenryhouse.com, lwcinteriors.com.

Jenni Kayne Home has teamed up with Connecticut’s own Dumais Made on an exclusive capsule collection of sculptural vessels and table lamps. Handcrafted in Litchfield, the styles in modernist, sculptural forms created by ceramic artist Charlie Dumais complement Jenni Kayne’s West Coast aesthetic. Dumais notes, “Working on this collection, I was inspired by Jenni’s effortless style and the California coast. Its fluid movements, muted colors and natural textures, all influenced a more organic and sculptural modernism, which is a bit of a departure for us.” jennikayne.com, dumaismade.com.

CRAFTED HERITAGE

One of the highlights of the fall High Point Furniture Market was the introduction of the Tara Shaw collection for Century. The 70-plus piece assemblage includes bedroom, dining and occasional furniture and upholstery. Shaw is an author and New Orleans-based interior designer whose resume includes more than 30 years as an antiques purveyor. Speaking to her love of antiques, she says, “Antique finishes show their age and history, blemishes and all. That kind of imperfection is a lovely thing to live with because it’s so forgiving. It’s just what I want to come home to.” As a self-proclaimed “guerilla antiquer” she has scoured Europe for her clients and now shares her love and knowledge with this collection for Century. Traditional forms with historical provenance have been updated with fresh, comfortable and up-to-date fabrics and finishes. Case goods include Swedish Gustavian, mid-century Italian and French styles paired with contemporary pieces for an eclectic, collected and layered look.

“My love of centuries old antiques and classic mid-century led me to create a line of furniture which is based on the past but speaks to the present,” shares Shaw. centuryfurniture.com, tarashaw.com.

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At the A&D Building, you can shop for hundreds of brands to create the perfect environment for residential and commercial projects—from a single kitchen or a new home to a boutique hotel or new restaurant. Located at 150 East 58th Street, 12 floors and 40 showrooms feature luxury kitchens, baths, appliances, cabinetry, tile, flooring, carpeting, lighting, high-end furniture, tabletop, and more. The A&D Building offers leading architects, designers, and discerning homeowners the finest collection of premium brands to suit any home design project under one roof. Visit them online for more information on their showrooms.

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BWhat’s trending? For both traditional and contemporary rooms, design aesthetics today are simplified and warming. Colors are moving away from grays towards hues of green and blue. Rift Cut White Oak, so popular for years, is giving way to Rift and Flat Cut Walnut, with natural stains and finishes. Alternative materials including metal doors, fluted wood panels and wood-like laminates are in. All the latest technology is sought by the trade and homeowners alike for appliances, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. In keeping with the overall trend to calm and simplify the palette, when it comes to both countertop and backsplash surfaces, natural quartzite and its manmade counterpart, quartz, is trending, both in solid colors or with dramatic veining.

ilotta Kitchen & Home will celebrate its 40th year in business with a newly located Flagship showroom in Mamaroneck and full renovations of its showrooms in Cos Cob, CT, New York City and Mt Kisco, showcasing the latest designs, materials and trends. Since 1985, Bilotta has been committed to exceptional design, outstanding quality, innovative ideas, and exquisite craftsmanship. The Bilotta Collection, offering traditional to contemporary styles, is built in Pennsylvania to the exacting specifications of Bilotta’s design team, with only the highest quality and environmentally sound materials and finishes. Bilotta’s design and cabinetry is recognized throughout the industry, especially for its kitchens and baths. Their superb customer satisfaction is proven by countless returning retail

and trade clients. Bilotta’s work is found in high-rise apartments and brownstones in Manhattan to every type of suburban, country, and vacation residence.

Look for announcements on all four Grand Re-Openings over the next few months.

866.245.6882 bilotta.com @bilottakitchens

Founded by Andrew Hays, of visionary London-based design house, Arteim, Cabbonet is a British brand specializing in beautifully crafted kitchens, closets, and furniture for the home. The brand embraces eclecticism, offering an inspiring selection of materials and design details. Cabbonet collaborates closely with clients, architects, and interior designers to create spaces that are rich in materiality and unique in their design identity.

The brand celebrates the art of tactility, sourcing materials both old and new, and experimenting with traditional finishes in contemporary contexts – woven metal doors and sliding panels that create captivating light effects, sculpted wood surfaces, bespoke hardware, and elegant vitrines. Unique pieces like glass spice drawers and cabinet doors crafted from exotic stones further elevate the brand's offerings.

Creatively driven from its home in London, Cabbonet’s distinctive style is artisanally crafted in Europe, with a focus on quality and detail. The brand’s workshops combine state-of-the-art machinery with traditional craftsmanship to produce furniture that is both beautiful and highly practical.

475.319.6886 cabbonet.com @cabbonet

Natural hues combine with soft metals to create an atmosphere of serenity and refinement (this photo).

Inside this cocktail cabinet, floating shelves are softly backlit, casting an inviting glow across the milled walnut back panel (below).

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Planning 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 reveals all that Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove have to offer in a relaxed environment. You’ll see these appliances in

full-scale designer kitchens to help you envision how they might look in your home. Clarke consultants are not designers; they are the people designers call on for appliance recommendations. Clarke doesn’t sell anything, so all you will take away is knowledge and contact information for an authorized retail dealer. Clarke’s culinary staff will help you taste what’s possible and even set up a Wolf test drive. Ask about the convection steam oven. It’s amazing.

800.842.5275 clarkeliving.com @clarke_showrooms

Spend an hour at a Clarke Showroom and one thing is clear: your time with a Clarke Consultant is the most valuable part of your kitchen journey. While they’re not designers, these are the people designers call on when it comes to appliance recommendations. You won’t buy anything at Clarke, so there’s simply no pressure. What you can do is compare more Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove models than anywhere in New England. And explore a living portfolio of kitchens created by the region’s top designers. You’ll leave inspired with new knowledge to make your appliance selections with confidence.

With a global luxury perspective informed by living in the Seychelles, Marco Barallon is perhaps the savviest appliance expert in the Northeast. For more than 20 years, architects, designers and homeowners have relied on his expertise.

Hobbs, Inc. is a third-generation family run business that has been building distinctive custom homes for more than 65 years. The company was built on the core values of integrity, quality, and customer service which are still at the forefront of their business. Hobbs, Inc. works with renowned architects and discerning homeowners in Connecticut, Westchester County, New York City, the Hamptons, and New Jersey. Their employees constitute the most professional collection of knowledge and talent in the high-end residential construction business. Hobbs, Inc. is committed to transparency with their clients in every aspect of the planning and

building process in order to minimize your stress and maximize your peace of mind. Their goal is to exceed your expectations while making your dream home a reality.

203.966.0726 hobbsinc.com @hobbs_inc

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ajestic Kitchens & Bath is a legacy in extraordinary design for more than 60 years. They are a family-owned business offering design services for your kitchen and bathrooms. Since 1961, Majestic has been building quality kitchens and baths for customers in Westchester, Fairfield and Rockland Counties. At Majestic Kitchens & Bath, you get personalized attention from

NUKITCHENS

Nukitchens is proud to redefine what you expect from a kitchen renovation company. At Nukitchens, the concept of value is woven into everything they do. Offering a full range of services—from concept and design to installation and remodeling—they are your go-to partner for transforming your kitchen. With decades of experience, their team of kitchen specialists brings unmatched expertise and creativity to every project. Whether you're looking to refresh your space with new cabinets or undertake a complete kitchen makeover, Nukitchens streamlines the entire process, saving you the time and hassle of coordinating multiple resources.

Their team of professionals manages every step, ensuring a seamless experience and a kitchen tailored to your lifestyle. With high standards, innovative ideas, and a dedication to quality, Nukitchens delivers exceptional results. Their philosophy is simple: provide unparalleled value and create kitchens that truly inspire.

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Complete kitchen design and renovation company offering everything from concept and design to installation and remodeling.

SHOPE RENO WHARTON

Shope Reno Wharton (SRW) is a nationally-acclaimed architectural firm that enriches the lives of their clients through designs that are beautiful, functional, and enduring. Renowned for refined residential architecture, SRW is also known for specialized commercial and hospitality projects that are informed by the firm’s residential philosophy and expertise. Energy efficiency, care for the environment, enjoyment, and dependability over the course of many generations guide the design process regardless of style, location, or scope. Every SRW project results from intentional, mindful collaboration and sensibilities derived from a true love of the craft.

Shope Reno Wharton was established in 1981 and is led by five partners: Jerry Hupy, Arthur Hanlon, Michael McClung, Don

Aitken, and John Gassett. Their longtime dedication to the firm and a collective method of working has attracted and retained a staff of talented architects and administrators. Together, the company offers attentive service and an inspiring portfolio of homes, estates, equestrian facilities, and hospitality projects that are located across the country. Reflected in each commission is the firm’s commitment to architectural character and an understanding of how people aspire to live their lives. Appreciation for SRW’s practical and humanist approach is underscored by a significant number of clients who return for additional projects.

203.852.7250 shoperenowharton.com @shoperenowharton

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DEEDS DON’TS

The Heart of the Home

Kitchens are the everything bagel of interior spaces. Families end up there for activities ranging from food prep to homework. And even when the entire house is primped and prepped for a party, guests gather around the kitchen island for cocktails and conversation. The spaces surrounding the kitchen are equally important, ideally including a lounge area, a dining room and a butler’s pantry, with extra credit given for a wine or coffee bar. In selecting this month’s listings, we favored kitchens with all or most of those attributes—along with style and personality to spare.

UPSTATE PLACES

The most distinctive of the current crop of for-sale kitchens is found in a gorgeous, circa-2018 contemporary in Cornwall. Designed by Desai Chia Architecture, the structure looks as if it’s floating on a rocky perch above the more than 1,000 acres of protected land below. Aptly called Ledge House, the long, rectangular mass features Shou Sugi Ban siding at its short ends and a glass expanse along the long lengths, infusing the loft-like, 2,520-square-foot interiors with abundant natural light. In the center are the elegantly spare kitchen and dining spaces, featuring Gaggenau and Liebherr appliances, as well as a custom-designed dining table and an Ortal gas fireplace. The nearly six-acre property lists for $2.8 million with Dan Kessler of Compass.

On The Ledge Called Ledge House, this Cornwall contemporary—featuring a cool, open-plan kitchen—is listed for $2.8 million with Dan Kessler of Compass. 917-455-5191.

In Farmington, a circa-1930 home known as Applethorne was built for one of Hartford’s founding fathers. The now 6,035-square-foot manse was recently renovated, with extra care lavished on the kitchen and dining spaces. Dramatically graphic Calacatta Viola marble is featured throughout—on the island, countertops and backsplash. There’s an oversized Viking range

and a custom pantry, tucked behind handsome cabinetry. The shelving is backlit, and there’s a butler’s pantry and two sinks. And a pretty breakfast area is built next to double French doors opening onto a terrace. If you can bear to leave the kitchen, there are fun and games across the property’s 7.33 acres. Notably, a saltwater pool and patio, and equestrian amenities including a barn, riding rink and turn-out fields. The Richter and Peck Team William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has the $2,995,000 listing.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY HOMES

A thoroughly renovated, circa-1950 Greenwich compound offers not one but three stylish kitchens. Starting in the 6,755-square-foot main house, its open-plan kitchen features crisp, dark-hued cabinetry, soapstone-clad countertops, and an adjacent breakfast nook with banquette seating. There’s also an easy flow to the dining room and a sunroom with a vaulted, white-washed ceiling. On the 4.44-acre grounds, the most striking amenity is the chic, circa-1920s pool house. Its kitchen was built with a rustic, exposed-beam ceiling, a copper-basined sink and adjacent dining and sitting areas. Finally, there’s also a two-story, two-bedroom guesthouse with a kitchen, fireplace and private terrace. Also included on the property: a wide and welcoming terrace with a reflecting pool and a gazebo. It lists for $11.5 million with Joanne Mancuso of Houlihan Lawrence.

Hot Stuff This Farmington kitchen uses Calacatta marble to dramatic effect. The home lists for $2,995,000 with Richter and Peck Team William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Avon. 860-205-3833.

Three’s A Charm This elegant Greenwich compound offers three kitchens, one each in the main house (above right), pool house and guest house. The property is offered for $11.5 million by Joanne Mancuso of Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich. 203-667-3887.

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Fancy a kitchen that no one has ever used? Then look no further than a brand new—circa-2024—property in New Canaan. The home’s bright, allwhite kitchen flows to the adjacent breakfast area, equipped with doors onto a terrace, and a family room with a coffered ceiling. There’s also a formal dining room with an adjoining butler’s pantry, featuring plenty of counter space and a wine fridge. In all, the 10,145-square-foot interiors offer six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, including a luxe primary suite with a cathedral-ceilinged

New In New Canaan This circa-2024 home offers a brand-new everything— including the pretty, all-white kitchen. It lists for $5,695,000 with Jaime Sneddon and Kendall Sneddon of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in New Canaan. 203-219-3769 and 203-561-5658.

bathroom with radiant-heat floors and a freestanding slipper tub. It’s offered for $5,695,000 by Jaime Sneddon and Kendall Sneddon of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. —Diane di Costanzo

THIS HOME HAS HEART

Here’s a listing that launched over the holidays—and one that exemplifies the season’s spirit. The North Stamford home was put on the market for $995,000 with a promise that all proceeds from the sale would benefit the Midwest Food Bank, an organization dedicated to feeding the hungry and ending malnutrition. Currently, the organization distributes nearly $34 million worth of food to more than 2,200 nonprofits every month. The house itself is a classic, clapboard-sided Colonial with a pretty private drive on secluded, forested grounds. Suzette Kraus of Compass in Stamford has the listing. 914-582-2551.

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CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!

Join CTC&G’s Editorial Director DJ Carey in Las Vegas for the annual C&G Insider Tour at The 2025 Kitchen and Bath Show

February 25 and 26

KBIS HIGHLIGHTS AND PROGRAMMING

2/25: 12pm-4pm, Part I of Tour (6-7 booth visits)

2/25: Welcome Dinner / Private Event TBD

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JANUARY

CONNECTICUT COTTAGES & GARDENS

Room For All (this page) Cushy Verellen sofas and swivel chairs provide multiple seating possibilities in the great room.

A rug from Fayette Studio complements the black wideplank oak floors, and the footstool ottomans wear a Rosemary Hallgarten fabric. Grand Entry (opposite page) A statue from the homeowner’s travels rests against a paneled wall, the latter introduced by interior designer Dana Koebbe to add character. See Resources.

LASTING LEGACY

A LONGTIME FAMILY HOME IS COMPLETELY REBUILT FOR CONTEMPORARY

LIVING

BY MINDY PANTIEL PHOTOGRAPHS BY TIM LENZ/OTTO | STYLING BY FRANCES BAILEY

Swooping Lines (opposite page) Architect Teo Sigüenza collaborated with Koebbe on the design of the commanding staircase. Originally conceived as a straight stair, the addition of a slight curve transformed it into a piece of sculpture.

Indoor Dining (right) Located in the kitchen, a Robert James Collection table and Theodore Alexander chairs handle both casual and formal dining needs. The John Browning Studios chandelier is through the Bright Group. Heart Of The Home (below) Urban Electric pendants warm the island topped with honed quartzite from LaPietra Tile & Stone. Custom-designed cabinets from John June Custom Cabinetry are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace. The counter stools are from Powell & Bonnell. See Resources.

or a couple with two grown children, building the right home on a nine-acre site in Litchfield County was in part about preserving a family legacy that began two generations prior. “It was the husband’s grandparents’ property,” interior designer Dana Koebbe explains.

“But the 1950s-style ranch that occupied the land didn’t speak to their lifestyle, which included hosting events and big family gatherings.”

The decision made to scrap the existing residence, the couple turned to architect Teo Sigüenza to craft a sophisticated country retreat devoid of rustic cliches that could eventually be passed on to their offspring. His response was a Shingle Style revival with a strong sense of place. “This house couldn’t be in Montana or Florida,” says Sigüenza, who incorporated classic gables and shed roofs and used materials like Alaskan yellow cedar, which would age gracefully over time into a beautiful gray patina. “When you are here, you know you are in New England and nowhere else.”

Sprawling luxuriously along its hillside locale, the residence forms a curve meant to mimic an embrace. “It has a boomerang shape that makes it feel like it has open arms waiting for those who arrive,” says Sigüenza, noting the main interior spaces are identified by the outside shapes. “When you see the large gable on the front, you know there’s a large public space contained

Touch Of Blue (this page) Custom draperies in a Rosemary Hallgarten ombre alpaca and linen fabric deliver a distinctive touch in the guest bedroom. Highland House Furniture swivel chairs flank a marble Nuevo side table. Suite Sensations (opposite page, clockwise from top left) Urban Electric sconces flank the mirror in the primary bathroom where the marble vanity top is from LaPietra Tile & Stone. A custom builtin desk by John June Custom Cabinetry provides workspace in the office, where an Interlude Home desk chair sports suede from Edelman Leather. A throw blanket from Bungalow rests at the end of an RH bed in the primary bedroom, which has walls wrapped in linen from Aesthetics Wallcoverings. An Arteriors table lamp tops a custom walnut nightstand. See Resources.

there,” he adds. Once inside, the flow of the house guides family members and guests into the various spaces, with each room offering views of either the rolling meadows just beyond the door or the far-off mountains.

Meanwhile, Koebbe set about creating interiors marked by a mix of traditional elements with more contemporary flourishes. In the great room, for example, the beams in the soaring ceilings are painted a sleek black. “A lighter wood color would turn things too rustic,” she says. “The black is more sophisticated and complements the black wide-plank oak floors.” Along with linen walls, the overall effect is warm with a modern edge. For additional warmth, the designer piled on the textures starting with a hand-knotted wool Nepalese rug. “We loved the brown and ivory tones,” she says, and followed by sofas upholstered in deep, rich performance velvet. The clean lines of the wood coffee table with bronze legs contrasts nicely with the soft textiles.

The neutral palette continues in the kitchen where the crisp white cabinets sport a beveled edge, the sculpted bronze metal

bar stools are upholstered in off-white leather seats, and the stained, rift-cut oak stove hood features a stainless-steel edge band. “The hood is a fun unexpected element with the more traditional cabinets,” says Koebbe, who chose an understated stained walnut table and bouclé fabric for the oak-framed chairs in the adjacent dining room meant to complement, rather than compete with, the artistic curving staircase. About the latter she adds, “It was originally drawn to be straight, but I suggested adding a slight curve to make it special and more sculptural.”

For the three-room primary suite—which includes an ensuite office—elements like the linen headboard and soft alpaca mohair bed pillows inform the shift into the private quarters. Alabaster marble lamps on bespoke walnut nightstands add to the calming ambience. In the bathroom, a grigio marble countertop with an incorporated sink and a matching backsplash is striking, and, in lieu of hardware, the drawers have integrated pulls for a streamlined modern look.

Despite the contemporary accents, Koebbe was careful to avoid trends. “We wanted something that would age gracefully and not feel outdated in a decade,” she says. “We focused on materials that were timeless that would only get better with age.” ✹

Outdoor Living Teak chairs (right) and a sectional from RH gather around the firepit, and the custom ottomans wear blue Perennials fabric. Interior designer Dana Koebbe (below) sets a Janus et Cie table with dishes and flatware from Crate & Barrel. Welcome Home (opposite page) A new gate topped with custom lanterns from Ball & Ball is in keeping with the home’s New England style. See Resources.

Kitchen’s

TRADITIONAL SPACES ARE TRANSFORMED INTO FLOWING ROOMS BUILT FOR GATHERING

BY ANN LOYND BURTON

New Vibe

Laundry Day (clockwise from this photo across spread) A Jardin Bloom Mural by Thibaut lends a verdant statement in the laundry area, along with custom curtains to conceal the LG washer and dryer. A Delta faucet sports a vintage look at the sink. The Fulgor Milano range and Visual Comfort chandelier add touches of luxury. See Resources.

Uncommon Mix

Designer Tristan Gary (of her eponymous Seattle firm) was tasked with reimagining this 1908 home in Everett, WA, after it was purchased by a familiar client: her mother Nancy Williams. Both mother and daughter wanted to preserve the house’s history and give the space an antique look, so Gary set out to create an “un-kitchen” for Williams, who loves vintage. The catch? Williams is also a former restaurant mogul, so Gary had to deliver a chef’s kitchen that didn’t look like one.

The inspiration began with a 30-inch gas Fulgor Milano range. “When I think of Italian, I think of high style and high food,” Gary offers. She smartly concealed the rest of the appliances, like the panel-ready Signature Kitchen Suite refrigerator and dishwasher. “For this European-style unkitchen, I did not want to see stainless steel refrigeration,” the designer adds.

Then, Gary created a laundry area within the kitchen (also a very European concept, she notes), removing a wall that separated the two spaces and leaving only a decorative wood beam that signifies the home’s age. The designer created a custom nook for Williams’ dog, Norman, and concealed the washer, dryer and under the sink with custom skirts. “It brings the two sides together and adds some color,” she says. Thibaut Jardin wallpaper and butcher block countertops bring a softer touch, compared with the more sleek marble and white Clayhouse tile backsplash on the kitchen side.

Black and white floor tile from Arizona Tile joins both spaces and adds graphic interest, while nickel board ceilings lend a layer of texture. Gary also installed heated floors to warm up the oftendrafty 1908 house. Though Williams recently moved, the designer loved seeing her family enjoy her work. “For every project I do, I envision how it will be used and how people will move and feel in it,” she says. “It was completely surreal to stand in the kitchen and watch it being used, enjoyed, and cooked in. It was really fun.”

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIRANDA ESTES

Family Footprint

Adam Kane Macchia and his wife. Jenny Strandberg. were searching for a new home for some time when they found this charming Fairfield cape with good bones. Architectural designer Jesse Held, owner of J.R. Held & Co., and interior designer Sarah Robertson, founder and principal of Studio Dearborn, both saw the home’s potential, but the kitchen was plopped in the middle of the layout with no windows and outdated cabinetry.

“Something that Adam, Jenny and I discussed early in the planning phase was that the house had incredible natural flow through the spaces,” Held explains. “The issue wasn’t the scale or size of the rooms; it was where each one was located in relation to the other, requiring a bit of a shake up.” So, he reoriented the spaces within the existing footprint to improve the home’s flow. Now, the mudroom leads into the kitchen, which connects to the dining room and living room beyond. “The spaces feel open, bright and full of charm,” Held says of the result.

Robertson capitalized on this new flow with a vintage-inspired design full of custom details and antique finds. The island was inspired by antique furniture,

so the designer elevated it from the floor and discreetly installed the sink and dishwasher. “Then, we brought in brass accents, a foot rail and curved sides to make it feel lighter,” she adds. “It feels like a piece they brought in from outside and made new again.”

A pop of green cabinetry evokes the feel of a traditional china cabinet, and Robertson wrapped the whole room in crackled Walker Zanger subway tile for cohesiveness and a vintage aesthetic. “It feels like an authentic vintage kitchen,” she notes, adding that the ceiling detail was inspired by a Swedish kitchen. “Jenny is Swedish, and it felt unique to bring in those shadow lines; Adam appreciates them so much as a photographer.”

Thanks to the change in layout, Robertson says the new “Rubik’s cube” of the design fits perfectly together. Finally, she carefully oriented the prep space so that it faces the rest of the home, instead of a wall. “When you’re standing at the kitchen island and doing dishes, you’re not looking at a window—you’re looking at the rest of the house and watching your family come and go,” Macchia says. “The new layout has been a blessing.”

Flow Rider (clockwise from right across spread) The island features a Palmer Industries foot rail. A vintage stool tops a rug from Old New House. Brass Vesta knobs and pulls pop against the white and green cabinetry. A Fulgor Milano range is situated against a Walker Zanger subway-tile backsplash. A chandelier from RTO Lighting illuminates the custom island, where Theodore Alexander stools offer cozy seating. See Resources.

A Breath of

Grounding Elements The living room (left) features Wassily chairs from Design Within Reach and a Lulu and Georgia coffee table positioned on a jute rug. In the mudroom (below), black bluestone and white marble flooring from 1stDibs are set at a diagonal, while Farrow & Ball’s Closet Stripe wallpaper enlivens the space. See Resources

A CLEAN-LINED RESTORATION OF A NEGLECTED CENTURIES-OLD HOUSE

BY DAVID MASELLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH ELLIOTT

Fresh Air

Meal Times (clockwise across spread from bottom left) A Cesta linear chandelier from Pure Salt illuminates the dining room. Heirloom brass knobs are from deVol Kitchens. Both the main and wine fridges are Fisher & Paykel. The island is topped with Danby honed marble from Fame Luxury Stone, and the brass faucet is Waterworks, while a Wolf oven and stove from Aitoro Appliance are enveloped within oak cabinetry. See Resources

Houses require something that people do, too. “This is a house that needed love,” says Christine Stucker, who, along with her partner in design and in life, James Veal, provided that to this centuries-old residence in Southport.

“Over time, it had become a kind of ‘Frankenstein’ house, with many faux antiques and ornate trims added, as well as finishes and materials that had just aged,” she adds.

Stucker and Veal, cofounders of Stewart-Schafer design studio, convinced the new homeowners to strip away the tacked-on, weathered elements—so many that the house had tried too much to look like something suited for another country. “This was very a beautiful American Colonial-style house when it was built sometime in the early 1800s,” says Veal. “There is a real heritage to this

place, and we wanted to bring it back.” When Stucker first toured the house with her clients, she says, “I felt immediately connected to it and I could see, right away, how, with the right restoration, the house could once again be beautiful.”

It’s hard for a house to win a beauty contest in Southport given the bountiful competition. The lovely, sophisticated town on Long Island Sound is noted for its streets of period Colonial, Greek Revival, Victorian and vernacular homes. This residence is situated further inland, where the density of the town gives way to horse farms and estates.

The design duo undertook a nearly complete gutting. While the budget was tight, Stucker and Veal managed to imbue the once-dark interiors with an abundance of natural light and furnish the rooms in such a way that each assumes a thoroughly modern, clean aesthetic while adhering to the house’s original roots.

About The Details (clockwise across spread from above) Powder room walls are papered with a Gucci black-and-white floral pattern. A cozy seating area was established in a space off the entry using the owners’ chairs and table. A cloudlike bouclé sofa from Eternity Modern entices in the living room. The designers fabricated a large oak shelving unit to separate rooms. See Resources

Among the most dramatic changes are those that occurred in the kitchen, which was wholly replaced, redone and replanned. “We totally transformed it into an inviting place for the family of five to hang out in,” Veal emphasizes. He and Stucker designed a spacious island as the hub, able to easily seat four, while also standing out in the room as an exemplar of modernist design, composed of striated white oak and a white marble top, and accented with brass hardware. The room’s prevailing monochromatic black and white palette has resulted in a space that “reads as a kitchen right away but doesn’t come across as a typical kitchen,” says Stucker. The stove, for instance, is encased in a wood-and-marbleclad alcove, while other equipment and furnishings, notably a black-matte-faced refrigerator, echo hues in the adjacent living room.

The transformation of the living room involved creating a pair of French doors, thus establishing, for the first time in the house’s history, a direct link to the grounds. “The theme for the living room is that I wanted to balance hard and soft,” says Stucker, pointing to a softly rounded ebonized coffee table, a cloud-like tufted bouclé sofa/sectional, and linear chrome and leather chairs. A handsome

white-oak bookcase functions not only as a wall separating the room from the kitchen, but also assumes the role as a major geometric element in the room.

In a house this old, some rooms are, as Veal acknowledges, “awkward.” The designers’ response was to make every room inviting and sensible. A onceawkward sitting area, for instance, right off the front door now features a cowhide rug and pair of wing chairs set by a fireplace, suggesting it as a place to pause and linger in the home.

The success of a project of this scale (the house has five bedrooms) requires not only the right furnishings, but also a team that works well together. “Here’s the secret of how we work together so well,” confesses Veal. “I’m very linear and precise in how I design, while Christine is very artistic and pays close attention to textures. She’s able to see balance in chaos. We can see our individual touches in every project and, so, we really trust each other.”

“And we fight sometimes, too,” Stucker adds, suddenly, with humor. “Of the many projects we‘ve worked on together over the years, this one, in particular, best represents the amalgam of the both of us.” ✹

Beauty Sleep (left to right across spread) A hand-painted antique chandelier through Mongers Market hangs above a pair of Crate & Barrel beds in a son’s bedroom. In the primary bathroom, mirrors from Rejuvenation hang above a double vanity crafted from a dresser from Design Within Reach and fitted with two Waterworks sinks. In the primary bedroom, the chandelier and the bench are from Design Within Reach, the jute rug is from Armadillo, and the artwork is by Christine Stucker. See Resources

Entry Point

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In the entry, a totem by Kelly Klein tops one of the pedestals by Amy Meier. The vintage daybed is through Hostler Burrows, and the sconce is from Apparatus.

THROUGH FRESH EYES

Interior designer Kristin Fine reinvents her former home for new owners

BY CATRIONA BRANCA PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICOLE FRANZEN

This was a unique project in that it was previously my home,” says interior designer Kristin Fine, cofounder of the 1818 Collective. “When the house went on the market, the first people to view it came inside and fell in love with everything. After quickly going to contract, they reached out to me to discuss hiring me to help make it their own. It was an unusual process, but they were great clients.”

Located in Westport not far from Long Island Sound, the home is surrounded by a lush landscape, and the homeowners— a couple with two school-age children and two dogs—enjoy the bucolic setting from every window. Although the home was first built in the 1800s, only one room is original to that structure, which was rebuilt in the 2000s and renovated in 2020. Today, the house is spread across three levels. Upon purchase, two of the house’s six bedrooms were combined into one, with another bedroom converted into an office space, resulting in the current four-bedroom floor plan.

Fine spent a lot of time considering the smallest details in terms of what could be improved upon—from the windows and doors, all the way down to finer elements and the color palette. “I was still living in the home during the first six months of the design process,” Fine recalls. “I approached it as an opportunity to be able to stand in spaces when considering and planning all the design features. I knew that the redesign needed to represent them, their family, their narrative; it needed to be true to their story.”

Living Well A wingback chair from Galerie Provenance and Pucci sofas offer comfy seating in the living room. The rug is from Woven. See Resources.

Dine-In Style Artwork by Pekka Paikkari (above) through Hostler Burrows is complemented by a BDDW console in the dining room. A Mobius lighting fixture (below) through Studio Tashtego hangs above a dining table from Pinch and vintage chairs from Eric Appel, while the rug is through Nordic Knots. Kitchen Cachet (right) A Clé Tile backsplash shimmers behind vintage pendants in the kitchen. The stools are also vintage. The vase is from March. See Resources.

The designer established a neutral palette with earthy tones that reflect the exterior environment, while also creating calming moments throughout the home. “I always start with the family and the surrounding natural environment,” Fine explains. “We worked together collecting art for the spaces, and that process became a very useful source of inspiration, as I could see the colors and styles that inspired them and let that guide the interiors as well.”

A mix of vintage pieces with character and patina ground the pale, somewhat modern structure. In the entry, unique works—sculpture by Kelly Klein and a vintage painting— are paired with a vintage daybed atop a textural Rosemary Hallgarten rug. A layered atmosphere in the open-plan living room was created by combining old pieces with luxuri-

ous materials, simple lines with more unusual accents, and dense color or pigment with hints of reflectivity. Pucci sofas in a fabric from ALT for Living face off across a coppertopped coffee table from the Invisible Collection, while a vintage rug anchors the space. The adjacent kitchen and dining areas also combine vintage with contemporary. In the dining room, for example, a ceramic and wire mesh Mobius ceiling fixture by Scott Strickstein illuminates a dining table from Pinch surrounded by vintage dining chairs. Throughout the home, plaster, limewash and textural wallpaper were used to achieve subtle grounding and add to the uniqueness of the design. “It is a house that is more about texture and layers, visual and physical rather than just pattern,” says Fine. ✹

Suite Spaces (clockwise across spread from far left) A sitting area in the primary bedroom features a chair from the Future Perfect and a vintage mirror through the 1818 Collective. A Lawton Mull chair is paired with a Blackman Cruz ottoman, while a vintage lamp from Leif tops a Stahl + Band side table in the primary bedroom. A pendant from Ruemmler sets a contemporary tone over a bed dressed in bedding from Parachute; the side tables are from Maison Gerard. A tub and tub filler from Waterworks take center stage in the main bathroom, where the window coverings are from Nest Design. See Resources.

Spacious new digs have former City dwellers living large and loving it

A MOVE TO THE ’BURBS

BY ANN KAISER | PHOTOGRAPHS BY HULYA KOLABAS

Wide-Open Spaces

In the entry (this page), sconces from 1stDibs flank a Bower Studios mirror from the Future Perfect above a CB2 console and a vintage Platner stool. Landscaping (opposite page) around the home is by Hoffman Landscapes. See Resources.

Moody Moment (this page) Artwork by Tegan Brozyna Roberts through Heather Gaudio Fine Art pops against dining room walls in Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes #299. Vintage chairs featuring a Romo fabric surround a custom dining table. The chandelier is through 1stDibs. Tailored Ease (opposite top) In the living room, custom swivel chairs in a Holland & Sherry wool chenille flank the fireplace, which is crafted of Bardiglio marble from Everest Marble. The Charlotte Perriand coffee tables are through Cassina, and the rug is from Palace Oriental Rugs of Wilton. A large-scale painting by artist Kelsey Overstreet picks up the blues in the design. Gathering Spot (opposite bottom) At the island, Torus swapped out lower-hanging pendants for a Blueprint Lighting chandelier. See Resources.

THESE LONGTIME NEW YORKERS WERE READY TO SPREAD OUT A BIT IN GREENWICH—BUT NOT TOO MUCH.

Coming from apartment living, the homeowners and their two teenage children liked smaller-scale spaces where they could all hang out together. “We wanted a house that felt cozy and intimate,” says the client. “We didn’t want a home where you have to shout to let everyone know it’s dinnertime.” Designers Joanna Jones and Liz Slutzky of Torus Interiors gave them the best of both worlds in this 1926 Colonial.

Since the family wanted to move in very quickly after purchasing the house, the designers had a two-phase approach, making some immediate changes to its shell, and then taking their time with furnishings and finishing touches. Though the historic patina and smaller scale of the rooms were a plus, combined with low ceilings and dark floors, it gave the spaces a heavy feeling. Decoratively, “it was really fussy,” says Jones. “Our client was

definitely more pared back and streamlined.” Torus improved the feel and the flow by peeling all the decorative elements back to create a cleaner, brighter, more modern canvas for their design. They lightened up the floors throughout and removed heavy window treatments and low light fixtures that visually brought the ceilings down even more.

To improve the connection between the main living spaces, the designers opened up a wall between the family and living rooms. Each area has its own purpose, but now both benefit from the other’s sunlit windows. The living room has a slightly more tailored look, with an eye-catching fireplace as the focal point. Two swivel chairs sit in front of the gorgeous graphic marble surround and antique mirror, providing a comfortable spot for the homeowners to relax at the end of the day.

A custom sofa in a Holland & Sherry fabric

stretches down the long room and then wraps around at a gentle 45-degree angle. On the opposite end of the space, a new reading nook has hidden storage underneath.

The adjacent, many-windowed family room is a plush lounge area with a TV and second custom sectional topped with a collection of pillows. A custom coffee table and ottoman were created with game nights in mind. In both spaces, “the family really wants people to feel warm and comfortable,” says Jones.

In the kitchen, the cabinets and island got a fresh coat of paint, while two low pendant lights were replaced with a single larger fixture from Blueprint Lighting. The connected breakfast room has higher ceilings and lots of natural light, plus a custom table and banquette surrounded by woven chairs from Crate & Barrel that add to the home’s relaxed feel.

Though most of the house is decorated in lighter blues and grays, Torus did encourage the homeowners to go bolder in a few key spaces. For the dining room off the front entry,

“We wanted to make it its own moody, sexy destination,” says Slutzky. They leaned into the low ceilings and smaller scale by wrapping the whole room in a rich blue-green from Farrow & Ball. In the first-floor powder room, a dramatic graphic paper from Eskayel is now one of the homeowner’s favorite design choices. Though the couple needed a little encouragement to go for it, those design risks “are the parts of the project I get the most joy out of,” says the wife.

Torus simplified the primary bedroom suite, swapping a set of French doors for a solid pair that close off the bedroom from the sitting area, complete with fireplace. A sleek coffee station was created with a bar cart, so the homeowners’ morning java is only moments away from waking up. The home feels finished but relaxed, energizing but calm. With a design that balances the warmth of historic bones and cozy scale with the freshness of a modern aesthetic, this family is living large–but still close together. ✹

Suite Dreams (this photo and opposite) The primary bedroom features a king bed from Lawson-Fenning upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon wool bouclé. The sitting room holds a pair of custom swivel chairs, a Gubi wall mirror through the Danish Design Store, and a bar cart sourced through 1stDibs. See Resources.

CTC&G

2024 HOBI Awards

1. Polcer Home’s Kevin and Jess Polcer 2. 2024 HBRA Senior Officers with HOBI MC Joanne Carroll, Events Director Michelle Quadrato, and CEO Jim Perras 3. Designer Bonnie Paige 4. Awards winner Karp Associate’s Arnold Karp, Robin Carroll and Paul Stone 5. Award winner KB Home’s Karen Berkemeyer and team 6. HBRA Director of Events’ Michele Quadrato 7. Award winner Lovley Development’s Mark Lovley and Renée Meuse Lovley 8. Anastasia Interior Design’s Tina Anastasia and award winner Beth Krupa of Beth Krupa Interiors 9. Gatehouse Partners’ Heather Rogers Meister and Randy Sullivan 10. Award winners from Garrett Wilson Builder’s AJ Wilson and Garrett Wilson with Rachel and Christian Calemmo of Christian Rae Studio

1 Rooms With a View designer Courtney Blanton with her vignette

2. Nineteen local and regional charities benefit from the funds raised by Rooms with a View. 3. Rooms With a View designer Sara Hillery with her vignette 4. RWAV Design

Chairman Patrick Rogers with Marisa Marcantonio 5. Rooms With a View designers Dan Barsanti and Chris Desmone with their vignette 6. Interior designer Amy Raiter Magnolia and designer Kimberlee Baratier

7. Rooms With a View designer Bryan Huffman with his vignette

Rooms With a View 2024 Designed to Dine

This year’s Rooms With a View theme, “Design for the Greater Good,” was presented by media sponsor CTC&G at SOUTHPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CTC&G was

1 Zac Mathias of the Classic Chic with Marla Chandler, Designed to Dine Committee

2. Designed to Dine tablescape designer Kristin Reilly Davidsson of Atkinson Reilly Design, CTC&G Editorial Director DJ Carey and Designed to Dine tablescape designer Amy Atkinson Phillipps Walton of Atkinson Reilly Design

3. Amanda Duggins and Designed to Dine tablescape designer Ashley Kammerer of Ashley Kammerer Designs 4. Designed to Dine co-chairs: Brandi Maniscalco, Erin Eblen and Kristine Miller

5. Designed to Dine guest speakers Lilse McKenna of Lilse McKenna Inc. and Eliza Harris Crater, Chief Creative Officer of Sister Parish

6. Designed to Dine committee members

Autumn Design Show

CTC&G sponsored the Interior Design Connection’s Autumn Show at VALBELLA.

1 Designer Victoria Vandamm of Vandamm Interiors 2. Vahallan wallpaper samples at their booth 3. Principal of FTR Designs LLC Francine Murnane and Daniel Artica

4. Mindy Gerhardt and designer Parker Rogers of Parker & Company Designs

5. RM Design’s Rebecca McKeown and designer Clare Kennedy of Clare M Kennedy Interiors 6. Vendors and interior designers networking at the show 7. CTC&G’s booth at Valbella run by C&G Account Directors Jamie Lewis and Wendy Horwitz

The Mansion’s Costume Ball

CTC&G was a proud media sponsor of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s annual gala at the SHORE AND COUNTRY CLUB in Norwalk.

1. Amy Kule, Lucia Rilling, City of Norwalk’s Mayor Harry Rilling and Patsy Brescia 2. Donna Hempstead, LMMM Chairman of the Board Douglas E. Hempstead, Dubie Sowell and Brianna Sowell 3. Mark Gurevitz, Christine Gurevitz, gala co-chair and trustee Lawrence Cafero, Jr., Esq. and Barbara Cafero

4. Kathy Olsen, Mimi Findlay, LMMM Executive Director Susan Gilgore and architect David Scott Parker

5. James Byington, gala co-chair and trustee Lynne H. Byington, Lillianna Byington and Matthew Cullen

6. LMMM gala volunteers

7. Performance by the Dance Pointe inspired by the Gilded Age

January 2025

FLINN GALLERY

Join CTC&G at the Flinn Gallery’s upcoming show called Camera-less. This exciting four-person exhibition features the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen, all of whom are some of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These four artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual. January 16–March 5. The Greenwich Library, 101 Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For more information, visit flinngallery.com.

16 - 5 JANUARY MARCH

THE WINTER SHOW

NYC&G is a proud media sponsor of The Winter Show. Celebrating 70 years as the premier art, antiques, and design fair in America, The Winter Show annually transforms New York’s historic Park Avenue Armory into an unmissable destination showcasing masterworks spanning more than 5,000 years. All ticket sales support East Side House Settlement. January 24–February 2. Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., NYC. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thewintershow.org.

24- 2 JANUARY FEBRUARY

RESOURCES MORE

LASTING LEGACY

Pages 52–59: Architect, Teo Sigüenza, Teo Sigüenza Architect, teosiguenza.com. Interior design, Dana Koebbe, Dana Koebbe Interiors, danakoebbeinteriors. com. Builder, Morgan Construction, morganconstruction.net. Great room: Sofas and swivel chairs, Verellen. Sofa and chair fabrics, Holly Hunt. Sofa pillow fabrics, Zimmer + Rohde, Romo and Lance Woven Leather. Footstool and large ottoman, Gerardo Gonzalez Upholstery. Rug, Fayette Studio. Footstool fabric, Rosemary Hallgarten. Large ottoman fabric, Holly Hunt. Cocktail table, Robert James Collection. Side table, RT Facts. Wallcovering, Aesthetics Wallcoverings. Lantern light fixture, Visual Comfort. Kitchen: Pendants, The Urban Electric Company. Countertop and backsplash, LaPietra Tile & Stone. Faucet, Waterstone. Range, Dacor. Cabinets, John June Custom Cabinetry. Paint, Benjamin Moore. Hardware, Armac Martin. Counter stools, Powell & Bonnell. Stool leather, Jerry Pair. Kitchen dining area: Chandelier, Jonathan Browning Studios through The Bright Group. Dining table, Robert James Collection. Dining chairs, Theodore Alexander. Dining chair fabric, Holly Hunt. Guest bedroom: Draperies, Rosemary Hallgarten. Wallcovering, Aesthetics Wallcoverings. Drapery rod, Ona Drapery Hardware. Swivel chairs, Highland House Furniture. Chair fabric, Holly Hunt. Chair pillow fabric and ottoman fabric, Rosemary Hallgarten. Rug, Fayette Studio. Bed coverlet, Pottery Barn. Side table, Nuevo. Primary bathroom: Sconces, The Urban Electric Company. Ceiling light fixture, Visual Comfort. Vanity top and slate tile flooring, LaPietra Tile & Stone. Custom vanity, John June Custom Cabinetry. Faucet, Waterworks. Office: Desk, John June Custom Cabinetry. Cabinet hardware, Armac Martin. Desk chair, Interlude Home. Chair suede, Edelman Leather. Armchair, Baker. Armchair fabric, Zimmer + Rohde. Ottoman fabric, S. Harris. Wallcovering, Aesthetics Wallcoverings. Wall sconces, Hubbardton Forge. Rug, Scandecor Rugs. Primary bedroom: Bed, RH. Bed pillow fabrics, Rosemary Hallgarten and Holly Hunt. Pillow trim, Samuel & Sons. Throw, Bungalow. Wallcovering, Aesthetics Wallcoverings. Table lamp, Arteriors. Rug, Fayette Studio. Patio area: Chairs and sectional side tables, RH. Ottoman fabric, Perennials. Pillow fabric, Rosemary Hallgarten. Dining table and chairs, Janus et Cie. Dishes

from “Through Fresh Eyes”

and flatware, Crate & Barrel. Vase and fireclay bowls, Terrain. Entry gate: Lanterns, Ball & Ball.

KITCHEN’S NEW VIBE

Pages 60–65: Pages 62–63: Uncommon Mix

Interior design, Tristan Gary, Tristan Gary Designs, tristangarydesigns.com. Mural, Thibaut. Washer and dryer, LG. Sinks, Ruvati. Faucet, Delta. Insta hot faucet, InSinkErator. Range, Fulgor Milano. Refrigerator and dishwasher, Signature Kitchen Suite. Chandelier, Visual Comfort. Floor tile, Arizona Tile. Hardware, Top Knobs. Ceiling fixture, Hinkley. Pillows, Bryar Wolf. Switches, House of Antique Hardware. Paint, Sherwin-Williams. Flooring, CFM. Tile, Clayhaus.

Pages 64–65: Family Footprint

Architectural designer, Jesse Held, J.R. Held & Co., jrheldandco.com.

Kitchen design, Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn, studiodearborn. com. Island foot rail and pot rail, Palmer Industries. Rug, Old New House. Hardware, Vesta. Range, Fulgor Milano. Countertop and tile backsplash, Walker Zanger. Blower, Falmec. Pendant over island, RTO Lighting. Ceiling mount fixture, Visual Comfort. Stools, Theodore Alexander. Faucet, California Faucets. Microwave, GE Profile. Dutch oven, Staub. Vintage kitchen table, Perigold.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Pages 66–73: Architecture, interior design and millwork, Christine Stucker and James Veal, Stewart-Schafer, stewart-schafer.com. Living room: Sofa, Eternity Modern. Chairs, Wassily from Design Within Reach. Coffee table, Lulu and Georgia. Custom bookcase divider, Stewart-Schafer. Mudroom: Flooring, 1stDibs. Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball. Dining room: Chandelier, Cesta from Pure Salt. Kitchen: Refrigerator, wine refrigerator and cooling drawer, Fisher & Paykel. Island marble, Fame Luxury Stone. Faucet, Waterworks. Oven and stove, Wolf from Aitoro Appliance. Hardware, deVOL. Outlets, Bocci. Powder room: Wallpaper, Gucci. Sink, ATA Marble Design through Etsy. Son’s bedroom: Chandelier, Mongers Market. Beds, Crate & Barrel. Primary bathroom: Mirrors, Rejuvenation. Dresser vanity, Design Within Reach. Sinks and faucets, Waterworks. Tile, The Tile Shop. Primary bedroom: Chandelier and bench, Design Within Reach. Rug, Armadillo. Artwork, Christine Stucker of Stewart-Schafer.

THROUGH FRESH EYES

Pages 74–81: Interior design, Kristin Fine, The 1818 Collective, the1818collective.com. Builder, Quinndico, quinndico.com. Entry: Pedestal, Amy Meier through The 1818 Collective. Totem, Kelly Klein through Onna House. Daybed, Hostler

RESOURCES

Burrows. Pillow, Tamar Mogendorff. Rug, Rosemary Hallgarten. Sconce, Apparatus. Living room: Wingback chair and bowls, Galerie Provenance. Sofas, Pucci. Rug, Woven. Coffee table and light fixture, Invisible Collection. Table lamp, Gallery BAC. Side table, JF Chen. Wicker table and black table, Orange Furniture. Fabric, ALT for Living. Pillows, Galerie Half. Crystal lamp, Blackman Cruz. Plaster, Kamp Studios. Tree, Layer. Planter, Gray Gardens through The 1818 Collective. Dining room: Artwork, Pekka Paikkari through Hostler Burrows. Console, BDDW. Lamp, Seventh House. Brass hand, Blackman Cruz. Light fixture, Mobius through Studio Tashtego. Dining table, Pinch. Vintage chairs, Appel. Rug, Nordic Knots. Mini mural, Olivia Cognet. Candlesticks, Roman and Williams Guild. Kitchen: Tile, Clé Tile. Bowl, Sized. Vase, March. Bust, Laurin Copen Antiques. Primary bedroom sitting room: Chair, The Future Perfect. Vintage mirror, The 1818 Collective. Lamp, Blackman Cruz. Rug, Palace Rugs. Bookends, Etsy. Primary bedroom: Chair, Lawton Mull. Ottoman, Blackman Cruz. Lamp, Leif. Sofa and side table, Stahl + Band. Coffee table, Pucci. Pendant light, Ruemmler. Bedding, Parachute. Throw, Rosemary Hallgarten. Pillows, Garde. Side tables, Maison Gerard. Straw artwork, Sarah Myerscough Gallery. Primary bathroom: Window coverings, Nest Design. Towel, Parachute.

A MOVE TO THE ’BURBS

Pages 82–87: Interior design, Joanna Jones and Liz Slutzky, Torus Interiors, torusinteriors.com. Landscape design, Hoffman Landscapes, hoffmanlandscapes.com. Entry: Sconces, 1stDibs. Mirror, Bower Studios through The Future Perfect. Console, CB2. Vintage stool, Etsy. Stool fabric, Zak + Fox. Powder room: Wallpaper, Eskayel. Paint, Farrow & Ball. Living room: Sofa, Furniture Muralles. Sofa and swivel chair fabric, Holland & Sherry. Fireplace marble, Everest Marble. Coffee tale, Charlotte Perriand through Cassina. Rug, Palace Rugs. Painting, Kelsey Overstreet through Gallery Lulo. Vintage Finn Juhl chair fabric, Zimmer + Rohde. Sconces by fireplace, Lumfardo. Dining room: Custom table, Graeber Design Furniture. Dining chairs and chandelier, 1stDibs. Vintage chair fabric, Romo. Drapery fabric, James Dunlop Textiles. Artwork, Tegan Brozyna Roberts through Heather Gaudio Fine Art. Wall and ceiling paint, Farrow & Ball. Family room: Sectional sofa, ottoman and coffee table, Furniture Muralles. Sofa fabric, Schumacher. Ottoman fabric, Kravet. Hans Wegner chair fabric, Rogers & Goffigon. Rug, Palace Rugs. Floor lamp, Dumais Made. Window treatments, The Shade Store. Kitchen: Ceiling fixtures, The

Urban Electric Company. Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting. Primary bedroom: Bed and nightstand, Lawson-Fenning. Bed fabric, Rogers & Goffigon. Table lamp, Duamis Made. Rug, Palace Rugs. Primary sitting room: Wall mirror, Gubi through the Danish Design Store. Sconce, Studio Dunn. Swivel chair and ottoman, Furniture Muralles. Swivel chair fabric, Pollack Associates. Ottoman fabric, Rogers & Goffigon. Rug, Palace Rugs. Window treatments, The Shade Store. Bar cart, 1stDibs.

SOURCE LIST

1stDibs, 1stdibs.com

Aesthetics Wallcoverings, aestheticswall.com

Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com

ALT for Living, altforliving.com

Amy Meier (see The 1818 Collective) Apparatus, apparatus.com

Appel, ericappel.com

Arizona Tile, arizonatile.com

Armac Martin, armacmartin.com

66 from “A Breath of Fresh Air”

Armadillo, armadillo-co.com

Arteriors, arteriorshome.com

AtaMarbleDesign (see Etsy) Baker, bakerfurniture.com

Ball & Ball, ballandball.com

BDDW, bddw.com

Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com

Blackman Cruz, blackmancruz.com

Blueprint Lighting, blueprintlighting.com

Bocci, bocci.com

Bower Studios (see The Future Perfect)

Bryar Wolf, bryarwolf.com

Bungalow, bungalowdecor.com

California Faucets, calfaucets.com

Cassina, cassina.com

CB2, cb2.com

Cesta (see Pure Salt)

CFM, cfmfloors.com

Charlotte Perriand (see Cassina)

Clayhaus, clayhaustile.com

Clé, cletile.com

Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com

Dacor, dacor.com

Danish Design Store, danishdesignstore.com

Delta, deltafaucet.com

Design Within Reach, dwr.com

deVOL, devolkitchen.com

Dumais Made, dumaismade.com

Edelman Leather, edelmanleather.com

Eskayel, eskayel.com

Eternity Modern, eternitymodern.com

Etsy, etsy.com

Everest Marble, everestmarble.com

Falmec, falmec.com

Fame Luxury Stone, fameluxurystone.com

Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com

Fayette Studio, fayettestudio.com

Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.com

Fulgor Milano, fulgor-milano.com

Furniture Muralles, 475-266-0727

Galerie Half, galeriehalf.com

Galerie Provenance, galerieprovenance.com

Gallery BAC, gallerybac.com

Gallery Lulo, gallerylulo.com

Garde, gardeshop.com

GE Profile, geappliances.com

Gerardo Gonzalez Upholstery, gegouph.com

Graeber Design Furniture, graeberdesign.com

Gray Gardens (see The 1818 Collective)

Gubi (see The Danish Design Store) Gucci, gucci.com

Heather Gaudio Fine Art, heathergaudiofineart.com

Highland House Furniture, highlandhousefurniture.com

Hinkley, hinkley.com

Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com

Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com

Hostler Burrows, hostlerburrows.com

House of Antique Hardware, houseofantiquehardware.com

Hubbardton Forge, hubbardtonforge.com

InSinkErator, insinkerator.com

Interlude Home, interludehome.com

Invisible Collection, invisiblecollection.com

James Dunlop Textiles, jamesdunloptextiles.com

Janus et Cie, janusetcie.com

Jerry Pair, jerrypair.com

JF Chen, jfchen.com

John Browning Studios (see The Bright Group)

John June Custom Cabinetry, johnjunecustomcabinetry.com

Kamp Studios, kampstudios.com

Kelly Klein (see Onna House)

Kelsey Overstreet (see Gallery Lulo)

Kravet, kravet.com

Lance Woven Leather, lancewovenleather.com

LaPietra Tile & Stone, lapietramarble.com

Laurin Copen Antiques, laurincopenantiques.com

Lawson-Fenning, lawsonfenning.com

Lawton Mull, lawtonmull.com

Layer, layerny.com

Leif, leifshop.com

LG, lg.com

Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com

Lumfardo, lumfardo.com

Maison Gerard, maisongerard.com

March, marchsf.com

Mobius (see Studio Tashtego)

Mongers Market, mongers-market.com

Nest Design, nestdesign.co.uk

Nordic Knots, nordicknots.com

Nuevo, nuevoliving.com

Old New House, oldnewhouse.com

Olivia Cognet, oliviacognet.com

Ona Drapery Hardware, onadrapery.com

Onna House, onnahouse.com

Orange Furniture, orangefurniture.com

Palace Rugs, 203-762-7060

Palmer Industries, palmerindustries.com

Parachute, parachutehome.com

Pekka Paikkari (see Hostler Burrows)

Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com

Perigold, perigold.com

Pinch, pinchdesign.com

Pollack, pollackassociates.com

Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com

Powell & Bonnell, powellandbonnell.com

Pucci, pucci.com

Pure Salt, puresaltinteriors.com

Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com

RH, rh.com

Robert James Collection, robertjamescollection.com

Rogers & Goffigon, rogersandgoffigon.com

Roman and Williams Guild, rwguild.com

Romo, romo.com

Rosemary Hallgarten, rosemaryhallgarten.com

RT Facts, rtfacts.com

RTO Lighting, rtolighting.com

Ruemmler, ruemmler.us Ruvati, ruvati.com

S. Harris, fabricut.com

Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com

Sarah Myerscough Gallery, sarahmyerscough.com

Scandecor Rugs, scandecorrugs.com

Schumacher, schumacher.com

Seventh House, seventhhouse.la

Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com

Signature Kitchen Suite, signaturekitchensuite.com

Sized, sized.ltd

Stahl + Band, stahlandband.com

Staub, thestaub.com

Studio Dunn, studiodunn.com

Studio Tashtego, studiotashtego.com

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Tegan Brozyna Roberts (see Heather Gaudio Fine Art) Terrain, shopterrain.com

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The Bright Group, thebrightgroup.com

The Future Perfect, thefutureperfect.com

The Shade Store, theshadestore.com

The Tile Shop, tileshop.com

The Urban Electric Company, urbanelectric.com

Theodore Alexander, theodorealexander.com

Thibaut, thibautdesign.com

Top Knobs, topknobs.com

Verellen, verellen.biz

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Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com

from “Lasting Legacy”

Mick De Giulio

Growing up the son of an Italian immigrant who created a wood workshop crafting rooftop cupolas, Mick De Giulio absorbed the trade.

Secretly creating a hope chest for his high school girlfriend as a graduation gift revealed his workmanship and led his father to recruit him at age 19 to add cabinets to their business inventory. Working with clients and contractors led to a job running a kitchen showroom in Chicago. A few years later, in 1984, De Giulio started his own business creating kitchens, homes and commercial spaces around the world. His outlook and achievements are chronicled in his luxurious book Kitchens. degiuliodesign.com.

Why do you say the kitchen is the hardest room to design? It requires so much precision. There’s no fudging on the dimensions and tolerances. In other rooms, you may be able to tilt a chair or move a table slightly, but in the kitchen there’s no tweaking.

How have kitchens transformed over the past half century? Today they are number one. Kitchen architecture used to be in last place of hierarchy, but people started to live in the kitchen, discovered what it could be—somewhere to hang out. Cooking and eating are activities people enjoy. Now they’re the driver of the home, in America and worldwide.

How does your Italian background inform your work? Italy is all about cooking and eating and family and being together. And part of Italian culture is design and creativity.

What is your Metal Boy? It’s a cabinet with sliding glass doors. Instead of nesting, the pots and pans hang on each side so they’re visible, and you can take them out without making a lot of noise. There are better noises than clanging pots and pans.

Why will the white kitchen never go out of style? Because it’s a translation of fresh and clean, plus there are endless possibilities, so many unique interpretations. White isn’t the culprit, it’s really the artistry and creativity that can make a great kitchen.

What do you mean by the refrigerator “armoire”? It’s when

you can’t discern the difference between the refrigerator and a beautiful piece of furniture. You mask the facade, and integrated fridges are what I like to work with.

What’s an example of reimagining a kitchen feature? Stainless steel is an example. We own a metal shop and can do our own unique metal crafting, fine brushing, hand rubbing. Our finely brushed, hand-rubbed Angel Hair finish is not typical, but it gives countertops, door frames, hoods a little different texture, pulls out the yellow tones and make the stainless feel warmer.

resistant. It was used in Roman aquaducts. In butler’s pantries, we use wood, a softer material.

How has LED transformed kitchen lighting? They’re warmer than fluorescent and don’t give off heat. Because they’re so small and sculptural and can be completely hidden, we’re able to light small offsets and details. And they increase visibility, so when you open a cabinet you can see inside.

When is a back kitchen called for?

The challenge of an open kitchen is you like things to be put away neat and clean. So you put the coffee maker, the smoothie machine, the dishwasher in a space supporting the main kitchen, so you have a kitchen you can entertain in.

What’s your approach in countertops? Beautiful materials that can’t burn or stain, and are hygienic— don’t absorb or harbor bacteria. Besides stainless steel, we’ve been using quartz, and we fabricate cocciopesto, a pounded terra cotta, an impermeable surface that’s stain

What’s a detail that offers great impact to the look of a kitchen? In every single element, there’s something that can be done. It’s details very thoughtfully resolved, refinements that take a lot of precision to execute and are hard to describe, like the dove tailing and certain joints in Japanese woodworking. A very fine piping at the bottom of a range hood gives a very refined edge you can’t help but notice. You look and there is unmistakably so much craft and mindfulness to it, that’s what people look for and appreciate.

You designed a Barbie-themed kitchen. Who’s an actual celebrity you’d like to design for? Paul McCartney would be a very interesting person to do a kitchen for, because of his creativity and approach. —Sharon King Hoge

Chic Solutions Wood and quartz surfaces (this photo) enliven a classic white kitchen. The Metal Boy cabinet (left) holds pots and pans side by side.