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CONTENTS

FEATURES

CHAPTER 1 DESIGNING YOUR DREAM HOUSE

Architects and builders share creative solutions for today’s unique challenges

CHAPTER 2 EMBRACING THE OUTDOORS

Experts in the field chime in on how to achieve long-term landscape-design success

Smart-home specialists share tips on home cinema, the hottest new products, and how to amp up your outdoor space

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CHAPTER 4 DREAMING OF KITCHENS AND BATHS

Designers discuss what’s trending in kitchen and bathroom design

CHAPTER 5 READY, SET, DECORATE!

Interior designers weigh in on impactful first impressions, artwork and a favored hue

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CHAPTER 6 SHOPPING IN STYLE

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The ultimate guide to design professionals featured this past year in the pages of CTC&G, plus our 2021 CTC&G Innovation in Design Awards winners and finalists, and the past recipients of the CTC&G Innovator Award

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CONNECTIVIT Y our entire staff reconnected with many of the design professionals in our state. And it felt so good. After all, due to the pandemic, many of us are still working from home, separated from our colleagues. We discovered what we always knew to be true: It is important to be able to connect with other people, and working from home made it difficult for all of us. The best ideas often come out of collaborations and discussions, which were at a minimum this past year. While creating the different chapters in the Design Guide, our emails and calls to designers, builders, architects and smart-home installers gave us new insights and hope. Most professionals told us that business is booming, and that the design industry is going strong. The process of creating this guide became very interactive, and we loved it. But the editors are not the only benefactors of these conversations—you, the reader, are too! This guide will give you insights into designing and building your dream house; how to decorate it; how to create spaces that are functional and relaxing; and lastly how to create outdoor spaces that you crave. Connecting and reconnecting. It’s what we do. After all, this is Connecticut! —The Editors of CTC&G

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DREAM HOUSE The vision of our dream house has dramatically changed over this past year. We're all asking our homes to work harder and do more. Area architects and builders are up to the challenge and have come up with creative solutions. Here’s what a few are saying.

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OPEN PLAN HERE TO STAY OR GONE WITH NEW WFH REQUIREMENTS? “Space is no longer being defined by how it photographs but by the experience it gives us. Clients with existing open-concept floor plans have sought us out to create privacy when desired, yet connection for coming together. Allowing for comfort in spaces to nurture us and control noise are important elements.”—Nancy A. Lovas WE ASK THE

EXPERTS Susan Alisberg Alisberg Parker Architects alisbergparker.com Christopher Arelt Nautilus Architects nautilusarchitects.com

Robert A. Cardello Cardello Architects cardelloarchitects.com

Arthur Hanlon Shope Reno Wharton shoperenowharton.com

Charles Haver and Stewart Skolnick Haver & Skolnick Architects haverskolnickarchitects.com Charles Hilton Charles Hilton Architects hiltonarchitects.com Nancy Lovas Lovas Architects lovasarchitects.com

Christopher Pagliaro Christopher Pagliaro Architects christopherpagliaroarchitects. com Scott Springer Scott Springer Architect scottspringerarchitect.com Tanner White Tanner White Architects tannerwhitearchitects.com

“I HAVE FOUND THAT THE TREND IS MOVING BACK TOWARD HAVING PRIVATE SPACES IN A HOUSE. WATERFRONT IS STILL FOCUSED ON THE OPEN PLAN, BUT EVEN THOSE WILL HAVE A SMALL DEN OR COZY ROOM TO RETREAT TO.” —Robert A. Cardello

“A second home office is now a standard request; however, the most interesting phenomenon we have observed is that playrooms are no longer just for children. We often incorporate a space for Ping-Pong, pool, shuffleboard and cards into our home designs. These play areas are often combined with wet bars and TV-watching areas to make spaces for everyone to relax and decompress.”—Susan Alisberg “Rather than having completely open interiors, we find it makes sense to create a series of interconnected rooms with oversized doorways. For a recent rustic country home, the kitchen was located centrally with large sliding barn doors to the adjacent family room and living room, allowing those rooms to be used for study or work when needed.”—Charles Haver and Stewart Skolnick

“We see an increased focus on separate home office and gym spaces. In one recent gut renovation, we were asked to create a home office that has a small separate area for a home gym, and this space can additionally be used as a guest suite as it has an en-suite bathroom. This multipurpose space is quite remote from the open living/dining/kitchen area—as well as the primary bedroom suite—so there is a natural separation between work-life and home-life functions.”—Scott Springer

“FOR REASONS OF SPACE AND LIGHT, THE OPEN PLAN IS HERE TO STAY. BUT HOMEOWNERS ARE PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO ATTENDANT SPACES—AND ALSO PIECES OF SPACE WITHIN THE OPEN PLAN—IN ORDER TO MAKE THINGS REALLY DO THE HEAVY LIFTING OF A FULL-TIME LIVE/ WORK ENVIRONMENT. HOWEVER, ARCHITECTURE DOESN’T HAVE TO SOLVE EVERYTHING; TECHNOLOGY (E.G. EARBUDS) CAN STEP IN TOO.”

—Christopher Arelt

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“While the open concept is still present in the kitchen/ family room areas, I’ve seen a large demand in the last year for a separate den or adult lounge that is on the opposite side of the house. Parents want a quiet, intimate space to get away while the kids are in the family room watching TV or hanging out.”—Tanner White

“ASPECTS OF THE ‘OPEN FLOOR-PLAN CONCEPT’ WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US. KITCHENS THAT OPEN TO BOTH BREAKFAST AND FAMILY ROOM AREAS ARE HERE TO STAY. THE PANDEMIC FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGED HOW AND WHERE WE WORK, AS WELL AS OUR FAMILY STRUCTURE. THE COMPLETELY OPEN PLAN LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, BUT OFTEN DOES NOT REFLECT THE WAY FAMILIES LIVE, WORK AND PLAY WITHIN A HOME. THE NEED FOR ACOUSTIC AND VISUAL SEPARATION IN OUR HOMES HAS GONE UP DRAMATICALLY. CELLULAR SPACES DEVOTED TO WORK, STUDY, QUIET OR PEACE ARE NOW REGULAR STAPLES OF HOME DESIGN, AND POCKET DOORS ARE BACK IN FASHION!”—Arthur C. Hanlon

“TODAY’S PLANS ARE GENERALLY MORE OPEN THAN TRADITIONAL HOUSES OF A GENERATION OR TWO AGO, BUT WITH MANY ROOMS THAT CAN BE CLOSED OFF WHEN MORE PRIVACY IS DESIRED.”—Charles Hilton “The one programmatic change in second homes is the desire to have working office space. Whereas most people do not believe that remote working is a sustainable model (people need to be mentored and need to have conversations with coworkers that simply don’t happen on a Zoom), the experiences over the past year have proven that someone may take two weeks off—one shutting down from the office, but the other spending the week remotely and still being productive. Clients are looking to set their vacation homes up with the ability to extend their time away from the office. Better to work on the Vineyard than midtown Manhattan!” —Christopher Pagliaro

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SHORTAGES, PRICE INCREASES AND

LONG LEAD TIMES!

“Shortages in materials and products are across the board, so we are using our critical path timeline to help architects and clients make decisions sooner. We order early in the building process and store material/products so that they are on the job site when needed.”—Brian MacDonald

“WE ARE SEEING EXTENDED LEAD TIMES ON A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS FROM INSULATION TO PVC PIPING TO LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND UNCERTAINTY WITH LARGE CUSTOM ORDERS FROM ABROAD, SUCH AS STONE AND WINDOW PACKAGES. WE’VE BEEN COPING WITH DELAYS BY PLANNING AND ORDERING EARLIER IN THE PROJECT AND USING DOMESTIC SUPPLIERS WHEN POSSIBLE.”—Evan Cronly WE ASK THE

EXPERTS Jack Baer UCE Fine Builders ucebuilders.com

Evan Cronly Prutting + Company Custom Builders prutting.com Scott Hobbs Hobbs, Inc. hobbsinc.com

“Lumber, electrical wire, appliances, etc., have all been hit with longer than normal lead times. Planning and working with the team to make selections early is the only way to lessen the impact on projects.”

Tucker Kellogg Kellogg Brothers Inc. kelloggbrothers.net

Brian MacDonald Davenport Contracting, Inc. davenportcontracting.com Justin Meneguzzo Yankee Custom Builders yankeecustombuilders.com Rebecca McKeown Xer0 Group xer0group.com John Ruddy Ruddy Builders jnruddy.com

Michele Rudolph Riverside Design + Build riversidedesignandbuild.com Christopher Shea Domus Constructors LLC domusllc.com Lucien Vita Vita Design Group vdgarch.com

—Justin Meneguzzo

“WE ARE FEELING THE STAGGERED EFFECTS FROM DECREASES IN FACTORY PRODUCTION, SHUTDOWNS AND WEATHER DISRUPTIONS, AND MANY MATERIALS HAVE REMAINED SCARCE. WE’VE ESTABLISHED GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE RIGHT VENDORS. WE'RE MODIFYING OUR FORECASTING PROCEDURES TO ANTICIPATE DELAYS IN BUILDING MATERIALS AND PLANNING ACCORDINGLY.”

—John Ruddy

“All building materials— appliances, windows, doors, plumbing fixtures—have longer turnaround times as inventory is extremely low. The price increases for lumber, marble and shipping have affected our clients’ budgets as well. We have been open with our clients about these increases in materials and delays. We have had to be creative and rework our construction schedules and subcontractors to keep projects moving along even when waiting on certain building materials. It has been more of a challenge on the back end: Customer satisfaction and moving them into their dream homes on schedule is paramount.”—Lucien Vita PHOTOGRAPH (OPPOSITE) BY: KEITH SCOTT MORTON AND ERIC RICHARDS (NOVEMBER 2020)

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“The impact on supply chains has been challenging, but given we are a designbased firm, the lead times have worked to our advantage. We have been able to spend more quality time on the design aspect and worry less about construction deadlines.”

—Rebecca McKeown

“Windows, doors, plumbing fixtures and appliances have been most dramatically affected. We were seeing eight-week lead times on custom windows and doors; we are now planning for upwards of 16 to 20 weeks. Some appliance manufacturers are not even able to give us lead times as the materials to produce the products are not even available. In that case, we are working closely with our vendors to suggest alternative manufacturers for equal products. We have received advance notices from our trusted suppliers and have been able to preorder items.”—Chris Shea

“MY TEAM OF SUPPLIERS HAS KEPT ME INFORMED THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ANTICIPATE AND PRE-ORDER SOME MATERIALS. NEVERTHELESS, THE UNPRECEDENTED AND ONGOING RISE IN THE COST OF WOOD PRODUCTS, SIDING AND ROOFING MATERIALS HAS IMPACTED BUDGETS. TEAMWORK HAS RARELY BEEN MORE IMPORTANT. WE’VE ALL JOINED FORCES TO FIND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO STAY ON SCHEDULE.”—Michele Rudolph

“It is imperative in this environment to think of all supplies and vendors to be in short supply. Even things that used to always be in ready stock may now have lead times of weeks or months. Electrical boxes, certain types of lumber, appliances, pool equipment, plumbing fixtures and virtually everything else can have spot or long-term shortages with no notice. We need to be on top of our game ordering everything as early as humanly possible in order to get the materials in our hands, even if we must store them at our cost. Far less expensive (and traumatic!) than having to wait for key items.”—Scott Hobbs

“We are strategically planning and making final decisions on materials early in the building process. This allows us to procure and have them available when needed, even if it means storing them for our clients. In some circumstances—if the lead times on the materials are going to seriously impact the project schedule—we've sought out alternative or equivalent products that can be purchased well in advance.”—Jack Baer

“Appliances and plumbing trims have been challenging. We ask our clients to prioritize their selections in these areas so we can order them early in the process. We also ask our clients to be flexible and have back-up options should the lead times be outside of the project timeline.”

—Tucker Kellogg

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lisberg Parker Architects is an architecture and interior design firm known for their creativity and comprehensive design services. Providing a turnkey experience by offering architecture, interior design, and construction management services, projects are a complete collaboration with the owner. Founded more than 30 years ago, the firm continues to adapt to the changing needs and wishes of clients to help them translate their desires into reality. Principals Susan Alisberg and Ed Parker lead their team and work closely with every client to ensure their taste, budget, and schedule are met. No matter the style of the home, whether based on historic precedent or a modern expression of form and materials, the team at Alisberg Parker uses their years of experience to create a modern family home that exceeds expectations. While many firms can build a beautiful house, few strive to make the experience of building as fun and effortless as Alisberg Parker.

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nderson Kenny Architecture is a full-service firm built on a foundation of strong design through lens of environmental, social and governance ideology. Creative collaboration with clients, craftspeople, and contractors is an important driver for achieving the best design. Each project is an endeavor to deliver results that exceed client expectations. Service is a key element of the practice. As a result, Anderson Kenny Architecture has a diverse team of expertise and experiences hailing from across the globe. This diversity makes the firm stronger and more adept at serving clients best. Prior to launching Anderson Kenny Architecture, Anderson worked for industry leaders on residential, retail, and hospitality projects in United States and Europe. He has extensive experience with new build and renovations in Connecticut, New York, and elsewhere. Anderson has completed projects at the St. Regis Hotel, the Sherry Netherland, 740 Park Avenue, 778 Park Avenue, River House and 170 East End Avenue. Some of his international projects include homes in Lyford Cay, Bakers Bay and Oil Nut Bay in the British Virgin Islands.

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hristopher Pagliaro is an award-winning architect and an experienced, licensed interior designer. His intimate knowledge of material and technique make him a vital resource in all aspects of the project, from generating the budget, to developing lighting design, to personally escorting his clients to various suppliers. Pagliaro believes in working closely with each client to orchestrate a truly collaborative experience, resulting in a home that combines functionality and beauty to enhance the lives of those within. Pagliaro earned his BS in Architecture from the Catholic University of America. Inspired by growth and a grand vision for the future, Christopher Pagliaro Architects continues the legacy of excellence paved by Bartels-Pagliaro Architects, founded in 1974. Christopher Pagliaro Architects follows the philosophy that the concepts of place, space, light, scale and material work in unison to create the most exceptional residences in North America. As architects, they are artists, molding into reality the visions of their clients and creating spaces that foster the lives they wish to live. Their philosophy is simple: All homes should enhance, as well as reflect, the complete context within the environment. It’s why they use concepts of place, light and texture to create boundary-breaking homes that are born out of their natural landscape. Architecture inspires and originates structures that maximize natural light and its effect on space, while prioritizing exceptional form and function. The firm brings the idea of “Total Work of Art” to each project.

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uilding your dream home at the start of the pandemic takes a dedicated team focused on proper planning. While Edgewater Development primarily focuses on new construction, this Sound Beach Avenue renovation in Old Greenwich was a special project they were excited to undertake. Wanting to preserve the history of their 1906 colonial farmhouse, Edgewater’s clients opted for an extensive remodel and 2,500 square foot addition. A sundrenched, 5,000 square foot, four floor, open concept home, with impressive master suite, bonus rooms and wrap around porch, this modern farmhouse is as functional as it is beautiful, with clients who are ecstatic with their new dream home. Working closely with clients to understand their design aesthetic and family needs, the Edgewater Development team not only builds top-quality custom luxury homes with the utmost professionalism, but also makes the process fun and manageable. Offering creative solutions with transparency to stay on time and budget, they are proud to bring more than 20 years of experience and quality to every project they undertake.

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cclaimed for their incomparable attention to detail and award-winning custom designs, Fletcher Development enjoys a stellar reputation for creating the finest caliber of masterfully-constructed homes. Blending classic elegance with understated modern luxury, all custom interiors reflect a superior level of quality enhanced by trend-setting design elements, cutting-edge materials and top-of-the-line finishes. From the wood paneled and beamed ceilings, tasteful moldings and warm-toned hardwood floors that enrich; the tasteful selection of fine marbles, stones and tile that add glamour; sophisticated neutral colors that sooth; to premier-quality fixtures, hardware and appliances, every touch is meant to inspire and beautify. In the true essence of custom craftsmanship, Fletcher homes can be seamlessly tailored to suite the unique needs, taste and style of the discerning purchaser. Creating your dream ambience with the specific features and finishes you desire is at the heart of every spectacular Fletcher design.

203.286.6166 • FLETCHERDEVELOPMENTLLC.COM • @FLETCHERCUSTOMHOMES

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ith more than two decades of experience at the pinnacle of high-quality home design and construction, Garrett Wilson Builders offers superior craftsmanship, unparalleled technical ability, relentless attention to detail, and outstanding value. As a result of their exceptional diligence, they exceed the expectations of every client. Their infrastructure and resources, combined with stability and efficiency, make them uniquely qualified to meet every challenge. Since opening their doors in 1999, Garrett Wilson Builders has worked hard to build strong relationships with some of the finest architects, craftsmen, and suppliers in the nation. Combined with their extensive experience in the industry, these relationships allow them to deliver completed projects unmatched in function as well as form. Wilson adheres to five simple principles: transparency, integrity, dedication, efficiency, and teamwork. He’s instilled those values in every member of his team. This philosophy helps them build and maintain the most valuable asset for any construction company. They never subcontract for project management, so their clients know that they’re here for them, as a team, both during and after the project. They don’t just know construction. They know how to give clients the best service, the best products, and the best experience available — anywhere.

203.259.3333 • GARRETTWILSONBUILDERS.COM • @GARRETTWILSON_BUILDERS

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obbs, 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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eriod Architecture is a custom architectural firm pledged to designs rooted in time-honored traditions that also deftly accommodate complex 21st century lifestyles. This dual passion and pursuit achieves transcendent, beautiful, and livable architecture that integrates family life, entertaining, and indoor to outdoor living. They are a committed steward of the landscape and vernacular architecture. No matter the envisioned style, whether historic, transitional, or modern, the firm aims to enrich and enhance the lives of their clients as well as their properties. Projects include new residences, additions and renovations, restorations, barns, and property planning. Appreciation and adaptation of regional and vernacular differences have brought commissions residential and commercial commissions along the east coast including Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and beyond. Period Architecture has received recognition for its intuitive, comprehensive architecture in national publications, regional home tours, and through industry awards. The firm serves discerning clients who desire their homes to transcend period styles and trends, to include the necessities of comfortable contemporary living, and to be harmoniously sited within its landscape or community.

215.809.1049 • PERIODARCHITECTURELTD.COM • @PERIODARCHITECTURE

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ounded in 1975, Prutting + Co. has grown from a roofing company specializing in wood shingle work to a full-service contracting company. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality craftsmanship, considerate customer service, comprehensive project and site management, and thorough attention to detail. Having worked with dozens of area and nationally prominent architects, they have completed hundreds of construction projects in Fairfield County, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and the Berkshires in Massachusetts. In 2020 they opened a new satellite office in Millerton, New York. It is Prutting + Co.'s purpose to produce distinctive, well-executed new construction and renovations, drawing from many years of collective experience from their employees and management team, and the best technologies currently available to builders today. They appreciate and are inspired by good design and well executed building plans. Prutting + Co.'s history of solvency, stability, and consistently excellent performance gives their clients reassurance and comfort throughout the intimidating process of residential construction and remodeling. The end result: A finished home with solid and enduring value, built right by top-notch professionals.

203.972.1028 • PRUTTING.COM • @PRUTTINGBUILDER

Olson & Kundig Architects. Project Team: Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal; William Franklin, Project Manager; CJ Christensen, Project Architect; Jerry Garcia, LEED® AP, and Michelle Hamilton, LEED ® AP.

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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2022: October Mist 1495

our Inspiration. Our Expertise. Those words embody the Ring’s End experience. Helping their customers achieve their inspiration and turning visions into reality since 1902 is what sets Ring’s End apart from the competition. A Connecticut-based third-generation, family-run business, Ring’s End provides Connecticut, South County, Rhode Island, and Southern Westchester County, New York with premium lumber and building materials, kitchens, architectural hardware, mouldings, paint, and services such as interior design and window and door installation. As the largest retailer of both Marvin windows and doors and Benjamin Moore paint in the Northeast, Ring’s End continues to expand and evolve as an industry leader. The company now has eight full-service locations, 11 freestanding paint centers, most with dedicated design and décor showrooms, a commercial paint and lacquer facility, a custom millwork shop, a centralized distribution warehouse, and an education center. Always proactive with emerging product lines, embracing technology with the launch of an e-commerce website, committed to empowering their customers with the tools to succeed, supportive of the shared interests and goals of the communities they live and work in, and investing in the future of our planet by building relationships with partners aligned with sustainability, Ring’s End is poised to continue their tradition of service and remain true to their vision for the modern age.

800.390.1000 • RINGSEND.COM • @RINGS_END

Modern from The Marvin Signature® Collection ‒ Windows with an emphasis on simplicity, clean lines, and large expanses of glass.

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BP Homes is an all-inclusive general contracting and real estate development company providing innovative and resourceful consultation through every phase of the design and construction project. From custom builds to speculative developments, SBP Homes brings decades of multi-faceted expertise to the table. More than 100 noteworthy residences have been constructed throughout the east coast—from Connecticut, Southampton, and New York City to South Florida—each a tangible testament to architectural integrity, superior materials, and forward-looking craftsmanship. SBP Homes is fortified with the building expertise and network of craftsmen needed to efficiently execute a plan and surpass expectations.

203.323.2200 • SBPHOMES.COM • @SBPHOMES

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hope Reno Wharton (SRW) is a nationally-acclaimed architectural firm, known for designing beautiful, functional and enduring homes that enrich the lives of their residents. Celebrated for refined residential architecture, SRW also designs extraordinary equestrian, golf, and hospitality projects which are informed by the firm’s design 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 a comprehensive understanding of the site along with an intentional and mindful collaboration between the architect and the owner – and each design is guided by unique sensibilities derived from a true love of building and craft. Shope Reno Wharton was established in 1981 and is led today by five partners: Jerry Hupy, Arthur Hanlon, Michael McClung, Don Aitken, and John Gassett. Their longtime collaboration and dedication to the firm has attracted and retained a skilled staff of talented architects. Together, the company offers attentive service and an inspiring portfolio of projects 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 the significant number of clients who return for additional projects. Shope Reno Wharton is regularly acknowledged in the press and has been a frequent recipient of Architecture Digest’s AD100 Award.

203.852.7250 • SHOPERENOWHARTON.COM • @SHOPERENOWHARTON

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CE Fine Builders is an award-winning construction company that prides itself on forging uniquelycrafted environments. Based in Litchfield, Connecticut, the firm’s prominent residential and commercial portfolio throughout Connecticut, the Hudson Valley and the Berkshire mountains, showcases craftsmanship and the team’s extensive capabilities — including magnificent custom millwork, innovative architectural concrete, and a dedication to sustainable building practices. A reputation for expertise, professionalism, and transparency has been a hallmark of the organization for more than 60 years. The firm’s focus on breathtaking and alluring high-end residential builds compliments their rich history of technical engineering and commercial projects. Every project is viewed as a work of art. The firm’s devoted supervisory role, unparalleled work ethic, and strong team culture contribute to their highly-efficient process and close client relationships. The result? The firm turns client visions into dream homes and private getaways. UCE Fine Builders develops residences that live harmoniously within the context of the client’s landscape. By utilizing organic materials and consciously integrating natural light, meditative aspects of nature permeate and support architectural designs. The residential project pictured here, Taconic Lodge, exemplifies the firm's ability to execute comfortable, durable, and extraordinary designs that continuously exceed industry standards.

860.489.7273 • UCEBUILDERS.COM • @UCEFINEBUILDERS

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HOBI award-winning Taconic Lodge in Northwest, Connecticut; Architect: Working Group 1 partnered with Allee Architecture & Design; Interior Designer: Charles & Co; Photographer: Scott Neel

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OUTDOORS As we continue to extend our living spaces into the great outdoors, it’s truer than ever that smart planning can help keep you enjoying your outdoor “rooms” for years to come. Experts in the field chime in on how to achieve landscape design success.

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WHAT’S AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT FOR A

CLASSIC CONNECTICUT GARDEN? “Visual rhythm. The most captivating properties are not visible all at once, but reveal themselves as you move through various spaces leading you to a stunning view or special private space.”—Nancy King, Seventy Acres Landscape

Architecture & Design, seventyacres.com

“GARDENS IN CONNECTICUT CAN VARY IN STYLE, SIZE AND SETTING. BUT ONE COMMON ELEMENT IN OUR VERNACULAR IS STONE. IF YOU DON’T ALREADY HAVE A STONE WALL ON YOUR PROPERTY, YOU COULD EASILY MAKE A CASE TO ADD ONE.”—Rosalia Sanni, Rosalia Sanni Design, rosaliasanni.com

“CONSIDER THE ENTIRE YEAR WHEN DESIGNING. ADDING STRUCTURED PLANTINGS WILL MAKE OUR LONG WINTERS MORE INTERESTING!”—James Doyle, James Doyle Design Associates, jdda.com

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TOP 5 TIPS FOR A “GREEN” GARDEN By carefully considering what you plant and how you tend your garden, you can support local wildlife, attract birds and butterflies, and benefit more of the ecosystem than you can see right in front of you. Here, Nature Conservancy (nature. org) conservation ecologist Dr. Deborah Landau shares her best tips for a garden that’s beautiful and beneficial.

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Focus on native plants. Using flowers and plants that are native to your area will attract and support the butterflies and birds that have evolved to pollinate them. Your native plant society (ct-botanical-society.org) will have a list of what’s best. Look for native plants that flower at different times, so there will always be something available for pollinators. For instance, violets are great for early spring blooms, while asters will bloom in late summer. And, you can never go wrong with planting native species of milkweed, as migrating monarch butterflies rely on them.

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“Listen to your clients and deliver great design based on their programmatic needs. Give them more than they could ever have imagined!”—James Doyle,

James Doyle Design Associates, jdda.com

“THE FIRST THING I ALWAYS ASK IS ‘HOW DO YOU WANT TO USE YOUR LANDSCAPE AND WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH IT?’ CREATING THE PROGRAM AND WISH LIST TOGETHER IS A KEY FIRST STEP, AND THEN THINGS START TO CLICK INTO PLACE FROM THERE.”—Rosalia Sanni, Rosalia Sanni Design, rosaliasanni.com

“A clear wish list from our clients always drives the design program. Dreaming big in the master plan phase allows our clients to envision how they will use the property now and in the future. There is nothing better than holding a property space for a future wedding tent or designing a swimming pool sun shelf that will be perfect for future grandchildren.” —Brook Clark, Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture & Design, seventyacres.com

Plant a garden that’s any size—small to large. Even a tiny garden patch can help local pollinators like bees and butterflies, as well as a wide array of other insects like beetles and ants that are equally important to the ecosystem. Besides being a critical food source, your garden also supports these species at all stages of life, such as providing a place for them to lay eggs, hide from predators and survive the winter.

Tolerate some weeds and avoid chemicals. Dandelions provide an early spring pollinator meal before other flowers appear. By avoiding the use of chemicals like weed killers and pesticides, you’re protecting a host of others that might otherwise be killed by them, including beneficial fungi, bacteria, and a huge network of underground living things that help the plants growing above them.

Go a little wild. You can save yourself a lot of time and energy down the road by replacing a patch of your lawn with a native garden. Once it’s established, a native garden doesn’t need to be mowed, rarely needs to be watered, doesn’t require any chemical treatment, and will provide you with beautiful blooms and interesting visitors to enjoy.

Take it easy at season’s end. Leaving flowers, stalks and leaves in place provides shelter for helpful insects over the winter. Rake autumn leaves into piles or move them to one side of the yard, but then let them be. Fireflies overwinter as larvae in leaf litter: If you want them lighting up your yard next summer, don’t rake them away!

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OUTSIDE INSPIRATIONS CREATE THE OUTDOOR SPACE OF YOUR DREAMS

ALL FIRED UP

Become the ultimate grill master with Wolf’s 36-inch outdoor gas grill. The stainless-steel unit can be built-in or used as a free-standing cart and boasts 25,000 BTUs. Two powerful halogen lights illuminate the grilling surface for nighttime use. Clarke, clarkeliving. com, subzero-wolf.com.

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Unlike synthetic chemical pesticides, Arber’s new line of plant wellness products for indoor and outdoor plants is made from organic biologicals— naturally occurring elements like plant extracts, microbes and bacteria proven to prevent disease and unwanted pests. growarber.com.

SOFTEST SEATS

The Trilogie ottoman grouping was designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois. These fanciful pieces are upholstered in Missoni Home and Sunrise fabrics. Greenwich, roche-bobois.com.

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Artisan Sandra Vlock custom designed this gate, incorporating an apple-tree motif to pay homage to the pastoral property of its CT home. Made-to-order architectural elements, including decorative gates and sculptural garden screens, can be created in a variety of metal finishes with the option of powder coating to match any specified color. Studio Vlock, studiovlock.com.

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Oomph and Big Ass Fans combined creative and engineering forces to present the Haiku fan in Oomph’s signature lacquered colors. Choose from Oomph’s fun and sophisticated palette—shown here in Knockout Orange—or design your own in a custom shade. The smart fan features environmental sensors and can be controlled via an app and voice integration. Oomph, Greenwich, oomphhome.com.

NOT YOUR GRANNY’S ROCKER The colorful Mamatoco Rocker is handcrafted for MoMA in Santa Marta, Colombia, by artisans employing traditional weaving techniques using the nontraditional material of PVC cording. store.moma. org.

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Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, the backgammon coffee table by James De Wulf is cast from carbon fiber-reinforced concrete, and sealed and waxed for a unique luster. jamesdewulf.com.

STYLE UNDERFOOT

Designed by Caspari, the tufted Trellis rug from Pierre Frey is made entirely of high-performance outdoor polypropylene fibers. D&D, pierrefrey.com.

ALL THE BUZZ

Inspired by the beehive, these lightweight and weather-resistant pots—available in six sizes—are beautiful in a group filled with plants or as a stand-alone garden ornament. All Pennoyer Newman planters are made of pummeled marble and rock mixed with resin and handcrafted in New York City. NYDC, pennoyernewman.com.

AMERICAN GOTHIC

McKinnon and Harris has reissued its classic Gothic-style Benedict Badminton bench, which was first introduced in 1991. Handcrafted in aluminum, the bench is an extravagantly detailed statement of artistry and craftsmanship for the garden. D&D, mckinnonharris.com.

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s stewards of the land, landscape architects strive for a fine balance between science and art. Landscapes can create awe-inspiring experiences, and shift people’s lives. Louis Fusco Landscape Architects is known for thoughtful, creative and memorable designs that are implemented with the highest attention to detail. The firm prides itself in listening attentively, providing impeccable service and expert analysis of the landscape within its physical/cultural context. The harmony between people, buildings, site and the natural environment emerges out of careful observation. They are passionate and educate on the value of sustainability and resilient design, while emphasizing beauty and its inspirational impact. Louis Fusco Landscape Architects’ projects include residential, academic and commercial. Since no two sites are alike, the opportunity to create anew is always present. They work with a vision to inform, and cultivate with high-aesthetic standards to honor the land’s historic roots.

914.764.9123 • LOUISFUSCO.COM • @FUSCO_LANDSCAPE_ARCHITECT

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t all started with a seed. In 1910, James and Mary McArdle opened a seed store on lower Greenwich Avenue to supply gardeners on the grand Greenwich estates. From that humble beginning, McArdle’s blossomed into a full-service florist and garden center. Throughout the years, McArdle’s has grown with the times. For four generations and more than 100 years, McArdle’s sought-after design team has delivered event and everyday luxury floral design, as well as indoor and outdoor garden design and styling, year-round. The 10,000 square feet of beautifully-curated shopping space, including a greenhouse, garden center, gift and decor boutique, and a 25-foot wall of cut flowers, makes McArdle’s a must-see oasis in the heart of Greenwich Avenue’s downtown.

203.661.5600 • MCARDLES.COM • @MCARDLESFLORIST

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alpole Outdoors creates amazing outdoor structures and spaces of the absolute highest quality, with impeccable design and uncompromising craftsmanship. For more than 85 years, Walpole’s premium products have helped define the most distinguished homes in the country, setting the standard for beauty and durability. All Walpole pergolas, fencing, gates, railings, arbors, posts, and other products are available in an inspired range of contemporary, traditional, and historical designs. Their in-house designers can also create customized solutions to complement existing architecture, suit your personal vision, or fulfill an architect’s specifications. Walpole Outdoors products are handcrafted at their state-of-the-art facilities in the USA, using northern white cedar and other premium hardwoods, handsome granite, and expertly fabricated metals. Walpole is also the #1 designer and creator of structures using AZEK solid cellular PVC, an environmentally friendly, low-maintenance material with the look and feel of real wood that maintains its beauty and stability in outdoor settings for decades. To make your ideal outdoor home a reality, Walpole Outdoors design consultants use detailed measurements of your property and provide perfect solutions that fit your life and your style. Your family and your guests will enjoy outdoor dining, exercise, gardening, and relaxation surrounded by elegance and privacy. From consultation to concept to completion, the spaces and structures Walpole Outdoors’ creations let you truly live outside expectations.

866.228.8528 • WALPOLEOUTDOORS.COM • @WALPOLEOUTDOORS

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Walpole Outdoors makes your outdoor kitchen and dining areas amazing, with elegant customized AZEK solid cellular PVC pergolas, outdoor furniture, and professional-grade appliances and cabinetry.

CHAPTER THREE

YOUR SMART HOME The smart home is here to stay. New and old homes are now equipped with smart systems that control climate, security, lighting, entertainment and more with a simple touch of a screen. With at-home entertaining on the rise, here are some tips on making your indoor and outdoor gatherings more enjoyable for all of your senses!

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GO BIG, GO IMMERSIVE By Walt Zerbe, senior director of technology and standards, CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association)

The high-end, dedicated home cinema has long been a luxury home goal, but as technology has progressed so have the ways we take in our favorite movies, shows and games. For homeowners today, the trends suggest shifting tastes and a move toward an immersive experience. Further, integrators skilled at delivering these experiences are seeing less demand for the theater-style space crafted for movies and static viewing, and swelling interest in robust media systems in multi-use environments. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET IMMERSIVE? An immersive experience may not require as much of an investment as you might think, but it could take larger,

higher-quality video and audio technology than your existing media space includes. Above all, it requires you to rethink the space from a passive, movie-only setting and start thinking of the possibilities of what else can be immersive. The graphics and sound in gaming have reached epic, realistic heights. More live sporting events than ever are available in high dynamic range (HDR) video formats with killer audio. Streaming services have not only stepped up the amount and the quality of content deliverable anywhere (like first-run or near first-run movies at home), but they’ve also made major strides in image quality and distributed sound options. The recording industry has even risen to the occasion with immersive mixes of new and classic music COURTESTY OF CEDIA

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emerging to melt your face. In other words, if you can dream of something to watch or listen to at home, it’s probably at your fingertips. So, why not elevate your experience by going immersive? We’re finding technology cooperating with this multi-channel, multioption approach as home entertainment has evolved beyond one stream of content, one bank of sound output, and one screen bringing it all to us. Right now, a multi-use, immersive space is in reach—and it can be done well—at nearly any budget. Find a CEDIA integrator near you at cedia.net. WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL MAKE IT IMMERSIVE? ●Audio hardware from headphones to earbuds to speaker separates can be immersive-enabled. ●Dolby Atmos audio systems take an object-based approach that mimics reality. ●DTS:X is another object-based audio format used frequently to create immersive soundscapes. ●HDR video format: once you see high dynamic range video, you can’t unsee high dynamic range video, and it’s a cornerstone of an immersive, multi-use entertainment space.

ABOUT WALT ZERBE

Walt Zerbe is CEDIA’s senior director of technology and standards and co-host of the CEDIA Podcast. He specializes in new technologies and standards creation, application and implementation. Prior to joining CEDIA, Zerbe spent more than 25 years working primarily in product development and product strategy for manufacturers focused on custom integration. He previously ran a custom integration business and applies that experience to the manufacturing and standards side of the industry to focus on product development and installation best practices.

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WHAT’S HOT NOW ! We asked Conor Coleman, a partner at Realm, realmcontrol.com, in Norwalk to name his top smart-home products

KETRA LIGHTING Several years ago, the advent of LED lighting brought the promise of efficient, long-lasting lighting fixtures to the residential market. Ketra has taken the LED even further: creating fixtures and lamps that mimic natural light. Ketra lights can be set to follow the color and intensity of natural sunlight throughout the day—providing warm, soft light in the mornings and evenings, and matching the cooler, energizing hues when the sun is high in the sky. With the full spectrum of light available at every fixture, setting just the right lighting scene for living or entertaining is available at the touch of a button.

LUTRON ALISSE KEYPADS Lutron’s Homeworks system has always been the standard in home lighting control and its new Alisse keypad just made it more beautiful. The design recalls the vintage aesthetic of a pushbutton light switch with a clean, modern update and all the convenience that a Lutron Homeworks system provides. Available in a wide variety of solid metal finishes and button configurations.

GOLFZON SIMULATORS The popularity of home golf simulators exploded in 2020, and Golfzon has won Golf Digest’s Editor’s Choice award for best premium simulator five years running. Golfzon’s technology is head and shoulders above the competition, featuring a moving swing plate that shifts automatically to provide uphill, downhill and sidehill shots accurately mapped to 200 real-world courses. Fairway, rough, and bunker mats provide realistic hitting surfaces, and unsurpassed ball telemetry makes it a favorite instruction tool for golf professionals around the world.

CINEAK SEATING The resurgence of home cinema has been building with the ever-increasing quality and availability of content from streaming providers. The temporary shutdowns of commercial cinemas finally brought home streaming of first-run theatrical release movies, meaning we’ve realized the pinnacle of the home movie experience. And while motorized cinema seats are popular in dedicated theater rooms, plenty of high-performance media rooms call for sofas rather than recliners. Cineak’s line of custom furniture graces the private cinemas and media rooms of many of the top Hollywood stars and producers. Its Gramercy, Mondrian and Largo sofas can be customized for any leather, fabric or size and still feature the comfort and motorization of its finest cinema chairs.

COASTAL SOURCE LINE SOURCE BOLLARD SPEAKERS Anyone who has tried to hire a pool company in the past year and gotten an estimated start date knows that people have been investing in their outdoor living spaces at an unprecedented rate. The release of Coastal Source’s latest reference line Source Bollards couldn’t have been better timed, and it’s arguably the most advanced, best sounding outdoor speaker system available. Scaling down line speaker arrays often used in concert venues, Coastal Source has made a speaker that can play louder, deeper, higher, and throw farther than anything else out on the market.

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AMP UP YOUR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING SPACE! By Bill Charney, owner of Advanced Home Audio, advancedhomeaudio.com

Can you really improve a beautiful outdoor living space? You have the fire pit and restaurant-grade kitchen. And furniture for dining and relaxing? Check. Lush landscaping, of course. So what’s left? At Advanced Home Audio, we believe that your out-of-home experience will soar by installing simple-to-use technology. Our passion lies in developing a technological experience that blends seamlessly with the architecture and landscape, creating an inspiring yet comfortable experience. Fast and reliable Wi-Fi is essential to any outdoor living space. We provide enterprise-grade wi-fi systems for your outdoor area that function year-round while withstanding vast seasonal elements. Outdoor televisions are a great addition to any backyard space. They provide entertainment during the daytime and evening hours. Our outdoor television technology is built to provide pristine video quality under direct sunlight and withstands versatile climates. Providing great sound to your outdoor escape requires design that discreetly blends with your landscape and provides top-quality custom sound. Our team provides outdoor sound systems to enhance any televised sporting event, relaxing film, or ambient music to fully immerse you in your entertainment experience. Two major challenges arise when designing outdoor sound. The first is developing a speaker system that is specifically modeled for the outdoor environment.

The second challenge with the outdoor sound is visual aesthetics. Nobody wants to see unnatural speakers that taint the elements of nature. There are a multitude of specialty landscape sound systems that blend harmoniously with the landscape decor and provide great sound. Several other advantages in these systems include the distribution of sound evenly throughout your outdoor space. As a result, you can have comfortable conversation with friends and family and not have to worry about disturbing your neighbors. Our custom sound systems can call for seamless speakers, subwoofers, all accessible through a single touch in the Savant app. Around the perimeter and precisely hidden, our design will proliferate a sideline play-by-play experience, while enjoying the comfort of your backyard. In the evening, your outdoor space naturally lives in a dark abyss. Landscape lighting accentuates the beauty of your outdoor space from dusk to dawn. Create depth in the natural perimeter of your outdoor space by softly illuminating mature trees and shrubbery. This emphasizes an alluring landscape that can be embraced while looking through your living room window, or while entertaining friends and friends in the landscape itself. Our custom lighting design highlights the detail of your hardscape and creates an evening scene and memorable experiences. We develop an aura for our clients’ homes that brings architecture and nature to life and makes you feel as if the home lives through your personal intuition.

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KITCHENS BATHS Our homes have been operating at full capacity of late, practically 24/7. The takeaway for many homeowners— their kitchens and bathrooms were either inadequate or outdated, lacking in functionality and style. We asked the experts in the field to fill us in on what’s trending in kitchen and bath design. Here’s what they had to say.

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MOTIVATION FOR RENOVATION “MOST CLIENTS WANT TO UPDATE THEIR KITCHEN— FROM AESTHETICS TO APPLIANCES. BY DOING THIS, PEOPLE ARE INCREASING THE VALUE OF THEIR HOME. I TRY TO ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO THINK MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT, RATHER THAN WHAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL LIKE. NEW BUYERS ARE EITHER GOING TO LOVE YOUR KITCHEN OR REPLACE EVERYTHING.” —Ria Rueda

“So many older homes in Connecticut have narrow galley kitchens closed off from the rest of the house. The request is often to take out a wall, enlarge the space and add an island.” —Christine Donner

“People are spending more time at home than ever and are looking for a quality-of-life transformation. Priorities are timeless design, great storage, expanded work surfaces and high-performance appliances.” —Joseph Najmy WE ASK THE

EXPERTS Christine Donner Christine Donner Design donnerkitchens.com Buffy Goodwin Deane deaneinc.com

Jennifer Michael Jennifer Michael Design jennifermichaeldesign.com Joseph Najmy Nukitchens nukitchens.com

Ria Rueda Monogram Design Center/ Aitoro aitoro.com Darren Watts Wren Kitchens wrenkitchens.com

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“AESTHETICS ARE OFTEN THE DRIVING FORCE FOR A RENOVATION, AS HOMEOWNERS MAY BE LIVING WITH DATED DÉCOR AND WOULD LIKE SOMETHING FRESH, CLEAN AND NEW. I THINK MOST PEOPLE BEGIN A PROJECT TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING SPACE AND, IN THE PROCESS, ADD VALUE TO THEIR HOME.” — Buffy Goodwin CHART: NKBA/JBREC ONLINE SURVEY PANEL, JOHN BURNS REAL ESTATE CONSULTING LLC (DATE: NOV-19, PUB: DEC 2020)

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FAMILIES VS. DOWNSIZERS “Young families with kids really want to get organized and get on top of the clutter with homework stations, drop zones and mudrooms for all the stuff. Downsizers know their own taste, are confident in their choices and are very open to ways to simplify. They are not looking for status brands.” —Christine Donner

“YOUNG COUPLES WITH GROWING FAMILIES NEED SPACE! THEY LIKE OPEN FLOOR PLANS WITH KITCHENS OPEN TO FAMILY ROOMS AND OTHER LIVING SPACES FOR EVERYDAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING.” —Buffy Goodwin “While everyone has the same basic needs for bathrooms, I do find families with young children ask for bathtubs and lots of storage. People also consider this for resale. Requests include a separate bathroom for children and, in some cases, each child. As a designer, I can try to tailor the look of the bathroom to the child.” —Jennifer Michael

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“YOUNG FAMILIES WANT DURABILITY. DOWNSIZERS ARE NOT LOOKING FOR RESALE AS MUCH, AND ARE LOOKING TO GET EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT IN TERMS OF STYLE.” —Joseph Najmy

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Improve your home’s aesthetics

Maximize quality/ durability

Increase value of your home

Increase storage

Replace similar existing item

Repair Create existing a more products or functional installations floorplan

Minimize cost

Promote or Add luxury Improve protect our for your safety/ health enjoyment accessibility

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Households indicated that considerations such as improving the home’s aesthetics, maximizing quality and durability, and increasing the value of the home are primary motivations for both kitchen and bathroom remodels since the start of the pandemic. Increasing storage appears to be a stronger motivation for kitchen remodels, compared to bathroom remodels,

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Night Creatures Curator curatorpaints.com.

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COLOR “LIGHT, BRIGHT, TEXTURAL MATERIALS CREATE A BALANCED PALETTE. PAINT FINISHES, OVERALL, REMAIN A FORM OF WHITE, BUT WE ARE SEEING ROBUST COLORS LIKE GREEN, CHARCOAL AND BLUE.” —Joseph Najmy

“Light, pastel colors are growing in popularity at the moment and soft natural-looking worktops never go out of style.” —Darren Watts “WE ARE SEEING COLORED KITCHENS IN DARK BLUES, SHADES OF GREEN AND GRAYS. HIGH GLOSS LACQUER IS POPULAR IN KITCHENS, BARS AND BUTLER’S PANTRIES. COLORED APPLIANCES ADD A POP OF COLOR. LACORNUE, BLUE STAR, LACANCHE, VIKING, DACOR, KITCHENAID AND SMEG ARE A FEW BRANDS THAT HAVE COLORED OPTIONS IN THEIR COLLECTIONS.” —Buffy Goodwin

Comfort Gray HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams hgtvhomebysherwinwilliams.com

Calke Green 34 Farrow & Ball farrow-ball.com.

Hunter Green Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com.

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WISH LISTS “STEAM OVENS AND DOCKING DRAWERS [OUTLETS AND CHARGING STATIONS INSIDE DRAWERS FOR ELECTRONICS] ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. SPLURGE ITEMS INCLUDE CUSTOM METAL HOODS AND HIGH-END RANGES LIKE LACANCHE.” —Christine Donner

“Clients seem willing to splurge on luxury, notably, large, freestanding tubs and showers with lots of bells and whistles.” —Jennifer Michael

“Kitchen wish lists often include fridge drawers, undercounter wine coolers, good pantry storage, and, of course, the essential island that serves many functions as a prep table, eat-in kitchen table and homework counter. Sustainability-wise, more people are asking specifically for low- to no-VOCs, materials with a low carbon footprint and water-filtration systems. Many clients request a composting bin in a dedicated pullout, just like trash and recycling.” —Buffy Goodwin

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WHAT’S TRENDING

“Combining different surfaces, textures and colors in both kitchens and baths. We may use a rift cut, wire brushed oak for the island and pair it with a matte lacquer door on the perimeter.” —Buffy Goodwin

”More horizontal lines, lift doors, handle-free cabinetry, porcelain countertops with bookmatched backsplashes, pantries with pocket doors and fully customized storage.” —Joseph Najmy ”Floating shelves, multiple dishwashers, custom hinges and panels for appliances, brass in polished or brushed finishes, outdoor kitchens.” —Ria Rueda

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”I am seeing a lack of interest in ornamentation —no corbels or onlays, no more trophy kitchens, cleaner lines, stronger colors, much more practical and contemporary or transitional styles, open floor plans and bigger islands.” —Christine Donner

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MATERIALS LIST TILE: “I often get requests for something ‘different.’ People don’t want cookie-cutter bathrooms. One way to make the bathroom unique is through interesting tile work—it could be with pattern, a layout design or a bold color.” —Jennifer Michael

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RANGE HOODS: “STONE HOODS ARE INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL AND UNEXPECTED.” —Buffy Goodwin PHOTOGRAPH BY: (OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT) KYLE NORTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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STORAGE: “People want their own designated space in the bathroom. Storage is important and needs to be both functional and attractive. Clients don’t want to see outlets, so they are asking for plugs and charging stations to be hidden inside cabinets or drawers. Organization inside cabinets and drawers is requested for things like styling tools and cosmetics.” —Jennifer Michael

COUNTERTOPS: “Lately people have been very practical about countertops and want no-maintenance quartz. No more blowing the budget on a rare marble.”

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—Christine Donner

FIXURES/HARDWARE: “Black hardware and faucets are a beautiful punctuation to a light kitchen and look very modern in any setting, plus they pair well with black mullioned windows and doors.” —Buffy Goodwin

CABINETRY: “CABINETRY HAS EVOLVED TO INCLUDE A WIDER RANGE OF CUSTOMIZATION, FROM GLASS TO GLOSS, AND A MIX OF TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS WITH MODERN CONTEMPORARY STYLES AND CLEAN LINES.” —Joseph Najmy

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APPLIANCES: “I make a point to ask more questions about my clients’ lifestyle and how they use their kitchen—there may be appliances they never thought of that may be of interest to them. Recently, there have been a lot of inquiries about refrigeration, especially refrigerator drawers, speed ovens and steam ovens. Clients who are tech-savvy love the convenience of Wi-Fi connected appliances. —Ria Rueda

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ajestic Kitchens & Bath is a family business who has been offering services for your kitchen and bathrooms, including design and installation, since 1961. When you are looking for that dream kitchen or bathroom, remember the essentials: unquestionable integrity, superior design experience, current product selection and personalized customer service. You can have it all with Majestic Kitchens & Bath!

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orrco’s showrooms offer hundreds of products displayed in beautiful vignettes that will be sure to inspire anyone. No matter how big or small the project is, their experienced design consultants will listen, offer input and guide you through the entire process from start to finish. Builders, designers, architects and homeowners rely on Torrco Design Center for their product selection, personalized customer service and product knowledge. Visit torrcodesigncenter.com to schedule an appointment to meet with a design consultant and make your visions a reality!

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CHAPTER FIVE

READY, SET, DECORATE! Whether you’re starting out in a brand-new house or refreshing a space or two, well-considered interior design is key to successfully creating the home of your dreams. Top experts weigh in on impactful first impressions and how to incorporate artwork into your home. Plus, we take a look at a beloved hue.

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FEATURING: Clarity Home Interiors Douglas Graneto Design Grayson De Vere JerMar Designs Sandra Morgan Interiors & Art Privé Gallery The Tailored Home.

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MAKE A MEMORABLE

FIRST IMPRESSION “INFUSE YOUR PERSONALITY INTO YOUR ENTRY. INTENTIONALLY CREATE A SOOTHING VIBE OR A JOY-FILLED HOME BY CONSIDERING PAINT AND PAPER, LIGHTING AND, OF COURSE, THE FRONT DOOR ITSELF.” —Michelle Hogue, Hogue Interior Design, hogueid.com “To make a powerful statement, consider decorating all surfaces. Paint the ceiling a fun color. Do a decorative paint on the stair treads. Choose an unusual mirror. Go with a large scale wallpaper print to really make an impact!” —Young Huh, Young Huh Interior Design, younghuh.com

“A powerful entry has a focal point that tells you about the home and family within.” —John Douglas Eason, John Douglas Eason Interior Design, johndouglaseason.com

“First impressions are so important. I like to wow from the minute you walk inside a home. Fresh flowers, a gorgeous rug, delicious candles and wallpaper are great way to start the story of the home.” —Fiona Leonard, Fiona Leonard Interiors,

“WE TRANSFORM ENTRANCE HALLS INTO DESTINATIONS USING MIRRORS TO OPEN UP THE SPACE AND ADDING POPS OF COLOR THROUGH FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY AND WALLPAPER DESIGNS. THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO GREET GUESTS AND MAKE AN IMPRESSION IN STYLE.” —Philip Gorrivan, Philip Gorrivan Design, philipgorrivan.com

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ARTWORK “Go big—opt for a larger scale. Not only will it serve as a focal feature, it will ground and anchor the space, provide texture and add visual interest. Pro tip: Studies suggest that art has a positive emotional output and indirectly improves health and overall well-being.” —Michelle Hogue, Hogue Interior Design, hogueid.com

“Art is an opportunity to bring a deeper level of meaning and aesthetics into a room. It should be treated as a priority.”—John Douglas Eason, John Douglas Eason

Interior Design, johndouglaseason.com

“ART AND DECORATION SHOULD WORK TOGETHER HARMONIOUSLY TO ENHANCE EACH OTHER. WE LIKE TO PHOTOSHOP ART ONTO PICTURES OF WALLS TO MAKE SURE THE ART AND THE DECORATION ELEVATE EACH OTHER AND NEITHER OUTBALANCES THE OTHER.” —Young Huh, Young Huh Interior Design, younghuh.com

“USE ART TO CREATE A FOCAL POINT FOR THE ROOM.”—Philip Gorrivan, Philip Gorrivan Design, philipgorrivan.com

“From newbies to art collectors, I find that the best way to introduce art is to bring it to the home to try. Once a piece—or a few pieces—are in the home, you can really see the impact in the space.”—Fiona Leonard, Fiona

Leonard Interiors, fionaleonardinteriors.com

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RHAPSODY IN BLUE SINGING PRAISES FOR THIS POPULAR HARDWORKING HUE SCENE STEALER

Suitable for floors or walls, New Ravenna’s Half Shell hand-cut stone mosaic is composed of polished Celeste and Thassos stone paired with cornflower and hydrangea glazed Basalto. Available through Greenwich Tile & Marble, Greenwich, greenwichtileandmarble.com, newravenna.com.

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The design of the Jonathan Adler Riviera cocktail table is reminiscent of the ’50s era. A coiled, stacked rattan is coated with a honey stain, and the back-painted glass top adds a touch of color in Celadon. Available through Bloomingdale’s, SoNo Collection, Norwalk, bloomingdales.com, jonathanadler.com.

BLUE HEAVEN

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ Blake media console was inspired by a reimagining of traditional campaign furniture. The striking denim-blue finish is accented by satin brass hardware. Greenwich, mgbwhome.com.

WATER COLORS SHIMMER & SHINE

The Hector Finch Mini Tiber wall light can be used as a pendant or a wall light to reflect a warm glow. Offered standard in gray or green, the fixture can be made to order in any RAL color. The swirled glass and mirrored shade echoes the design of midcentury industrial lighting. Available through Harbinger NY, harbingerla.com, hectorfinch.com.

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Outdoor upholstery, pillows and drapery deserve the same attention to detail as indoor pieces. Schumacher’s indoor/ outdoor Ombre trim tape with variegated stripes in graduated tones is a chic finishing touch. fschumacher.com.

A LIGHT TOUCH

Brooklyn designer Lindsey Adelman pushes the boundaries of illumination. Her sculptural pieces transform the ephemeral nature of light, combining organic, hand-wrought materials like blown glass with the industrial beauty of machine-milled components. The Cherry Bomb installation pairs brushed brass, cobalt glass and 24k gold foil. lindseyadelman.com.

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LONDON CALLING

Liberty of London’s Modern Archive collection pays homage to the brand’s legacy of timeless British design. Thirteen archival prints have been recolored, reinterpreted and paired with 18 solids in linen, velvet and cotton. Available through Fabricut, fabricut.com, libertylondon.com.

HAPPY-HOUR SPECIAL

Oomph’s On the Rocks outdoor side table is made of a powdercoated aluminum. Choose from six colors, including Yankee Navy, shown here. Greenwich, oomphhome.com.

BEAUTY + BRAWN

Made from a composite material, the Board and Batten shutters from Monument Shutters are durable enough to withstand New England winters. Made to order—just select size and pick from 23 standard shutter colors, like Hamilton Blue, shown here, or choose a custom hue. mounumentshutters.com.

COMFY COLOR CRUSH

Roche Bobois commissioned Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos to design a line of seating and decorative accessories. The result is the BomBom collection of colorful, multifunctional sofas in organic shapes. roche-bobois.com.

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larity Home Interiors is an award-winning interior design firm located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Owner and principal Amy Zolin has 20 years of experience in the field of interior design and established the full-service design firm in 2010. Zolin approaches each design project with a passion and commitment to innovation which shines through in her work. The company prides itself on sustaining valuable partnerships with architects, builders and a select group of tradesmen that offer the highest quality solutions for your home. With a fresh eye and unparalleled resources, the Clarity team tailors a space to embody a client’s individual personality. Clarity’s interior projects encompass the realm of transitional style accompanied by modern detailing. They craft a timeless, sophisticated aesthetic that lacks pretense and remains luxurious without sacrificing the client’s comfort. Clarity Home Interiors strives to provide exceptional service, exceeding client expectations, and offers the finest resources available to the trade.

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raneto has 25 years of experience beginning his career in custom furniture specializing 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. Whether designing for clients in Greenwich, Manhattan, the Hamptons, the Caribbean, Palm Beach, Miami or Virginia, Graneto strives and achieves timeless, livable environments that always improve over time. Attentive, highly organized and deadline-oriented, Graneto draws client praise for both his creativity and project management skills. He is described by architects, builders and clients as a team player and talented problem solver. “Douglas and the rest of his company were excellent! I would highly and enthusiastically recommend all aspects of Douglas’ work including his continued and constant professionalism, deep and thorough knowledge, secondto-none work quality, and ability to successfully navigate and resolve issues. This together with Douglas’ general pleasantness and good-natured disposition would make him desirable to any project team.” Specialties include architectural design, interior design, and furniture production. Featured in Architectural Digest, HC&G, CTC&G, LOOK, Serendipity, Design+Décor, East Coast Design, and Traditional Home.

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rayson De Vere, the fresh + fabulous, luxury lifestyle boutique and interior design studio based in Greenwich, Connecticut, delights in offering an array of internationally sought after, socially responsible and sustainable elements which inspire and support luxury wellness-centered living. With their new flagship boutique at 88 Greenwich Avenue, they bring together a constantly changing, cutting-edge range of personal and home elements from luxury home furnishings to unique artisanal accessories as well as providing access to internationally-acclaimed organic wellness products curated from around the world. Their passion is to hunt and gather elevated elements which are chic and sophisticated as well as holistic and ethical and bring them together in a uniquely-experiential designer setting for their clientele to enjoy. The Design Studio, with projects from the Hamptons to Montana, from London to Palm Beach, is led by Julia Grayson, Principal Designer and Founder. The Studio accepts a limited number of residential projects annually and specializes on creating immersive spaces filled with natural tones and textures with organic layers which evoke the iconic lifestyle of casual luxury Grayson De Vere has become famous for. They welcome you to experience Grayson De Vere and delight in your own hunt.

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(this page) A modern and chic, yet functional dining area for an active New Canaan family with white, treated velvet chairs that provide heavy-duty stain resistance. (left page) Layers of luxuriously soft fabrics make this grand space, in Fairfield County, inviting and serene, with plenty of space for family and friends to relax, and all performance fabrics to ensure any spills are stress-free.

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erMar Designs is a full-service luxury interior design studio in New Canaan, Connecticut, committed to creating luxurious spaces that elevate the everyday. Jeanne Collins founded JerMar Designs with the understanding that making beautiful interiors is the “easy part,” and that custom residential projects take serious business acumen to execute. Following a successful early career in technology and many well-executed residential design projects, Jeanne Collins completed her education at Parsons School of Design and The New York Institute of Art + Design and launched JerMar Designs in 2020. JerMar Designs is a firm to watch, with an ever-growing portfolio of beautiful homes (as seen in the pages of Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors + Design, Bedford & New Canaan Magazine and Serendipity Magazine) that showcase Jeanne’s serene aesthetic and sophisticated knowledge of building materials and custom furnishings. Inspired by the historic New England architecture in Fairfield County, JerMar Designs layers contemporary styles with traditional elements. The results are luxurious spaces that provide a sense of calm, sophistication and elegance. State-of-the-art, concierge services set JerMar Designs apart. From fun perks like branded bottles of YETI and Veuve Cliquot at installs, to detailed project management tools and 3-D renderings that allow clients to fully visualize the design and investment in their homes, JerMar Designs understands the homeowner perspective. With an extensive design education and decades of business expertise, Jeanne Collins ensures that every JerMar Designs project is not only beautiful but that it is seamlessly executed as well.

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andra Morgan Interiors & Art Privé is a full-service residential interior design firm in Greenwich, Connecticut and Vero Beach, Florida. Founded in 1988 by Sandy and later joined by her daughter Laird Morgan Tolan, the firm is known for its unique approach, combining a vibrant design studio with an art gallery featuring award-winning contemporary artists. Morgan says “Art has always been my passion. It’s very enriching to have original art as part of the setting for your daily life. Art gives energy and soul to a room”. Collaborating, or working independently, Morgan and Tolan bring experience and creativity to projects of all sizes and styles. Tolan’s previous successful career in fashion influences her interiors. Morgan, a professional member of ASID, has a background in the fine arts. Both are modern traditionalists blending the simple and the grand to achieve a fusion of livable luxury. Recent projects include a Greenwich waterfront home for empty nesters, a classic colonial with modern vibe for a young Larchmont family, a refresh of a Manhattan townhouse, a spirited design for a Florida retreat and redecoration of a historic Nantucket home and guest cottage. Repeat clients are a testament to the firm’s success. The SMI team has formed relationships with prestigious architects, high-end contractors, workrooms, and tradespeople both North and South, and has access to all trade sources for a well-executed, dynamic project. The firm’s mission is to build trust while thoughtfully guiding clients on the path to designing a home that suits their individual life-style and budget and, ultimately, is their favorite destination!

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hon Ortiz and his partner, Scott Falciglia, opened The Tailored Home after years of learning what people want in a furniture company. Their goal is to change the way you think about tailoring your home. The pair and their team offer bench-made furniture, accessories, vintage revival, window treatments, reupholstery, and refinishing with an unparalleled level of quality. See something on their showroom floor that you like? Take it. Want something designed to your needs? They'll make it happen. Become a collaborator and watch your ideas realized on-premises by their open-concept workroom artisans. Whether your style is contemporary, mid-century, traditional, or somewhere in uncharted territory, The Tailored Home accommodates. Visit them in Greenwich (203.542.5056) and Westport (203.292.9111).

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CHAPTER SIX

SHOPPING IN STYLE When it comes to shopping, no one can outmatch or outwit an interior designer. These professionals know just where to go to hunt down the perfect antique, artwork or accessory to complete a client’s home. We asked Connecticut designers to share their local haunts— the boutiques, galleries and auction houses—where they source for projects (and sometimes themselves). FOUND & DESIGN

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SHOPPING IN STYLE CHLOE WINSTON LIGHTING Norwalk, chloewinstonlighting. com “Such wonderful service and knowledge of a field that is huge!” —Krista Fox COCOON Greenwich, cocoonnaturescreations.com “Cocoon is a lovely balance of organic accent furnishings with a plethora of great pottery! It is all organized by color and size—a designer’s dream when sourcing.” —Alexis Parent

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DIANE JAMES HOME Norwalk, dianejameshome.com “I used to be completely against faux floral arrangements, until I discovered Diane James Home. What I love most is I can bring them vintage containers, discovered during my travels, and they will fill them with my desired plant arrangements.” –Sam Allen

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BEL MONDO Westport, belmondowestport.com “Bel Mondo is a shop filled with one-of-a-kind items from around the world. They are my go-to source for finding unique accessories for project installations. They have everything from exclusive throw pillows, textured pottery to woven baskets and more! I never leave empty handed, as they get new shipments daily.” —Sam Allen WE ASK THE

EXPERTS Sam Allen Sam Allen Interiors samalleninteriors.com

Prudence Bailey Prudence Home & Design prudencehome.com Krista Fox Krista Fox Interiors kristafoxinteriors.com

Alexis Parent Alexis Parent Interiors alexisparent.com Christina Roughan Roughan Interiors roughaninteriors.com

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ELEISH VAN BREEMS Westport, evbantiques.com “If you’re looking for vintage, modern or today’s furnishings of Nordic descent, look no further than Eleish Van Breems. Rhonda and Edie’s flagship store in Westport has an array of midcentury pieces, antiques, door mats and incredible pottery. These ladies have everything you are looking for to decorate your home.” —Christina Roughan

BROWNE & CO. Darien, dianebrowne.com “Merchandising is like storytelling and Browne & Co. does it well.” —Krista Fox BUNGALOW Westport, bungalowhome.com “Walking into Bungalow feels like you just traveled the world with one lap around the store. There is something for every style of client, and I especially love their library of art books. It is a true local treasure!” —Alexis Parent

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY ANTIQUE + DESIGN Norwalk, fairfieldantiqueanddesign.com “This is a gem of a vintage and antique collective in Norwalk. I find so many wonderful accessories, art and light furnishings I use in my designs. I love to go a few times a month as new things are coming in consistently.” —Prudence Bailey

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FLEUR DE LIS Redding, fleurdelisct.com “I literally stumbled upon this shop in the middle of Redding 10 years ago. My heart started to palpitate as soon as I walked in and saw all the midcentury furnishings and antiques. Dottie, who was a former NYC Rockette, has an amazing sense of style.” —Christina Roughan

FOUND & DESIGN New Canaan, foundanddesign.com “I absolutely adore this store and its wide array of accessories, vintage and new, as well as unique art, jewelry and furnishings. Christine has such an amazing eye and really curates a wonderful store that is visually gorgeous as well!” —Prudence Bailey GRAYSON DE VERE Greenwich, graysondevere.com “Super helpful sales staff and a very nice store with great merchandising.” —Krista Fox HEATHER GAUDIO FINE ART New Canaan, heathergaudiofineart.com “I’m always impressed when I shop at Heather’s shop. Her taste level exceeds all expectations. There is something for every style—modern, transitional or traditional—that will elevate your home. A must-visit when looking for art.” —Christina Roughan

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HOAGLAND’S Greenwich, hoaglands.com “If you’re looking for fabulous place settings for your table, Hoagland’s is the place to shop. You can find antique silver, flatware, and decorative accessories. You always leave with something in hand, even if you don’t expect to.” —Christina Roughan

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LATTICE HOUSE Southport, latticehousehome.com “For the most classic array of antique barware, Lattice House is all you need. Chris and Parker have everything from tartan shakers to silver rimmed crystal goblets and rounded martini glasses. This is a store that has a lot of heart, preppy elegance and all-around style.” —Christina Roughan

MANDARINE HOME Darien, mandarinehome.com “Mandarine is a great store for instant gratification when it comes to furniture, lighting and accessories. You can literally buy pieces off the floor to take home—great in the pandemic-era of long lead times.” —Prudence Bailey MILLIE RAE'S Westport, millieraestore.blogspot.com “Millie Rae's has really expanded, and the store is merchandised by genre: boho, preppy chic, coastal. There is something for everyone in this store, and the team is always lovely and helpful.” —Prudence Bailey

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RT FACTS DESIGN & ANTIQUES Kent, rtfacts.com “They always have unique and interesting finds for your garden as well as furnishings from old structures in the U.S. Worth the drive, I always find something there.” —Christina Roughan SWOON Westport, swoonwestport.com “Swoon is one of my favorite shops in Westport, as Sue has the most amazing collection of photography and art as well as midcentury furniture and curiosities.” —Christina Roughan

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TERRAIN Westport, shopterrain.com “Seasonal delights and an environment that draws you in. You will want to take it all home.” —Krista Fox SWOON: GUS CANTAVERO, STYLED BY COREY TIPPIN; STOWED; KYLE LAMERE; THE LINEN SHOP: PILLOW BYJOHN ROBSHAW

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THE ACCESSORY STORE Stamford, stamfordshades.com “Also known as Stamford Shades—I adore this lighting store, however, they also have so many wonderful accessories. This is also a great place to get your lighting repaired or refurbished.” —Prudence Bailey STOWED Westport, stowedhome.com “Stowed is by far my new favorite for any kind of seating, and now, upholstery, as they have just launched their allnew beautiful upholstery line. Stowed is minimalist, elegant and casual handmade furniture. It’s high-end quality with a refined look, that has the perfect mix of Scandinavian sophistication and Californian casualness.” —Sam Allen

WESTPORT AUCTION

THE LINEN SHOP New Canaan, the linenshopct.com “Liz King’s vision is amazing. She has a vast knowledge of all things bedding and entertaining. She is a treasure!” —Krista Fox

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WEST ELM Westport, westelm. com “For families relocating from NYC with a modern sensibility, West Elm is my go-to for fast and affordable lighting and accessories. They ship quickly, and it’s nice that they have a local store to preview products or for easy returns!” —Alexis Parent WESTPORT AUCTION westportauction.com “If you are looking for finds like no other, my friend Travis Worrell has an amazing auction house. Westport Auction is an exceptional resource for designers and customers seeking historic, modern and vintage finds.” —Christina Roughan

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ARCHITECTURE Albert, Righter and Tittmann Boston, MA 617-451-5740 artarchitects.com

Brooke Girty Design Lyme 860-434-1401 brookegirtydesign.com Brooks & Falotico New Canaan 293-966-8440 brooksandfalotico.com Carol Kurth Architecture Bedford, NY 914-234-2595 carolkurtharchitects.com Charles Hilton Architects Greenwich 203-489-3800 hiltonarchitects.com F+H Architectural Design & Consulting Washington Depot 860-733-5151 fharchitecture.com Gray Organschi Architecture New Haven 203-777-7794 grayorganschi.com Hamor Architecture Associates Stowe, VT 802-497-4224 Hinkel Design Group Bristol 860-582-0088 hinkeldesigngroup.com ELLEN MCDERMOTT (MARCH 2020)

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Over the past 18 years, CTC&G has been the go-to source for design inspiration for homeowners and designers alike. In each issue, we present the work of talented practitioners in the fields of design, architecture, building and landscape. Here is a list of the distinguished professionals whose exemplary work has graced the pages of the magazine this year, plus the 2021 Innovation in Design Award winners and finalists, and all of the recipients of our prestigious Innovator Award. For the complete list, go to cottagesgardens.com/thelist.

Hottenroth + Joseph Architects NYC 212-941-1900 hjnyc.com James T. Best Architects + Associates Pound Ridge 914-764-8889 jamesbestarchitecture. com John Toates Architecture and Design Devon, PA 484-725-7978 toatesarchitecture.com Louis Campana Architects Bronxville, NY 914-573-6804 louiscampanaarchitect. com Marybeth Woods Architect Westport 203-227-7263 marybethwoodsarchitect. com Neil Hauck Architects Darien 203-655-9340 neilhauckarchitects.com Paul Rice Architecture Brooklyn, NY 718-254-9477 paulricearchitecture.com Peter Cadoux Architects Westport 203-227-4304 cadouxaia.com Robert Orr + Associates New Haven 203-980-8202 robertorr.com

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DESIGNSTOPS MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

Sellars Lathrop Architects Westport 203-222-0229 sellarslathrop.com

Vicente Burin Architects Fairfield 203-319-9571 vbarchitect.com

Shope Reno Wharton South Norwalk 203-852-7250 shoperenowharton.com

William Levy Architecture Fairfield 917-838-3428 wlarchitecture.com

Studio SFW NYC 865-776-6636 studiosfw.com Tim Barber Architects Los Angeles, CA 323-782-1000 timbarberarchitects.com

CFK INTERIORS

CFK Interiors’ philosophy is to honour the brief, respect the architecture, create balance, infuse the classical with modernity, and, above all else, to make a house a home. 860.733.5252 / cfkinteriors.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

Trillium Architects Ridgefield 203-438-4540 trilliumarchitects.com

BUILDERS

Altamura Homes Greenwich 203-524-8952 altamurahomes.com Associated Design and Development Trumbull 203-767-2287 associateddesigndevelopment.com

HP Broom Housewright Hadlyme 860-526-9836 hpbroom.com John Desmond Builders Southport 203-259-7323 johndesmondbuilders.com JN Design Build Nantucket, MA 508-228-3671 jndesignbuild.com KJM Building Company Newtown 203-270-3603 kjmbuilding.com L&L Builders Bethel 203-994-5791 landlbuildersllc.com

RAQUEL LANGWORTHY (MARCH 2021)

Legacy Construction Northeast White Plains, NY 914-273-4511 legacydevelopmentllc.com

Maxwell Associates Southport 203-254-0032 maxwellassociatesinc. com MTB Builders Waterbury Center, VT 802-244-7900 mtbbuilders.com Pirone Construction Newtown 203-426-7851 pironeconstruction.com PJT Inc. Greenwich 203-869-6365 Three Beans Design Build Fairfield 203-613-1013 VAS Construction Darien 203-662-3211 vasconstruction.com

DESIGNSTOPS MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

BPC Green Builders Ridgefield 203-563-9909 bpcgreenbuilders.com Bradford Estates Darien 203-662-1030 Caulfield & Ridgway Centerbrook 860-767-4950 caulfieldridgway.com

East Coast Barn Builders Roxbury 203-232-8387 ecbb.com Gateway Development Bethany 203-387-9702 gatewaydevelopmentct. com Hobbs, Inc. New Canaan 203-966-0726 hobbsinc.com

DAVENPORT

Davenport maneuvers effortlessly between smaller renovations, custom homes and property management. Their project management skills transfer seamlessly and the goal is to deliver your vision! 203.324.6308 davenportcontracting.com

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THE LIST

DESIGNERS A-List Interiors NYC 646-417-5355 alistinteriors.com

Amy Aidinis Hirsch Interior Design Greenwich 203-661-1266 amyhirsch.com Barsanti Desmone NYC 646-837-6422 barsantidesmone.com

HULYA KOLABAS (JUNE 2021)

Blythe Designs Darien 203-856-1142 blythedesignct.com Brian del Toro NYC 212-757-8986 briandeltoro.com

DESIGNSTOPS MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

DIANE JAMES HOME

The most beautiful faux floral arrangements, handmade to order in Connecticut. Their designs are so lifelike, they even fool the bees! Stop by their showroom and see for yourself. 203.846.0303 / dianejameshome.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

Butler’s of Far Hills Far Hills, NJ 908-234-1764 butlersoffarhills.com

Dufner Heighes NYC 212-420-1605 dufnerheighes.com

Caryn Bortniker Design Westport 203-984-4614 carynbortnikerdesign.com

Ellen Levinson Design Southport 203-257-2113 ellenlevinson.com

Cathy Kincaid Interiors Dallas, TX 214-522-0856 cathy-kincaid.com

Epic Interiors Ridgefield 917-843-5414 epicmad.com

CFK Interiors Washington Depot 860-733-5252 cfkinteriors.com

Eve Robinson Associates NYC 212-595-0661 everobinson.net

D2 Interieurs Weston 646-326-7048 d2interieurs.com

Fiona Leonard Interiors Darien 203-662-0857 fionaleonardinteriors.com

Gara + Co. Westport 203-485-9335 garacompany.com HalpernDesign NYC 212-249-2405 halperndesign.com Hannah Cecil Gurney London, UK 44-207-352-9988 degournay.com Hendricks Churchill Sharon 860-364-2288 hendrickschurchill.com Hogue Interior Design Westport 850-622-3760 hogueid.com James Farmer III Perry, GA 478-988-9494 jamesfarmer.com Jamie Garcia Design Greenwich 917-566-3257 jhuhnlifestyle.com Jett Thompson Naples, FL 239-263-5460 jettthompson.com Kemble Interiors NYC 212-675-9576 kembleinteriors.com Kristen Panitch Design/ Interiors Santa Monica, CA 310-459-7001 kristenpanitchinteriors.com Laura Bohn Design Associates NYC 212-646-3636 lbda.com

Lisa Friedman Design Westport 203-292-8568 lisafriedmandesign.com Lisa Sherry Interieurs Charlotte, NC 704-910-1038 lisasherryinterieurs.com Lulu Home Bedford, NY 914-234-8684 luluhomedesign.com Lynn Morgan Design Rowayton 203-866-1940 lynnmorgandesign.com

DESIGNSTOPS MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

DRAPERIES & INTERIORS OF GREENWICH

Offering full service custom window treatment and interior design services on all levels — whether you need help in just one room or your entire home. 203.489.3010 / draperiesandinteriorsofgreenwich.com

Max Humphrey Portland, OR maxhumphrey.com Moss Design Southport 917-292-6153 mossdesignct.com Nesting with Grace nestingwithgrace.com One Kings Lane Interior Design NYC 212-430-7800 onekingslane.com

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DESIGNSTOPS SPECIAL PROMOTION

MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

Paris Forino NYC 212-601-9359 parisforino.com Philip Gorrivan Design NYC 212-228-8242 philipgorrivan.com Redd Kaihoi NYC 212-674-0912 reddkaihoi.com

LARS BOLANDER

A mix of contemporary furniture, textiles and decorative accessories from all over the world; the melding of different arts is a signature of Bolander’s work. 203.292.6886 / larsbolander.com

THE LIST Ronald P. Marshall Fairfield 203-913-1185 ronaldpmarshallinc.com Room Service Attiki, Greece 210-89-45-200 roomservice.gr Roughan Interiors Weston 203-769-1151 roughaninteriors.com Schiller Projects NYC 646-957-8127 schillerprojects.com

CARYN B. DAVIS (MAY 2021)

Spaces of Distinction South Salem, NY 914-533-2275 spacesofdistinction.com Swank by Design Hamilton, NY 315-824-8800 swankbydesign.com

DESIGNSTOPS

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MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

NOVA DRAPERIES DESIGN BUILD & INTERIORS

NOVA DESIGN BUILD is a combined practice of a design studio, general contracting team and fabrication shop creating individuallytailored interiors that feature unique design, solid construction and quality finishes. 203.557.3958 nova-design.us SPECIAL PROMOTION

Voce Di Design Studio Woodbury 203-586-1203 vocediid.com

LANDSCAPE

Benedek & Ticehurst Landscape Architects Bedford, NY 914-234-9666 btlandarch.com Carol Orr Robert Orr + Associates New Haven 203-980-8202 robertorr.com Christensen Landscape Northford 203-484-0424 christensenlandscape. com

Eckerson Design Associates South Norwalk 203-212-3679 eckersondesign associates.com Green Acres Landscape & Design Monroe 203-452-8191 getgreenacres landscaping.com James Doyle Design Associates Greenwich 203-869-2900 jdda.com Janice Parker Landscape Architects Greenwich, 203-340-2824 janiceparker.com

DESIGNSTOPS SPECIAL PROMOTION

MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

RUDDY BUILDERS

NEIL LANDINO JR. (MAY 2021)

Ruddy Builders creates quality, sustainable homes by providing a professional and personal approach to new construction, renovation, and historic home restoration. Follow them on Instagram @ruddybuilders. 203.223.6054 jnruddy.com

Kristina Wixted Gardens Nantucket, MA 508-221-1702 kristinawixtedgardens. com Louis Fusco Landscape Architects Pound Ridge 914-764-9123 louisfusco.com Oehme, Van Sweden Washington, DC 202-546-7575 ovsla.com

Oliver Nurseries Fairfield 203-259-5609 olivernurseries.com

DESIGNSTOPS MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

Outdoor Lifestyles East Lyme 860-575-4612 outdoorlifestylesct.cm Singing Brook Gardens Wassaic, NY 845-789-1294 singingbrookgardens.com William Kenny Associates Fairfield 203-366-0588 wkassociates.net

THE GREEN HOUSE

From selection of natural, organic, recycled and sustainably sourced materials to advising on efficiency, The Green House helps guide your renovation process. the-green-house.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

THE LIST Finalist Narofsky Architecture Long Island City, NY 212-675-2374 narofsky.com

CTC&G 2021 INNOVATION IN DESIGN AWARDS WINNERS AND FINALISTS, AND RECIPIENTS OF OUR INNOVATOR AWARD ARCHITECTURE Winner Murdock Solon Architects NYC 212-929-3336 murdocksolon.com

Finalist Saniee Architects Greenwich 203-625-9308 sanieearchitects.com

BATH DESIGN Winner Karen Bow Interiors Darien 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

Finalist Laura Kaehler Architects Greenwich 203-629-4646 kaehlerarchitects.com

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THE LINEN SHOP

As a purveyor of luxury linens and home furnishings since 1974, The Linen Shop is known for exceptional quality, unparalleled choice and personalized service. 203.972.0433 thelinenshopct.com

SPECIAL PROMOTION

Finalist Hemingway Fine Homes Greenwich 203-625-0566 hemingwayconstruction. com

INTERIOR DESIGN

GARDEN DESIGN

Finalist Foley & Cox Interiors NYC 212-529-5800 foleyandcox.com

Winner James Doyle Design Associates Greenwich 203-869-2900 jdda.com Finalist Artemis Landscape Architects Sandy Hook 203-683-1808 artemisla.com Finalist Robin Kramer Garden Design Greenwich 203-542-7791 robinkramergardendesign. com

KITCHEN DESIGN

Winner Karen Bow Interiors Darien 914-953-1517 karenbow.com Finalist Mare Design Greenwich 203-984-2230 maredesigngreenwich. com Finalist Sage Design Southport 203-553-9656 sagedesign.com

Winner Workshop APD Greenwich 212-273-9712 workshopapd.com

Finalist CFK Interiors Washington Depot 860-733-5252 cfkinteriors.com

SMALL SPACE DESIGN Winner Mark Finlay Architects Southport 203-254-2388 markfinlay.com

Finalist Haver Skolnick Architects Roxbury 860-354-1031 haverskolnickarchitects. com Finalist Gara + Co. Westport 203-485-9335 garacompany.com

CUSTOM SMART HOME INTEGRATION

Winner Advanced Home Audio Shelton 203-922-0051 advancedhomeaudio.com

Finalist Susan Vanech Properties Westport 203-685-2348 susanvanech.com

Jonathan Adler (2013) NYC 212-787-0017 jonathanadler.com

Finalist Windigo Architecture & Design Morristown, NY 973-425-7680 windigodesign.com

John Edelman (2014) Design Within Reach Westport 203-557-6611 dwr.com

BUILDER RECOGNITION

Barbara Sallick (2015) Waterworks NYC 212-371-9266 waterworks.com

Winner Hine Builders Southport 203-255-5508 timhine.com

Finalist New Century Remodeling Port Chester, NY 914-433-6802 Finalist KKD DesignBuild LLC Greenwich 917-817-6621

INNOVATOR LIST 2010–2021 Jamie Drake (2010) Drake | Anderson NYC 212-754-3099 drakeanderson.com

DESIGNSTOPS MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

WITTUS FIRE BY DESIGN

Focused on providing the finest selection of European contemporary fireplaces, stoves, and accessories with sophisticated design, the latest in technology, and environmentally clean burning systems. 914.764.5679 wittus.com

Robert A.M. Stern (2016) Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP NYC 212-967-5100 ramsa.com Elizabeth Eakins (2017) Norwalk 203-831-9347 elizabetheakins.com Christopher Peacock (2018) Christopher Peacock Greenwich 203-862-9333 peacockhome.com

Bunny Williams (2011) NYC 212-207-4040 bunnywilliams.com

Victoria Hagan (2019) Victoria Hagan Interiors NYC 212-888-1178 victoriahagan.com

Alexa Hampton (2012) NYC 212-753-4110 alexahampton.com

Anthony Baratta (2020–2021) Flanders, NY 212-966-8892 anthonybaratta.com

DESIGNSTOPS SPECIAL PROMOTION

MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER

WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT

The Woodstock Inn & Resort is a year-round destination cherished for its preservation of New England history, elegance, and abundant Vermont adventures. 855.746.6728 / woodstockinn.com

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Alisberg Parker Architects ......................................................36

Gault Stone & Landscape Supplies..........................................2

Anderson Kenny Architecture ................................................38

Grayson De Vere..................................................................102

Calico ....................................................................................19

Hobbs, Inc. ...........................................................................48

California Closets.....................................................................4

Homefront Farmers ...............................................................16

CFK Interiors .......................................................................118

JerMar Designs ...................................................................104

Christopher Pagliaro Architects ..............................................40

Lars Bolander......................................................................121

Clarity Home Interiors ............................................................98

Louis Fusco Landscape Architects ........................................68

Clarke ....................................................................................12

Lynn Morgan Design..............................................................11

Davenport............................................................................119

Majestic Kitchens & Bath.......................................................88

Deane......................................................................................1

McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center......................................70

Design Within Reach .............................................................13

Nova Design Build...............................................................122

Diane James Home .............................................................120

Oka .......................................................................................23

Douglas Graneto Design ......................................................100

Orrick & Company.................................................................25

Draperies and Interiors of Greenwich ..................................121

Period Architecture ................................................................50

Edgewater Development .......................................................42

Prutting + Company Custom Builders ....................................52

Eleish Van Breems Studio .....................................................15

Ring’s End .............................................................................54

Fletcher Development ............................................................44

Ruddy Builders ....................................................................123

Gardiner & Larson Homes.....................................................14

Sandra Morgan Interiors & Art Privé .....................................106

Garrett Wilson Builders ..........................................................46

SBP Homes .......................................................................... 56

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TISERS Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture and Design .................8

Shope Reno Wharton ............................................................58 Shoreline Pools .....................................................................10 Tent .......................................................................................21 The Green House ................................................................123 The Linen Shop ...................................................................124

The Tailored Home...............................................................108 Torrco Design Center............................................................. 90 UCE Fine Builders..................................................................60 Vakota Architecture ...............................................................27 Walpole Outdoors ..................................................................72 Waterware Showrooms of Plimpton & Hills .............................6 West | Out East.....................................................................29 Westminster Teak ..................................................................17 Wittus–Fire by Design ..........................................................125 Woodstock Inn & Resort ......................................................125 To secure your space in The Connecticut Design Guide 2023, contact sales at 203.227.1400 or advertising@candg.com PETER MARGONELLI (FEBRUARY 2021)

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