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Aren’t you glad it’s finally spring? I know I am. Although this year had, by New England standards, no vast stretches of excessive cold, the overall effect was somehow one of grinding, unceasing, dispiriting snow and dark and chill, inside and out. In recent weeks I hoarded each glimpse of fluffy, fringed, swelling catkin or nascent leaf, and held close the growing aura of imminence, the way the very light and air sometimes felt pregnant with possibility. Now, with the advent of May, we—at last!—get our payoff, perhaps something like what the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins called “the dearest freshness deep down things.” The yellow-green spaghetti of the willows now sports a shag of actual leaves, and the annual burst of floral magnificence has reached its full glory. Scents and sights and caressing breezes all conspire to soothe the mind and uplift the spirit. Similarly I sense among the architects, designers and builders I talk with every day a general readiness to be done with this past winter of our many discontents, to get on with life and business, regardless of any lingering uncertainty shading the economic horizon. As the days have lengthened and warmed, the sidewalks and shops have again filled with folk out eating and browsing. Months of cocooning have taken their toll; people in general seem hungry—nay, determined—for some pleasure. In short: definitely not a time for anything too heavy-duty. Bowing to the common mood, we here at New England Home hereby offer you a big dollop of comfort and ease. The featured houses in this issue, though diverse in geography and terrain, share an overall quality of graciousness and largesse. In a few cases you’ll detect a whiff of Old Yankee
months of cocooning have taken their toll; people in general seem hungry—nay, determined—for some pleasure. sensibility—the kind of eighteenth- or nineteenth-century air that draws many to our fair region. (These pages are not just a paean to sweetness and light, of course. In Design Discoveries you’ll also find sundry aids to outdoor living as uncompromisingly stylish as anyone could wish, and our featured artist, Michael Mazur, known for his luscious riffs on flowers and other botanical themes, also has a darker edge.) Naturally our troubles and responsibilities haven’t evaporated permanently. But for the moment, here’s to pleasure, here’s to ease, here’s to sitting on the terrace with a drink, feet up, watching a scrim of sunset clouds glow above the Atlantic or the next valley, as a long and relaxing day settles into its peaceful close. Tomorrow can wait a few hours.
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130 FEATURED HOMES 112 A BEAUTIFUL BLEND
A renovation to smooth the edges between architectural eras lets a waterfront Massachusetts home wear its layers of history with style. ARCHITECTURE: ROBERT S.
MACNEILLE, CARPENTER & MACNEILLE | INTERIOR DESIGN: ELIZABETH BROSNAN HOURIHAN, CARPENTER & MACNEILLE | PHOTOGRAPHY: RICHARD MANDELKORN | TEXT: ERIN MARVIN | PRODUCED BY STACY KUNSTEL
120 REMOTE POSSIBILITIES
A rambling family home on a secluded property outside Boston brings a new sophistication to the idea of the traditional farmhouse. ARCHITECTURE: ROB BRAMHALL, ROB BRAMHALL ARCHITECTS | INTERIOR DESIGN: HEATHER WELLS, HEATHER G. WELLS, LTD. | LANDSCAPING: ELLIOTT BRUNDAGE, ELLIOTT BRUNDAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHY: RICHARD MANDELKORN | TEXT: KARA LASHLEY | PRODUCED BY STACY KUNSTEL
130 INTO THE WOODS
A home in Kent, Connecticut, looks as though it grew naturally from the stones and trees that sat untouched for centuries on the rambling site. ARCHITECTURE: LYDIA
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STRAUS-EDWARDS | INTERIOR DESIGN: BARTLEY JOHNSTONE, B. JOHNSTONE INTERIORS | LANDSCAPE DESIGN: WESLEY LENT | PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL PARTENIO | TEXT: PAULA M. BODAH | PRODUCED BY STACY KUNSTEL
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In love with their Nantucket house just the way it was built by the previous owner, a couple nonetheless makes it their own by weaving in new touches with the old. INTERIOR DESIGN: TRUDY DUJARDIN AND PRICE CONNORS, DUJARDIN DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHY:
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On Maine’s south coast, a home gets a bright new look that suits its modern family while staying true to the spirit of its Colonial-era origins.
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DESIGN DISCOVERIES The newest fabrics, furnishings and accents for the home, shopping destinations, fine artisans and much more. EDITED BY CHERYL AND JEFFREY KATZ
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MASTERWORKS LOOKING FORWARD Whether boldly colorful or pared down to black and white, Cambridge artist Michael Mazur’s dynamic work reflects the journey of a man who refuses to stand still artistically. TEXT BY CHRISTINE TEMIN | PORTRAIT BY WEBB CHAPPELL
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1 WAX POETIC Al fresco dining will take on a special glow with this modern take on the ubiquitous votive candle. Designed by Pernille Vea for Menu, the Magna Stones are available with a red, orange or yellow glazed interior that contrasts nicely with the charcoal-gray exterior. 9" TALL. $48.95.
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2 DYNAMIC DUO Ideal for a tête-à-tête or for those times when you want to drink your morning coffee in silence, Ego’s Tandem sun lounger can be arranged end-to-end, side-by-side or as two standalones. Made of teak and mesh, the lounger has an adjustable backrest. The mesh comes in a host of colors including paprika, shown. $3,340. ICON GROUP,
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3 MAGIC CARPET In interior decoration, when a space needs to be defined or furniture needs to be grounded, the solution is to add a carpet to the room’s arrangement. Taken outdoors, a carpet works the same magic, defining a “room” on a green lawn or a stone patio. This one, a Tabriz from Mariachi Imports, is 95 percent recycled plastic. 4' × 6'. $40. NOMAD, CAMBRIDGE, MASS., (617)
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ble from western Massachusetts into Connecticut, offering memorable landscapes all along the way. Edith Wharton’s beds and borders at The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts, and legendary Naumkeag in Stockbridge are public gardens some may already have visited. But Small and Pomerantz also peek into a score of private gardens we would otherwise never have the opportunity to enjoy. Readers will have their favorites, although it won’t be easy to choose one over the other. Each of these incredible New England gardens—and the people who have made them so—are unique. Happily,
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“This couldn’t be it,” we said in unison, as we turned into an industrial park of low warehouse buildings. Granted, these warehouses were neat and clean and even green-shuttered, Midcentury rag rugs in but home to Gustavian chairs and Empire chests? No way. various sizes and colors, As Avolli’s owner, Patricia Healy Mitchell, unlocked the wareperfect for hallway or stair house door—punching in the alarm code with one hand, runners, nestle in an holding the leash of her Bernese Mountain dog with the antique expandable crib. other—we craned our necks for a look inside, each of us rehearsing (in our heads) how we would gracefully make our exit. But the surprise was on us. As the lights went on—in the warehouse and in our heads—we realized we’d hit pay dirt. The front half of the warehouse is arranged in vignettes with moveable painted walls, the back half in a more typical warehouse space where pieces sit until there’s room for The warehouse-like exterior belies the them in the front. treasure trove of antique Scandinavian furniture Mitchell, a design and accessories inside. veteran who fabricated window treatments before practicing interior decoration, started Avolli about five years ago. With her two daughters A moveable wall makes a entering their teens, Mitchell felt the time was right to purbackdrop for a Gustavian sue her longstanding love affair with Scandinavian furnishings cupboard, circa 1790. The and accessories from the eighteenth, nineteenth and early two-piece cupboard opens twentieth centuries. Avolli began life as an online company, to reveal four shelves and a and Mitchell acquired the warehouse in late 2006. That there notched spoon shelf. are both a Web and a brick-and-mortar (make that metal) presence makes great sense. Clients can browse the Web site, which offers documentation, accurate measurements and prices for all pieces, before visiting the warehouse. Mitchell travels to Sweden, Denmark and Norway a few times a year, personally selecting each piece that she ships back to her home base. If a piece needs work, such as new cushions, upholstery or wiring, she has reliable craftspeople, both abroad and in Maine. On the drive back to Boston, we looked at one another and vowed never, ever again to judge a book—or an antiques warehouse, for that matter—by its cover. 3 SOUTHGATE RD., SCARBOROUGH, ME., (207) 767-1901, WWW.AVOLLI.COM
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Avolli re-covers many pieces, like this late eighteenth-century sofa—a day bed with a back of the same period added later— in neutral linens.
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Just when I thought I knew the Mariposa look—the finely crafted heavy silver accessories from the Manchester, Massachusetts–based company—owner Livia Cowan surprises me once again by creating a new artist-in-residence line in conjunction with renowned sculptor Shelly Bradbury. Bradbury’s work, which includes the Old Man in the Mountain Memorial in New Hampshire as well as pieces in Massachusetts at the Maritime Heritage Center in Gloucester and Endicott College in Beverly, often occupies public spaces. The Jardin Perdu collection, however, is highly personalized for the home. In this nickel-coated Branch Oval centerpiece, Bradbury gives weight to delicate notions, fashioning a nimble brass vine that dances along the edge and seems to float above the strong base. It’s art for display as well as for use, making it as functional as it is luxurious. $325, AT FINE HOME AND GIFT STORES THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND, (800) 788-1304, WWW.MARIPOSA-GIFT.COM
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Suzanne Meyer-Pistorious believes in reincarnation, at least where furniture is concerned. The Springfield, Massachusetts– based artist rescues antique chairs, giving them new life by dressing them up in her hand-painted fabrics. These centuriesold pieces may once have led lives of quiet refinement, gracing parlors swathed in velvet and brocade, but today, outfitted in Meyer-Pistorius’s vibrant fabrics, they’re at home in both traditional and contemporary settings. Among my favorites is Alabaster Rouge, a Louis XIV–style chair with a glazed finish. MeyerPistorius salvaged the chair, complete with its original horsehair, and re-covered it with a silk-and-hemp blend in vivid terracotta with accents of black and burnished gold. The chrysanthemumand-trellis design is “grandiose” says Meyer-Pistorius—an appropriate look, I think, for a chair named for a king. 44" HIGH × 32" WIDE × 26" DEEP, $3,500. WWW.BLUGIRLART.COM
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Tiger Eye—even the name conjures the sensual and bold. There’s nothing demure about this countertop surface made from the semi-precious stone more formally known as limonite. It caught my eye immediately in the showroom and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. It seems fluid, organic and luxurious at the same time. Tiger Eye is one of eight colors in the Concetto series by CaesarStone. Four particularly delicious colors are translucent, heightening the drama when back-lit. Hand-crafted in Israel from individually cut and bound semi-precious stones (including quartzes, agates and hematite), no two pieces are the same, and each is available in huge slabs that make it easy to work with in expansive areas. ABOUT $400/SQ. FT. MARBLE AND GRANITE, INC., WESTWOOD., MASS., AND MILFORD, CONN., (877) 397-8663, WWW.MARBLEANDGRANITE.COM, WWW.CONCETTOUS.COM
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Calendar of Events special events for people who are passionate about design.
Ongoing through June 16 Personal Space: A Decade of Tastemakers, Style Setters and Interior Design Through the Lens of Eric Roth This unique exhibition showcases fifty large-scale photographs by nationally known interior photographer Eric Roth. With images spanning the last decade, the exhibition is a mini-retrospective of Roth’s collected works and a review of the accomplishments of the best interior designers and architects in New England including David Hacin, Frank Roop and Jeremiah Eck. Boston Design Center, sixth floor, Boston, (617) 449-5501; www.bostondesign.com; 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
May 1 Hidden Kitchens of Portsmouth Tour The Hidden Kitchens of Portsmouth Tour is in its third year as a fundraiser for the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation. Seven unique Portsmouth kitchens will be open to the public at various locations throughout the town and range from do-it-yourself to professionally designed and appointed. The tour features tastings along the way from local restaurants, caterers and merchants. Portsmouth, R.I., (800) 9291738; www.portsmouthkitchentour.org; 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; $25
May 2 RISD Alumni Spring Art Sale Thousands of items designed by Rhode Island School of Design alumni from around the country will be for sale. 224 Benefit Street, Providence; (401) 454-6618; www.risd.edu; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
May 2–24 West Hartford Junior League Showhouse Tour the redesigned living spaces of a gracious 1916 Colonial in Hartford’s historical West End. With thirty-five of the area’s leading interior designers, artists and craftsmen donating their expertise and furnishings, the estate’s rooms and spaces will undergo an extraordinary transformation, each reflecting a decorator’s unique style.
The Pastel Painters of Maine presents For Pastels Only, their tenth annual international juried exhibition, June 5–28. Many items in the house will be for sale. 219 Kenyon St., Hartford, Conn., (860) 233-4300; www.jlhartford.org; 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Thurs.–Fri., 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.; $20 advance, $25 day of event
May 10 New England Dream House/New England Home Episode Join New England Dream House host Beth Shelburne and New England Home’s Stacy Kunstel for a tour of the Carpenter & MacNeille home featured in this issue. The initial airing will be at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. It will also air at 3 p.m. on May 11, 14, 19, 22 and 27. You can see the story online at www.ne dreamhouse.com starting May 10.
May 12–17 Brimfield Antiques Show The largest antiques show in the country—actually a smorgasbord of about twenty privately run shows—features more than 6,000 dealers spread out over a mile in this quaint Massachusetts town. Route 20, Brimfield, Mass.;
www.brimfieldshow.com; starts at daybreak; check Web site for admission prices
May 12–June 6 Pillars of Old Lyme Throughout its twenty-six year-history, the Cooley Gallery has worked tirelessly to promote appreciation for and connoisseurship of the artists of the Old Lyme Art Colony. Names such as Metcalf, Hassam and Chadwick echo through American art history, and the Cooley Gallery is proud to announce a new exhibition featuring work by that triumvirate, along with numerous first lieutenants of the colony. The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Conn., (860) 4348807; www.cooleygallery.com; 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat.
May 16–17 North Shore Design Show: Tablescapes Decorators, design firms and retailers create one-of-a-kind tablescapes, from an elegant wedding luncheon to an environmentally friendly family room, showcasing their creative talents in more than a dozen unique vignettes that honor the museum’s mission cele-
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brating the history and culture of Boston’s North Shore. A Friday night Gala Preview Party kicks off the event. Wenham Museum, Wenham, Mass., (978) 468-2377; www. wenhammuseum.org; 6:30–9:30 p.m. Fri. (gala), 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.–Sun.; $15 advance, $20 day of, gala tickets $75
May 20 An Architectural Journey As part of the Boston Society of Architects Lecture Series, the recipient of the prestigious Rotch Traveling Scholarship recounts the lessons learned and the beauty rediscovered during his year-long exploration of the world’s architecture. Boston Public Library-Copley Square, Boston; (617) 536-5400; www.architects.org; 6 p.m.; free
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Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour Take advantage of the one day each year when the public is welcomed into some of Boston’s most beautiful private gardens. This cherished annual event, hosted by the Beacon Hill Garden Club for eighty years, features sixteen gardens open for self-guided walking tours. Proceeds benefit civic and environmental causes. Beacon Hill, Boston; (617) 227-4392; www.beaconhill gardenclub.org; 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; $30 advance, $35 day of tour
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May 31 Newton Historical Society’s 27th Annual House Tour This annual self-guided house tour takes you inside eight historic Newton homes located in several of Newton’s historic neighborhoods and villages including Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, West Newton, Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill. These homes were built or renovated
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from 1865 to 2008. Newton History Museum, Newton, Mass.; (617) 796-1450; www.newton historymuseum.org; 12–5 p.m.; $25 advance, $20 day of tour
June 4 Spring Fête Join the party at this popular annual fundraising event, which benefits Boston’s Nichols House Museum. Friends and supporters of The Nichols House Museum gather to celebrate spring in the elegant surroundings of The Boston Athenaeum. The Boston Athenaeum, Boston, (617) 227-6993, 6–8 p.m.; $100
June 5–28 For Pastels Only The Pastel Painters of Maine’s tenth international juried exhibition, For Pastels Only, will display works of pastel artists from Maine and beyond. The public opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on June 11, 4–6 p.m. The Saco Museum, Saco, Me., (207) 283-3861, ext. 114; www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org; noon–4 p.m. Tues.–Wed. and Fri.–Sun. (open Sun. beginning June 1), noon–8 p.m. Thurs.; $4
June 6 Providence Preservation Society Festival of Historic Houses Providence Preservation Society celebrates its thirtieth Festival of Historic Houses with a Saturday tour along beautiful Stimson Avenue. Tickets are $35. Purchase tickets by June 4 to be entered into a raffle for a Tiffany gift. For more information, visit www.ppsri.org.
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Artists display their wares at the festive Beacon Hill Art Walk on June 7. with guided tours of the renowned historic homes in Prospect Hill Historic District. Willimantic, Conn.; (860) 456-4476; www. victorianwillimantic.org; check Web site for schedule and tour prices
June 7 Beacon Hill Art Walk This annual tour features original artwork, festive music and a path that winds through private gardens, alleyways and courtyards of this historic neighborhood. Watercolors, oil paintings, sculpture and photographs will be available for purchase from more than 100 different artists. Beacon Hill, Boston; www.beaconhillartwalk.org; noon–6 p.m.; free
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Common Boston 09 This citywide architecture and design festival will feature neighborhood tours, open buildings and displays, all with the theme “Designing a Liveable City for Families.” Featured Boston neighborhoods include Fort Point Channel, Chinatown, Forest Hills/Jamaica Plain and Ashmont/Peabody Square. Various locations, Boston; www.commonboston.org
June 26–28 Newport Flower Show: Glorious Green, The Natural Path On the sweeping lawn of the Rosecliff mansion on Newport’s legendary Bellevue Avenue, this event includes floral designs, a new butterfly house, horticultural displays, lectures and a garden marketplace. Opening night cocktail party from 6–9 p.m. Rosecliff, Newport, R.I.; www.newport mansions.org; 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; $15 advance, $20 at door, $150 cocktail party NEH
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KATE KENNEN the new creative director of garden design for winston flowers talks with new england home’s kyle hoepner about moving landscape beyond beauty and toward greater function.
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KYLE HOEPNER: You’ve spent most of your life in
gardening, haven’t you? KATE KENNEN: Yes, I grew up at a nursery and
garden center in Paxton, Massachusetts, called Pleasant View Nursery. My dad owns it. Our house was right next to the greenhouses, so I literally lived there at the nursery. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to be involved in the planting and garden side of life—it was sort of in the blood, as you can imagine. I started off in horticulture at Cornell, thinking that I wanted to take over my dad’s nursery, but then I realized what I wanted to do was more about design. The design of our outdoor environment was more interesting to me. So I got my degree in landscape architecture from Cornell, then worked for two years in Boston and got my registration as a licensed landscape architect. Then I went out to Aspen, Colorado, to work for a landscape architecture firm that focuses both on residential garden design and on ski resort garden design and large-scale planning. I came back to Harvard to get my graduate degree, and had my own practice for three years here in Boston. When this opportunity came along with Winston, the idea to get back to plants, to the base where things had started for me, was really appealing. KH: Do you find that there is anything particularly characteristic about how outdoor spaces or gardens are structured, or how people relate to them, in New England as opposed to, say, Aspen? KK: Well, it’s different because of climatic reasons. In Aspen, you have a winter season, you have a summer season, and the two off-seasons— and they’re literally off because no one’s there, it’s mud season. In New England you can really PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL FEIN
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enjoy all four seasons, and because it’s warmer here, you can have a lot more different plant material that can survive. You can really transition all the way from spring, through summer, into fall and into winter with an amazing array of textures and colors and feelings. But the natural landscaping and xeriscape methodology that is very popular in Colorado design is slowly starting to make its way back here. Landscape for me has always been about trying not just to create an aesthetic, but to actually have it function, have it connect to a larger group of systems in its context. KH: In New England these days there’s been a much bigger move back into urban areas. KK: Right. KH: I’m sure there are still plenty of very
nice suburban projects, but I imagine you’re getting more courtyards, roof decks and terraces, too. KK: We are. The difference between the urban and suburban environments is that idea of systems, what systems influence the urban project versus the suburban project. In a suburban project, the systems that would be important might be habitat and groundwater. In an urban context, heat mitigation might be more important. There are a lot of things you can do in the design of those two different spaces, so that they’re not just some incredibly beautiful aesthetic spaces but they also work within their systems. KH: Do you have any recent projects that illustrate that?
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KK: Sure. I did a project in Wellesley Heights, a community with a very pastoral, English feel to it. Instead of just copying the usual look of foundation plantings with grass and sod all around the house and a big pull-up driveway, we first took a look at the regional systems the house sat within. It was in a water conservation district, and the lot was at the bottom of a drainage area for the whole community. So we collected all of the storm water from the roof and from the surrounding properties in a cistern tank, and the cistern tank now recycles everything for irrigation, so it’s able to return that hydrology back to the site. I also created a bioswale, a sort of dry riverbed that runs through the
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property, with plant materials in a purple and white color scheme. It has an aesthetic function, but it also filters the water. There are plants that take up certain toxins—the term is phytoremediation—so we’re able to cleanse the water before it recirculates and comes back for irrigation. We also looked at the ecological systems in the area and realized that there were lots of
birds and rare species habitat, so we researched the native plants that would normally exist in this community and brought some of them back. Now the land fits into its context again, and is both productive and beautiful. KH: It sounds like you’re expanding out from the traditional landscape architect role.
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KK: Absolutely. I see my role as becoming a specialist in anything having to do with horticulture and plants, and using them in landscape design that’s unique, different than anywhere else. At Winston we’re really trying to focus on the softscape, horticultural expertise that we feel is lacking in the industry. We’re trying to fill this gap—being someone you can come to who has plant expertise and can tell you what makes sense for a particular space, what can work in a productive way and an aesthetic way, and be low-maintenance and fit in with the environment. We can design it, install it and maintain it, and that’s one of the beauties about the way we’ve structured our department here. KH: Do you have any ideas for high-end homeowners around New England about how they might want to think about using
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one of the other ways we can think of landscape is how it can benefit our social systems and our health, by creating outdoor spaces people want to spend more time in. my clients, but I find more and more that we get interest from our clients who want to know how they can achieve organic, green, sustainable landscapes. One of the other ways we can think of landscape is how it can benefit our social systems and our health, by creating outdoor spaces people want to spend more time in. As I mentioned before, I always use that word productive. A landscape can do so many different things, whether it’s a private or public landscape. I did a public project for a town on the Cape recently that just won a Boston Society of Landscape Architects award. KH: Oh, congratulations! KK: I just found out. The client wanted
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Masterworks whether boldly colorful or pared down to black and white , cambridge artist michael mazur’s dynamic work reflects the journey of a man who refuses to stand still artistically.
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Masterworks ing as an artist, becoming a celebrated painter and printmaker. He is not afraid of change, nor is he afraid of beauty; much of his work is unabashedly luscious. In many of his pieces, oil paints drizzle down the canvas, evoking a sense of fluidity even if the painting doesn’t directly represent the water that
has been one of his favorite subjects. “I’ve lived on water one way or another all my life,” he says. Born in New York in 1935, he grew up on the East River, and when he moved to Massachusetts he found himself in Cambridge, near the Charles River. He keeps a second home in Provincetown,
near the ocean. “Fluidity is the story in much of my work,” he says. “I like thinner paint because it drips, and the drips take the eye down with them.” In much of his art, he abstracts rain and pools into diagonal slashes and ellipses, making the viewer acutely aware of the movement of water. While best known for his gorgeous paintings and prints of flowers, trees and other elements of the natural world, Mazur’s career is bracketed by darker fare: sepia-toned drawings of the depressed and isolated inmates of a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s and, more recently, a series of black-andwhite paintings that depict the horrors of war. Between those two episodes, the subjects of the monochromatic works had started to soften, as in his monotypes of gracefully nodding calla lilies. And color came into his work. Flowers became a central subject. “Not for their color, but for their form,” he says. “The curves in flowers or plants tend to demand different speeds, slower or faster. They are like calligraphy and demand a certain precision.” Mazur’s work from 1960 to 1980 was primarily figurative. “In 1993 there was a real change, although I’ve never thought of my work as abstract,” he says. “The word abstract has very little meaning for me. My tendency is to prefer the distinction between narrative and non-narrative.” In The Seasons, a quartet of works owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, he notes, “There isn’t a thing that is recognizable, not even a tree. Yet The Seasons is narrative, as is most of what I do. I’m always trying to tell a story, even if it’s with forms that are hard to identify.” His Seasons are as subtle as Vivaldi’s musical treatment of the same theme. Both are about time passing, the weather and changing rhythms and palettes, whether of patterns or colors. By the time Mazur was eight, he knew he wanted to be an artist. He had a multi-talented nanny who gave him materials, helped him learn to draw and,
ABOVE: Untitled (1962), ink on paper, 15 5/8" x 20 7/8" LEFT:
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learned Italian, and on his return to the United States, read The Divine Comedy in its original language. That was in the late 1950s and was the beginning of a half-century of involvement with the work, resulting in several publications with his friend, the poet and translator Robert Pinsky. After graduating from Amherst, he earned a BFA and an MFA from Yale University. He then began teaching, first at the Rhode Island School of Design, later at Brandeis University and Harvard. Fellowships and grants, including a Guggenheim, came his way. He participated in group and solo
shows in important museums. In the early 1960s, his dealer, Boris Mirski, sold about twenty-five of his works to the Museum of Fine Arts. He walked into the print galleries and was shocked. “I was twenty-eight years old,” he recalls. “It was the first time I’d seen my work on the walls of a museum. It was mind-blowing.” Mazur has often created in diptych and triptych forms. “I love it,” he says, “because you never know how the challenge is going to play out. They’re images you can’t get down on one canvas.” The Japanese screen gallery at the MFA has inspired him, as did the
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his own his art.) Mazur has always been politically active, co-founding Artists Against Racism and the War in 1968. He began his most recent body of work, six large black paintings about the results of war, in
2006. When discussing precedents in anti-war paintings he mentions not the expected ones, by Picasso or Goya, but the 1894 War of Henri Rousseau, a raw, grim piece with a horse and rider galloping through a landscape strewn with bodies being picked at by crows. When Mazur began his series, he says, “We were at a low point in the Iraq war.” At the heart of the most recent painting are a horse and rider— both headless—representing, the artist says, “the total lack of leadership in this country. The headless rider is so Bush-like.” Surrounding the horse and rider are more than 4,000 tick marks—four short vertical lines crossed by a diagonal one, a way of counting by fives—each representing an American soldier who died in Iraq. The series of six is a closed body of work, he says. “I won’t be doing any more. If I feel like I’m imitating myself I get upset. I think we’re all on a journey. It’s not a treadmill.” NEH EDITOR’S NOTE Michael Mazur is represented locally by the Barbara Krakow Gallery, Boston, (617) 262-4490, www.barbarakrakowgallery.com, and the Albert Merola Gallery, Provincetown, Mass., (508) 487-4424, www.albertmerolagallery.com.
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ou’d never expect two artists given identical lumps of clay to create works of art that were the same. So how about two interior designers working in nearly identical spaces? | A new, thirty-two-story residential high-rise near Boston’s Downtown Crossing gave two of the city’s bestknown designers similar canvases when it asked them each to design a model
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condominium at 45 Province. Armed with furnishings, artwork and fabric, Dennis Duffy and Manuel de Santaren gave their twists on Boston urban living. The 132-unit building, designed by Cambridge-based Bruner/Cott & Associates, features floor-to-ceiling windows and sleek, lacquered kitchen cabinetry. It was developed by the Abbey Group, whose nearly 100 projects include Boston’s Landmark Center as well as Seasons on Vermont’s Mount Snow. As for the interiors, the two designers used similar approaches, but the end result reflects each man’s unique vision. Duffy, who also owns the South End retail space and custom furniture showroom D Scale, is practically an old hand at model designs, but location set this project apart. “It’s the center of Boston’s urban center, a high-rise, not just an apartment complex,” says Duffy. “The goal of a model apartment is to continue the branding message, but then to make it livable.” De Santaren had long shied away from model apartments because he believed most developers lacked vision beyond the expected. “That wasn’t the case here,” he says. Without a specific client to design for, Duffy and de Santaren imagined their ideal homeowners, both concluding they would be a well-traveled couple with a great appreciation for the arts. “It’s a new area of town in terms of residential living, so in my mind it was an adventurous couple from a different part of the world or empty nesters looking for excitement,” says de Santaren. “I wanted that to come through in the furnishings and art.” From the mezzanine in the Duffydesigned space, the eye is drawn down to the bold, graphic line that twirls across the large wool rug anchoring the living room below. From eighteen feet above the living space, one could feel a little lost in the great vertical volume
ABOVE: Susan Schwalb’s art sets
off a neutral palette in the Duffydesigned study. LEFT: The open space is anchored with graphic elements. PREVIOUS PAGE: Straight lines paired with curves combine softness with urban sophistication.
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sculptural moment on the wall, but it’s not overwhelming,” Duffy says. Simple lines in the furnishings and a consistent palette of warm browns in
the leather sofa, custom coffee table and curvilinear armchair keep the room clean and the focus on the view. On the mezzanine Duffy created an office/living space with a low-backed, modern white sofa and stainless steel cocktail tables. “The color here sets everything apart,” Duffy says of the warm beige wall behind the sitting area. Above the sofa hang two Susan Schwalb mixed-media pieces that Duffy selected with fine art consultant Jacqueline Becker. “I needed the art to bring life to the space,” says Duffy. “I wanted it to bring color and dimension in some areas and quiet others.” De Santaren allowed fine art to drive design in his eighteenth-floor space, using museum-quality pieces from his personal collection. A photography aficionado who serves on committees at the Guggenheim Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, de Santaren started with a large-scale work by photographer Vik Muniz in the study. “The art was more important than anything else,” says de Santaren. “I wanted to give it the importance it needed.” Behind the photograph, a deep brown wall sets the tone with drama and warmth. “The wall color reminds me of chocolate ganache,” says de Santaren. “It has an edible quality to it.” Under the photograph, the designer chose an armless modern sofa to go with the late 1960s Knoll end table and a custom cocktail table of his own design. “For me, modern furnishings were a natural choice,” he says. De Santaren’s earthy hues extend throughout the public rooms, mixing with textures as varied as cowhide, cashmere and linen. In the living room, a 1960s Dunbar sofa sits perpendicular to the windows, facing a vintage Koford Larsen piece that serves as a media cabinet. A flash of color—aubergine— appears in an oversize cashmere pillow and matching throw that de Santaren
ABOVE: Duffy warmed the master
bedroom with stripes, a tufted headboard and artwork by Christina Lanzl. LEFT: Designer de Santaren’s graphic approach was built around art such as this Vik Muniz photograph above a custom sofa.
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designed. A vintage Eames chair rounds out the space. Both men used similar colors in the master bedroom, but they created vastly different spaces. “I always try to infuse a sense of color into the master bedroom,” Duffy says. “I softened the color palette, toned down the aqua and combined it with wood, glass and leather.” A large painting of a horse and a biscuit-tufted headboard of roughly the same size give prominence to one wall. A dark-stained zebra wood console from the Duffy Design Limited collection sits in front of the floor-toceiling window. “The console provides an architectural stop for the windows,” says Duffy. In his unit, de Santaren opted for a more feminine look, using shades of pale aqua and blue. A custom four-poster bed dominates the space. “I wanted to create a room within a room,” he says. “I wanted the bed to almost kiss the ceiling.” Another defining mood in de Santaren’s space is what he calls “modern ironic” touches. The light fixture in the dining room is actually a giant Mylar cylinder around a traditional chandelier. Lucite chairs surround the table, and one sculptural piece from Maarten Baas’s Smoke collection resides closest to the kitchen bar. “The irony here is that it’s a generic Louis XV side chair and he took a blow torch to it,” says de Santaren. “It harkens back to the traditionalism, but with a subversive, modern touch.” Both spaces convey a comfort with mixing traditional with modern, and both make use of a vast collection of textures to add warmth and character. “The building is infused with incredible finishes, and there’s a sophistication that is carried throughout,” Duffy says. “We wanted to take that sophistication and translate it into something livable.” NEH RESOURCES For information about the materials used in these projects, see page 196.
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A Beautiful Blend A renovation to smooth the edges between architectural eras lets a waterfront Massachusetts home wear its layers of history with style. text by erin marvin | photography by richard mandelkorn | architecture: robert s. macneille, carpenter & macneille | interior design: elizabeth brosnan hourihan, carpenter & macneille | builder: james fitzgerald, carpenter & macneille | produced by stacy kunstel
It started out as a simple kitchen renovation.
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setts had previously been used as a summer residence, but its new owners planned to live there year-round. Originally built in the 1870s as a mansard-roofed cottage with a wraparound porch, the house had undergone many changes throughout the years. An octagonal tower, typical of the Victorian era, was added in the 1890s. Colonial Revival details arrived in the 1920s, and two large, flat-roofed additions appeared in the 1960s. Though its new inhabitants were happy with their house, the outdated kitchen, untouched for forty years, wasn’t exactly conducive to making nightly meals or entertaining friends.
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antiques in the dining room include a french six-arm chandelier and an american banjo clock. facing page: the entry side of the house features a victorian octagonal tower.
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designer elizabeth brosnan hourihan found the wraparound deck’s restored antique wicker furniture at a dealer in maine. facing page: the “ocean room” appears as if it’s cantilevered over the ocean.
wife. “But as we got into the project we realized we needed to do more.” The couple called on Carpenter & MacNeille, a local firm of architects, designers and contractors, who came up with a plan that included floor plan changes and new cabinetry, countertops and appliances. in the kitchen, though, the more obvious it became that the house, in its current state, didn’t quite suit the couple’s lifestyle. For instance, a wall the kitchen shared with the garage (one of the flatroofed additions from the 1960s), robbed the kitchen of its
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outdoor views and its own entrance. A separate garage structure would make much more sense. The owners also felt that the living room at the other end of the house was too big and awkward, disproportionate in scale to the house’s original design. They asked architect Robert MacNeille and designer Elizabeth Hourihan to look at the entire house with an eye toward how they might make it more livable by today’s standards. They were adamant, though, that the house retain the character that first drew them to it. As much as they wanted a house that worked for the twentyfirst century, they didn’t want a brand-new house.
Rooms are gracious and open to views, yet scaled to the size and proportion of the existing architecture. “It was a challenge to decide how far to take the renovation and where to stop,” says MacNeille. “Whether we’re talking about existing floors, walls or doors, we had to make a case-by-case decision of whether to take it out or replace it. What remains is a thorough mix of old and new.”
The resulting architecture is a thoughtful extension of the original structure and its period alterations. Rooms are gracious and open to views and ocean breezes, yet scaled to the size and proportion of the existing architecture. The second floor holds the sleeping quarters, while the first floor is organized around a new hall, or gallery, that connects the renovated kitchen at one end of the house with the renovated living room—now dubbed the “ocean room”—at the other. The stair, entry, dining room and library are all stops along the gallery. “We did the MAY/JUNE 2009
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opposite of what most people are doing,” says the owner. “Rather than opening up to big spaces, we created intimate spaces.” Hourihan turned her keen eye and attention to detail to the house’s interior. Furnishings are an eclectic collection of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and twentieth-century antique furniture and accessories, maritime art and historic fabrics. “We worked with things they had and brought in new pieces to complement them,” says Hourihan. “It was the combination of the two that made it so interesting and what makes the house so warm and wonderful. The furnishings and the home really became one.” The designer chose textiles for the dining room that match the owners’ treasured collection of rose medallion porcelain. Before finding the perfect pink shade for the shirred paneled damask drapes and fine grasscloth wallcovering, “we must have looked at a hundred coral colors,” recalls Hourihan. The handmade, customized Beaumont & Fletcher silk embroidered linen on the circa-1780 Hepplewhite chairs that flank the dining table was so fine that Hourihan hired an upholstery conservator from the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, to apply it. “The client is someone who really could appreciate that level of design,” says Hourihan. “Not everyone would want to go in that direction.” THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, a diverse collection of antiques reflects the true collaboration between Hourihan and her clients: the pair of eighteenth-century Chinese clobbered jar lamps in the ocean room; a circa-1880 Persian Bidjar rug at the entrance to the mudroom; the 1873 Yacht in Heavy Seas maritime painting by William Broome in the master suite; and the circa1770 Georgian-style mahogany chest in the library. “I do love antiques,” says the owner. “I just like the timelessness of them, the feeling that some of these pieces have been used by other people and have a history.” The owners were thoroughly involved throughout the entire design process. “Maybe more than they would have liked,” the wife says, laughing. “It was really a
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the kitchen’s black aga stove makes a bold statement against buttery off-white cabinetry. facing page, top: designer elizabeth brosnan hourihan and architect robert macneille. facing page, bottom: the elegant, but functional, mudroom.
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The “simple” renovation eventually encompassed three-quarters of the house, as well as an addition and garage.
great partnership because they stretched me in some ways and I think I pulled them in others. It was definitely a give and take, and I think we got the best of all of us.” At the far end of the new waterfront addition, the living room appears cantilevered over the ocean and affords breathtaking views, hence its moniker, “the ocean room.” In addition to the main seating area’s large, brown-striped velvet sofa, blue linen club chairs and an antique barrel chair, the owners and Hourihan devised a cozy seating area for two near the large wall of windows. 118
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The room’s yellow walls were initially a source of debate between the owners and Hourihan. “This is where Elizabeth stretched us a little bit,” says the wife. “The color we used throughout the house and hallways and in the ocean room was a really strong golden yellow. When it first went
the light colors of the tranquil master suite are a delightful contrast to the rest of the home’s slightly darker scheme. facing page: the window treatments in the master bath add some softness to the room.
up, my husband kind of flipped out; he’d said he didn’t want a yellow house because where he worked was yellow. But Elizabeth gently nudged us in this direction and it’s what gives the house its warmth. It just glows at night.” MacNeille and Hourihan, the “simple” renovation eventually encompassed three-quarters of the house, as well as a substantial ocean-side addition and a new three-car garage. The ungainly 1960s additions were removed. And the kitchen that started it all? It’s now the perfect
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blend of old and new, where a traditional black Aga range and a modern microwave are tucked amidst carefully chosen countertops, cabinetry, lighting and accessories. “We couldn’t be more pleased with our ‘new’ old house,” says the owner. NEH RESOURCES
For more information about this home, see page 196.
To see more of this home, tune in to NECN’s New England Dream House Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Host Beth Shelburne and Stacy Kunstel, homes editor for New England Home, will take viewers on a tour of this beautiful home. The show will also air May 10 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 11, 14, 19, 22 and 27 at 3 p.m. You can also see the story online at www.nedreamhouse.com starting May 10.
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From its many windows, terraces and decks, the stone and shingle house takes in the pastoral scenery.
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A rambling family home on a secluded property outside Boston brings a new sophistication to the idea of the traditional farmhouse. text by kara lashley | photography by richard mandelkorn architecture: rob bramhall | interior design: heather wells landscaping: elliott brundage | produced by stacy kunstel
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epending on how you look at it, the residential architects of New England are either uniquely blessed or strangely cursed. Faced with homesite after beautiful homesite—from parcels of rocky oceanfront to seas of rolling meadow to pristine mountain slopes— they find themselves in an endless competition with gorgeous landscapes. Don’t they secretly long for a plot of land bereft of nature’s gifts, a blank canvas waiting to be transformed by their art alone? Or are they happy to let their work play second fiddle to its natural surroundings? Being an architect of the latter sort, Rob Bramhall didn’t 122
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The sweeping driveway ends in a courtyard formed by the house, garage and barn. ABOVE: The stone guest cottage, set slightly off axis from the main house, looks onto the pool area. FACING PAGE: Atop the garage wing, a golden retriever weathervane pays homage to the family’s pets.
The seating arrangement in the living room changes with the seasons, the large sofa facing out toward the fields in the summer and in toward the fireplace in the winter.
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mind at all when an outdoorsy family of five presented him with a fantastic site: the crest of a gently sloping ten-acre hayfield in the countryside north of Boston. Bounded by woods, the property is a world unto itself; there’s not a neighbor in sight, unless you count the deer or wild turkeys. “Ninety percent of what they like about the house is the site,” Bramhall admits. “It’s very remote, very private, and they wanted to take advantage of the views and the fields. They wanted the house to have some presence up there, but still be reserved and settled into the landscape.” With its many-gabled roofline, the 12,000-square-foot home cuts a striking figure against a backdrop of forest. Red cedar shingles and New England fieldstone ground the house to the site, while windows of varying sizes frame views of the property on all sides. Through careful design, Bramhall saw to it that the house wouldn’t overwhelm the landscape, or its inhabi126
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Shades of blue, the homeowner’s favorite color, appear throughout the house. Navy sets a formal tone in both the dining room and entry (facing page).
tants, with its size. “The main thing was addressing the views to the building so that you’re not seeing a lot of mass in any one direction,” he explains. “Also, the floor plan is really only one room deep, so that from every space in the building you have connections to the exterior on two or three sides of the room.” Decks and terraces deepen the home’s relationship with the outdoors and further break down the scale. You might call the result a very elegant farmhouse or, maybe, a delightfully agrarian manor. “It started off as more of a farm building because the site is on old farming land,” Bramhall says of the design, “and it became a little bit more refined and more detailed, less like a barn.” The house and grounds, it should be said, are clearly not embarrassed about the property’s past life. A finished barn shelters the family’s haying equipment and defines one side of the entry courtyard. A guest cottage, linked to the main house by a glass passageway, is clad completely
in fieldstone to resemble an old farm building. And the pool and pool house are surrounded by what looks like a paddock fence. Intent on letting the site speak for itself, landscape architect Elliott Brundage lent nature the gentlest of hands, embellishing the perimeter of the house with low-maintenance plants and trees. He thoughtfully bordered the pool with low-lying shrubs, allowing swimmers a view to the meadow, and sent climbing roses up a large trellis to create a poolside bower. Brundage also catered to the family’s outdoor interests with a bocce court, a vegetable patch and a woodland garden shaded by a grove of birches.
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A stone fireplace and woodsy palette make for a rustic, yet refined, family room. FACING PAGE: The cherry kitchen (top) and
casual dining area (bottom) reflect the homeowners’ love of unpainted wood.
and traditional’ without going too far,” Wells says. “The house is set in the country, and their lifestyle is a little more casual. Yet she has a formal side to her that she wanted to show. The challenge was going back and forth between casual spaces and formal spaces and having them feel comfortable.” One trick for making it work, Wells notes, was using glossy mahogany and fruitwood furniture in the formal rooms and less polished woods, like cherry, in the more functional spaces. The trim follows a similar strategy: a cherry-clad kitchen and family room offset the fancier white moldings in the living room, dining room and entryway. Floors of white oak connect the entire first floor, and arched doorways and coffered ceilings reappear in formal and casual spaces alike. To find her color palette of sage, camel and blue, Wells didn’t need to look far. She borrowed the hues from the fields and forest outside—and, in the case of the blue, the 128
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owner’s wardrobe. The more rustic family room and a casual dining area lend themselves to woodsy sage upholstery with burgundy accents, while the living room’s white mantelpiece and wheat-colored sofas bask in the glow of warm camel walls. Atop the tailored living room sofas, dusky blue pillows gesture toward the adjacent dining room, very properly attired in navy.
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place in the house just might be the sitting nook tucked behind the main staircase. “The stair is really energized by the sitting area,” she says. A blue-and-white checked carpet inside the front door plays off the cushions in the nearby nook and reflects the ribbed detailing in the arched entry ceiling. “We did a series of checked carpets throughout the house,” Wells says. “The check pattern hearkens back to the traditional aesthetic.” Should all this seem a bit too fine for a family that
spends much of its time romping in the woods, note that a hard-working mudroom, complete with a dog shower for the resident golden retrievers, sees plenty of action. “What’s nice about the house is it’s tied together really well. She likes details, but she doesn’t want anything to stick out above everything else,” Wells says of the home and its owner. “That’s how the house feels—strong and nice and comfortable.” Bramhall couldn’t agree more. In fact, the house neatly sums up his design philosophy. “The goal of our architecture is to not make more out of it than it is,” he says. “I wanted it to be timeless, sophisticated and grounded. I didn’t want it to make a big statement.” But listen closely: beneath the birdsong and rustling meadow grass, the house hums its own quiet tune, a little something about a family and their dogs, and the countless pleasures of country life. NEH RESOURCES
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INTO THE WOODS A home in Kent, Connecticut, looks as though it grew naturally from the stones and trees that sat untouched for centuries on the rambling site. text by paula m. bodah | photography by michael partenio | interior design: bartley johnstone, b. johnstone interiors | architecture: lydia straus-edwards | landscape design: wesley lent | contractor: frank fisher | produced by stacy kunstel
The couple who live in this house dreamt of a small cabin in the woods. And then, says the wife simply, “It grew.” | Perhaps that was inevitable given the couple’s lifestyle. With five children and ten grandchildren, any house the couple built on their forty-five acres in Kent, Connecticut, had to be big enough to accommodate large gatherings. 130
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stone excavated from the site forms the home’s facade (facing page) and anchors the lush landscaping. rustic fencing adds to the landscape’s natural look.
landscape architect wesley lent created a series of verdant spaces filled with plants that creep, cascade or rustle in the breezes. the swimming pool fencing cleverly hides among the plantings. the deck offers views of nearby amenia, new york.
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the living room’s rustic beams and massive stone fireplace lend an old-world feel to the home. designer bartley johnstone used colorful upholstery and accents to complement the homeowners’ collection of dark antique furniture. 134
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Whatever its size, the homeowners knew they wanted a house that fit naturally into its wooded site. “We wanted to make it look as though it had been there for a long time, and that people had added onto it over the years,” says the wife. In an example of true collaboration, architect Lydia Straus-Edwards and landscape architect Wesley Lent spent many hours at the site. Having joined forces on a number of projects over the years, the two professionals have worked out a system, says Straus-Edwards. “Early on, we pack a picnic lunch and go to the site and sit there and lay out the house,” she says. “It’s fun, but it’s also extraordinarily important because the house and the site really have to complement each other. If the house doesn’t work with the land, there’s nothing you can do to fix it.”
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ith its untouched woods, pond and elevation—at its highest, the land rises more than 1,500 feet, offering panoramic views of nearby Amenia, New York—the site made a spectacular starting point for the project. What’s more, as is so typical of land in New England, the property held a mother lode of stone in all shapes, colors and sizes, which Straus-Edwards and Lent wisely used in designing both the house and the surrounding landscape. Straus-Edwards’s design resembles a chateau in Provence more than the cabin in the woods the homeowners first envisioned, but despite its Old-World influMAY/JUNE 2009
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the three-season porch off the living room is a recent addition to the house. facing page top: a butler’s pantry doubles as a mudroom. the homeowner uses the straw bags to gather flowers from her garden. facing page bottom: designer bartley johnstone.
ence, it does, indeed, look as thought it has sat on the site for centuries, evolving from the center structure with its stone facade to the side sections clad in cedar. The house nestles comfortably into the land, surrounded by gardens, rustic fencing and stonework that Lent designed to look as though they’d sprung naturally from the earth. Lent protected as many of the property’s hickory trees as he could, then supplemented the landscape with luxuriant specimens like ferns, low-bush blueberries and a variety of grasses. The swimming pool he designed looks like a natural watering hole, rimmed with stones and cleverly surrounded by a post-andrail fence with brown vinyl-coated wire that recedes into the plants and bushes around it.
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he plan for the house wasn’t the only thing that grew. Over the next few years the couple began buying bits of the land around them. Today, their property encompasses some 400 acres straddling the Connecticut/New York line. Meanwhile, the husband retired from his post as CEO of a large company. While he was working, the house was often used for corporate meetings, but once he retired, the couple felt a few changes were in order to make the house more suitable for family. They enlisted New York architect James Crisp to design a screened porch for lounging and casual dining. Then they called on Bartley Johnstone to help with the interiors. “They wanted the house to be more comfortable for family,” says Johnstone, a designer who also owns a clothing and design studio in Kent. “They never used their living room except for business entertaining. My charge was to make the house more comfortable, more of a private house.” In the large living room, Johnstone started by reconfiguring the layout of the furniture. “Originally, there were several small seating areas,” she says, good for allowing multiple conversations during a large party, but not family-friendly. Now, most of the furniture focuses on the room’s massive stone fireplace, with one smaller, more intimate seating area set aside for quiet conversation. With its grand piano tucked in one corner and its traditional fabrics, Oriental rug and collection of Dutch and German antique furniture, the room still makes an elegant venue for formal entertaining, but Johnstone introduced new upholstery fabrics and accents that ramp up the comfort level for family gatherings. Mindful of her clients’ brood of grandchildren, Johnstone outfitted the new three-season porch MAY/JUNE 2009
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the large kitchen, with its casual dining area, rough-hewn beams, terracotta tile floor and the homeowners’ collection of copper cookware, would be at home in a french country house.
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the original screened porch is now a cozy dining room. facing page top: soft blue forms a feminine backdrop for the master bedroom’s antiques. a library sits off the room. facing page bottom: white marble and tall windows make a light, airy master bath.
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with furniture in weatherproof rattan atop a synthetic sisal rug that’s both water- and stain-proof. “The porch lends a casual air to what is really quite a formal house,” she says.
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ohnstone’s work extended to the couple’s first-floor master bedroom, where the designer chose a wall color of dusty pale blue to highlight the room’s woodwork and dark antique furniture. “The room had been a kind of beige color, which made everything look dull and brown,” the designer says. “It needed a color to make it look a little happier.” A Dedar silk comforter and Holly Hunt fabric on an ottoman bring a feminine touch to the room. “The nice thing about Dedar and Holly Hunt is that they’re known for doing very modern fabrics but they’re nice to use in such a traditional setting,” Johnstone says. “They keep things clean and fresh.” It may not quite be the small cabin they first envisioned, but the homeowners and their family love their two-story, four-bedroom home in the woods. “It’s just a pleasure every time we drive up the driveway,” says the wife. And with its new, family-friendly decor, it’s a pleasure inside, too. NEH RESOURCES
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the dining room’s wall color and chandelier stayed, with a new look coming from antiques and custom touches. facing page: layers of garden and lawn create a private haven away from the island’s summer bustle.
NESTING INSTINCTS In love with their Nantucket house just the way it was built by the previous owner, a couple nonetheless makes it their own by weaving in new touches with the old. written and produced by stacy kunstel | photography by michael partenio interior design: trudy dujardin and price connors, dujardin design
One of the more popular bumper stickers on Nantucket Island reads, “Gut Fish, Not Houses,” a not-so-subtle reference to the frequency with which a major renovation follows a real estate transaction. A turnkey purchase—especially one that keeps furniture and artwork from a previous owner—is as rare as stumbling on waterfront property for less than seven figures.
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In this case, fortune smiled upon a soft-spoken couple from Connecticut who, after years of renting on the island in the quieter fall, found this house online. It was bigger than they wanted, had more land than they needed and was so irresistible they were on their way within a week to see it.
| “It was so different from our Connecticut home,”
says one of the owners, comparing their new house to the historic 1720s residence where they had raised their two
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dining and living rooms flank the foyer. the iron lamp was crafted from pieces of an 1880s parisian balcony. facing page: named “briar patch� by its original owner, the house retains touches like the bunny painting in the living room.
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a wisteria-laden pergola connects house to garage and provides a pathway to the garden. facing page: the owners kept the original kitchen, adding their own collectibles, such as the green french pottery and copper pots.
children. The island house they became so fond of was just over a decade old, much newer than they’d ever imagined buying. “I felt that it was a home made for hospitality,” the new homeowner says. “The former owner entrusted us with the house. She was passing it on.” Tucked away from the road at the end of a rolling driveway, the house, lovingly named Briar Patch by its previous inhabitant, sits on a six-acre property appropriately teeming with rabbits. Head-heavy hydrangeas, fruit trees, blueberry bushes and a well-tended vegetable garden more than atone for its lack of beach access. The forested nest sits immune to traffic noise, but is penetrated by the sound of the foghorn in Polpis Harbor, which the owners can see from a porch off the secondfloor master bedroom. WHILE THEY COULD HAVE RIPPED APART
the orchestrations of the home’s previous owner, the couple wanted to respect what was originally and thoughtfully laid out, including a few furnishings and light fixtures as well as a prominent piece of artwork in the living room. Once they moved in, though, they knew they also wanted to claim the place as theirs. “Moving into someone else’s home, when they’ve left such an imprint of having lived there, can be difficult,” the homeowner says. The couple felt they needed the guidance of professionals to put their own imprint on the house without destroying the parts of its nature that had so attracted them. They implored their interior designers, Trudy Dujardin and Price Connors of Dujardin Design, to keep the house as it was—no changes to the floor plan or appliances— and work with the existing kitchen as well as some pieces, such as the dining table and chandelier and the living room sofas, that belonged to the previous owner. “‘Let’s re-cover the sofas and go from there,’ I told them,” recalls Dujardin. “The more we did, the more this wonderful couple’s personalities came out.” Slowly, in layers and over several years, Dujardin and Connors made adjustments. Up came the coral-colored runner covering the stairway in the foyer and down went a quieter sage-green carpet decorated with cream-colored stars. The enormous embroidered coral carpet inside the threshold stayed and was joined near the entrance to the dining room by an eighteenth-century candle cupboard from France that Connors found on one of his antiquing weekends. A library on the upstairs landing became a favorite spot for the homeowners after a custom-made sofa
“The more we did, the more this wonderful couple’s personalities came out.”
was installed, along with an Oriental rug and an oversize bobbin chair reproduction. The homeowners loved the rosy color of the dining room walls (it reminded them of a room in their Connecticut home) and the large table, but it was Dujardin and Connors who chose the ladderback side chairs and joined them with a pair of upholstered chairs at either end, copies of sixteenth-century Dutch examples Rembrandt liked to include in his portraiture. Walls and ceilings were kept their original white throughout the rest of the house. In the living room, out went the bright chintz, replaced by easy-on-the-eyes cream-colored upholstery piped in rust. The antique settee retained its original shrimp-hued fabric, in keeping with a color palette of the existing coral, coupled with rust and green, that Dujardin wove through the home. MAY/JUNE 2009
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an upstairs landing was turned into a cozy reading nook. facing page: the master suite plays up the surrounding gardens with a palette of cool greens. the louvered doors lead to a balcony.
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As colors softened the scene, Connors added antiques to give rooms weight and elegance. “Every vacation I took turned up another wonderful antique for the house,” he says. “I love to find those pieces that make a house look unique, not like a model home. It’s more personal.” “The house looks as if it has evolved naturally,” the homeowner says. “I think that’s from the fine listening that Price does. He is an encyclopedia of antiques knowledge.” A 1780s Vermont tavern table in the living room next to the settee, the dining room’s 1810 Pennsylvania cherry cupboard and a 1760 mahogany Queen Anne tea table that now sits in the bedroom are all pieces Connors found while roving from Philadelphia to Vermont on weekend jaunts. “One of my favorites,” he says, “is the whale weathervane, an early twentieth-century piece from Southern New Jersey. It was on a barn for over a century before gracing the living room cocktail table.” IN ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEPARTURES FROM THE ORIGI-
nal decor, Dujardin and Connors added wood blinds and a tailored valance to every window. “There were no window treatments of any kind anywhere,” says Connors. “The house isn’t air conditioned, so you need to be able to open
Colors soften the scene, while antiques contribute weight and elegance to the rooms.
the windows. With the damp air in Nantucket there was no way we were going to do full draperies. They’d look like limp dishrags after you opened the windows.” The overall effect of Dujardin’s and Connors’s work is indeed a home that reflects its new owners while preserving the character that first drew them to the house. “We love that Trudy and Price were able to take some existing interiors and make them ours,” the homeowner says. Respect for the first owner’s vision shows especially— perhaps almost to a fault, and to the faux chagrin of the designers—in one corner of the house. “There’s a tiny powder room on the first floor that’s decorated in bunnies galore,” says Dujardin. “The couple promised it would never change.” And so it stands, in homage to the woman who built a house so loved by its new owners. NEH RESOURCES
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“It’s a beautiful, historic property,” says architect Lisa DeStefano, whose renovation included the gambrel-roofed addition.
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Building on Past Success On Maine’s south coast, a home gets a bright new look that suits its modern family while staying true to the spirit of its Colonial-era origins. text by megan fulweiler | photography by james r. salomon architecture: lisa destefano | contractor: maine coast builders produced by stacy kunstel
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This house first took shape along Maine’s pastoral southern coast back in 1767. For heavens sake, Benjamin Franklin was alive! If we watched a movie of its construction, we’d see a big ox pulling timbers, neighbors convening to help and a feast— heavy on pies—staged under leafy trees. Travel through centuries to the 1930s. The Chrysler Building is dazzling New Yorkers; readers everywhere are mad for Gone With the Wind. Up in northern New England, the little house has endured. Countless sunrises, seasons and storms—both natural and man-made—have come and gone. An architect and his family now make the house their home. Using his skills, the architect moves the structure, sliding it down the lane to a better site, then enlarges it. Along with more space, the house gains polish: a gracious front entry, 152
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arched doorways and sweet window seats that invite reverie. Of course, the ancient hand-hewn beams are maintained as a tribute to earlier days. More years pass, a fresh millennium begins and suddenly it’s 2009. That same architect’s grandson, with grown children of his own, occupies the house now. Like his grandfather before him, he recognizes the need to modernize. So he recruits architect Lisa DeStefano to guide the house forward once more. DeStefano’s passion for history and provenance makes her the ideal choice. “A renovation, especially one with an addition, is always a challenge,” explains the Portsmouth, New Hampshire–based architect. “You need to fulfill your client’s wishes. But you also need to transform the house in a way that will leave it still looking at home in its landscape. A success is when people can’t tell the old part from the new.” By the time DeStefano arrived on the scene, the house—
ABOVE: The charming greenhouse has complemented the home for
many years. BELOW: Gardens filled with classic New England flowers like pearly dahlias lead the way to the shore. FACING PAGE: The addition holds a spacious new kitchen and, above it, the master suite.
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as handsome as it was—had begun to seriously lag. A bevy of small rooms diminished livability, natural light was at a premium and the princely water views weren’t getting the play they deserved. “The place had a lot of old-fashioned ideas,” says the owner, “among them, a dark kitchen and a cramped upstairs.” DeStefano’s savvy “rehabilitation,” as the husband likes to label it, has transformed all that and made way for visiting children, grandchildren and a regular armada of friends.
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some would argue it might have been easier to demolish the existing structure and start afresh, admits DeStefano. “But,” she says, “it’s far more sustainable to take something that’s there, work with it and make it better.” To that end, she, along with Maine Coast Builders, launched a thoughtful remodel up and down. Today, a large gambrel-roofed addition that looks as if it has always been there houses a spacious kitchen. The second floor holds an ample master suite. A graceful new staircase links the two levels, while an elevator on the second floor feeds into an apartment above the newly constructed attached garage. The existing three-season porch
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Modern fabrics and rattan window shades bring a contemporary note to the living room. FACING PAGE: For color and warmth, the wife adds bright pillows and fresh bouquets.
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The library, off the new brick-floored mudroom, serves for formal dining, too. FACING PAGE, TOP: Iris, a mastiff, is the “official
greeter,” says DeStefano. FACING PAGE, BOTTOM: Antique beams herald the past.
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has also been rehabbed, and the old parlor (read: living room) enlarged to reflect contemporary standards. Meticulous in her approach, DeStefano had every door and most of the windows removed, restored and replaced. New skylights in the mudroom and in the upstairs hall usher in the sun and brighten the ambience. DeStefano managed all this without damaging any of the original detailing installed by the owner’s grandfather almost eighty years prior. If anything, the stunning architectural features, picked out in white, have been showcased. And updated with contemporary wall colors, the house seems to have more character than ever.
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that the level of planning was intense. Every piece of art, every rarefied antique and collection has its place. And in almost every instance, subtle strategies make it impossible to gauge where past and present merge. The elegant living room exemplifies the cunning involved. DeStefano expanded the room’s size by a third. Then, she blurred the alteration by duplicating a corner cupboard—an original element. Visitors see a room with twin cupboards, one where it has always stood and another in the opposite corner of the enlarged room. Only an exMAY/JUNE 2009
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pert’s examination could discern the age difference. The handsome library, which also serves as the dining room, remains in its original location, but DeStefano hopscotched the kitchen to the home’s south side, where garden and water vistas make far better company for the chef. “This kitchen reflects the current age and how people live,” says the husband happily. “It’s a large room, yet if I need something I can always find it.” An accomplished cook, the wife has no patience for kitchens that favor show over function. So she enlisted local kitchen designers Pamela and Charles Bold to create a practical space with a generous work area and an excellent traffic plan. The idea? Make it as amenable for large crowds (the antique table expands to seat twelve) as it is for two.
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pleasing mood stems from the contrast of a pale palette and snowy marble countertops playing off a honey-colored wood floor and gleaming copper pots. A bounty of shelving provides limitless space for storing equipment as well as for display. And display, no one fails to notice, is not without importance in this home. Take those pristine pitchers marching along on the kitchen windowsill. Just one example of the wife’s tasteful eye, they look as natural to that spot as daisies to a garden. Attuned to good design, she arranges hosts of simple objects from books to flowers throughout the house in an artful manner. Her touch gives the classic, antique-infused decor a spark. “Drop in unexpectedly and every room is always beautifully put together. It’s just how she does things,” DeStefano says with admiration. Comfortable rooms charged with sun—who would have guessed old could feel so new? Indeed, this is no happy ending but a cheery beginning. Given a lively update that is respectful of all that has gone before, the storied house has every reason to anticipate a long and happy future. NEH RESOURCES
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Counter space galore, professional-level appliances and a bonanza of storage provide a top-notch setting for cooking. FACING PAGE: Personal touches include a collection
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COMPLEXITY? IT’S SIMPLE, REALLY.
who’s doing what, when, where and how in the new england design business. BY LOUIS POSTEL
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ell, duh! That is so obvious. Who doesn’t recall the gleeful satisfaction of calling out the “duh” word? Or the teary humiliation of having it hurled at you? Nothing, it would seem, can bring on a “duh” moment faster than an obvious common-sense design idea that has yet to dawn on us (but which everyone else figured out long ago). In our new era of striving for simplicity, simplicity doesn’t seem so simple. It is often, in fact, one of those gnarly Trade Secrets hiding around the corner, just waiting for someone to jump out and say: “Well, duh!”
Take a simple kitchen layout. Now everyone’s getting rid of upper cabinets. They want light; they prefer windows. So where are the Ragu sauce and chocolate jimmies and forty-five herbal teas going to go now that they’ve been summarily evicted? Kitchen designer Nancy Hanson of Danvers, Massachusetts, has the obvious answer: shallow storage built into kitchen walls keeping everything handy at eye level. What other obvious things are happening that somehow weren’t so obvious a few years ago? Peninsulas of glassed-in cabinets acting as kitchen dividers—you wash the dishes on one side and set the table from the other. Hanson also sees more and more cabinetry and counter space going into walk-in pantries. Sometimes keeping it simple means keeping your onion skins and stew meat out of view though just steps away. Keeping it simple usually involves boiling down a design stew of great complexi- Nancy Hanson ty, a French reduction sauce in 3D. But where stew turns to witches brew is when politics and design sense collide. With that in mind, Trade Secrets notes with sadness the passing of developer/builder Kevin B. Sweeney, a onetime president of the Home Builders Association of Massachusetts and an important advocate of de-politicizing zoning regulations in favor of cluster housing. A simple, smart idea, a “duh” by any measure. In cluster housing, towns allow developers to build on smaller lots in return for open preservation space. Instead of insisting on a half-acre and 150 feet of frontage per house, architects and builders can mass houses to, say, face south to maximize passive solar gain. “Meanwhile, there are less roads to plow, less infrastructure, and the homeowners are guaranteed land nearby permanently,” says Jon Kevin B. Sweeney Flood, who now co-chairs the Public Policy Committee of the Home Builders Association of Massachusetts, a committee Sweeney once led with invaluable energy and openness. Architect Michael Rosenfeld of West Acton Village, Massachusetts, sees great loneliness in suburban sprawl. He cites Henry David Thoreau of nearby Walden Pond on the importance of porches in creating neighborliness and community. A simple thing, says Rosenfeld, but important to everyone’s sense of well-being. When Thoreau walked into nineteenth-century Concord, he found homeowners sitting on their porches to meet and greet. When conversations became more extended or more private, the villagers could easily usher the passerby into the parlor. That paint is the simplest way to change anything is an oft-quoted commonplace, but of course there’s paint and there’s paint. Many area designers are turning to faux and trompe l’oeil painter
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Good cheer by way of color is so obvious you can just hear the resounding “duhs,” but then why is it so often a lesson unlearned? Michelle Mordis is a young designer living and working in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Her brother called recently and said, “I’m depressed and I don’t know what to do.” “Paint your bathroom,” said sis. He did—a bright navy— “and now he’s happy,” says Mordis. “Now that it’s spring I recommend to clients a change of linens to reflect the season: soft, pale greens, soft yellows and oranges after tulips and daffodils.” Preservation architect Deane Rykerson of Kittery Point, Maine, just completed work on a 1682 colonial in Ipswich, Massachusetts, belonging to the president of New York’s Pratt Institute. Buildings back in 1682 didn’t have modern baths and kitchens, and they certainly didn’t have solar panels. So what to do? Rykerson put the new bath and kitchen into an addition rather than mess with the tooDeane Rykerson precious-to-touch structure lying directly in the crosshairs of the local historical commission. Outbuildings and additions: two strategies Continued on page 178 obvious enough
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seventeenth century. Simple, elegant solutions often evolve from great complexity. That’s why we hire designers and tradesfolk such as Steve Kontoff of Back Bay Shutter. It’s tempting to get out a micrometer to see if one of his installations is off by a hair—just for fun! What extraordinary precision and care go into the making of a thin line of sun between slabs of poplar set on hinges. Kiln-dried, warpresistant, sustainable poplar is a good choice, but just for the sake of making things complex, what do you do if you need to match your shutters to a unique wood grain that no longer exists in today’s forests? Kontoff offers his designer/architect clients a simple solution: reclaimed wood stained to match: for Jill Neubauer it was an antique heart pine, for MJ Berries an antique chestnut. In truth, we don’t need a micrometer to understand the magic of design and how all the seemingly obvious solutions, the many elegant refinements you see in these pages, only come about through mastery and creativity. As Gertrude Stein once remarked, “I like a thing simple but it must be simple through complication. Everything must come into your scheme, otherwise you cannot achieve real simplicity.” NEH
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Trade Secrets congratulates Mark L. Karas, general manager of Adams Kitchens in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the incoming president of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Karas’s thirty years of experience as a kitchen and bath pro will come in handy as he heads up the organization and its seventy-plus local chapters across the United States and Canada.
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43 LATEST TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN? More windows and open spaces, fewer wall cabinets, more pantry cabinets. HAVE YOUR KITCHEN PROJECTS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? HOW? People understand the value of a kitchen specialist to design their space. MOST UNUSUAL BACKSPLASH MATERIAL YOU’VE USED? Backpainted glass framed with aluminum. FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? Induction cooktop with a state-of-the-art quiet exhaust hood. NO KITCHEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT. . . Lots of counter space where you need it . . . and a pantry! YEARS IN BUSINESS BUSINESS
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Today, kitchen design is about creating a place to gather and connect. HAVE YOUR KITCHEN PROJECTS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? HOW? The focus of our projects has evolved from functional cooking and eating spaces to kitchens that are true communication centers for our clients’ homes. MOST UNUSUAL BACKSPLASH MATERIAL YOU’VE USED? Tile custom painted to mirror the kitchen’s view of Plymouth Harbor. FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? We love to mix a stainless steel range with a cabinetry-disguised dishwasher and refrigerator. NO KITCHEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT. . . A family! 182
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39 LATEST TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN? Clean, efficient and Energy Star appliances. HAVE YOUR KITCHEN PROJECTS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? HOW? Design trends change but also repeat themselves over time; today any style done right is in. MOST UNUSUAL YEARS IN BUSINESS
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Under-cabinet lights, and good lighting throughout.
Nancy Hanson Heartwood Kitchens Danvers, Massachusetts (978) 762-7472 www.heartwoodkitchensandbaths.com YEARS IN BUSINESS 20 LATEST TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN? Cabinetry with simple, classic lines and less fuss—even for the more traditional kitchen. HAVE YOUR KITCHEN PROJECTS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? HOW? The kitchen has become the most-used room—a place to entertain as well as serving as “command central.” MOST UNUSUAL BACKSPLASH MATERIAL YOU’VE USED? Hand-painted tiles carried back from Provence by my client. FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? Warming drawer— keeps dinner warm when the family is unable to dine together. NO KITCHEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT. . . An organization center to hide calendar, corkboard, files and phone chargers.
Ken Dempsey NorthShore Kitchens Plus Marblehead, Massachusetts (781) 631-1060 www.northshorekitchens.com YEARS IN BUSINESS 35 LATEST TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN? Antiqued and leather granite countertop finishes; recycled glass and metal countertops. HAVE YOUR KITCHEN PROJECTS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? HOW? We now offer increased scope of materials and functionality with our cabinetry. Exotic woods like lyptus and bamboo, which are also “green,” are requested, and soft-close mechanisms are now standard on doors and drawers. MOST UNUSUAL BACKSPLASH MATERIAL YOU’VE USED? Embossed glass, copper and stainless steel. FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? Sub-Zero fifteen-inch wine storage unit: wine at the perfect serving temperature immediately at hand. NO KITCHEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT. . . My being able to not only fulfill but exceed my clients’ expectations for product and design.
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The economic crisis is affecting everyone. Increasing leisure time at home with family, foregoing summer vacation plans and dining out less are becoming the trend, thus generating more interest in custom outdoor kitchens to enjoy year round. SUDBURY DESIGN GROUP can create an outdoor space to blend with your home’s surrounding and add to its aesthetic appeal. Consider your cost in outdoor kitchens an investment. (978) 443-3638; www.sudburydesign.com
ALLENBY TREE MOVERS AND TREE FARMS is a fourthgeneration family-owned business located in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. With state-of-the-art equipment, Allenby has the capability and experience to move or install any tree. If you want to create privacy, some instant shade or are just looking for that perfect specimen tree, Allenby has more than 30,000 mature trees in stock. Allenby Tree Movers is committed to quality, detail and excellence and serves the entire East Coast. (866) ALLENBY; www.allenbytree.com
SPORT COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS believes that the best investment to make is in your family. They’re the experts who have helped more than 400 local families build dream courts of their own. They’ll work with you to fit your yard, lifestyle and sporting needs with a customconfigured multi-sport play space. Sport Court has more than thirty years of experience and is recognized as the industry leader in quality courts, putting greens and batting cages. (978) 474-4029; www.sportcourtma.com
Showcase your home with style by adding an outdoor lighting system. The aura generated by this subtle lighting technique not only adds beauty, but creates a safer environment for outdoor activities and affords a sense of security. ANDOVER LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION services eastern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire and southern Maine. Mention New England Home magazine and Andover’s polite and professional installation team will schedule a twilight meeting for a free system demo. (978) 475-8138; www.andoverlandscape.com
FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN AND LIGHTING GALLERY is mecca for homeowners with appetites for the new and unusual. Well-versed in the hottest trends, knowledgeable showroom consultants will walk you through functional displays of the latest indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures, faucets, accessories, appliances and lighting from today’s quality manufacturers. With an in-depth understanding of the building process, they are well equipped to work with trade professionals and homeowners to take the guess work out of any building or remodeling project. 5 Forge Pkwy., Franklin, Mass., (508) 528-0006; www.ferguson.com
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Your house won’t tel l its age either. With consistent floor-to-ceiling temperatures and lower humidity, plus sleek outlets in a variety of finishes, Unico preserves your home’s architectural integrity while making it feel as new as it looks. The Unico System runs so quietly and its compact design blends so well with your architecture, all you’ll notice is how comfortable you feel. Visit unicosystem.com/newenglandhome to learn more about Unico and get the free guide “10 Keys to Maximizing Your Home’s Air Comfort.”
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RIVERBEND & COMPANY combines a gallery showroom featuring the latest in state-of-the-art appliances and outdoor kitchens, with the personal consultation and commitment that every client deserves. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about that outdoor living space as an extension of your home. With Viking’s outdoor products and RiverBend’s attention to detail, your outdoor culinary center will be personalized specifically to capture the essence of your lifestyle needs. 768A Boston Road, Groton, Mass., (978) 448-8555
TECHO-BLOC’S manufactured masonry and landscape stones are specifically designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment. From patios to poolsides, walkways to driveways, and even retaining walls and home veneers, Techo-Bloc offers an endless range of styles, sizes, colors and textures, all designed to give homeowners the ultimate in design flexibility. Products are durable, resistant to de-icing salt and come with a lifetime transferable warranty. Techo-Bloc stones are not just landscape stones . . . they are precious stones. (877) 832-4625; www.techo-bloc.com
For more than twenty years, TRIAD ASSOCIATES has been one of New England’s premier hardscape design and installation companies. Triad serves all of New England, working with individual homeowners, commercial builders and architects. Their experience goes well beyond standard hardscapes—such as pool decks, patios, driveways, walls and walkways—to create complete exterior environments that feature integrated waterfalls, fireplaces and customized cooking areas. Triad prides itself on a simple yet vital philosophy: “Just do it right.” 100 Downing Ave., Haverhill, Mass., (978) 373-4223; www.triadassociatesinc.com
Based nearby in South Portland, Maine, NORTHEAST TURF offers a distinct home-field advantage for commercial developers, landscape architects, residential users and others seeking to reduce maintenance costs or provide a grass-like alternative to natural grass. Some homeowners choose to have a small area for their kids to play on, their dogs to roam on or to park their cars on, while others want a putting green to feed their favorite habit. Some owners even have their favorite college’s logo in their lawn. The options are endless! (207) 767-4522; www.northeastturf.com
GENOVATIONS solid-PVC deck boards are engineered to last a lifetime and are ideal whether you’re replacing an old deck or adding a new one. Specially engineered solid PVC will not absorb moisture and will never warp, rot, crack, splinter or stain. The barefoot-friendly, faderesistant, low-gloss surface has a natural wood grain and comes in four earth-tone shades to accent your home: sandalwood, birchwood, cedar and driftwood. Genova Products, (800) 521-7488; www.genovaproducts.com
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Antique Pool Table Sales and Restorations 343 MEDFORD STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145 800-479-1661 www.bostonbilliards.net
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DIDRIKS offers the full collection of Barlow Tyrie teak, woven and stainless-steel outdoor furniture, including the new Nevada woven line designed by Vladimir Kagan. Each piece of Barlow Tyrie woven furniture is hand woven over an aluminum frame and is exceptionally strong and resistant to sun and rain. To view or purchase, visit the Didriks showroom located at 190 Concord Ave., Cambridge, Mass., or visit Didriks online at www.didriks.com
Bring your music and TV outdoors! ACCESS CONNECTIONS can bring your audio and video outdoors with a variety of high-quality audio speakers uniquely designed as rocks, planters or waterfalls. They will design a spectacular, balanced listening environment that will blend into your landscape; products are triple-protected from outdoor elements: bugs, rain, snow, ice and the sun’s ultra-violet rays. Weather-resistant flat-screen televisions range from 23” to 46”, so you can see the action from the pool, the deck or the yard. (978) 4482877; www.access-connections.com
POOLS & SPAS STAIRCRAFTERS PLUS is a customer-oriented company that specializes in high-end custom furniture and staircases. They build custom staircases for commercial and residential projects; skilled craftsmen complete the project in their facility to ensure a finished product of the highest quality. While known for staircases, Staircrafters Plus is also a source for custom kitchens. 640 Harvard St., Manchester, N.H., (603) 6699244; www.staircraftersplus.com
Nothing adds more to the tranquility of your outdoor living space than the element of water. Whether it is a swimming pool, a small pond or an elaborate waterfall, ALAN STEIMAN’S LANDSCAPE can design and install the water feature of your dreams. Alan and his team have been providing complete design and installation services since 1974, crafting creative outdoor spaces that blend rich colors and textures to perfectly complement your home’s location and architecture. (508) 393-6682; www.alanslandscaping.com
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS From designing and engineering of a product to its exquisite finish and installation, NINE POINTS’ staff is passionate about the art of woodworking. Whether the project is a room of cabinetry, paneling, crown molding, a custom furniture piece, a new or kitchen remodel, bathroom, library, wine room, closet or pantry, every product must surpass the test of excellence. Visit Nine Points Woodworking online and get to know them by their work. (508) 752-7356; www.ninepointswoodworking.com
J.H. KLEIN WASSINK & CO. specializes in the manufacture of architectural woodworking, primarily for private residences. Working with architects and builders, they design and produce cabinets, wall paneling, trim packages, custom moldings and fine furniture. Their highly trained craftsmen are well schooled in traditional techniques, as well as CNC technology. They work closely with their customers, from conception through completion, to achieve their vision within budget. Their ultimate goal is not only a beautiful project, but also a satisfied homeowner. 30 Beharrell St., Concord, Mass., (978) 369-3471; jwassink@jhkw.com
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Uncompromising quality with unparalleled service. Those are the ideals that guide every project undertaken at SOUTH SHORE MILLWORK. They offer the full compliment of services needed for today’s discerning client. Their people make the difference, be it in design and engineering, project management, production or installation. Strong relationships with the area’s premier architects and designers keep the company on the leading edge of today’s and tomorrow’s trends. They work with you at every phase, ensuring you get just what you envisioned. 7 Maple St., Norton, Mass., (508) 226-5500; www.southshoremillwork.com
Internationally known MARTELL’S METAL WORKS specializes in hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind custom-made railings, gates, furniture and more created from various metals (steel, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel or copper). George Martell, a professional blacksmith since 1984, combines Old World techniques with modern technology. Their work reaches from whimsical to traditional to contemporary design. They take great pride in providing the highest quality custom work tailored to the client’s need. 36 Maple Ave., Seekonk, Mass., (508) 761-9130; www.martellmetal.com
Solus hand-cast concrete fireplace surrounds are designed to emphasize the natural beauty of concrete, with minimalist components that are interchangeable and meld seamlessly with panels, slabs and custom elements. Through innovative techniques, fine craftsmanship and enduring designs, Solus allows you to build your fireplace from the ground up and create a look that is truly your own. Choose from the ultimate in simplicity to a combination of classic design and clean contemporary lines. Find Solus at BRASSWORKS FINE HOMES DETAILS, 379 Charles St., Providence, (401) 421-5815; www.finehomedetails.com
COLONIAL WOODWORKING has been building stairs and rail systems for more than thirty years and has forged a reputation for superior craftsmanship and unparalleled quality. The foyer is often the most architecturally detailed part of a residence; fine detailing, a touch of elegance and a craftsman’s expertise set the tone for the rest of the home. Colonial’s knowledge of construction techniques and processes, coupled with modern manufacturing machinery, makes them New England’s stair builder of choice. (800) 336-5131; www.colonial-woodworking.com
PONDERS HOLLOW is a family-owned business offering custom-milled architectural molding and solid wood flooring. The company is a proud member of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a nonprofit organization devoted to responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC members use a chain-of-custody system that allows the end user to track a certified product throughout the manufacturing process, including the forest it grew in. With four generations in the wood industry, Ponders Hollow is committed to using local resources and offering earthfriendly alternatives. (413) 562-8730; www.pondershollow.com
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MARTELL’S METAL WORKS CORP. George Martell-Artist, Designer, Metalsmith 36 Maple Ave. Seekonk, Mass. 02771 • 508-761-9130 blksm@aol.com • www.martellmetal.com
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WOODMEISTER MASTER BUILDERS’ unparalleled craftsmanship is a marriage of timeless architectural details and state-of the-art technologies. The result is the best of old and new worlds: legendary homes that are not only hand finished but precisely engineered and constructed to create twenty-first-century masterpieces. A one-of-a kind interior by Woodmeister is a perfect expression of your tastes and lifestyle. Let Woodmeister help create your extraordinary home. Woodmeister Master Builders, Boston, Nantucket, Newport, (800) 221-0075; www.woodmeister.com BLANCHE P. FIELD has been making fine custom lampshades for more than 100 years. Three examples of the company’s versatility are shown here: a proprietary oil/shellac shade, a contemporary hardback shade covered in orange silk and a pleated linen model with a row of smocking. In addition to lampshades, visit Blanche Field for distinctive lamps and a broad range of fine lighting products. Boston Design Center, One Design Center Place, Suite 336, Boston, (617) 423-0715; www.blanchefield.com
LIGHTING
AUTHENTIC DESIGNS handcrafts Early American lighting fixtures in their workshop in rural Vermont. All of their chandeliers, sconces, lanterns and lamps are fabricated from brass, copper and American hardwoods. Fixtures are available either electrified or made for use with candles in a wide variety of finishes, and all are UL approved. Authentic Designs creates lighting of unmatched quality and guarantees personal service. In addition to an extensive line of researched reproductions, they also custom fabricate lighting and decorative metalwork. 154 Mill Road, West Rupert, Vt., (800) 844-9416; www.authenticdesigns.com
HARBOR LIGHTS is New England’s most exciting lighting showroom, with the largest selection of table and floor lamps, the most complete country lighting display and a Tiffany Gallery that is unmatched. The newly renovated, century-old Victorian home and carriage house has ten showrooms that tastefully display more than 2,000 lamps and chandeliers for home and business and a vast selection of interior and exterior lighting in a full range of styles. The Harbor Lights, Shopper’s Village, Route 1, Hampton Falls, N.H., (603) 926-8500; www.harbor-lights.com, www.rockinghamelectric.com
THE MARTIN GROUP presents all three collections of Palmer Hargrave: the Classics, encompassing the exquisite, the timeless, the proven favorites of the last sixty years; Kerry Joyce, refreshingly contemporary yet rich in quality, reflecting the minimalist lines of fine design; and Encore, upholding the renowned quality of the Palmer Hargrave name with classic contemporary designs. Every lamp involves hours of careful craftsmanship to produce the impeccable perfection discerning clients have come to expect. The Martin Group, Boston Design Center, One Design Center Place, Boston, (617) 951-2526; www.martingroupinc.com Visit the WOLFERS LIGHTING “GREEN ZONE,” a state-ofthe-art lighting and energy resource center in the Allston store. At the Green Zone, you’ll learn about various LED lights, compact fluorescents and lighting control systems. See how these different technologies will work in your own home. Make an appointment with a Wolfers Lighting specialist today to explore the latest green technologies. Waltham, Mass., (781) 890-5995, Allston, Mass., (617) 254-0700; www.wolfers.com
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At COTTAGE HOME, specialties include farmhouse tables, slip-covered upholstery and painted furniture, along with a great selection of coastal cottage accents. In addition, Cottage Home offers customization options on many of their furniture pieces, including special designs and dimensions, as well as paint and stain options. Visit the Web site to see furniture lines in their entirety. Let Cottage Home help you create a home as unique as you are! 10 Mountain Rd., Cape Neddick, Me., (207) 363-9799; www.cottagehomemaine.com
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HARBOR LIGHTS is New England’s most exciting lighting showroom, with the largest selection of table and floor lamps, the most complete country lighting display and a Tiffany Gallery that is unmatched. The newly renovated, century-old Victorian home and carriage house has ten showrooms that tastefully display more than 2,000 lamps and chandeliers for home and business and a vast selection of interior and exterior lighting in a full range of styles. The Harbor Lights, Shopper’s Village, Route 1, Hampton Falls, N.H., (603) 926-8500; www.harbor-lights.com, www.rockinghamelectric.com
The owners of OUT OF ORIENT travel to Asia and select every piece of the collection personally for its superior craftsmanship and enduring aesthetic allure, importing them directly to the showroom. Furniture from Indonesia is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen and artisans. Special skills and patience are prerequisites when constructing these one-of-a-kind pieces using solid reclaimed teak. Visit the showroom for a special Spring/Summer sale. Come and experience the tranquility. 180 Lafayette Rd. (Route 1), Building 6 Unit 2, North Hampton, N.H., (888) 750-8999; www.outoforient.com At A.E. SAMPSON & SON, the Sampsons have specialized in solid wood flooring, moldings and stairparts for three decades. Paul and Jula will personally work on your custom order to make sure all your specifications are met. The Sampsons offer well-managed, mature-growth, antique and reclaimed woods. A broad selection of species, grades, widths and lengths are available. Many treads, risers, wainscoting, handrail, casing, wall and ceiling paneling profiles are available. “From floor to ceiling, we are all about wood!” 171 Camden Rd., Warren, Me., (800) 769-6196; www.aesampsonandson.com TMS ARCHITECTS has built a reputation over the last twenty-five years by their commitment to designing homes that are sensitive to the environment, linked to their heritage and infused with spirit and beauty. TMS Architects will help you navigate the complicated design and building process and present you with creative solutions that you might not have considered on your own. They will work to maximize your construction dollars, protect your interests during the construction phase and coordinate the use of other design professionals. One Cate St., Portsmouth, N.H., (603) 436-4274; www.tmsarchitcts.com
HIDDEN POND is a luxurious boutique resort in Kennebunkport, Maine,
that features a collection of individually designed cottages tucked among sixty acres of birch groves and balsam fir. Life at Hidden Pond is about special treats and simple pleasures, from garden-side yoga to massage services in a tented spa. Quietly lavish services and amenities include private chefs, nature trail hikes, art classes with a resident watercolor specialist, beach safari program and more. 354 Goose Rocks Rd., Kennebunkport, Me., (888) 967-9050; www.hiddenpondmaine.com
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Handcrafted. Period. Hand selected woods. Hand fitted joinery. Hand applied finishes. Handcrafted custom cabinetry. The perfect fit for your New England home.
800-999-4994 • www.crown-point.com 462 River Road • Claremont, NH 03743
NORTH SHORE DESIGN SHOW Saturday & Sunday, May 16 &17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 at the door Be inspired by three galleries of fabulous tablescapes created by eighteen of the North Shore’s finest designers
Gala Benefit Preview Party Friday, May 15, 6:30-9:30 $75, by reservation Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham MA • 978-468-2377 www.wenhammuseum.org
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SPECIAL SPACES: SUPER MODELS PAGES 98–104 Interior designers: Dennis Duffy, Duffy Design Group, Boston, (617) 542-2072, www.duffydesign group.com, and Manuel de Santaren, Boston, (617) 330-6998. Pages 98–100: Living room rug from Room and Board, (800) 301-9720, www.roomandboard.com; coffee table, metal panels and window treatments by Duffy Design Group; sofa from D Scale, Boston, (617) 426-1055, www.dscalemodern.com; armchair from Property Furniture, New York City, (917) 2370123, www.propertyfurniture.com; bench from Desiron, New York City, (888) 337-4766, www.desiron. com; side tables from Design Within Reach, Boston, (617) 451-7801, www.dwr.com; white sofa through Duffy Design Group; pillows, accessories and side table lamp from D Scale; side table from Suite New York, New York City, (212) 421-3300, www.suiteny.com; Vibration V and Vibration IX, by Susan Schwalb, through Jacqueline Becker Fine Arts, Newton, Mass., (617) 527-6169. Page 102: Tracings, by Christina Lanzi, through Jacqueline Becker Fine Arts; custom headboard and window treatments by Duffy Design Group; side tables from Domus Design Collection, New York City, (212) 685-0800, www.ddcnyc.com; desk and ottoman from D Scale; custom sofa by Manuel de Santaren in Hinson fabric through Webster & Co., Boston Design Center, (617) 261-9661, www.webster company.com; pillows in Bergamo fabric through Donghia, Boston Design Center, (617) 574-9292, www.donghia.com; custom cocktail table by Manuel de Santaren; Parentesi floor lamp from Chimera, Boston, (617) 542-3233; Pictures of Pigment After Jackson Pollock, by Vik Muniz, through Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York City, (212) 9292262, www.sikkemajenkinsco.com. Page 104: Bed by Manuel de Santaren with headboard in Kravet fabric through FDO Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 737-2800, www.fdogroup.com; vintage chair and ottoman by Milo Baughman through Reside, Cambridge, (617) 547-2929, www. resideinc.com, with B. Berger fabric through Ailanthus, Ltd., Boston Design Center, (617) 482-5605; bedding by Muse Group, Chicago, (312) 595-9604, www.musegroup.com, through Webster & Co.; rug from Stark Carpet, Boston Design Center, (617) 3575525, www.starkcarpet.com; lampshades from Blanche P. Field, Boston Design Center, (617) 4230715, www.blanchefield.com; window treatments by Eliot Wright Workroom, Boston, (617) 542-3605, with fabric through Muse Group; dining table through Manuel de Santaren; dining chairs from Zig-Zag through Plexicraft, Long Island City, N.Y., (800) 247-5394, www.plexi-craft.com; Jurgen Bey chandelier from Lightology, Chicago, (312) 944-1000, www.lightology.com; Aro barstools by Lievore Altherr Molina through Kerwin, Boston Design Center, (617) 330-9046; untitled photograph by Arne Reimer through Bernard Toale Gallery, Boston (617) 482-2477, www.bernardtoalegallery.com.
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Architecture: Robert S. MacNeille, Carpenter & MacNeille, Essex, Mass., (978) 768-7900; www. carpentermacneille.com. Interior designer: Elizabeth Brosnan Hourihan, Carpenter & MacNeille.
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Builder: James Fitzgerald, Carpenter & MacNeille. Pages 112–113: Curtain fabric from Brunschwig & Fils, Boston, (617) 348-2855, www.brunschwig.com, with trim from Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, Boston Design Center, (617) 482-6600, www.robertallen design.com; window treatment by Carole Bruce Workroom, Beverly, Mass., (978) 927-219; chandelier from The Farm Antiques, Wells, Me., (207) 9852656, www.thefarmantiques.com; Hepplewhite side chairs from Susan Silver Antiques, Sheffield, Mass., (413) 229-8169, www.susansilverantiques.com, with fabric from Beaumont & Fletcher, www.beaumont andfletcher.com; wall covering by Nobilis through Webster & Company, Boston Design Center, (617) 261-9661, www.webstercompany.com; banjo clock from Alexander Westerhoff Antiques, Essex, Mass., (978) 768-3830, www.westerhoffantiques.com. Pages 114–115: Wicker furniture from E.L. Higgens Antique Wicker, Bernard, Me., (207) 244-3983, www.antiquewicker.com; iron furniture by Florentine Craftsmen, Long Island City, N.Y., (800) 9717600, www.florentinecraftsmen.com; sofa from Elijah Slocum, New York City, (212) 689-0451, www. elijahslocum.com; in strie velvet from Christopher Hyland, New York City, (212) 688-6121 www.christo pherhyland.com; club chairs from Elijah Slocum in fabric by Old World Weavers through Stark Fabric, Boston, (617) 357-5525, www.old-world-weavers. com; cocktail table from The Farm Antiques; antique rug from D.B. Stock Antique Rugs, Wellesley, Mass., (781) 237-5859, www.dbstock.com; Chinese clobbered jar lamps from The Farm Antiques; cabinetry/bookcase/mantel/pilasters finished by Wayne Towle Master Finishing & Restoration, Needham, Mass., (781) 449-1313. Page 116: Cabinetry by Stephen Terhune Woodworking, Essex, Mass., (978) 768-0106, www.stephen terhune.com; paint and glaze by Sitting Pretty Specialty Painters, Haverhill, Mass., (978) 521-0915; window treatment fabric from Henry Calvin, Boston Design Center, (617) 737-0691, www.henrycalvin. com, with trim from Jane Shelton through Webster & Co., Boston Design Center, (617) 261-9660, www. janeshelton.com; window treatment by Carole Bruce Workroom; built-in fabric by Lee Jofa, Lee Jofa/FDO Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 4280370, www.leejofa.com; Persian Bidjar rug from First Oriental Rugs, Danvers, Mass., (978) 739-9033, www.firstrugs.com; lantern from Vaughan through Webster & Co., www.vaughandesigns.com. Page 117: Cabinetry and kitchen island by Stephen Terhune Woodworking with paint and glaze by Sitting Pretty and custom finish by Wayne Towle Master Finishing & Restoration; stools from Minton Spidell through The M-Geough Company, Boston Design Center, (617) 451-1412, www.minton-spidell. com, in fabric from Fabricut through Ailanthus, Ltd., Boston Design Center, (617) 482-5605, www. fabricut.com; light fixtures from Vaughan; countertop from New England Stone, Milford, Conn., (203) 876-8606, www.newenglandstone.com. Pages 118–119: Wall covering in bathroom and master suite by Cowtan & Tout through The Martin Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 951-2526, www.cowtan.com; bathroom window treatment fabric from F. Schumacher, Boston Design Center, (617) 482-9165, www.fschumacher.com; window treatment by Carole Bruce Workroom; bathtub from Waterworks, Boston Design Center, (617) 9512496, www.waterworks.com; floor tile from Urban Archaeology, Boston Design Center, (617) 737-4646, www.urbanarchaeology.com; master suite window treatment fabric from Old World Weavers through Stark Fabric, Boston Design Center, (617) 357-5525, www.starkfabric.com/OWW, with trim from Brunschwig & Fils; natural woven shades from Conrad
through The M-Geough Company; headboard upholstered in Schumacher cotton fabric by Décor Upholstery, Boston, (617) 542-1180; floor covering from Stark Carpet, Boston Design Center, (617) 3575525, www.starkcarpet.com; Heriz rug from Eliko Oriental Rugs, New York City, (212) 725-1600, www. elikorugs.com; master suite wall coverings from Cole & Son, www.cole-and-son.com.
REMOTE POSSIBILITIES PAGES 120–129 Architect: Rob Bramhall, Rob Bramhall Architects, Andover, Mass., (978) 749-3663, www.robbramhall architects.com. Interior designer: Heather Wells, Heather G. Wells, Ltd., Boston and Chicago, (617) 437-7077, http:// hgwltd.com. Landscape architect: Elliott Brundage, Elliott Brundage Landscape Design, Andover, Mass., (978) 470-4970, www.elliottbrundage.com. Builder: Andover Equity Builders, Andover, Mass., (978) 470-4753, www.andoverequitybuilders.com. Cabinetry: Kochman Reidt + Haigh Cabinetmakers, Stoughton, Mass., (781) 573-1500, www.cabinet makers.com. Pages 124–125: Rug by Landry & Arcari, Boston, (617) 399-6500, www.landryandarcari.com; upholstery by McLaughlin Upholstering Company, Everett, Mass., (617) 389-0761, www.mclaughlin upholstering.com; piano from M. Steinert & Sons, Boston, (617) 426-1900, www.msteinert.com; RBC side table and McGuire table lamp from The MGeough Company, Boston Design Center, (617) 4511412, www.mgeough.com; grass cloth wall covering by Donghia, Boston Design Center, (617) 574-9292, www.donghia.com; painting over mantel from Alpers Fine Art, Andover, Mass., (978) 470-0013, www.alpersfineart.com. Page 126: Fabrics by Zimmer + Rhode through The Martin Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 951-2526, www.martingroupinc.com, Bailey & Griffin through Ailanthus, Boston Design Center, (617) 482-5606, www.ailanthusltd.com, and Old World Weavers, Boston Design Center, (617) 357-5525, www.oldworld-weavers.com; bench cushions and pillows by Miles River Sewing, Danvers, Mass., (978) 750-4923, www.milesriversewing.com; sconces by Paul Ferrante at John Rosselli, New York City, (212) 5932060, www.johnrosselliantiques.com; sconce shades by Blanche P. Field, Boston Design Center, (617) 423-0715, www.blanchefield.com; rug and stair runner by Stark Carpet, Boston Design Center, (617) 357-5525, www.starkcarpet.com. Page 127: Dining table and server by Arthur Brett; chairs by Nancy Corzine through Calvin Fabrics, Boston Design Center, (617) 737-0691, www.henry calvin.com; with fabric by Old World Weavers; area rug by Landry & Arcari; Grag Studios chandelier from The M-Geough Company; J.F. Chen table lamps and server from Webster & Company, Boston Design Center, (617) 261-9660; Beaton armchairs by Dessin Fournir at The Martin Group. Page 128: Upholstery by McLaughlin Upholstering Company; Tibetan carpet by Landry & Arcari; Guy Chaddock coffee table and console table from Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, Boston Design Center, (617) 482-6600, www.robertallendesign.com; Yorkshire House side tables by Schumacher & Co., Boston Design Center, (617) 482-9165, www.fschu macher.com; window treatments by Miles River Sewing with fabric by Manuel Canovas through The Martin Group; table lamp through Icon Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 428-0655; lampshades by Blanche P. Field. Page 129: R. Jesse light fixtures and dining table from Callard & Osgood Associates, Chicago, (312)
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INTO THE WOODS PAGES 130–141 Architect: Lydia Straus-Edwards, Straus-Edwards Associates, Woodbury, Conn., (203) 263-0018, www. straus-edwards.com. Interior designer: Bartley Johnstone, B. Johnstone Interiors, Kent, Conn., (860) 927-3999. Landscape architect/site planner: Wesley Lent, Woodbury, Conn., (203) 266-4385. Builder: Frank Fisher, Litchfield, Conn., (860) 5678832. Stone mason: Sinopoli Contractors, Oxford, Conn., (203) 264-2449. Fencing: Silvestri Fencing, Danbury, Conn., (203) 7431800, www.silvestrifencing.com. Antiques: Unless otherwise noted, from Black Swan Antiques, Washington Depot, Conn., (860) 8686468, www.dutchantiquetiles.com. Page 133: Deck furniture from Restoration Hardware, www.restorationhardware.com; poolside furniture from Smith and Hawken, www.smithand hawken.com. Pages 134–135: Chenille Aubusson tapestry fabric on sofa by Christopher Norman through Brunschwig & Fils, Boston Design Center, (617) 348-2855, www.brunschwig.com; slipper chair fabric from Travers; bolster fabric from Brunschwig & Fils; painting of girl by fireplace and gypsy above sideboard by George Laurence Nelson; clubchair designed by Bartley Johnstone, fabricated by the Charles Stewart Company, Hickory, N.C., (828) 322-9464, www. charlesstewartcompany.com. Page 136: Wicker chairs and dining table from Summer Classics, www.summerclassics.com; side tables by Barbara Barry for McGuire, New York City, (212) 689-1565, www.mcguirefurniture.com; coffee table by McKinnon and Harris, Richmond, Va., (804) 3582385, www.mckinnonandharris.com; upholstery and pillow fabrics from Yoma, New York City, (212) 4314794, www.yoma.com, Travers, D&D Building, New York City, (212) 759-5408, and Hazelton House through Nancy Corzine, D&D Building, New York City, (212) 223-8340. Pages 138–139: La Cornue stove, www.lacornueusa. com; kitchen table from Robert Harper, WinstonSalem, N.C. (336) 722-5900; table runner and seat cushion fabric by Duralee Fine Fabrics, Boston Design Center, (617) 428-6991, www.duralee.com. Page 140: Dining table fabric from Jagtar through Brunschwig & Fils; seat cushion fabric by Holly Hunt, New York City, (212) 755-6555, www.holly hunt.com. Page 141: Bench fabricated by Charles Stewart Company; bed cover designed by Bartley Johnstone; Benjamin Moore custom color on walls and ceiling, www.benjaminmoore.com
NESTING INSTINCTS PAGES 142–149 Interior designers: Trudy Dujardin and Price Connors, Dujardin Design Associates, Nantucket, Mass., (508) 228-1120, www.dujardindesign.com. Page 142: Armchair from Artistic Frames, New York City, (212) 289-2100, www.artisticframe.com; ladderback chairs from Bausman and Company, www. bausman.net; chair fabric and window treatment fabric from Summerhill, New York City, (212) 9856376, www.summerhill.com; knife boxes on buffet
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BUILDING ON PAST SUCCESS PAGES 150–159 Architect: Lisa DeStefano, DeStefano Architects, Portsmouth, N.H., (603)-431-8701, www.destefano architects.com. Builder: Maine Coast Builders, York, Me., (800) 8991664, www.mainecoastbuilders.com. Kitchen designers: Bold Cabinetry, Kittery, Me., (207) 439-1424, www.boldcabinetry.com.
WISH LIST PAGE 216 Interior designer: Susan Dearborn, Susan Dearborn Interiors, Wellesley Hills, Mass., (781) 235-2920, www.dearborndesign.com. Hamilton fabric by Preston Blake at Ailanthus, Boston Design Center, (617) 482-5605, www. ailanthusltd.com; Soho Studio tile from Interior Stone and Tile, Natick, Mass., (508) 653-5643, and Lexington, Mass., (781) 899-9999, www.interior stone.net; sink from Linkasink through Billie Brenner Ltd., Boston Design Center, (617) 348-2858, www. linkasink.com; sconce from Morrison Lighting through The M-Geough Company, Boston Design Center, (617) 451-1412, www.mgeough.com; Swaim dining table from Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, Boston Design Center, (617) 482-6600, www.robertallen design.com. NEH
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PREMIER PROPERTIES IF YOU LIVED HERE ... Setting North Andover sits on the banks of the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. Though it’s only twenty-four miles from Boston, its many trees and open meadows give it a rural feel. Commute Boston is about forty-five minutes away by car. Commuters can also opt for weekday bus service to the city, or go to nearby Andover and take the commuter rail. Attractions The 3,000-acre Harold Parker State Forest, home to the Lorraine Park Campground and Berry Pond, offers hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, swimming, camping and picnicking. At the Museum of Printing, visitors can see hundreds of antique printing, typesetting and bindery machines as well as exhibits devoted to preserving the history of the craft of printing. FIFTEEN AIRY, LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS MAKE UP THIS 8,080-SQUARE-FOOT COLONIAL-STYLE HOME ON TWO WOODED ACRES. IT LISTS FOR $4.75 MILLION WITH ELLEN MUNICK AT PRUDENTIAL HOWE AND DOHERTY REALTORS, (978) 475-5100.
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Land values have risen a bit since 1646, when the Reverend John Woodbridge paid Chief Cutshmache six pounds and a coat for the area that today includes North Andover. Initially part of Andover, the town of North Andover was incorporated separately in 1855. In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, North Andover’s location on the Merrimack River made it an attractive place for business, and the town bustled with the activity of several textile mills throughout the nineteenth century. Today’s North Andover is an affluent community of about 30,000 people, a suburb of Boston that, despite its proximity to the city, feels blessedly removed from urban bustle. A handful of horseback riding facilities and a 3,000-acre state forest help the town maintain its pastoral nature. You won’t find strip shopping centers and big-box stores here, and that’s just how residents like it. It’s an easy trip into downtown Andover for boutique shopping or dining out, and any need for shopping at malls can be satisfied with a short drive out of town. North Andover is a family town, and it prides itself on its highquality services, including an excellent public school system. In 2003, in fact, Money magazine ranked the town fifth on a list of best East Coast communities. — Paula M. Bodah
Housing The fairly affluent community has a number of good-size single-family homes on large lots, as well as a handful of townhouses for sale. What It Costs The average home sales price last year was about $442,000, but a glance at current listings shows prices ranging from the low $400s to well into seven figures. Your Next-Door Neighbors With its relatively young median age (thirty-seven) and relatively high median household income (almost $88,000), North Andover is a community of families, many headed up by moms and dads who travel to Boston for work. How You’d Spend Your Free Time Golfers can enjoy the nine-hole North Andover Country Club or the eighteen-hole Gray Eagle Golf Club. Nearby Andover offers a variety of shopping and dining options.
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$3,850,000. Dramatic and distinctive residence features a magnificent welcoming foyer, curved front staircase, 9.5-foot ceilings, handsome den, six bedrooms and six fireplaces. The kitchen and adjoining family room open to a patio overlooking the beautiful grounds.
$2,395,000. Custom-designed four-bedroom residence with views overlooking Goldthwait Reservation Marsh, Devereux Beach and the open ocean. This home offers Brazilian cherry floors, two-story cathedral ceilings and a gourmet kitchen which opens to a dining room, foyer and living room with matching stone fireplaces. In addition there is a front stone patio, second-floor deck and deeded beach rights. Mary Stewart, (781) 631-9511, mary.stewart@NEMoves.com
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GROTON, MA
SUDBURY, MA
$1,225,000. Magnificent custom Cape-style residence on 4 acres of tranquil grounds with panoramic views built with attention to detail and the finest amenities throughout. A farmer’s porch opens to a foyer that leads to a lavish living room with columns, office with tray ceilings, and a great room with floor-toceiling stone fireplace.
$2,050,000. Stunning quality and details abound in this spectacular custom Colonial with breathtaking views. Over 8,000 square feet of living space, custom moldings, four fireplaces, and a sumptuous master suite. Lower level with kitchen, media room, exercise room and game room. Custom Gunite pool, farmer’s porch, and magnificent landscaping.
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SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
$7,800,000. A heated winding brick driveway leads to this residence on 4 landscaped acres with swimming pool and tennis court. The finest materials and craftsmanship are found throughout this 11,000sf± home designed for grand-scale entertaining and comfortable family living. There is a great room with stone fireplace, and six bedrooms including an expansive master suite.
$2,995,000. Traditional New England architecture with a modern edge. This newly constructed stone-front residence offers unparalleled craftsmanship throughout. Features include a cherry library, lower level game room, cherry kitchen, wine cellar and theater. Beautiful views and lush landscaping. Tori MacDowell, (781) 894-5555, tori.macdowell@NEMoves.com
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BOXFORD, MA
BOSTON, MA
$2,900,000. A truly remarkable property built in 1991 on over 11 private acres of beautifully landscaped and wooded grounds. Designed with recreation in mind, the home features an indoor pool, sauna, exercise room, regulation-size racquetball and basketball courts, a dog kennel and pistol range. Many of the 26 rooms throughout the 19,500square-foot residence are ideal for formal entertaining.
$8,950,000. Extraordinary duplex penthouse at the world-renowned Four Seasons comprised of 4,000+ square feet with stunning views of the Public Garden and beyond. Two-story living room with window wall overlooking the Garden, three bedrooms and a 3-car garage. Access to all available services of the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel. Rental option available.
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$2,600,000 Brookline: A 1905 High Style Colonial Revival. Architect: Charles Platt. Seventeen rooms overlooking spacious grounds and a park. Needs some updating and well worth it. Chobee Hoy
$2,895,000 Boston: Traditional Townhouse with spaciousness, light and versatility that only a single family can offer. Nineteenth century detail, soaring ceilings, grand staircase, bow front windows, and multiple mantels, parking right outside the door. A short stroll to the Esplanade, while living in the midst of historic Back Bay. Judy Paradis
Brookline: Brand new everything. Three bedrooms, 2 baths. Sun drenched 2008 renovation with the finest attention to detail. Central air, gleaming floors, lovely yard, four car parking. Joan Solomont
$285,000 Brookline: A sunny, tastefully done unit with lots of light. Beautifully remodeled bathroom and new kitchen. Assigned parking PLUS a washer and dryer in the unit! This lovely home doesn’t need work. Ready to be a home for you and your pet! Sheila Mabry
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Newton: Elegance and sophistication abound in this Duplex surrounded by a lovely private yard. Wonderfully appointed kitchen, two sunny bedrooms with ‘en suite’ baths. The master bedroom has a fireplace and balcony. Two garage parking, concierge service, elevator, and private gym. Joan Solomont
Brookline: Comfortable, modern living in this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 parking carriage house. Or see some wonderful architectural plans showing two types of plans. One to incorporate the lower level into a total of 2170 sq. ft. or a 2 1/2 story wood frame additionresulting in 3280 sq. ft. Jill Streck
$479,900 West Roxbury: Bring this lovely Two Family home back to its original splendor. This home is completely unspoiled, original details still intact. Both units feature: natural woodwork, formal dining room, built-in china cabinets. Unit #2 has unfinished attic space. Michael T. Forde
$929,000 Brookline: Beautiful building is in excellent condition. 2400 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 bath Duplex. Fireplace, skylights, C/A, spacious rooms with lovely detail, heated parking, and deeded roof rights. Jill Streck
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Brookline, Farms, MA $3,850,000 Westport/Greens CT $8,500,000 70847985 203.454.7653 MLS# 98393614,MLS# Michelle&Company,
Sudbury, MA $3,700,000 Westport/Saugatuck, CT $6,995,000 70802762 203.454.7653 MLS# 98405922,MLS# Michelle&Company,
Fairfield, CTCT $2,999,900 Fairfield/Sasco, $6,255,000 98381640 MLS# 98395937,MLS# Andrew Whiteley, 203.258.1595
New Canaan, CT Fairfield/Sasco, CT $2,995,000 $5,200,000 MLS# 98397803 MLS# 98393197, Anne Estelle, 203.454.6336
Brookline, New Canaan,MA CT$2,675,000 $4,950,000 70836940 MLS# 98406765,MLS# Hannelore Kaplan, 203.450.3880
Fairfield, CT Greenwich, CT$2,389,000 $4,450,000 98364528203.552.0937 MLS# 70919,MLS# Jean Ruggiero,
Norwell, MA $2,295,000 Westport/Compo Beach, CT $4,250,000 70841802 203.454.7653 MLS# 98405496,MLS# Michelle&Company,
Stonington, New Canaan,CT CT$2,200,000 $4,195,000 MLS# E223723 MLS# 98402132, Maria Miller, 203.858.3504
Wellesley, MA $2,195,000 Westport, CT $3,800,000 70866249 203.454.7653 MLS# 98410991,MLS# Michelle&Company,
West Hartford, $1,349,900 Greenwich, CTCT $3,495,000 G513724203.552.0937 MLS# 70991, MLS# Jean Ruggiero,
Cape Cod/Wellfleet, Westport/Hunt Club,MA CT $1,295,000 $3,250,000 20807059 MLS# 98410781,MLS# Jillian Klaff Homes, 203.858.2095
Farmington, CT$2,795,000 $1,250,000 Westport, CT G515070 MLS# 98338422,MLS# Jeanette Dryburgh, 203.246.1168
Duxbury,CT MA$2,325,000 $1,195,000 Roxbury, MLS# 98391899,MLS# Stacey70849013 Matthews, 860.868.9066
Longmeadow, Cape Cod/Cotuit,MA MA$990,000 $2,300,000 MLS# 70839360 MLS# 20811334, Ralph Secino, 508.776.3323
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Marblehead Neck, MA $1,975,000 MLS# 70836151, Steven White, 781.690.6433
Litchfield, CT $1,925,000 MLS# L129125, Jessica Marullo, 203.536.7389
Sudbury, MA $1,699,999 MLS# 70884961, Kristen Rice, 617.710.5927
Cape Cod/E. Orleans, MA 1,695,000 MLS# 20900840, Sally Tucker, 508.237.3765
Duxbury, MA $1,399,000 MLS# 70854079, Christine Daley, 781.760.2205
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Duxbury, MA $1,295,000 MLS# 70870392, Marcy Richardson, 617.513.2242
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Canton, CT $1,199,000 MLS# G522714, Heidi Picard Ramsay, 860.307.0039
Boston Waterfront, MA $1,175,000 MLS# 70870600, Matt Cloutier, 617.827.1512
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Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this beachfront home located on private Cof ns Beach. This shingle style Colonial home has been well cared for and features 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths and offers gleaming r oors, replace and 2 decks for entertaining. Meander down the path through the dunes to your own piece of paradise. A rare offering. $2,100,000
Oceanfront restored mansard Colonial with breathtaking views of the Atlantic and a private, sandy beach. Plum Cove offers a gourmet kitchen, sauna, game room, media room, of ces, playroom, roof-top deck, formal living areas with period detail, tiled foyer with grand staircase; 9 bedrooms, 4 baths, 7 replaces and attached garage. $6,100,000
Essex, MA
Prides Crossing, MA
Wenham, MA
Spacious Contemporary on 4.21 acres features living and family rooms both with cathedral ceilings and replaces, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including master bedroom. Offering a 2nd level guest suite and of ce with cathedral ceilings. Also featuring a fabulously landscaped in-ground pool, cabana with kitchenette and bath facilities. $1,044,000
Oceanfront residence on Curtis Point situated on an acre lot with private beach. Offering a replaced living room, custom kitchen with wet bar, family room with replace, replaced dining room with butler’s pantry and library. Also featuring a replaced master suite with walk-in closets, limestone master bath and soaking tub as well as 3 guestrooms all with private baths. $3,200,000
Custom shingle style home with quality workmanship in every detail. Offering a kitchen with granite counters, pantry and dining area, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, including master suite with replace. This home features a living room with replace, dining room, family room with replace, media room, game room and sitting room with replace. $2,600,000
Rockport, MA
Ipswich, MA
Gloucester, MA
Ocean views from this Victorian estate sited on 2.43 private acres. Only a short stroll to the beach, this home features family and living rooms both with replaces, dining room with wood stove, 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths including master suite. Offering a tennis court, in-ground pool and heated cabana with full bath and kitchenette as well as a guest suite over radiant heated garage. $2,685,000
Equestrian property on 12+ acres along the Miles River. Featuring a Post and Beam home with family room/living room with dining area and back to back replaces, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Offering a renovated 7-stall barn with heated tack room, wash stall, feed room, hayloft, and in/outs - all with Dutch doors and paddocks. New indoor arena. Separate 3-car garage. $1,695,000
Ocean views from this contemporary shingle style residence on the back shore. This home offers a living room with cathedral ceilings and granite replace, gourmet kitchen, of ce and 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths including master suite. Featuring a lower level family/game room/ gym/sauna and large bath as well as a 3rd level sitting room with deck. $1,595,000
Magnolia, MA
Hamilton, MA
Rockport, MA
Ocean views from this renovated Saltbox in Magnolia. This home boasts a large lot graced by professional landscaping, irrigation and new septic system and offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including master bedroom with full bath and balcony. Featuring an updated kitchen and baths, 3 replaces, hardwood oors and wrap around deck! $849,900
Elegant Royal Barry Wills Colonial set on 12+ private wooded acres. This well maintained residence features a brick oored foyer and sunroom, 4 replaces, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, dining room with wainscoting, screened porch, and charming wood paneled den. Updated kitchen/family room with wood oors. Accented with beautiful perennial gardens and rolling lawn. $1,450,000
Oceanfront Cape with spectacular views of the Atlantic and Twin Lights. Perfect for entertaining, this lovely home features a living room with replace leading to a deck and outdoor replace, hardwood oors, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, 3 replaces and screened porch. Also offering an en suite bedroom with private stairway. $1,900,000
www.jbarrettrealty.com Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 (978) 526-8555 • Beverly Farms, MA 01915 (978) 922-2700 • Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 282-1315
MARY CRANE 617.413.2879
From town to country— Serving Boston and Metro West
M ARYC RANE P ROPERTIES . COM PROUDLY PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR SALE
HARDWICK HORSE FARM 4 BR 1990 COLONIAL ON 38 ACRES 4 STALL BARN, RIDING RING, 3 BOARD FENCED PASTURES $999,000
DOVER GRACIOUS BRICK FRONT 4 BR 4700 s.f. COLONIALON 2 PRIVATE ACRES OF $1,325,000
DOVER 4 BR SPRAWLING LIKE-NEW HOME 5223 s.f. 3+ ACRES, PRIVACY & POOL $1,875,000
DOVER 5 BR 2006 COLONIAL 7484 s.f. HUGE LEVEL FENCED YARD IN NEIGHBORHOOD $2,150,000
DOVER STUNNING 4 BR BRICK COLONIAL 4238 s.f. PRIVATE 2.7 ACRE SETTING ON STRAWBERRY HILL $1,699,000
NEEDHAM 2001 5 BR COLONIAL 4800 s.f., AU PAIR/IN LAW SUITE, SIDE STREET $1,299,000
DOVER EXQUISITE 4 BR 8 BA 2009 COLONIAL 6400 s.f. 2+ ACRES, COUNTRY ROAD $2,950,000
Mary@MaryCraneProperties.com
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Waterview Marion Antique Home
Traditional 1880 Antique on Water Street in Marion Village. This grand home boasts over 5,500 square feet with 7-8 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, formal dining room with fireplace, living room with fireplace, sunroom, parlor, and large kitchen which opens to family room. Waterviews of Sippican Harbor from living room and several of the bedrooms. Exterior features include large porch, private patio, inground swimming pool, and professionally landscaped .82 acre lot. This property includes a .58 acre lot across the street which includes a private dock on the inner-harbor.
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[ Jamestown. Waterfront home with dock and mooring on West Passage of Narragansett Bay. Enjoy the sunsets! $995,000.
Sales and Fabulous Rentals \ 4 Ferry Wharf, Jamestown, R.I. (401) 423-2200 www.islandrealtyri.com
story home currently running as a successful Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Jamestown. Perfect to live in and run as business, or have as a gracious home just steps from harbor front. $895,000.
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ustom Built European Villa
Originally designed by famous Boston architect S.D Kelley in 1882 this stunning mansion has been carefully restored and meticulously renovated. An ultimate home offering an exquisite custom designed kitchen, dramatic formal living/dining room, and handsome library! 6+ bedrooms, 5 full & 3 half baths! Elevator, A/C, 3 private decks including an enormous roof top terrace! 2 Car Heated Garage and 3 Paved Heated Outdoor Parking Spaces. $9,995,000. Beth Dickerson 617.510.8585
Newly constructed custom built home comprised of 3 buildings on over 2.5 acres in one of the most exclusive areas on Boston’s North Shore. Just 30 minutes from Boston the estate totals 6 bedrooms, including au pair suite with private entrance, 6 full and 3 half bathrooms, laundry and three kitchens. Features include garage parking for seven, smart house technology, media room, 1500 bottle wine cellar, home gym, carriage house, pool house and so much more. $4,950,000. Anthony Bruno 781.710.4544
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East Tower Residences: Brand new and totally finished 11th floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment offers generous luxury living space in Boston’s latest full service condominium complex. Open living kitchen area, granite counters, beautiful Ash floors, gas fireplace, and sunny southern oriented views! Luxurious master bedroom with en suite bath! Many amenities, award winning hotel services available! 1 Valet Garaged Space Included! $2,795,000. Beth Dickerson 617.510.8585
tunning Beacon Hill Residence
The Tudor, Boston’s premier boutique concierge address, by the State House at Boston Common. Formal lobby, private elevator, elegant oval foyer, grand living & dining rooms, custom library, 2 fireplaces, fine millwork, gleaming walnut floors, recessed lighting, curving bow windows. Chef ’s kitchen, gathering room, finely equipped, in maple and honey granite. 3 bedrooms, master suite, spa baths. Sparkling city views, valet garage parking, concierge services. Superb! $2,750,000. Josef Godlewski 617.407.3822
South End, Boston 617.426.6900
Waterfront, Boston 617.725.1981
Back Bay, Boston 617.375.6900
Charlestown 617.242.4222
Savin Hill 617.825.0800
Westwood 781.329.8008
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prudentialCT.com Extraordinary Views Simsbury, Connecticut Unique opportunity to own one of the most admired homes in the Valley! This dramatic Farmington Valley home enjoys panoramic views set on over 2 breathtaking acres on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Masterfully constructed with stone façade, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, a grand marble foyer and 2 circular staircases. Features both interior and exterior balconies with views, 5 bedrooms, 4/2 baths and over 8,300 square feet of exquisite living. Separate living areas perfect for an au-pair or in-laws. Complete with professional landscaping, patios, a gazebo and cascading waterfalls... own the sunset in this extraordinary Simsbury estate! $1,998,000 Karen Campagna • 860.559.4259 www.20CobtailWay.com
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TWIN PONDS
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Barnard, Vermont
A beautifully renovated antique cape married to a dramatic barn great room (7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths in all) centrally located on 40+/acres between two substantial spring-fed ponds. A lovely country home in a magically quiet setting. $2,750,000
GRACEMERE
SWANHURST MANOR HOUSE Newport, Rhode Island
Woodstock, Vermont
Gracemere on 163.96+/acres of professionally managed forest provides recreational opportunities, abundant wildlife, views and property tax abatement. This architect-designed 10,000 square foot stone house, overlooking a beautiful spring-fed pond, affords gracious comfort and conveys a sense of quiet elegance. A superb investment for the future. $4,300,000 More land available.
www.robertwallacerealestate.com 5 Central St./Box 630 Woodstock, VT 05091 802/457-2244 877/227-0242
Elegant and historic “Swanhurst Manor House” was built in 1851 as one of the first twelve mansions built on famed Bellevue Avenue. This beautiful 6 bedroom home has been lovingly restored to its gracious elegance and sits on 1.56 acres of classically landscaped grounds. Interior accents of elaborate detailing and period design remain prominent throughout. We welcome your appointment to view this grand historic home in Newport, RI.
$5,600,000 lynn.freeland@liladelman.com Contact: Lynn Freeland Office: 461-848-2101 or Cell: 401-345-6886 LilaDelman.com
The third building on the property which is also tied architecturally to the main house
$3,500,000 All showings by appointment only. 160 Ayer Road Harvard, MA 01451
houses 5 office spaces, a kitchenette and bath. The immediate area around this building is zoned for light commercial use and is currently used as real estate sales offices and an engineering space. The ground floor contains three large garage spaces, each capable of housing large farm machinery.
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Tied architecturally to the house, the property contains a magnificent 6400 sq.ft. barn which has 3200 sq.ft. of space on each of two floors. The ground floor houses fourteen 11' x 12' areas which can be used for a multitude of purposes, which may include horse stalls, car or boat storage. Also on the ground floor is a 10' x 80' walkway between stall areas. The second floor consists of an uninterrupted storage area of 3200 sq.ft.
The exterior also boasts a large patio with curved rock walls, an in-ground salt water gunite pool with stone patio, hot tub and waterfall.
This material is based upon information which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions and changes including price or withdrawal without notice. ŠMMVIII Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby's International Realty¼ is a licensed trademark to Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity . Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. SIR13
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This Spectacular 7,100 + square foot shingle Colonial is set on a level 1.20 acre lot and will be one of 19 distinctive homes at Fox Meadow, Westwood’s newest luxury neighborhood. Featuring a dramatic open kitchen/ family room, a spacious master bedroom with luxurious appointments, ďŹ ve full baths, a walk up third oor with bedroom/recreation room and bath, this custom Colonial also offers high ceilings and beautiful architectural detail throughout. Conveniently located with easy access to Westwood center and Route 128. Offered at: $2,795,000 Custom build-to-suit homes or individual lot sales are available. Lots Starting at: $895,000
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The American Society of Interior Designers 177 Andover Landscape 173 Archia Homes 199 Architectural Design Incorporated 176 Artifacts Fine Furniture 107
Seven-time consecutive winner BEST SHOP for THE HOME Cape Cod Life Magazine ‘02-’08
Au Soleil Catering 213 Authentic Designs 110 Back Bay Shutter Co. 30 Barbara Bahr Sheehan Interior Design 44 Beechwood Hotel 62 Belgard 60 Belisle Doors and Windows 187 Billie Brenner Ltd. 175 Blanche P. Field 178 Bolduc 82 Bordet Interiors 18 Boston Art 160 Boston Billiard Emporium 187 Boston Design Center 29 The Boston Shade Company 21 Brassworks Fine Home Details 193 Brian Sargent Designs 169 California Closets 63 The Catered Affair 108 Chip Webster & Associates 38 Chobee Hoy Associates Real Estate 202–203 Chrisicos Interiors 10–11 Cinnamon Interiors 174
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Closet Factory–Boston 47 Coldwell Banker Previews International 201 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage–Wellesley, MA 211 Colonial Woodworking 70 Colony Rug Company 23 Connect AV 107 Connor Building Co. 160 The Converse Company Realtors 208 Cottage Home 196 Crown Point Cabinetry 195 Cumar 37 Cutting Edge Systems 26 CW Quinn 176 Dennis Kitchens and Cabinetry 95 DeStefano Architects 51 Didriks 97 Dover Rug 41 Early New England Homes 196 Edward R. Stephen Company 68 Eliza Tan Interiors 31 Encores 170 FBN Construction Co. Inside back cover Ferguson 8–9
Au Soleil is proud to have been selected as Boston’s Best Caterer!
First Oriental Rugs 45 Furniture Consignment Gallery 213 Gardner Woodwrights 178 Genova Products 183 Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty 209 The Granite Group 71 Heartwood Kitchens 197 Hidden Pond 94 Hutker Architects 189 ICF International 96
Full-service, Contemporary Catering
Imperia Custom Cabinetry 73 Installations Plus 198 Interactive Home Systems 75 Interiors by Decorating Den 78 Island Realty 208 J Barrett & Company Real Estate 206
Featuring the award-winning cuisines of L’Espalier and Sel de la Terre cocktail parties - wine tastings - galas brunches - corporate events - weddings
J. Todd Galleries 171 J.H. Klein Wassink 77
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Junior League of Hartford 212
Runtal North America 109
Kitchen Views 33
Saltsman Brenzel Design Construction 189
Kitchens by Design 174
Sanford Custom Homes 173
LaBarge Custom Home Building 22
Seldom Scene Interiors Inside front cover
The Lakeside Living Expo 162
Shope Reno Wharton 59
Landry & Arcari 1
Snow and Jones 185
Leslie Fine Interiors 2–3
South Shore Millwork 66
Lighting Center–Rockingham Electric 81
Sport Court 83
Longwood Events 84
Staircrafters Plus 72
Lynn Freeland 210
Staples Cabinet Makers 169
M.A. Thenen Co. 14–15
Stephen Terhune Woodworking 42
Margo’s 161
studio b designworks 199
Martell’s Metal Works Corp. 191
Sudbury Design Group 24
Marvin Windows 39
Susan Dearborn Interiors 53
Mary Crane–Century 21 Properties 207
Susan Shulman Interiors 105
Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee 16–17
Susan Symonds Interior Design 48
Michael Hauck Designs 167
Susan Thomas Home 4–5
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 87
Symmons 35
Morehouse MacDonald & Associates 12–13
Techo-Bloc 106
MWI Fiber-Shield 32
Terrene 6–7
Neptune 1 Studios 167
Thoughtforms 40
New England Dream House 110
Tile Showcase 69
Newton Historical Society 215
TMS Architects 27
Nine Points Woodworking 191
TP Hazel Sotheby’s International Realty 211
North Shore Design Show 195
Triad Associates 93
Northeast Turf 79
Unico System 185
NorthShore Kitchens Plus 89
William Raveis Real Estate HQ 204–205
Nouvelle at Natick 111
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Overhead Door Company 85
Wilson Kelsey Design 25
Pastiche of Cape Cod 212
Window Imagination 161
Pellettieri Associates 99
Wolfers 91
Pennville Custom Cabinetry 67 Petrini Corporation 101
Bold, colorful, one-of-a-kind, quilted bargello and compass wall-hangings designed and made by award winning Massachusetts quilter Ann S. Lainhart. Can be made to order to fit any residential or commercial space and color scheme.
Ponders Hollow Custom Moulding & Flooring 103 Prospect Hill Antiques 165 Providence Preservation Society 215 Prudential Connecticut Realty 210 The Quilted Gallery 214
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R.P. Marzilli & Company 76 RiverBend & Company 55 Robert Wallace Real Estate 210 Royal Barry Wills Associates 179
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27th Annual Newton House Tour
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Susan Dearborn Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Susan Dearborn, ASID, has been designing homes in New England for three decades now, and she still loves her job as much as she did when she started her firm, Susan Dearborn Interiors, in 1979. Her work encompasses traditional, transitional and contemporary styles, and she’s equally comfortable with all three. Dearborn has watched New England style grow from emphasizing the traditional to welcoming a more contemporary look. “Fifteen or twenty years ago there was more of a formula in design,” she says. “There is a great freedom in design these days. I rejoice in that. Each client I meet exemplifies to me the diversity of opinion and the way people want to live, and that’s what makes my work so satisfying.” For source information, see page 196.
Morisson Lighting’s Tortoise Sconce “The quality of interior lighting defines the integrity of a space. This handblown tortoise glass sconce has rods inserted for color, and is actually a full circle that was cut in half after the glass cooled. It would love to use multiples of these in a large study, entertainment area or restaurant lounge.”
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Preston Blake’s Hamilton Fabric “Horizontal stripes delight me; there’s a design freedom in turning stripes horizontally. I love the accent of glitter—subtle yet provocative—in this fabric. I would love to see this fabric on an occasional chair in a living room, on fully upholstered dining chairs or used as drapery panels hanging from silver antiqued wooden poles.”
“Round dining is always inviting, and this layered cylinder is high on my scale for preferred table bases. Shown here in wormy maple wood with a satin maple finish, it would be equally comfortable on a casual porch, in a kitchen or in a dining room. The base can support of piece of glass up to seventy-two inches wide.”
Linkasink Dragon Cloisonné Vessel Sink “Powder rooms and guest baths deserve a ‘wow’ statement. They’re the perfect place to use a daring sink or stone you love that is very ‘out of the box.’ This cloisonné sink, made using the ancient Chinese art of fusing glass to copper and firing in a coal furnace, is definitely such a piece. I see it sitting on a piece of black galaxy marble.”
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