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DESIGN +DECOR VOLUME 16 ISSUE 4 - 2019
Editor-in-Chief Matthew J. Kolk mattkolk@me.com 203-820-1092 Managing Editor James Eagen Contributing Writers Lisa Gant, Susan Heller, Pam Gersh, Kait Shea, Anastasia Storer, Anna Wirth Contributing Photographers Jane Beiles, Michael Biondo, Phillip Ennis, Tria Giovan, John Gruen, Paul Johnson, Neil Landino, Mark La Rosa, Tim Lee, Daniel Milstein, Durston Saylor, Debra Somerville, Eric Striffler, Jonathan Wallen, Woodruff/Brown Photography Copy Editor Elena Serocki Graphic & Web Design East Coast Home Publishing
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ho would have known 17 years ago that we would be completing issue 100. Our centennial issue. That’s a really long time and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful community who stuck with us through thick and thin, good times and bad. It’s almost like a “Shelter
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Seventeen years also gives one a lot of experince in ones field. You know the players, as they know you. Relationships form between firms and the manner in which you interact with each other changes dramatically. We have become more of the trusted consultants to many of our partners and there is a constant dialog on how we all collectivly do very good business. With that being said, this Fall, we will be opening Design + Decor Southeast Florida, serving the Palm Beach through Miami market. This addition, along with Design + Decor CT NJ NY and Design + Decor Southwest Florida will create the “Golden Triangle” between these three lucarative markets and will answer the needs of our partners who have requested us to make this leap in order to give them access in these markets with the trusted and proven brand that Design + Decor has offered for almost two decades. We have added many new faces to our masthead to assist in this growth, several of them with over a decade of experience in each of our markets. We look forward to sharing their expertise in assisting you in meeting your goals and maintaing our wonderful relationships while intoducting many new partners into our fold of industry experts.
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MELANGE
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THE ANGEL COLLECTION The Angel Collection was designed by Silvana Angeletti and Daniele Ruzza for open-air living spaces. The pieces are perfect for lounging or dining. The design was inspired by plants, using soft lines and graphic curves to resemble branches.
SUNSET COLLECTION Designed in collaboration with Rockwell Group, the Sunset Collection has an easy, streamlined look and a clear vocabulary that makes it adaptable to numerous places and spaces. The pieces feature a powder-coated aluminum frame with rounded corners offered in dark blue, bronze, or white. The slats are made of a composite material of wood and bamboo fibers, making them durable and UV resistant. With wheels on one end and stackable frames, the lounges are easy to transport and store. Together, the collection is a customizable kit of parts for outdoor spaces.
MAH JONG OUTDOOR Enjoy the outdoors almost at ground level. Offered for the first time in an outdoor version, this new model of Roche Bobois’ best-seller, the MAH JONG sofa, maintains the characteristics that made it such a success: its modular components allow endless combinations. The metal base with randomly perforated pattern supports the cushions in delightful new fabrics. There are trays on the sides and behind the seat cushions to hold all your outdoor accessories, such as sunglasses or towels.
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THE UNDERCOUNTER SERIES True Residential, a luxury home refrigeration brand with commercial DNA, launches their full suite of indoor/outdoor undercounter units in the Build Your True program just in time for spring. Previously available for full-size units only, the striking collection of custom finishes and hardware is now applicable to the brand’s comprehensive assortment of undercounter units, allowing home homeowners to take their ultimate outdoor bars and entertaining spaces to new heights—inside and out. True Residential’s undercounter series, which are all UL-rated for both indoors and outdoors, includes 15” and 24” single and dual-tap beer Beverage Dispensers for beer aficionados, the highest-performing Clear Ice Machine on the market, a Beverage Center that can easily convert into a Wine Cabinet, a Wine Cabinet, Freezer, and Freezer and Fridge Drawers. From barbeques to pool parties, each unit is designed with functionality, performance, and unparalleled style in mind. Of note, the brand offers an industry-leading three year full warranty and a six year full warranty for sealed refrigeration systems. The wide array of finishes —which includes Stainless Steel, Gloss Black, Matte Black, Cobalt, Antique White, and Matte White and hardware in Stainless Steel, Pewter, Gold, Copper, Brass, and Chrome—offer designers and homeowners a plethora of unique color combinations to choose from.
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he Frank Webb Company hosted a Roundtable in Piscataway, N.J. featuring a panel of industry leaders who, among other eye-opening trends, explored the surprising overlap between the generations.
TOGETHER AGAIN Much has been made of the Millennials; their likes and dislikes, their inherent entitlement vs. their incredibly creative pragmatism and technological savvy. It may be that they spent more time at home or in connection with their parents, but many professionals are finding that the two generations truly enjoy getting hang time together. For the Millennials (officially labeled Generation Y) it isn’t just their parental units with whom they experience an easy camaraderie. It’s also the friends of their parents. This is the generation that has by far, transcended the stereotypical biases and prejudices that were part and parcel of those that 12
went before. Your age, race, gender, or socioeconomic standing are not necessarily relevant to whether they want to work, live and/or play with you. As for their parents, Age in Place is one descriptor of the Baby Boomer ’s current phase of life. More appropriate to the possibilities is the phrase, Sage in Place. Boomers are creating multi-generational housing, in some cases along the lines of compounds so that they can see, live with, and love on, their children and grandkids. Expanded homes can facilitate connection and cooperation. There is wisdom, wit, and there are wily ways to avoid some of life’s harsher lessons if you’re in context and willing to listen to those who have been there and done that. SALE? NO SALE. That said, Boomers who are not seeking to found their own dynastic homestead want many of the amenities that Millennials also find crucial. Walk to Coffee is a phrase that
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encapsulates a desirable lifestyle. For many, if they ’re not able to perambulate among shops and restaurants, if their dwellings are so far apart they can’t walk to visit friends, the answer is, No Sale. An artificial village created by builders around a downtown that is also bike-friendly, with single and multi-story dwellings, that feature open living plans, all en suite bedrooms, walk-in showers, home theaters and outdoor entertainment areas, has both demographics competing for space. EYE-POPPING MUST HAVES Weed rooms. Places to smoke or vape cannabis. Elevators. Millennials are growing up with the older segment at 38 to 40 years old with kids, and they want the convenience of an elevator. Boomers see the potential necessity. First floor master bedroom en suites are very desirable, along with remote security features, covered outdoor living spaces, even Community Rooms where the different demographics can mingle. Digital everything. Apps that communicate with refrigerators, clocks, heat and AC, music, shower heads, window blinds and appliances. NEW JERSEY MILLENNIALS In New Jersey, the Millennials want to be close to trains. After watching the previous generation give up all for the benefit 14
of family, they ’ve realized that the whole point of making a living is to allow oneself the grace of having a life. Their definition of a 10 to 12 hour workday does not include an additional four hour commute. For those who were among the first denizens of the generation and now have their own kids, that means delineating time to be with family; to be present at dance recitals, soccer games and baseball practice. The degree to which desktop internet use is declining among the Millennials is in direct proportion to the rise of mobile internet use. What is their Number One app? Did you guess Facebook? Good answer and it’s among the top three but, think Shopping. Yes! The Number One mobile app for Millennials is Amazon. Which brings us to a list of the Must-Have Rooms for Millennials, floor by floor: GROUND OR FIRST FLOOR: **Mud Room – with access to... **The Amazon Room – Specially designed with built-in shelves for deliveries. No more messy packages and boxes in the foyer, dining room and entranceway. **Secondary Laundry Room – which is connected to a first floor bathroom. Kids can drop off dirty sport clothes,
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uniforms, and outfits. **The Costco Closet – This is where all the Big Box Store items get stored. FIRST FLOOR: **An Ornate Custom Bar with home theater entertainment area because Millennials don’t want to go out, they want to visit with their friends.
**Linen Closet – Also behind a closed door with an air filtration system to keep everything smelling fresh and clean. **Main Laundry – With soundproofing so that the tumble of the dryer does not disturb anyone’s sleep.
SECOND FLOOR: **Weed Room – Complete with air filtration and evacuation systems, lounge chairs and high-end custom designed humidors.
For both generations, the drive is toward simplicity. Boomers are finding that much of what they collected or saved from Great Aunt Matilda retains only sentimental value, the Internet has made absolutely everything available, anywhere. What they are keeping to be passed down to family tends to be a more curated and thoughtful collection. Millennials are doing exactly what they ’re supposed to do and that is the opposite of what their parents did. Forget reduced clutter, they are all about No Clutter. Tchotchke free. Clean living, a reduced carbon footprint, and environmentally friendly living are shared values that the both generations want to see passed down to those who come after them.
**Separate Drugstore Cabinet – Fully stocked with first-aid items and all necessary medicines, behind a closed door.
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**Kitchen Pantry – A separate room behind a closed door where food supplies and holiday dishware are stored. Often includes an additional dishwasher.
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RESOURCES Amodeo Contracting Damian Amodeo 47 Nepperhan Avenue Elmsford, NY 10523 914.458.4315 amodeocontracting.com Cornerstone Cotracting George Pusser Mindy Gerhardt 200 Pemberwick Road Greenwich, CT 06831 203.861.4200 cornerstone-builders.com Diana Weinstein Interior Design Diana Weinstein Casey Gallagher Glen Ridge, NJ 917.842.2873 dianawdesign.com Diane Durocher Interiors Diane Durocher 375 S Central Avenue Ramsey, NJ 07440 201.825.3832 dianedurocherinteriors.com
Marketplace Designs Linda Kitson Summit, NJ 908.273.9381 marketplacedesigns.com NLM Design Interiors Oasis Home Nancy Mikulich 627 Cookman Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712 nlmdesigns.com oasishomedesigns.com Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture + Design Tom Conway 16 Maple Street Summit, NJ 07901 908.273.6565 rkcad.com Stonewater Architecture Michael Moritz Westfield + Summit NJ areas 908.380.2496 stonewaterarch.com
Frank Webb Home Stephanie Boucher 180 Central Avenue Piscataway, NJ 08854 732.393.7555 frankwebb.com
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The family hired Michael Smith Architects to head up the renovations of the home, which were completed in several phases over the course of a few years. “The main goal was to renovate the house to comfortably create all the spaces they wanted—such as an open kitchen/family room, a large mudroom and a new master suite—and to create a better interior flow while significantly enhancing the exterior of the home.
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The design team made more changes to the exterior of the home, which was previously an off-white color. To create the classic white colonial look the clients wanted, Michael Smith Architects exchanged the offwhite siding with white trim for all-white siding and trim with black shutters on all the windows. Finally, Michael Smith Architects delivered on its promise to create space for entertaining outdoors. “The outdoor entertaining areas are really nice,” says Michael. “They include a new swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, patio with trellis, covered porch and a new pool ‘house’ room that is attached to the home and was converted from an old first-floor guest suite.” After several years and multiple renovation projects, the home is everything the clients first dreamed it would be when they purchased the home. Architect Michael Smith Architects Michael Smith 41 N Main Street #101 Norwalk, CT 06854 203.563.0553 michaelsmitharchitects.com
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house in the redesign. The family and dining rooms were positioned in the void left after the kitchen was moved. A solitary bay window was replaced by a window wall boasting 270-degree views of the water. Cardello Architects not only relocated the kitchen, but also modified its spatial configuration to create a more user-friendly layout. The range anchors the design, more usable perimeter counter space and a generously-sized island, all included for functionality and entertaining. Kitchens by Deane was responsible for the design choices here and in the master bath. Currently, a vacant adjacent lot enables unobstructed southern views towards Manhattan. “When we did the layout for the kitchen, we also needed to consider how to ensure water views if the neighboring lot becomes built upon,” notes David. The solution was to extend the window length and position it strategically. A rear view of the home shows tiered balconies that perch on top of one another, also illustrating the attention dedicated to capturing water views from all angles of the narrow lot. Structurally speaking, each renovation undertaken in the past never repaired what had been previously damaged. The magnitude of structural modifications presented an opportunity for Cardello to get it right. For example, the stairwell was completely redone since structural changes required it. And, because David and his team removed the platforms, ceilings appear higher, which is especially evident in the entryway and living rooms areas. David is particularly pleased with the overall flow and progression through the home. “I really like the way the front entry sequence works,” he says. “One approaches along the side of the house through the front door into a very modern element of the flat roof into the two-story stairwell, where you get only a peekaboo view of the water.” Indeed, the drama is built gradually: the progression piques your curiosity by only hinting at the glory around the corner. As David sums it up succinctly, “You don’t just give it all away at the front door.” Architect Cardello Architects David LaPierre 97 Washington Street South Norwalk, CT 06854 203.587.8628 Greenwich Office 6 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 203.853.2524 cardelloarchitects.com Photography: Dennis Carbo
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Revival,” explains Tom. The original footprint of the house was not changed, despite the clients’ initial wish to add an expansion. The house spans five levels, including a new foundation that was rebuilt out of the old basement and crawl space to accommodate a three-car, side-entry garage beneath the home. This modification formed the basis of the re-configuration of spaces just above, which include a new butler’s pantry, kitchen and family room. The family wanted a large open kitchen and great room for casual family gatherings. “All the old rooms were gutted to create a grand coffered-ceilinged ‘great room’ space for the kitchen and breakfast 32
area, as well as a new custom archway to open to the adjacent coffered-ceilinged family room,” says Tom. This cozy family room serves as a connection to both a new butler’s pantry, formerly the home’s elevator lobby, and a new stairwell down to the mudroom entry below. “The butler’s pantry had fantastic and very unusual arched, fanshaped, double-hung, operable windows with a web design,” recalls Tom. “We elected to restore these windows and remove the lowest panes of glass on the lower sash to allow for counter space for the kitchen.” The primary kitchen space was opened up and transformed
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by three arched windows, designed to echo the originals that were restored, offering a panoramic view of the sweeping front lawn.
that is approachable, comfortable and livable, but tailored to grand entertaining.�
The design team also restored the rest of the first floor, including the dining room, living room, foyer and library, which is home to vintage glass-cabinet bookcases and the original fireplace with inglenook. On the upper floor, they remodeled the bathrooms and restored and redecorated the bedrooms, which includes a spacious and sublime master walk-in closet, created by using the space of an existing bedroom.
Architect Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design Tom Conway 16 Maple Street Summit, NJ 07901 908.273.6565 rkcad.com
The redesign carefully considered the entertaining needs of the clients, who open their home to host a variety of charity events. Aesthetically, the style remains formal to match the feeling of the original home. Touches such as formal hardware and lighting harmonize seamlessly with the open plan, creating a vintage vibe with a touch of glamour. As Tom aptly describes it, “The dĂŠcor and details are fresh, light and sun-drenched with a casual elegance
Builder KDH Home Design, LLC Maplewood, NJ 917.715.1227 kdhhomedesign.com Photographer Mike Van Tassell Architectural Photography mikevantassell.com
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primary challenge of the renovation was to bring together the existing core house and the left addition over the carport, which had been added at a later point,” explains Ryan. “A new porch, front gables and cupola helped create a unified feel.” The roofline was modified to provide symmetry and balance, while the new custom double front door hints at the grandeur that lies within—contextualized sophistication for the next generation. Builder Fletcher Development 320 Post Road Darien, CT 06820 203.286.6166 fletcherdevelopmentllc.com Architect Christopher Hull CAH Architecture and Design, LLC 78 Valley Road Cos Cob, CT 06807 203.622.7287 caharchitecture.com Interior Design Tyler Del Vento Greenwich, CT Photographer Andrew Bottiglieri
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The interrelationship between spaces is amplified by the ability to define them. The use of ceiling structures and the choice of materials provide harmony and definition. A bright, clean and transitional aesthetic was achieved through careful selection of materials and design touches. The trim is white, which contrasts beautifully with the dark flooring. Similarly, the kitchen has unique finishes and a mix of materials. An industrial range hood focal point boasts masculine metal strapping, which plays off the traditional and transitional elements of the cabinetry. Windows predominate, offering an abundance of natural light and seemingly extending the home’s footprint beyond the boundaries of its walls. Another striking feature is the three-story floating staircase with curved mahogany rails. The exterior of the home was executed with the same level of detail as the interior. “We purposely chose to create an exterior that was void of the oft-overdone moldings and trim,” notes Chris. The shape of the lot dictated not only the overall footprint of the house, but the perpendicular placement of the garage. Symmetrical roof lines and exterior flared walls above ground-story windows serve to elevate and unify the design. Perhaps the most enduring element of this house, however, is the
organization of space, which creates the drama and what Chris refers to as the “subconscious” experience of the architecture. The home’s scale, flow and light pique your curiosity and force you to explore, always eager to discover what waits around every corner. Builder Hemingway Construction Peter Sciaretta 115 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203.625.0566 www.hemingwayconstruction.com Architect Christopher Pagliaro Architects Christopher Pagliaro 3 Pine Street South Norwalk, CT 06854 203.838.5517 Photographer Carl Vernlund Design + Decor
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challenge. “It was pretty much a full-house reno on the interior,” explained Justin Meneguzzo of Yankee Custom Builders. “Basically, we took an outdated 1990s home and modernized it. There’s a new kitchen, a new master bathroom, updated tile and marble throughout, and new millwork and trim detailing. We redid the stairs to include all the glasswork. We turned an existing colonial into a more modern or transitional design.” Besides the short timeline, another major challenge of the project was “redoing the structural framing of the house to accommodate new openings and a more open floor plan,” said Justin. As they opened up the walls for the new floor plan, the builders occasionally uncovered additional challenges that were buried in the walls. Yankee Custom Builders served as the general contractor on the renovation, working with Artistic Tile to design the new tile work throughout the home. The team installed Carrera slabs in the kitchen, and adorned the master suite with beautiful glass tile. The high ceilings of the family room are covered in reclaimed barn board, giving the home the cozy yet modern look the family desired. The team used wide-plank, ripped and quartered white oak for the floors, and installed radiant heat to provide the family with warm floors during the cold winter months. Builder Yankee Custom Builders Justin Meneguzzo 203.588.1556 yankeecustombuilders.com Photographer Neil Landino
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his home sits on a strikingly beautiful plot in Fairfield County, CT, and if you were to drive by it today, you’d never guess it had once been a simple, single-story fixer-upper. “This renovation was inspired by a couple who wanted to build their dream home on a picturesque piece of property here in Fairfield County. It was a huge renovation that took several years to complete,” says Tyra Dellacroce, vice president of Connecticut Stone. Connecticut Stone, a stone supplier based in Milford, CT, partnered with DPD Builders from Bedford Hills, NY, to bring the couple’s dreams to life. “There were many challenges involved,” Tyra continues, “including sourcing and selecting the right materials for the elegant yet organic look the clients desired.” The combination of elegant and organic can be a difficult balance to achieve. Despite the challenges, Connecticut Stone and DPD Builders were able to achieve the stately yet warm and inviting feeling the clients wanted in their home. The stones used in this renovation were carefully selected to accomplish the look. On the outside of the home, natural fieldstone, granite and bluestone help create a grand yet welcoming appearance, making it a perfect focal point for the already beautiful plot. The inside of the home utilizes different kinds of stone for the various rooms. Several types of Italian marble, including Calacatta, are used in the kitchen and master bathroom. Cararra is featured in the secondary bathrooms. The lightDesign + Decor
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colored stone gives the home’s indoor spaces an organic, airy and comfortable atmosphere. The collaboration between Connecticut Stone and DPD Builders was a major reason for the success of this project. Together they were able to produce a stunning home on a magnificent plot—and give this couple the dream home they wanted. Stone Supplier Connecticut Stone Tyra Dellacroce 138 Woodmont Road, Milford, CT 06460 203.882.1000 connecticutstone.com Builder DPD Builders Daniel P. Divitto 35 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914.241.7272 dpdbuilders.com
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ituated on a mature and beautifully landscaped waterfront plot, this home was built in 1926 and was a large, classic manor, but it was in desperate need of some TLC. The house was originally a stone Tudor with a slate roof, and the goal of the renovation and addition was “to match and complement the existing home,” explained Rex Gedney, principal of Crozier Gedney Architects. Despite its state of disrepair, the home had a lot of character that made it an obvious choice for this family. It was huge and featured original stained-glass windows in the living and dining rooms; oak paneling, railings and balustrade; and stone mantels that had all been restored. The large plot boasted mature trees that provided shade for the home and a perfect space for a new outdoor pool to entertain friends and family. “ The 1926 home was largely original and typical for that period, with large social rooms and a small kitchen with adjacent servants’ quarters,” said Rex. “ There was a family room area that is typical for today ’s family as well.” The renovation process was not as easy as it might sound, however. Although the residence had great features that were ideal for the family, restoring the exterior of the home presented a major challenge because of its waterfront location. It was imperative that the architects chose materials that could withstand the unique weather patterns and natural wear Design + Decor
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and tear that come from being so close to water. Explained Rex, “We chose stone, slate and heavy oak timbers” to make up the exterior of the home. The team also needed to work closely with the owner to keep the traditional colors of the exterior that complement the stone and slate materials. Moreover, the original kitchen required a complete renovation to transform it from a tiny workspace and servants’ quarters to a functional and relaxing space for the family to cook, eat and socialize. Rex and his team also renovated the family room to allow beautiful views of the water from the entire space. The project took about a year to complete, but the family is now happily situated in their newly renovated and restored stone Tudor home with a modern twist. Architect Crozier Gedney Architects Rex Gedney 41 Elm Place Rye, NY 10580 914.967.6060 croziergedney.com
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arents all over the country vie for homes in the best school districts, but sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect, turnkey family home in the right area. So they purchase an older, less desirable house, and with a little bit of vision and a lot of patience, they end up with a home that perfectly fits their family ’s needs and tastes. And that’s exactly what this family of five in Chappaqua, NY, did. When they first purchased this home, it was a basic 1980s faux-colonial with a great piece of property and the possibility for a great layout. Unfortunately, the residence was starting to show its age. “They bought the house because they saw its potential, and the neighborhood and the property were phenomenal,” explained Chris Yaroscak, partner of Legacy Construction Northeast, which the family hired to renovate the home. “The house was boring, flat and less-than appealing, but they bought because it had potential.” And they were right. With a dining room covered in floral wallpaper and a bright red living room, the original home would require floor-to-ceiling renovations, but it ended up exceeding their expectations. Indeed, it would be difficult for anyone to recognize this as the same house. It has been transformed from a bland, white 1980s colonial with a funky color scheme to an elegant, olivegray cedar-shingle-encased home with tons of interesting Design + Decor
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sun protection and to soften the room.” According to Jan, however, the best feature of the renovation was the newly modernized fireplace, which was finished with faux cement. It stands in front of the couches with built-in bookshelves on either side, and is a striking focal point for the room. A new white-and-gray color scheme is accented by dark blues to give the space an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Three couches and a long dining table in the back of the room provide plenty of comfortable seating for family members, whether they want to relax or enjoy a delicious meal. With its new, modern style, the room has become a bright and comfortable place for the family to spend time together. Designer Jan Hiltz Jan Hiltz Interiors 21 Bridge Square Westport, CT 06880 203.361.9943 janhiltzinteriorsllc.com
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ince the open layout kitchen is no longer a trend but the standard, it’s important to appreciate the designer’s role in creating spaces that not only encourage gathering, but also converse with one another. Lisa Davenport of Lisa Davenport Designs was committed to ensuring her clients both an inviting space to entertain and a coherent whole in which all components work together. The first step in the transformation was to resolve structural issues and expand the entire footprint of the existing kitchen. Lisa worked closely with architect Jack Kemper from Kemper Associates and Skip Kamis, a local builder. A firm believer in collaborations, Lisa consulted with the team on details throughout the process. Design + Decor
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To create a more open area and improve the overall flow of spaces, the design team extended the back wall of the kitchen by approximately six feet and incorporated a new wall of windows. The window above the seating area became the new home of the pantry. Here, too, the window wall was pushed back the same distance as the kitchen, which Lisa chose to execute in a serene blue hue. The clients, a young family from South Glastonbury, CT, had explicit wishes for their new kitchen. They wanted a color scheme that could incorporate splashes of color, but remained predominantly white. An avid baker, the wife also requested a large island that she could use to do baking projects with her children. The design team tripled the size of the original island, finished it in walnut and crowned it with a granite top in Brown Fantasy, veined with browns and blues. Perimeter countertops are Black Pearl leathered granite, adding texture and complementing the richer browns in the quartersawn stained-white oak flooring. The cabinetry was custom designed and manufactured by Brunarhans of East Woodstock, CT. An interesting detail is the custom range hood, which features a dynamic arched curvature above the exhaust fan. The cabinet/hood, range and lower drawers all project slightly from the other cabinetry, an ingenious touch that accents these features and adds visual interest. The team also added a mudroom and opened up the staircase to provide a clear view to the kitchen. For the mudroom, Lisa chose
a color palette that echoed the soft green and taupe hues of the family room. Adjoining the kitchen, the family room boasts custom bar cabinetry and was strategically positioned, inviting guests to use the entirety of the open layout. “As per the client’s request to make this space more conducive to entertaining, we needed to make sure that people in the kitchen or family room didn’t feel isolated from anything happening in the other room,” notes Lisa. Lisa is especially proud of the team’s attention to detail in this project. “Jack took care of the structural requirements,” she notes. “Skip and I painstakingly ensured that details like the columns did not become heavy and cumbersome, but instead were echoed in the staircase newel post, bar and kitchen cabinetry—a coherence in which the whole package is a celebration of design and collaboration.” Designer Lisa Davenport Designs Lisa Davenport 140 West Street, Unit #303 Middlefield, CT 06455 860.316.5718 Naples: 380 10th Street South Naples, FL 34102 239.260.1845 lisadavenportdesigns.com Design + Decor
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Architect Kemper Associates Architects 790 Farmington Avenue #2 Farmington, CT 06032 860.409.7155 kemperarch.com Builder Skip Kamis Inc. 152 Dug Road South Glastonbury, CT 06073 860.633.6123 www.skipkamisinc.com Photographer Neil Landino  
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he owners of this beach-front condo had worked with Diane Durocher Interiors before at their home in Tenafly, NJ, so when they purchased this vacation home in Long Beach, they knew exactly who they wanted to design the interior. “Our firm was hired to redesign our clients’ beach condo for their newly blended family of four,” says Diane. “They requested a comfortable and welcoming environment with a sophisticated aesthetic” so they could live and entertain in comfort during their beach vacations. When Diane’s firm first viewed the condo in June 2014, it was dated and had some water damage. The clients wanted the home to be light, airy, comfortable and durable enough to handle their two children and any guests invited to the home. “Knowing that the homeowners, children and guests would be coming directly from the beach to the condo and would most likely have sandy feet or shoes, we installed a durable porcelain tile,” explains Diane. The tile moves from foyer to hallway to laundry room, kitchen and guest bathroom, where sandy feet can be washed off. Durocher Interiors also chose “child- and pet-friendly fabrics,” she says, “and sealed the upholstery to protect against spills and stains.”
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bedroom, she continues, the designers created “one large, shared headboard and two twin extra-long beds. The beds could be pushed together if needed.”
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Designer Diane Durocher Interiors Diane Durocher 375 S Central Avenue Ramsey, NJ 07446 201.825.3832 dianedurocherinteriors.com
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uilt in 1971 and offering a seductively conceived footprint of roughly 1,740 square feet, this Robert Rummer home in New Canaan, Connecticut was recently renovated by Garrison Hullinger of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design. Rummer was an active real estate developer in the 1960s and ‘70s, building a number of homes in subdivisions, primarily in Oregon. His modernist style and layout were informed by Joseph Eichler’s atriumcentered designs made popular in Walnut Creek, California, and by wellknown Los Angeles-based architect A. Quincy Jones. Jones developed a cost-effective approach to building by spacing posts at six feet four inches, which accommodated standardized glass panels and sliding doors in the post-and-beam homes. These posts are an iconic part of the interior of the home, and any updates were worked around this feature. Most who embrace Rummer homes are not only explicitly interested in 80
the particular aesthetic, but are also enamored with the idea of embracing a simpler and smaller space. One of the clients’ primary functional concerns was to incorporate more organized storage throughout the home. As Garrison points out, “Part of the desire to live in a ‘glass house’ like this is to ensure there is a place for everything and everything goes in its place.” Garrison was also struck by what he considered inadequate lighting, however, and talked with the clients about possible options to illuminate the space but not damage the original wood ceilings. Creating a more open and brighter space, yet not expanding the footprint or modifying iconic elements of the existing design, formed the task on this project. “I’m not a huge fan of colorful accent walls, but instead took the opportunity to add texture and depth with some unique tile applications,” explains Garrison. “I also wanted to ensure the design palette throughout the home really played off the cedar ceilings and made them the star of the home.”
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The design team improved the lighting and reconfigured the layout in the kitchen, but kept major appliances in their original location. After painstakingly reviewing the post and beam layouts, Garrison housed the lighting in a soffit built above the kitchen sink wall, where a mini-can light provides a task light, and where transformers were located for cable lighting that was placed along the ceiling’s beams. The clients are particularly grateful for a larger and more functional laundry room and an additional living space within the covered courtyard. “We added a teak deck that covers a portion of the atrium and provides additional seating area,” says Garrison. “The new cement tile feature wall is an added bonus to the space, adding pattern and depth without disturbing the tranquility of the environment. A yin-yang dialogue is created with the concrete tile wall and the dark painted cedar of the opposing wall in the atrium.” The final outcome is a peaceful interplay of surfaces and spaces. Those seeking a simpler dialogue will find comfort in the post-and-beam design anchored by a naturally lit atrium, and will admire Garrison’s extraordinarily responsive solutions. Designer Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Garrison Hullinger 506 Southwest 6th Ave Portland, OR 97204 971.255.0326 garrisonhullinger.com Photography Blackstone Edge Studio
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he transformation of this five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was done in two stages and overseen by Katharine Kelly Rhudy of Reed & Acanthus Interior Design in New Canaan, CT. The homeowners—a family with three children— wanted their 1982 house to have a more vibrant feel and updated features. The family room, master bedroom and children’s rooms were the focus of the renovation and redesign. The spaces had an almost cavernous quality before Katharine applied her expertise and talents to the task, providing clean lines and a welcome abundance of light. Katharine’s team made no changes to the footprint of the home, and the only structural alteration was the addition of a bay window in the family room. She succeeded in fulfilling the clients’ wish to make the family room “feel like summer—even in the winter!” She explains, “Although it was a little tricky to incorporate from the exterior, the bay window in the family room was a game changer.” After Katharine presented a few color options and design ideas to Design + Decor
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fter moving with their young family from their contemporary brownstone in Brooklyn to Bronxville in Westchester County, NY, these clients were ready for some of the charming, traditional features of an older home. What the couple ended up getting was a house with a perfect exterior—a large front porch and classic architectural details—but with an interior that had been completely stripped of all the traditional details the clients had wanted. It was JWH Design and Cabinetry’s job to infuse the home with the features the homeowners desired and to update nearly the entire house—all before the arrival of their second baby in less than nine months. The scope of the renovation included converting the small back porch into a mudroom, adding floor space on the second floor for the new master suite, turning the basement into a usable space for the family, taking the kitchen and bathrooms down to the studs to make room for the new design, and restoring classic details to the entire home.
Asked what the biggest challenge of the renovation had been, JWH founder Jennifer Howard recalled, “As this is an early 1900s home, the basement fell into the ‘scary’ category, with the laundry tucked into the back corner. Rather than bringing the laundry up to the main living floors, we wanted to convert the entire basement into a great living space for a playroom/office, half bath and fabulous laundry. Chipping out three feet of floor to achieve nine-foot ceilings was no small feat!” In the rest of the home, though, the design team had few problems with the renovations. “The first floor opened up beautifully with minimal structural work,” said Jennifer. “Capturing space from the rear porch allowed us to create an intimate family room, a fun and functional mudroom entry and an open kitchen layout in the center. Rearranging the interior spaces on the second floor resulted in four nicely proportioned family bedrooms, with an extra guest suite on the third floor. And the lower level, with high ceilings and large windows, adds a lot of living space for kids and adults together.”
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The renovation was greatly helped by the fact that JWH Design also has a custom cabinetry arm that it used to “create special hardware details, unique colors and innovative interior accessories,” noted Jennifer. Throughout the home, the designers achieved a light, neutral tone with hand-hewn French oak floors and white walls throughout. The white walls were “key for the extensive art collection, which provided the pops of color,” noted Jennifer. The couple owns two art galleries in NYC, which have also been renovated by JWH, and their new home provided the perfect place to display their own collection of art. In the end, this early-1900s home became everything the family wanted: a place where they could comfortably raise their two toddler boys and host family and work events in a stylish and elegant setting. The best part about the renovation, according to Jennifer, is that “everything is right-sized to fit the interior and exterior of the home. The home looks like it has been lovingly cared for over years, rather than looking like a complete renovation.”
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ome renovations—and transformations—have a tendency to snowball. A kitchen overhaul soon has a client reaching out to the designer for an encore performance. Such was the case with this master bath redo by Maria Tanzi of Majestic Kitchens, who was charged with transforming the client’s master bath as a follow-up project. “The entire home was very traditional; the kitchen was especially heavy and rich in details,” says Maria. “The renovation resulted in a more transitional feel.” The exceptional results and rapport parlayed into the master bath that is featured here. From a functional standpoint, the original step-up platform tub had to be jettisoned and the shower needed expansion. The client chose an alternative slipper tub that was more streamlined, yet not too modern. The requirement for a larger shower proved to be a bit of a challenge, however. “The original layout was essentially a square, but the entry from the bedroom was at a 45-degree angle,” notes Maria. “I realized we could square off the room and create a larger area to accommodate the shower.” Subsequent to this eleventh-hour stroke of insight, she modified the floor plan and customized additional elements. The client’s inspiration for the aesthetics originated in a greenish-gray color that she saw in Maria’s showroom. As with fashion, designs often emerge from such details. The original color scheme was dark: a mix Design + Decor
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of deep blue and dark wood finishes. The intention was to make the space lighter and brighter. Windows and skylights were kept intact; however, the color and material choices radically transformed the space. Maria designed the stunning vanity, which features the client’s favored color—“silver strand”—and serves as both a focal point and an anchor in the design. “Making the client inspiration work with my manufacturer was especially gratifying,” recalls Maria. “The details in the toe valence, the height of each of the components—drawers and doors—coupled with the molding details formed a level of customization that makes all the difference.” Similarly, Maria designed the center cabinet with glass doors to emphasize and extend the cathedral ceiling heights. Functionally, this solution provided ample storage space, so the client selected mirrors to frame the entirety. An existing Sheetrock closet was replaced with a tall linen cabinet from Grabill Cabinets in Indiana, which matches the vanity. This served to pull in the color of the vanity and played off 98
of everything else. The client sourced all flooring choices, which were installed along with radiant heat. The fixtures and sink are from Kohler, and the frameless shower door was customized by a local vendor. After the success on this project, Maria’s sleeves remained rolled up to tackle the next design endeavor. Stay tuned. Designer Majestic Kitchens Maria Tanzi 700 Fenimore Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914.381.1302 majestickitchens.com Photographer Peter Krupenye
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his lovely family residence in Purchase, NY, was completely renovated by Lara Michelle Beautiful Interiors. The home needed both functional and aesthetic updates, so Lara worked closely with the client to create the light, clean and modern aesthetic of the kitchen and the showstopping powder room. The design team expanded the spatial layout of the kitchen by knocking down a wall that housed the laundry room, which was subsequently moved to the second floor. By creating a more spacious footprint, Lara was able to accommodate a larger center island that became the focal point of the design. “The kitchen island really makes a statement with the waterfall, which catches the eye upon entering the room,” notes Lara. “The drawers are not only a practical storage solution, but they also anchor the lines of the cabinetry.” The minimally veined Quartz Master countertop cascades down both sides. Since the clients preferred additional storage to seating, Lara designed drawers on the exterior side and appliances on the interior. The dynamic veining in the stone echoes the tangle of tree branches that are visible through the window.
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Lara also designed all the cabinetry, which was built by her in-house carpenter—a level of customization ensuring that no detail was too small to consider. A light-gray satin finish was chosen for the perimeter, and a medium-gray satin painted finish was used on the island cabinetry. The backsplash is a glossy white ceramic tile with beveled edges. The ombre amethyst pendant lighting is from Quorum International; the globes capture and harmonize with the orchid-hued chairs in the dining area. The client likes to cook, so Lara created an additional cabinetry wall behind the seating area that houses everyday appliances like a coffee maker and a pop-up drawer for the blender. The client was very keen on creating a statement powder room—a fitting request for Lara, who has a particular fondness and talent for such a project. With the checkerboard black-andwhite tile flooring serving as the foundation for the design, the stunning custom-designed glossy black vanity boasts a diamond-pattered front to echo the geometry of the tiles. Lara always encourages her clients to consider bold wallcoverings, and, here, “Noailles Jour” wallpaper from Christian Lacroix was a client favorite. Lara chose final finishing touches, including the antique brass sconces from Justice Design Group, an antique gold-framed mirror by Mercury Row, and an Art Deco-inspired faucet, towel ring and toilet paper holder from the Vero Collection by Delta. She also custom-designed the shelving above the Toto toilet. A guest can’t help but let out an audible gasp of excitement upon entering this bold and exciting space. Voilà!
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he kitchen is often the starting point for a home redesign. As the anchor, hub and heart of the home, it is the primary gathering and living space. Architect Kathleen Poirier of KP Architects spearheaded the transformation of this kitchen in a family residence in Westport, CT, and was also responsible for updates to additional rooms throughout the home. The focal point of the kitchen redesign was the island. “The clients had a very specific vision for a huge island with a cooking prep area, storage and drinks fridge at one end, and a casual dining zone for all six family members at the other,” recalls Kathleen. This rather tall order resulted in an island that is a very nonstandard 4½ feet wide by 18½ feet long. The crowning countertop proved to be a particular challenge, as the clients wanted a white stone with moderate gray veining. Two perfectly book-matched pieces of statuary marble, sourced from Stone Workshop, LLC, in Bridgeport, CT, were the perfect fit. “Since the screened porch was turned into a breakfast room, and the clients also have a formal dining room, the island is the most casual and most accessible seating area,” notes Kathleen. She positioned the peninsula seating arrangement of the island to take full advantage of the light coming through the full-height windows and French doors. The remainder of the design was intentionally kept modern, light and clean. Kathleen designed all the white painted cabinetry and custom range hood devoid of ornate moldings. More of a workhorse than a showroom, the kitchen is expertly equipped with a 60-inch Wolf range, a 36-inch Sub-Zero fridge, a separate 36-inch Sub-Zero freezer, two dishwashers, a tall wine storage unit, two fridge drawers, a micro drawer, an ice maker and a built-in Miele coffee system. 106
Although the kitchen is very modern in feel, Kathleen was mindful to include touches that add visual interest and warmth. She redid the lighting entirely, with highlights including “Darlana Lantern” pendant lights from Visual Comfort, which are finished in iron to echo and harmonize with the home’s prevailing French Country style. The subway tile backsplash is polished Thassos marble to match the brilliant white of the statuary marble countertop. The decorative feature wall, framed with polished Thassos chair rail moldings, sports a polished Asian statuary herringbone tile, which boasts gray-and-brown hues to complement the countertop veining. Additionally, Kathleen chose hardware in satin nickel to pair with the stainless-steel appliances. The entirety of the design reflects Kathleen’s talent at creating functional designs that exude timeless calm and sophistication. Kathleen Poirier Architects Kathleen Poirier, AIA 40 Twin Oak Lane Wilton, CT 06897 203.210.5199 kparchitects.com Contractor Chris O’Dell O’Dell Development Photographer Dennis M. Carbo
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ought in 2011, this 1950s home had already undergone a renovation to expand the kitchen and add a family room. It had a great front porch and back patio, and was situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the perfect setting for the clients’ kids to play, and for entertaining friends and family. Although the home was already in good condition, the early2000s finishes were outdated and too traditional for the family’s tastes. “The clients wanted to modernize the home to a more traditional look with coastal influences,” explained Melissa Adams Gruber of Adams Interior Design. “The front of the home remained untouched. The evolution has been primarily indoors with an added bluestone stepped patio in the back, an outdoor kitchen and an outdoor living room.”
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The indoor renovations focused largely on the kitchen, the family room and the master bath, though the entire interior was given a fresh, coastal-inspired color scheme. “The color scheme was a complete change,” said Melissa. “It went from dark and dated to fresh, organic and naturally coastal. It’s centered around shades of blue and gray: they are tones of charcoal, navy, marine, stone and linen. Bleached wood and gold add warmth and keep the look current, but not trendy.” In Melissa’s opinion, the best feature of the new renovations is the combination island/ banquette kitchen table. “The kitchen is large, and the grand island, designed by architect Dan Contelmo of Poughkeepsie, NY, serves as a perfect backdrop for the family dining center,” she said. “The table and banquette are large enough to seat many friends and family.” With quartz countertops, Lucite and gold lighting from Worlds Away, and custom Shaker-style cabinets, the new kitchen—along with the entire house—is an entirely modern and functional space, perfect for the young couple to entertain their friends and family. Designer Adams Interior Design Melissa Adams Gruber 845.440.3135 aidesignny.com
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he ninth annual Paris Design Week, scheduled to overlap with Mainson&Objet Paris, will take place from Thursday, September 5th to Saturday the 14th 2019.
For ten days, the event invites French and international professionals and the general public to discover the best showcases of design in Paris, while the leading talents in the discipline gather in the LE OFF exhibition. Late-night openings, debates and installations bring the city to life, echoing the new releases for autumn and kicking off the pre-holiday sales period. This latest edition intends to forge even stronger and 112
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broader ties between those involved in Parisian design, but also to strengthen the event’s technical dimension with the creation of the Projets special itinerary. Established to mirror the development of the Mainson&Objet Projets show, this new themed itinerary invites specifiers and private individuals with development projects to enter the participants’ showrooms to meet interior design professionals – a unique early-autumn opportunity to start planning home improvement and décor projects. For more information, go to: maison-objet.com
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