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DESIGN +DECOR VOLUME 17 ISSUE 4 - 2020
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enjoy public speaking. Getting a group of talented people together and talking about the insand-outs of the trade. This is something I hope that we can all get back to in the near future. I miss that face-to-face interaction where we all add to common ideas and expound upon them based upon our personal experiences and thoughts. I feel that this idea sharing is the backbone of the shelter industry. Zoom meetings are fine and serve their purpose, but once this crisis calms down and we are able to all sit in larger groups again, I look forward to all of the amazing new ideas and trends are going to come out of this time of isolation and how much deeper collaborations will be. We have all learned the value of human interaction over these past few months which simply cannot be duplicated electronically. I hope that this is possible sooner rather than later. As the COVID-19 crisis has been keeping us all close to home, Design + Decor, with this issue, is sharing some wonderful amazing transformations this year to give you guidance in making your homes a special place for years to come. Thank you to all of our valued partners for allowing us to share some of their fabulous creations with you. We hope you enjoy this issue and please stay healthy and safe,
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n abundance of knotty pine and dark browns gave way to a neutral color palette with pops of color in this 1980s-style townhouse in Snowmass, Colorado. A family in Greenwich, Connecticut, had purchased this ski-in, ski-out unit, knowing they wanted to transform it to suit their taste. Since the home’s flow worked well for the family, their goal was to give it a facelift to pull it out of the ’80s and into the modern era. “It was more of a project of finishes,” says Susan Alisberg of Alisberg Parker Architects. “They wanted us to transform what the space felt like. The space flowed really well, but the language of the materials was a very dated language.” Susan created the contemporary renovations with an eye toward a comfy ski home conducive Design + Decor
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to entertaining friends after a fun day of skiing. The team removed the orange tones and replaced them with a modern black-and-white palette with consistent pops of green that revitalized the living spaces. Working remotely for most of the project, Susan and her team created an inviting space in the kitchen by removing the once-popular honey-beige speckled granite countertop and replacing it with black granite. They added an easy-to-maintain charcoal gray stone floor. A beautiful rolling stainless-steel and butcher-block island replaced the original, and an old-style painted range hood made way for a stainless-steel downdraft model. Looking for a brighter, more attractive eating area, the team relocated the kitchen sink and moved the eating area to join with the family space as part of the great room. While the renovations lightened and brightened the entire townhouse, Susan says the largest transformation was in the “heavy, dated” great room. “Now you walk in and it’s just a breath of fresh air,” she adds. Previously, the room had lost sight of the gorgeous mountain views out the massive picture windows that dominate the room. To bring that view back into focus, Susan added light, airy taupe window treatments mounted between the windows to avoid obscuring the view, removed the fireplace hearth and reclad it with stainless steel. A TV is now mounted above the fireplace. She also refinished the existing floors in most of the living areas in a stunning dark ebony. Says Susan, “We created an inviting sitting area that has both a view to the mountains and also the fireplace and TV.” Architect
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A flat-roofed brick addition containing a mishmash of cramped rooms with low ceilings and various floor levels led the homeowner to Laura Kaehler Architects. The owner wanted a revitalized look to replace the cluttered chaos of this space within her lakeside home in New Canaan, CT. Laura delivered with a sparkling new space that added enlarged floor-to-ceiling windows capturing a garden view, a sleek new kitchen, a laundry area, a powder room and a private office area. The new open floor plan adjoins the existing family room, giving the previously cramped space room to breathe amid bright and modern new amenities. Gone are the old, stained kitchen cabinets with plastic laminate counters and linoleum tile. Laura and her team complied with the homeowner ’s wishes and gave her a Eurø Style kitchen—a sleek minimalist design with Koto stained cabinets and white lacquer uppers, natural Calcutta stone counters, porcelain tile floors, square LED recessed lighting, Miele appliances and Pella windows and doors. The sleek look is punctuated with no visible hardware and drawers for base cabinets, all of which contain wide reveals for opening and closing. This Design + Decor
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he project started out as a slight refresh for this charming yet quirky former carriage house nestled in the hills of Montclair, NJ. But it turned into an all-encompassing renovation that involved knocking down walls, moving rooms and reconfiguring an awkward spatial flow within the home.
For David Spence of Windigo Architecture + Design and Elaine Santos of Elaine Santos Designs, the puzzle was: How to create a cohesive, modern open-floor plan, take advantage of the spectacular Manhattan skyline view, and still retain the structure’s late 1800s historic charm? Design + Decor
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The puzzle unraveled when the team looked at the house holistically instead of as a room-by-room challenge, says David.
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notes Elaine. “I love that it was the original carriage house homestead. I love the way it is nestled into the landscape. It’s a jewel-like presence nestled within the trees, and you get this beautiful New York City view.” Architect Windigo Architecture + Design David Spence 914 Mt Kemble Avenue # 2 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.425.7680 windigodesign.com
Builder Jack Finn Building Company 105 Groves Street Montclair, NJ 07042 973.744.4629 finnbuilders.com
Interior Design Elaine Santos Design Elaine Santos 611 Broadway Suite 618 New York, NY 10012 212.729.4987 elainesantos.com Barlis Wedlick barliswedlick.com
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xtensive renovations by Vita Design Group transformed this home in Westport, CT, into a modern masterpiece.
The original architect had primarily worked as a set designer, and his style can be seen in the theatrical nature of the structure. The large, shingled pyramids, for example, are reminiscent of homes in Bali or Tahiti, far from Connecticut. This theatrical effect did not extend to the rear of the house, however. “From our perspective, it didn’t have nearly the same degree of thoughtfulness or finesse that the front did,” says Lucien Vita, principal architect of Vita Design Group. “It was just placed there to complete the rest of the picture.” According to Lucien, the homeowners “wanted to retain the resort-like feeling of the front portion of the house and the front courtyard, but they wanted to infuse the rest of the building with a more modern design.” To transform the home from postmodern to modern, Lucien and his team completely redesigned the entryway so that it reflects a clean aesthetic. They replaced the original white French doors with a large, sleek black door featuring metal strips, and removed the white columns, leaving two that support a Japanese-like overhang. They exchanged the single, gigantic triangle roof for a knife-edge roof with hidden gutters built two feet from the edge of the room. “It was critical to the success of that architectural concept to not have a gutter interfere with the knife-edge,” explains Lucien. The stark lines establish a majestic, modern style. Design + Decor
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his 4,000-square-foot ranchstyle home in North Stamford, CT, had a tired feel with an outdated look and overgrown landscaping when Hemingway Fine Homes picked it up off the market. Hemingway and its team, which included Angela DeCarlo of A Designs and Christopher Pagliaro Architects, saw a local need for homes designed for the young professional eager to escape city high-rise life, but not interested in the massive upkeep involved with a large suburban home. After a complete remodel inside and out, this smaller two-level home with user-friendly smart features fits the bill—and the current COVID-19 buyer’s market. It has a sleek, modern look, easy-care yet premium finishes, and amenities that include two laundry rooms, yoga room, home gym, media room, pool and spa site. “It gives the owners all the things Design + Decor
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niscent of a prior era. The transformation brought in a light and glossy open-concept sophistication with its predominantly white interior accented by soft grays and blues. Playing beautifully with the lighter-hued wall color are oak plank flooring with a brushed gray stain upstairs in the main living area, and matching durable, maintenance-free vinyl flooring downstairs, which houses the media and yoga rooms, home office, gym and full bathroom. “We like to match the inside with the outside,” says Angela of A Designs, discussing the modernization of the home. “When you walk into the house, there is a modern feel to it.” Builder Hemingway Fine Homes Peter Sciarretta 115 Mason Street Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 203.625.0566 hemingwayconstruction.com
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hen the family saw that this 1930s Craftsman bungalow in North Salem, NY, had gone on the market, they knew they had to have it. They had admired it for years, so the decision to purchase it was an easy one. While they wanted to retain the original Craftsman style and integrity, however, they knew that many modernizations were required to bring the home into the 21st century and in line with their family’s needs. So the owners contacted Sequoia Contracting Company and Studio RAI, which created a stunning home with numerous amenities that capitalized on the surrounding open land and nearby Titicus River. First, out came the antiquated. After ripping the home’s internal guts down to the studs, the design team removed the ancient heating system and old wiring, replaced the singlepane windows, and added air conditioning and heated flooring in the bathrooms and garage. They battled mildew and an unlevel house due to its age and no previous renovations—a catch-22 of sorts, according to Alan Megerdichian, owner of Sequoia Contracting. The fact that the home was in its original state, without prior renovations, made overhauling the structure easier for the team, but it also meant that they had to do restorative work. The home had sunk over time so they needed to jack it up; they also had to add drainage and waterproofing to ensure the house would be watertight.
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The team added 5,000 square feet to the existing home, which included two additions on either side of the Craftsman bungalow—a master bedroom suite and a garage with a mother-in-law unit upstairs. While the original home, including the beautiful old front door, is readily apparent from the front vantage point, the back looks like an entirely different home, with its extension to accommodate an enlarged kitchen and family room, and its beautiful windows offering a view of the land and river beyond. The additional square footage includes a finished walkout basement—formerly a utility space—which made room for a home office, media room and gym. The interior is much like the exterior: a seamless blend of old and new. It incorporates many Craftsman touches in keeping with the history of the home. Except for in the basement and bathrooms, the home’s flooring is a timeless stained quarter sawn white oak. Alan’s plan to keep the integrity of this beauty succeeded in spades. “I didn’t want the additions to overpower the house,” he said. “When you look at it, you still see the intact old house. It’s still center stage with its original front door.” Builder Sequoia Conracting Alan Megerdichian North Salem, NY 914.424.1837 sequoiacontracting.com
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hat started out as a small renovation for a beautiful American Georgian home in mid-country Greenwich, CT, ended up as a decades-long labor of love for both the homeowner and the architect, Charles Hilton, of Charles Hilton Architects. The homeowner first tasked Charles and his team with creating a beautiful kitchen out of an existing, small service kitchen, butler pantry and outdoor porch. The result, a stunning masculine mahogany-clad space, became the seed for a 25-year endeavor— 8 buildings and 10 projects—that defied even Charles’ expectations. “We went from doing small renovations to bigger renovations, from small buildings to bigger buildings,” says Charles. “They became more unique and personal as the whole place grew. The land developed into a beautiful oasis.” The current property was, at one-point, separate properties. The main home, the Georgian estate, sits on the original property. Over a 10-year period, Charles worked his way through the entire house, doing everything from simple restorations to complete renovations to preserve, restore and enhance the original architecture. The inside stretched to the outside. The client engaged landscape architect Charles J Stick who specializes in formal classical gardens. Charles enhanced the lush woodland gardens, Design + Decor
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planned the properties extensive new circulation, added striking fountains, a circular driveway and dozens of other touches that enhanced the blossoming Georgian atmosphere of the property. It was at this time, with the building of the greenhouse, pool house and Jeffersonian-style gazebo, that some property setback issues arose with siting the pool house. This issue and subsequent conversations with the neighbor eventually led to the homeowner purchasing the entire adjacent four-acre property, giving him a total of approximately 13 acres. The adjoining property—a handful of dilapidated 1920s Shingle-style buildings with 44
assorted elevations, irregular forms and multiple renovations, including the main house—offered little direction for how to create an architectural dialogue between the two properties. Inside the original home however, Charles became intrigued by some subtle French influences. In researching the property, he discovered that the original architect was William Dominick, who specialized in French country houses. Charles traveled to France and visited Marie Antoinette’s working agrarian farm on the famous Versailles estate. As he studied the land use and buildings, he realized he’d found the perfect inspiration for his project back in
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Greenwich. Coincidentally around this time the owner married a gourmet chef who trained with organic culinary pioneer, Alice Waters at Chez Panisse, and who shared his love of organic culinary cuisine. The new property eventually became their French Normandy-inspired working organic Sleepy Cat Farm, a multiple-acre enclave with a focus on bringing community attentiveness to horticulture, landscape architecture and the value of plants in people’s lives. The farm offers seasonal garden visits and a variety of occasional private lectures. Ensuring historical integrity and transforming the property to the farm’s present state of French Normandy loveliness required extensive research, followed by a great deal of creativity and ingenuity. The immeasurable labor gave rise to a beautiful new “barn” structure, which functions as a stunning home, punctuated by its striking three-and-a-half-story tower anchoring a warm and comfortable great room. The “barn” includes three bedrooms, two kitchens, a wine cellar and a root cellar. There are also utility buildings and verdant gardens 46
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that offer secret hideaways amid pristine landscaped walkways intermingled with lovely statuaries and focal points. The limonaia with its extensive south-facing windows, the last building added to the property, offers winter refuge for the estate’s citrus trees. The main vegetable garden is a bounty of choice, with a variety of root and seasonal vegetables and gourds. The orchards and berry fields likewise provide a continuous abundance of good things to eat. “There are bees and honey and berries of various kinds,” says Charles. “It’s a very extensive organic food production farm, juxtaposed and interspersed with ornamental gardens and beautiful follies and statues. It’s really special.” For a more in depth look at the Georgian Estate and Sleepy Cat Farm, pick up a copy of Classic Greenwich Houses featuring the architecture of Charles Hilton Architects, published by the Monacelli Press, available September 15, 2020. For more information on Sleepy Cat Farm, go to sleepycatfarm.com/ Architect Charles Hilton Architects Charles Hilton 170 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203.489.3800 hiltonarchitects.com Design + Decor
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hen a young family looking to escape New York City discovered a beautiful, sophisticated 8,000-square-foot country estate, the interior looked like something from a bygone era, with its outdated yellows and tired, dark demeanor. The homeowners contacted Tami Wassong Interiors to make their new home in Greenwich, CT, “chic and fun� and conducive to entertaining. However, they also wanted to keep the classic integrity of the home, including the original floorings, moldings and ceiling medallions. The remodeling, done over several years, included a lot of trade secrets that allowed Tami to leave the integrity of the home intact, but still give the homeowners the modern edge mixed with sophisticated tradition they sought in a primary color palette of soft whites and blues. Tami said
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that over the years, the client allowed some modern renovations and remodels, such as the family room fireplace and the poolroom, but she did much of the makeover with paint colors, lighting, wallpaper, area rugs and luminescent materials designed to brighten and enhance the home’s interior. “It is tricks of the trade in how to brighten up the spaces and bring new life to them,” Tami said. “You don’t need to come in and alter the architecture—there is another way to do it.”
windows. The white furniture, with a variety of blue accent pillows, and the stunning indoor/outdoor carpeting complete the beach vibe in this inviting room. Tami designed many of the pieces in the home when she “couldn’t find the right piece,” she said. Aside from the commissioned art piece, she used artwork painted by the homeowner ’s mother, a painter, as inspiration for bringing color into the home.
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Indeed, Tami completely redesigned the original family room fireplace, widening it to make the room look grander, and replacing the original material with ocean blue travertine. An exquisite four-foot-square painting by Carin Riley commissioned for the space gives the room a beautiful focal point amid the comfortable, whitefurnished, family-oriented room. The multi-windowed poolroom had a complete makeover, with new porcelain planked flooring, reminiscent of graywashed wood, and white clapboarding installed above the tall 50
While the home displays a chic and very white look, it is also childfriendly, with washable or Scotchgarded materials, easily wipeable surfaces, and materials that don’t leave fingerprints. Designer Tami Wassong Interiors Tami Wassong 914.629.1166 tamiwassong.com
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his bright and beautiful eclectic “pretty in pink” transformation bears no trace of its origins, firmly rooted in the era of built-in furniture and yards of TV/stereo wire burrowed behind walls.
The dynamic changes sent Diane Durocher and her team at Diane Durocher Interiors scurrying in multiple directions to pull together this fabulously updated French-inspired bedroom and adjoining dressing area as part of a designer showhouse in Saddle River, NJ. The pink theme and name gave an enthusiastic nod to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with proceeds going to Hackensack University Medical Center. “It’s a win-win,” said Diane. “Designers get to flex their creative muscle, it’s a way for the homeowner to have a home updated and ready for sale, and it’s wonderful for the charity.” Assigned a large bedroom and small adjoining room in the 20,000-square-foot French Revival home, Diane knew she had challenges ahead: removing the wall-to-wall carpeting and restoring the original oak hardwood floors; dismantling and discarding built-in laminate furniture; and eliminating endless lengths of TV and stereo cable behind the wall, all of which necessitated major wall and floor repairs. The transformation from dark and masculine to a light and airy “pretty in pink” palette of grays, creamy whites, pinks and florals began when Diane discovered the whimsical floral fabric used for both the window treatment panels and the bed accents. The colors carry effortlessly throughout the rooms, from one eclectic piece to another, and from floor to ceiling. The pink upholstered bed with coordinating accents, the French settee of pink ottoman fabric, a gray chenille chair and the creamy white French armoire with its accented gray glazing all balance perfectly with the soft gray damask wallcoverings and soft pink ceiling. In the adjoining dressing area, soft pink walls stand out against white and gray accents. To further lighten up the room, the team capitalized on the large windows, adding sheer London Shade valances behind the floral panels. Crown molding and a crown molding valance accentuate the room’s nine-foot height, while recessed LED lighting, an elegant crystal chandelier and light wallcoverings also help brighten the room. “The room itself might read traditional,” Diane said of her eclectic approach to designing, “but when you see contemporary art, the space seems contemporary and fresh. The chandelier is youthful and current in its design.” Designer
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here is nothing cuter than a child’s bedroom, and this 2001 custom colonial in New Canaan, CT, got a triple dose of cuteness when Katharine Kelly Rhudy of Reed & Acanthus Interior Design refreshed three bedrooms for the homeowners’ children. With three young children, this family needed spaces—including bathrooms—that the youngsters would not outgrow, with designs that convey a feeling of fun yet hold up to the rigors of childhood hijinks. “ They didn’t want anything that would be too precious,” says Katherine. “ They knew it needed to be durable and easy to care for, and they didn’t want to worry about whether it Design + Decor
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was being dinged or scraped.” The family also likes color and bold designs, so they wanted the bedrooms and coordinating bathrooms to reflect this part of their personality as well. As a nod to the client’s house on Martha’s Vineyard, Katherine and her team created a nautical-themed bedroom for one of the children, using a palette of crisp whites and off-whites. It features Millbrook iron beds, vintage buoy table lamps, framed signal flags and an attention to detail that pulls together a timeless yet delightful seafaring room that captivates a child. The cute safari nursery boasts bold navy and white wall stripes with matching navy and white window panels. The soft green accents of the framed artwork, chair, ottoman and table lamp give the room a certain pop, adding flair and fun. The girl’s bedroom is a burst of feminine spunk, with hot pink and lively green accents amid a soft hue of white. Twin beds straddle a timeless white chest with a duo of matching lamps. The perfectly coordinated framed art is the child’s own work from previous years.
To brighten up the rooms, Katherine used overhead and accent lighting, giving the inviting spaces a bright and carefree feel. The eggshell finish on the walls provides a slight luster and allows for easy cleaning. “I loved this project because there is a little bit of whimsy involved in designing children’s bedrooms,” stated Katherine. “I also enjoyed the art of high/low decorating by splurging on good-quality carpet and classic fabrics, while mixing inexpensive art, accessories and lighting. The end result was ‘themed’ bedrooms the children can relate to, and a classic design they will not outgrow.” Designer Reed & Acanthus Interior Design Katharine Kelly Rhudy 166 White Oak Shade Road New Canaan, CT 06840 917.767.5116 (C) 203.966.0422 (O) reedacanthus.com Design + Decor
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dramatic and muchneeded facelift breathed new life into this tired townhouse sitting on a beautiful millpond in
Greenwich, CT. When Brian MacDonald of Davenport Contracting first put eyes on it, the three-level unit boasted a stunning but limited view of the millpond, small rooms, old wall-to-wall gold carpeting, dull hardwoods and a weary interior. “ The whole house had been pretty dark, with dark paint and closed-off rooms,” says Brian. “When you walked into the house, you felt closed in.” Brian redid much of the unit to create the upbeat, tasteful and open-concept feel the homeowners were looking for. To accomplish this, he and his team took out several first-floor walls and—since some of the walls were load-bearing— created a coffered ceiling that gave the needed structural support without cumbersome barriers or pillars. The newly opened areas include the kitchen, dining room, living room and windowed breakfast area. The restructured bright white kitchen allows for plenty of storage with a bounty of cupboards. A pop of blue at the bar area with its modern seating gives the room spark and vitality, as do the tasteful hardware and stainless-steel appliances, with the paneled refrigerator door matching the cabinets. Renovations throughout the entire unit included second-floor transformations, such as a redesigned master suite with enlarged master bath, spectacular fresh closets and a new laundry area. In the Design + Decor
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third-floor bonus space, whose design was stuck in the 1970s, the team took out the wall-to-wall carpeting, redid the existing oak hardwood floors, brightened up the area with sparkling white paint and removed a window treatment that covered a skylight. Brian’s team refinished the home’s existing oak hardwoods and flawlessly weaved in new oak flooring where the walls were removed. To capitalize on the stunning outdoor views of the pond, they added more windows. This also brought in much-needed supplementary light to the space, which previously had only one center light over the dining room table. A new patio door gave the homeowners coveted access to the pond. A team atmosphere drew this project to a positive close. “Working with great clients always makes a project much more enjoyable,” says Brian. “By creating a team environment, everyone is able to work together, make decisions and get the job done successfully.” Builder Davenport Contracting Brian MacDonald 78 Harvard Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 203.324.6308 davenportcontracting.com
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hen the owners of this home in Greenwich, CT, contacted Beth Krupa Interiors, the game plan called for some master bedroom and dining room redecoration. The kitchen didn’t figure into the plan; neither did the mudroom. But both got a fabulous makeover that showcases what can be done without total deconstruction and reconstruction. “When we started looking through some inspiration photos, the clients saw some kitchens that they liked,” says Beth. “I suggested some small transformations that could redo the room without having to tear out cabinetry and redo the footprint.” This young famDesign + Decor
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work surface with a small utility sink. Creating vivid consistency and contrast throughout the kitchen, Beth added a light quartz backsplash—dramatically paired with leathered soft black granite for the perimeter countertops— and replaced some strategic doors, drawers and appliance fronts with hickory panels. Her team sanded and stained the original white oak flooring with a hickory stain that matched the newly added hickory trimmings. The existing cabinets received a pickme-up with a fresh coat of non-yellowing white latex paint.
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The planned restyling of the dining room capitalized on both the outside view of the delightful wraparound porch and a special family heirloom dining table. The homeowners sought a casual look, but one that also delineated the area from an eat-in kitchen space. The team added easy-clean leather chairs to the table, a dynamic area rug and a coastal touch with light and airy natural grasscloth window coverings. The mudroom had become a repository of stuff, and its transformation evolved in direct correlation to the home’s other changes. The homeowners wanted a useful place to store shoes, athletic equipment and the various sundries of a busy family, so the team built shoe storage, more cabinets and wraparound bench seating with lift-up lids for additional storage. The beautiful blue paint adds pop to the entry area and provides a beautiful ending point to the home’s facelift. Designer Beth Krupa Interiors Beth Krupa 19 E Elm Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203.890.9292 bethkrupainteriors.com
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h e n longt i m e homeowners in Harrison, NY, contacted Majestic Kitchens and Bath, they had several complaints about their existing kitchen. Built sometime in the 1990s, their home had an outdated space that featured a green island countertop, dark terra-cotta flooring, lack of natural light and cabinets that did not reach the ceiling, leaving several inches for dust bunnies to set up housekeeping. Looking for great quality within a reasonable price range, they wanted a kitchen that was simple, balanced and traditional. Majestic’s Evan Bellini formulated a plan to lighten, brighten and
update the space for the homeowners, who had lived in the home for about 20 years. To let in the natural light, Evan and his team moved and dramatically enlarged the existing four- by four-foot window. To further brighten the area, they installed modern lighting touches, including undercabinet lighting in all the wall cabinets. To provide a more functional island, as requested by the homeowners, the team replaced the original countertop with an elegant quartz that contrasts strikingly with its dark-blue painted wood base. They also increased the island’s depth, to add seating. Walnut-stained hardwood flooring replaced the original flooring, perfectly setting off the navy blue of the island. Newly installed Design + Decor
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glacier white cabinets now reach the ceiling, topped with timeless molding that adds the illusion of height to the space. The uniformly placed clear glass on the cabinets adds proportion and contributes to the grace of the renovated area. “The most difficult part of the project was ensuring the top sections of the glass were the same size,” says Evan. “Every piece of glass is the same size. Symmetry was important to the clients.” The original kitchen had a desk that the homeowners used as a drop zone, says Evan. The team removed the desk and added both tall and base cabinetry, with stunning walnut floating shelves over the lower set of cabinets. They paid special attention to details, installing many unique pieces to aid in functionality, including built-in utensil holders, rollout shelves, a corner swing-out shelf and pegboard storage beneath the range. The end result gave the homeowners a traditional space that added both functionality and charm. Designer Majestic Kitchens and Bath Evan Bellini 700 Fenimore Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914.381.1302 majestickitchens.com
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This one-bedroom condominium in Norwalk, CT, sits right on Long Island Sound, but the beautiful water view was practically unnoticed, shoved into a corner of the long kitchen. When the homeowner contacted Bob Blanco of Shore & Country Kitchens, she didn’t know if she had a workable wish list. She wanted to open up the kitchen to take advantage of the view, and also requested a light and bright beachy feel in a contemporary design that incorporated casual seating at a bar area. The building had an oddly curved shape—ironically, to give each resident a view of the sound—which created a unique challenge in designing the project. Bob and his team decided to knock down a non-load-bearing wall that blocked the kitchen from the rest of the unit, significantly opening up the area to create an inviting space. In the wall’s place, Bob and his team created a stunning quartz peninsula utilizing a smooth waterfall effect that allows for the homeowner ’s desired eat-in bar area, a bonus wine rack and additional storage behind the driftwood-finished white oak cabinets. “It looks like it’s this big chunk of stone,” says Bob. “It’s a great look from the side. We made sure the veins of the stone line up so it looks like it could be one piece.” The contemporary colors in the peninsula tie in with the pale-gray large-format wall tiles, the matching driftwood-gray floating shelves, the contemporary vertical lift cabinets with matching driftwood-finished trim, and the previously installed gray-washed flooring. All the small particulars, including integrated cabinet lighting and bench seat with storage under the window, create a well-designed modern space that utilizes each nook and cranny the area has to offer. “ There are lots of details to make it look streamlined and not like it was renovated,” says Bob. “ The goal was to make it look like it had always looked like this.” “ Transforming a closed, dark space into this open space and seeing the access to the view was really the best part of the whole thing,” he says of the project. “I knew what she wanted, and I don’t think she thought we could do this.” Designer
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the most stunning features inside the shower is a beautiful niche for storage; it contributes to the new modern aesthetic while also serving an important function.
ocated close to bustling downtown Greenwich, CT, this home was recently renovated by Katie Canfield and her team at Studio KC Interiors. During the course of the renovation, the clients gave Katie the opportunity to explore her talent for modern flair while updating their classic home.
Because of the structural nature of this classic home, Katie’s team ran into a few problems while renovating the upstairs bathroom. “To install the floating toilet, we had to rip out the living room ceiling,” she explains. Fortunately, the coffered ceiling needed replacing anyway, so it was a task that had to be done.
The upstairs hall bathroom, a focal point of this renovation, was transformed into a sleek, modern space. Originally, this hall bath contained a full bathtub, beige-tinted tiling and The bathroom renovation took six weeks a curved decorative inlay in the shower stall. Before to complete and truly opened up the space. Katie’s renovation transformed the space into stunning modern art. In particular, the feature tile at the back of the shower Exchanging the older features for more modern ones created an ease of calls attention to the elegance of the new design. “It’s almost like an Escher movement throughout the space. The muted, monochromatic tones of the pattern,” says Katie, referring to renowned Dutch artist M.C. Escher. “It bathroom transform the space into a simple but stunning experience. Katie plays with your perspective.” The cube mosaic tile was an exquisite choice describes the experience as calming yet invigorating: “It’s really transformafor the update and gave the space a modern flair. tive and feels like a spa—it sings when you walk in.” In addition, Katie and her team swapped the old beige tile with a stone that they also used for the vanity top. A sleek, ashy gray, the stone has a light-blue undertone that lends interest to the material. “Blue gray is more interesting than your stereotypical cold gray,” she explains. “The color pops a little, but is still very subtle.” The team also replaced the plain old shower door with a curved shower door made from a glass with a milk tint. One of
Designer Studio KC Interiors Katie Canfield 845.705.0684 studiokcinteriors.com Design + Decor
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ucked into an obscure corner of a striking home in central Connecticut is a beautiful jewel box of a room. This diminutive and unique gem—all of five feet by five feet—boasts a “ wow ” factor unusual for a powder room. But the team at LDD Interiors, including Lisa Davenport and Kathleen Rapp, created perfection in a tiny space by allowing its extraordinary character to shine. “ The intent was to make it look as though you’d entered a little jewel box that you never expected to find,” says Lisa of the space, located by the garage door. “It’s different from the rest of the house—the clients allowed each room to have its own personality, with design threads connecting each.” Lisa and her team are no strangers to this residence: they ’ve renovated each room in the home at least once. Now it was time for this little beauty to shine, with a sleek “greige”—think beige— and off-white, monochromatic appearance pulled together in a sophisticated, yet approachable look. Greige is a striking mixture of several colors, best described as somewhere in the taupe family. Lisa’s team started from scratch, ripping the original builder ’s grade space down to the studs. They drew inspiration from the versatile and decorative cement tile, with its color variations of gray, beige, brown and taupe, says Kathleen. The custom-made, five-foot, off-white paneling and coordinating crown molding set off the rich grasscloth nestled above the paneling. An antique gold-frame mirror recessed into the panel detail showcases the distressed ash wood cabinet and Cambria countertops with backsplash. The high-quality, industrial-style Watermark faucet Design + Decor
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beautiful townhouse in Deer Valley, Utah, is proof that designing with an eye toward lessening the fiscal outlay can still yield a tasteful, sophisticated look. A Maryland family purchased the townhouse in the early 1980s to use for family ski vacations. The end unit is located at the base of Deer Valley Resort, a prestigious area just outside of Park City. When the owners recently decided to rent out the home, they called upon Dorye Brown Interiors to help renovate and appropriately outfit the townhouse for the rental market. Dorye recalls the outdated interior sported a “salmon-mauvy ” carpet with matching “pinky Design + Decor
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salmon” walls, a partially mirrored dining room, old fruitwood millwork, timeworn lighting and an oddly placed dividing wall that was hiding ductwork. “It needed a makeover—a very inexpensive makeover—because it wasn’t a renter’s unit until the past year,” says Dorye. “Now they ’re planning on renting it throughout the year.” Dorye’s design team took down the impractical non-loadbearing dividing wall and rerouted the internal ductwork. They ripped up the old carpeting and replaced it with updated, easycare vinyl flooring in earth tones. The new flooring is not only conducive to the rental market, it also makes the stone fireplace aesthetically pop and become a focal point of the room. “The stone fireplace was always there, but you couldn’t really appreciate it because of the salmon-mauvy carpeting,” says Dorye.
include installing more lighting, revitalizing existing recessed lighting, replacing a generic hurricane-lamp dining room fixture with a stylish roped circular chandelier, and adding pendant lighting over the island. The reorganized living area has new easy-care furniture with as much seating as possible. Everything has been treated with Scotchgard or a Teflon finish to get it ready for renters. Dorye and her team drastically transformed the dated interior into a modernized space that is sure to be popular with the rental market. “The footprint is the same; that was the least expensive way to go,” she says. “We just gave it a little bit of a facelift—very price consciously.” Designer
The team also swapped out the dated windows and frames with a modern black metal, replaced the tired appliances with stainless steel, removed the “very ’80s” dining room wall mirrors to add dimension and depth, and replaced dark cabinets with paint-grade cabinets in a lighter hue. Additional improvements
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and into a second trough on the lowest level that flows into the pool. “It creates a water-feature sound that can be therapeutic while you’re in the pool area,” she adds.
The owners of this New York home had always dreamed of having a pool, but because of the steep slope of their backyard, they weren’t certain their dream could become a reality. They feared they would have to construct a pool on an inconvenient place on their property, far from the home. Faced with this challenge, landscape architect Sean Jancski designed an elegant solution to the slope problem, which enabled the homeowners to not only install a pool, but enjoy it in elegant, modern style.
While the terracing is structural, it features gorgeous plantings on each tier, which are more formal. The plantings include boxwoods and perennials, adding pops of color and different textures.
Where the original design featured a small terrace with one set of steps, Sean saw the potential for more. “With the vision of the design, Sean decided to create terracing to have more of a flow from the house to the pool area,” explains Juliana Alzate, senior landscape architect in Sean’s firm. “By using the slope as an advantage, Sean thought that in creating the upper terrace, he could install a spa that flows down.” The terracing results in a visually stunning, multitiered and textured effect. “The top terrace has a spa that’s in all year-round use,” says Juliana. A trough flows down from the top terrace, through the tiers 84
In addition to the remarkable tiered design, the team also chose exquisite local materials for the terracing. “It’s made of native fieldstone in a mosaic pattern,” says Juliana. “The patio stone is a New York Bluestone.” The fieldstone pattern in the terracing creates a visually striking effect that truly transforms this backyard pool area into a work of art. Landscape Architect Sean Jancski Landscape Architects Sean Jancski 32 Elm Place #1N Rye, NY 10580 914.967.1904 sjlandscapearchitects.com
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hen a young couple bought an early 20th-century fixer-upper home in the Brooklawn area of Fairfield, CT, they tackled the inside first—a huge job that took a considerable amount of time and
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large maple trees. Given that the area is full of older, established homes, saving the maples allowed the home and grounds to not look brand-new. “We came in and literally stripped it down to the bare bones out front,” she said.
Then they called in Jennifer Anderson of Jennifer Anderson Design & Development to tackle the outside. They were looking for a complete cleanse—and the ability to see out their windows. “It looked like no one lived there,” recalled Jennifer. “Not often do I pull up to a house that looks abandoned.”
Jennifer ’s team laid about 8,000 feet of sod, utilized ground cover under the trees in the shade, and went for a contemporary linear look with three layers of hedging in the front of the house—a lightly branched witch hazel, yew hedges and rounded boxwoods for the lower level. The team largely stayed away from flowers in order to extend the contemporary look of the home into the yard.
Jennifer said that besides being completely overgrown, the landscaping contained a mishmash of plants. This necessitated nearly everything being pulled out, except for a small garden area, a beech tree at the front of the house, and some
As an ode to the original dwelling and landscaping, Jennifer saved a small garden area with a striking planter-pedestal combination and rebuilt the garden to match what it might have been. In keeping with the rest of the landscaping, small
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The rocky, stony beaches of Connecticut were the inspiration for Vincenta’s Gabian wall design. “We used those walls strategically to have this beautiful curved form in the landscape that echoed the marshland and that also helped to screen the client from the popular kayaking area, so that when they’re using their private areas, like the pool, they aren’t on display. And yet, they still can enjoy the views,” Vincenta explained. The Gabian walls are made of galvanized steel cages containing stones, and are typically used as retaining walls. “We used materials that echoed the contemporary architecture of the client’s home,” Vincenta said. The Gabian walls contribute to the modern aesthetic of the home and yet complement the natural beauty of the land. In addition to the installation of the Gabian walls, Artemis Landscape Architects made many other improvements. The team was able to secure permission to build a dry wall at the back edge of the property. Additionally, they re-surfaced the driveway using a pervious material that improved run-offs, re-designed the front-entry courtyard, and helped mitigate the marsh erosion occurring at the back edge of the property. When it came to the plantings, Vincenta’s team chose native grasses and perennials that attract butterflies and birds. Ultimately, the outstanding feature of this design are the captivating Gabian walls. “We wove that into something above that when viewed from the above echoed the sinuous nature of the marsh,” Vincenta said. The efforts of Vincenta and her team resulted in a design that helps preserve the landscape, protect the clients’ privacy, and add beauty to the home. Landscape Architect
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AUSTIN GANIM LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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his charming Winton Park residence from the late 1920s provides a glimpse into the past of Fairfield, CT. The home was built by C.K. Davis, the president of Remington Arms, who was influenced by British architectural styles of the time. Rumored to have been a speakeasy in the later years of Prohibition, the building has an Hshaped footprint that creates front and rear courtyards, and featured beautiful interior details and servants’ quarters. Nearly a century later, the interior of the house has been restored, but the landscape needed a renovation of its own. The owners wanted the materials and design of the new landscape to complement the character of the house. Specifically, they wanted the arch detail from the windows and loggia, which carried through to the interior of the house, to be reflected in the landscape as well. They sought out Austin Ganim Landscape Design. Guests to the home arrive beneath a canopy of mature trees, with the circular drive opening to the entry courtyard, with an existing bluestone walk. Leading to the front door is a renovated courtyard fea-
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to provide a centerpiece for the semicircular lawn at the end of the pool patios. In the statue’s place, an arced stepping-stone path now leads around the spa to a staircase set into the new fieldstone wall of the pool area. The pool patio features boardwalk bricks in several colors, blended together in a herringbone pattern. Bluestone coping and perimeter banding tie the patio materials to the existing patios. A reblooming lilac hedge frames the pool area, providing structure to the garden beds, while four large crepe myrtles define the corners of the space. Monolithic bluestone steps cut across the sides of garden room, leading from a putting green on the uphill side to the cutting garden of the old pool area on the opposite side. The gardens feature perennials such as phlox, veronica, sage and Agastache, as well as roses and hydrangeas for cutting. The new landscape integrates elements of the house’s design while making entertaining easier by allowing guests to move seamlessly between the garden rooms. The dynamic planting scheme changes with the seasons and is appropriate for the period of the house. Landscape Architect Austin Ganim Landscape Design Austin Ganim Eva Chiamulera 320 Kings Highway Cutoff Fairfield, CT 06824 203.333.2003 austinganimlandscapedesign.com
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