EDITOR’S LETTER

JUNE 2022 / CRISTIN MARANDINO

SCAN TO EXPLORE OUR DIGITAL SIDE

HOW TO SCAN: OPEN, AIM & TAP

DREAM DESIGN

Few houses elicit a more stratospheric level of envy than the house gracing our cover. I knew that Rich and Jill Granoff were building their dream home on the water in Old Greenwich. And I knew that it would be amazing—he being a talented architect, and she a high-level fashion exec. You’d expect nothing less. The result, however, exceeded every expectation, and we can’t wait for you to take a peek inside.

The project was a labor of love for the couple who handled every over-the-top aspect (windows so large that they were almost unheard of) and smallest detail (a Brazilian marble dining table with a Lazy Susan making it oh-so-easy to share whatever vintage is on the menu for those decadent wine dinners Rich is known to host). No feature was overlooked and no idea off limits.

The Granoffs’ love of the water and art is ever-present. You’d be hard-pressed to find a spot that doesn’t have a glorious waterfront view as well as a painting or sculpture by a prominent artist—Joseph McDonnell, Jim Dine, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, the list goes on. But don’t be misled. This is no pristine look-but-don’t-touch showroom. The décor and design may be museumquality, but this home was built for friends and family. It is enjoyed as much as it is admired. Mary Kate Hogan opens the door for us in “Second Nature,” page 68.

Also in this issue, Mary Kate talks to designers about creating chic and welcoming outdoor spaces (plus a few tips for the inside). “Living rooms” don’t need to be confined to the indoors—there are plenty of design opportunities on the other side of those walls. And with the warmer weather and longer days, June is the perfect time to “Take It Outside,” page 28.

There’s no doubt about it: It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy—especially if you’re lucky enough to score an invite to a Granoff party.