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VOLUME 13, ISSUE NO. 2

100 Features 100 The Evolution

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For six years, designer Mar Silver has tweaked this waterfront home to make sure it always meets its owners’ needs.

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112 Begin Again Old style meets new substance in the makeover of an earlynineteenth-century home.

122 Dream Big A family itching for more space imagines their forever home in Darien.

132 All Grown Up Rather than downsize, a pair of empty nesters calls their designer back to give their Greenwich home a sophisticated new look.

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VOLUME 13, ISSUE NO. 2

Special Marketing Section 83 Gracious Outdoor Living & Landscapes

Here & There 33 Special Spaces Lots of glass and a host of modern design elements yield two projects that are clear winners.

40 Things We Love Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with these designs.

44 Artistry Last year, designer Richard Wrightman packed up his campaign furniture and moved to Connecticut.

50 Smith on Style Editor at Large Clinton Smith shares what’s next and what’s newsy.

54 Outside Interest A landscape design team earns high marks for transforming a steep property into a series of sophisticated outdoor rooms.

64 Things We Love Nature’s wild and whimsical shapes serve as a designer’s constant muse.

70 Shop Visit At a tucked-away warehouse in Bridgeport, treasures hide in plain sight, and everything old is new—to you.

76 Design Dispatches Read up on industry news and mark your calendars with these must-attend events.

78 The Scene A look back at last season’s design-related events.

70 In Every Issue 24 140 140 144

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s it any wonder that six different paint companies chose shades of green as their 2022 color of the year? Green celebrates new life and new beginnings and perfectly complements my spring state of mind. But I’m not only dreaming of fresh color for my walls. I’m also eagerly anticipating immersing myself in all that Connecticut offers design—and green—enthusiasts this season. Numerous open-garden days dot my calendar, thanks to The Garden Conservancy Open Days, and I’m looking forward to hunting for rare plants at Trade Secrets in May. After a two-year hiatus, the beloved garden-and-antiques event returns, this time at a new location at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville. Cofounder Bunny Williams’s garden will be open for tours once again, all for a good cause. Ticket sales benefit Women’s Support Services in Sharon. And here’s another date for the history buffs among us: on June 26, fifteen historic sites around the state will offer free or discounted admission as part of the nineteenth annual Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day. The event was virtual in 2021 but returns for in-person tours and activities this year. For more information, visit cthistoricgardens.org. But back to that fresh coat of paint. I’m partial to shades with names good enough to eat: Olive Sprig, Guacamole, and Blanched Thyme, a veritable— and verdant—salad. Happy spring!

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The aluminum-framed doors and windows are in keeping with the car barn’s minimalist aesthetic. Architect David LaPierre added an interior sliding barn door to conceal a small storage area and designed the granite patio to one day showcase a sculpture.

HEART OF GLASS Lots of glass and a host of modern design elements yield two projects that are clear winners. BY LISA H. SPEIDEL Photography by Dennis M. Carbo

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REST STOP A 1957 Corvette deserves a special home—at the very least one that’s a safe distance from typical garage gear like skateboards and lacrosse sticks. That was the drive behind owner Nick Leone’s idea to build what he called a “tool shed” to house his antique car on his Westport property. He enlisted Cardello Architects, and during a lengthy planning phase, the project morphed from a rustic barn-like structure to a sleek, modern design. “It’s a very clean space, not meant to compete with the car,” says architect David LaPierre, or, for that matter, the adjacent house, which is a traditional Georgian-style colonial. To get the desired effect, the steel structure is clad in a charcoal-gray board-and-batten composite siding (a nod to the original barn concept), the roof is metal, the floor is polished concrete, and there’s a great deal of glass. “We viewed this structure as a

TOP: Details matter: the ribs in the roof align vertically with the grooves in the siding, and the frosted-glass doors manually slide open in either direction, to the right or the left. ABOVE: White walls, recessed skylights, and simple track lighting with hanging pendants lend the 600-square-foot space a gallery-like feel—an ideal contrast to the black ’57 Corvette with silver coves and red interior that Leone takes for a weekly spin when the weather is nice.

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piece of sculpture,” says LaPierre, “a little jewel box.” The garage can hold up to three cars, and Leone plans to add a vintage Porsche or Lamborghini, or perhaps another Corvette. As for its original moniker? That’s gone. There are, in fact, no tools in the barn, and, according to Leone, “My daughter finally said, can we please stop calling it a tool shed? It’s a car museum.” EDITOR'S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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ORANGERY THEORY It was the soggy patio cushions that sent homeowner Gavin in search of a solution for the Greenwich family’s outdoor oasis. “Our house in the UK had what Brits call an orangery because it’s always raining,” he says. “So I hatched

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Architects Douglas VanderHorn and David Milliken removed the roof of an existing breakfast room and replaced it with glass to integrate it into the design of the adjacent terrace. The light-filled and airy space is a favorite spot for the homeowners to sit in the morning.

this plan to put an orangery without walls over the patio to keep the furniture dry, ourselves dry, and to preserve the light that enters the house.” Enter VanderHorn Architects to execute said concept. “We wanted it to Photography by Robert Benson

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match the house, a colonial, and fit the existing footprint, but employ a contemporary, current design,” says project manager David Milliken. The columns and gables skew traditional, while the powder-coated-aluminum and glass structure adds a modern spin. The orangery’s features are decidedly present-day: electric radiant heaters to extend the shoulder season, cove LED lighting to illuminate the underside of the glass roof, a special glass coating to reduce the spots left behind by raindrops, even an electric snow-melt mechanism to combat winter weather and motorized venting panels to allow airflow on warm days. All of this technology, combined with an inviting aesthetic, equals a relaxing— and dry—multi-season retreat.

prefabricated and assembled on site by Peerless Construction. It arrived in lots of smaller pieces and “looked like one of my kids’ modeling exercises laid out on the lawn,” remembers homeowner Gavin. BELOW: The seating area is extra cozy, thanks to a new outdoor fireplace comprised of a mix of Connecticut granite.

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Eye of the Tiger The Chinese zodiac marks 2022 as the Year of the Tiger, but design’s favorite feline is always the purrfect companion for your home.

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Going Places Last year, designer Richard Wrightman packed up his campaign furniture and moved to Connecticut. BY TOVAH MARTIN

ichard Wrightman traces the origins of his modern interpretation of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century campaign furniture to two influences: his love of all things military (he grew up with an Army father and then spent three years serving himself ), and his fascination with fashion. After studying clothing design in Los Angeles, Wrightman packed his bags for NYC

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When an interior designer asked for a chair without arm straps, the MacLaren Dining Chair 02 was born. The Collins Folding Bar Table, designed in 2013 for Studio Reed in London, features legs that nest together and bridle-leather straps to support the upper tray. Furniture designer Richard Wrightman.

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“ KNOWING HOW THINGS ARE MADE INFORMS THEIR DESIGN.” —Furniture designer Richard Wrightman

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essential to a campaign furniture line, so Wrightman crafted the Lambert Screen with leather panels secured onto an oiled walnut frame with English bridle-leather straps. The collapsible Matthiessen Folding Bench began as a stool but evolved into something more. The A-frame Wyeth Bookcase is crafted of stained walnut and features removable shelves.

in 1991, where he designed footwear for three years before transitioning to furniture with a collection of lamps. That’s when a lack of production experience slowed him down—briefly. “Knowing how things are made informs their design,” he explains. So he paid a visit to architectural metal fabricator John Milich. Duly impressed by Wrightman’s portfolio of lamps, Milich recruited him for his company, Product and Design, where Wrightman revved into overdrive. Three and half years later, he was ready to forge his own line of furniture. Something deep in Wrightman’s core loves the concept of portability. He says he’d prefer a lifestyle that can be dismantled and relocated in a blink, and he’s crafted the furnishings to fulfill that fantasy: much of his collection collapses, folds, or easily disassembles. “I’ve traveled to four conti-

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nents, but my company is my greatest passion,” he says in explanation of his current stationary status. Although wanderlust epitomizes campaign, Wrightman is fanatical about not forfeiting quality for mobility. All of his sinuously sculpted pieces, from chairs, armoires, and headboards to blotters, trays, and mirrors, are made to order, and Wrightman crafts each one with an eye toward elegance and the “hand” of a piece. He works with a variety of American and

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tropical hardwoods, and though the collection includes more than 100 designs, Wrightman always welcomes commissions. Some of those creations, many driven by interior designers, wind up with a spot in the collection. Last year, after two decades in New York, the wilds of upstate Connecticut, with its easy access to friends and collaborators, called to Wrightman. His 1816 Norfolk farmhouse is a quick car ride to his new studio/ warehouse in New Hartford where Richard Wrightman Design is now based. “Everything fell into place,” he says. And isn’t that ease of living what campaign furniture is all about?

Jasper Bench is pictured in oiled white oak with a fabric cushion and English bridle-leather belts. The O.F.S. (Officer’s Field Set) Lounge folding chair is shown in stained walnut with black canvas upholstery. Wrightman designed the Matthiessen Coffee Table, available in twenty-seven wood options including oiled walnut, with its sixty-inchdiameter tray. The sleek Ingram Console is crafted from oiled walnut and rests on detachable legs.

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SMITH ON STYLE

Editor at Large Clinton Smith shares what’s next and what’s newsy.

Pretty in Purple

Matouk has introduced four new colors—Bone, Grass, Hazy Blue, and Shell—to its Mirasol collection of bedding, which was inspired by the unique arch trim of shop awnings found along Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue. matouk.com

While several paint manufacturers chose some shade of green for their colors of the year, Pantone went a different route with Very Peri (17-3938). Says the company in a statement: “Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone…Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.” What’s not to love? pantone.com

Living Large The Gilded Age is a hit on HBO, and if you’re a fan, a remarkable estate from the era is currently on the market in Darien for $100 million (that’s eight zeros). Located on sixty-acre Great Island in Long Island Sound, the property features a 13,107-square-foot manor, built in 1905, along with an indoor riding arena and twenty-stall stable (at left). Listed by Jennifer Leahy of Douglas Elliman in Greenwich. elliman.com

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Coastal Chic A Newport Summer (Vendome Press, 2022), the new book from designer Ruthie Sommers and photographer Nick Mele, is a visual love letter to Newport, Rhode Island, the town both have called home their entire lives. Sommers’s evocative text and Mele’s lush photography capture the essence of glorious summer days in a truly special place. @anewportsummerbook on Instagram

The newest tabletop introductions for spring and summer from Connecticutbased creative powerhouse Joanna Buchanan are a veritable breath of fresh air. joannabuchanan.com

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Good Grades A landscape design team earns high marks for transforming a steep property into a series of sophisticated outdoor rooms. BY MEAGHAN O’NEILL

or a family building their dream home in Greenwich, the design direction for the landscape was clear: maximize space for outdoor living, including a pool, tennis court, large lawn, terraces for entertaining, and a formal approach to the house. The pathway to doing so, however, was anything but.

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For the grounds of a home in Greenwich, landscape architects at James Doyle Design Associates created a graceful allée lined with nepeta and golden sedge; it connects a screened porch with the pool area.

The nearly two-and-a-halfacre property, which had been neglected for years, featured a challenging change in grade that dropped about thirty feet from front to back. The existing 1920s house would be torn down, making way for a new one by Shope Reno Wharton architects. Playing off the distinct ShinglePhotography by Allegra Anderson

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style design of the new home, James Doyle Design Associates remedied the grade issues by creating a connected series of gardens and outdoor rooms. “It was definitely a challenge to get each aspect of the landscape in place,” says Heather Harris, senior landscape architect and project manager. To solve for all elements, the team created an upper terrace alongside the house and introduced a grassy slope with granite steps that lead down to a formal lawn adjacent to the pool. Behind it, the site slopes down again to a tennis court at the rear of the grounds. These gradual transitions between plateaus are a key component of the design. “We didn’t want to burden the property with masonry,” says James Doyle, principal, who prefers to shape landscapes using techniques such as berms rather than retaining walls. “It’s a softer approach,” he says. ABOVE: Gardens and terraces create a plateau at the same level as the main house for entertaining; just beyond, the landscape dips down several feet to the formal lawn and pool. LEFT: Behind the pool area, which features twin pavilions, stands a stately century-old sycamore. “We deemed it sacred and made every effort to save it,” says landscape architect James Doyle.

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Delightful views from the back terrace include a square sculpture garden that was cleverly installed just off the Shingle-style house designed by Shope Reno Wharton. Planted with purple hardy geraniums and Japanese Stewartia trees that bloom all summer long, it features a playful royal-blue-glazed ceramic apple sculpture by Lisa Pappon.

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“WE DIDN’T WANT TO BURDEN THE PROPERTY WITH MASONRY.” —Landscape designer James Doyle

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Stoneslab steps with rough-hewn edges lend gravitas to pathways, while understated-yet-sophisticated plantings, such as nepeta, boxwood, and hydrangea, soften the space. Near the entrance, boxwood, smoke bush, and liriope are lowmaintenance plantings that add yearround interest. Between the house and the formal lawn, a slope planted with tall fescue adds a gentle touch.

Fescue and bluegrass paired with shrubbery such as smoke bush and boxwood are unfussy yet sophisticated plantings that help “ground the house to the landscape,” says Harris, without “taking away from the architecture.” In other spaces, cherry trees, nepeta, and hydrangea add subtle yet colorful seasonal interest. The result is a year-round design that unites landscape and house and reconnects both to the neighborhood. Timeless as it may appear, it was thoughtful collaboration, complex engineering, and unfaltering attention to detail that produced such a fluid outcome. As Harris puts it, “It took a lot of imagination to get here!” EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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all them pre-loved, gently used—or secondhand, if you insist. The home furnishings and decorative accessories you’ll find at The Local Vault all have a past. But that’s the beauty in shopping here: finding a new use, a new purpose, a new home, for something of quality. That, and scoring those table lamps you missed out on three seasons ago. The Local Vault is a luxury consignment marketplace with offices in Greenwich and 20,000 square feet of warehouse space in Bridgeport, where a carefully curated, ever-changing inventory—from upholstered pieces, case goods, antiques, and lighting to original artwork—awaits its next home. “Many of our customers are young and savvy, and they like the idea of repurposing home furnishings,” says cofounder Patricia Espinosa. Others are discerning shoppers who enjoy the thrill of the hunt. “Our focus is on luxury,” says Espinosa. “We won’t take

The inventory changes in real time at The Local Vault, where this vignette of decorative objects includes a chinoiserie lacquered trunk, a vintage high chair, and a still life by artist Donald Roy Purdy.

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As spring blooms, we get you caught up on the latest Connecticut design news. Cheers to Ring’s End, celebrating its 120th anniversary. Over the years, the heritage company has morphed from a feed-and-fuel supplier into a premier building-materials firm. Home technology experts InnerSpace Electronics announced the opening of its new showroom in Mount Kisco, New York. The space features a variety of architectural light fixtures on display in its Lighting Lab. The Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects celebrated outstanding landscape design with its annual awards. This year’s honorees included Devore Associates Landscape Architects, Haver & Skolnick Architects, Matteson Landscape Architecture, and Seventy Acres. After using rugs from L&M Custom Carpets and Rugs in many of her firm’s projects, interior designer Celerie Kemble has partnered with the company on an exclusive collection of flat-weave rugs that launches in April. Connecticut Lighting Centers will relocate to 312 Murphy Road, just a stone’s throw from its current Hartford location, this spring. The new state-of-the-art showroom is double the size of the current space. Heading south, Tidewater Lighting & Design in Madison added another 1,500 square feet to its downtown showroom. Tidewater offers interior, exterior, and landscape lighting and decorative accessories, furniture, and home automation.

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APRIL 22

Support the Westport Museum for History and Culture and travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the home that inspired The Great Gatsby.

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More than 1,000 homegrown perennials are available at this annual event, now in its ninety-eighth year.

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Shop for rare plants and antiques at Lime Rock Park, and tour notable gardens, including one at the home of Bunny Williams and John Rosselli.

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Mar Silver Gallery The Mar Silver Gallery celebrated its reopening at the end of 2021 with an elegant cocktail reception. Guests gathered at the Westport space to toast the gallery and its namesake, designer Mar Silver.

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HBRA Holiday Party

Attendees enjoyed bowling

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The Home Builders & Remodelers Association (HBRA) of Fairfield County rounded out 2021 with its annual holiday party. Guests bowled, played bocce, and enjoyed tasty treats— all while wearing ugly holiday sweaters—at Pinstripes at the SoNo Collection in Norwalk. Everyone was encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for the Connecticut Foodshare.

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Above the living room fireplace hangs a wood sculpture designer Mar Silver commissioned from an artist in Southeast Asia. A special trio of quartz-crystal logs sits to the left of the fireplace, while doorways on either side offer a peek into the husband’s recently redesigned office. FACING PAGE: An infinity pool and ipe deck make the home seem like it’s floating in the middle of Five Mile River.

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EVOLUTION of HOME

For six years, designer Mar Silver has tweaked this Darien home to make sure it always meets its owners’ needs.

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he best homes stretch and contract, change and adapt, to fit their occupants’ ever-evolving lifestyles. Exercise rooms morph into home offices. Formal chaises are traded out for comfy chairs. Teenagers seeking private nooks grow into coeds who want a sense of sophistication when they decamp to their childhood room for the holidays. Sometimes a gong finds its way into the mix.

In one riverfront Darien home, designer Mar Silver has shepherded it all, tweaking the space twice since the initial design and build six years ago. Family friends referred Silver, who came on board to tackle the architecture, interiors, and landscape of the six-bedroom,

A coffee table from the husband’s childhood home inspired the design of this eight-foot-by-fourfoot teak table. The mohaircovered chairs on the right were added in 2021 and replaced a more formal chaise to give the room additional comfy seating.

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ABOVE: In the family room, a Flexform sectional surrounds a reclaimed-wood coffee table, and a treasured signed Annie Leibovitz book takes center stage. LEFT: Silver and the wife collaborated on the Escheresque blackened-steel, oak, and glass staircase. Ingo Maurer’s Birdie chandelier illuminates the stairs and the nineteenthcentury Nepalese gong Silver brought into the home last year.

seven-bathroom home being built by Andy Glazer on Five Mile River. “The first time we met, I knew she was who we wanted to work with because what comes across in her designs—a Zen, peaceful energy—comes across in her personality,” says the homeowner. “With four tightly spaced children, we wanted everyone to come home from their busy lives and feel calm.” In addition to a feeling of sanctuary, the couple told Silver they wanted a home that was contemporary but not modern. To that end, Silver and Glazer designed a structure that seems to float

in the river, thanks in large part to a wraparound porch, deck, and dramatic infinity pool. Indoors, Silver harnessed the colors and fluidity of the river and nearby Long Island Sound through her use of color and texture. For instance, in the kitchen, the eye discerns a bluish cast to the backsplash, marble countertops, and lacquered ceiling. Even the bleached cabinets take on a silvery tone depending on the light. “It was a challenge to make sure the color was just right,” says Silver of the custom hue. Wide-plank oak flooring, oak ceiling beams, and even wallboards in the

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In the fresh-but-dramatic kitchen, glass cabinets reveal dishes, and a vintage light fixture suspended from a lacquered plaster ceiling makes a statement. A twin fixture hangs above the adjoining dining room’s teak table.

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daughter’s bedroom to “stay relevant” with built-in storage in the plank-covered wall behind the bed; the stairs to the left lead to a cozy hideout. BELOW: Views of the river can be enjoyed from both the soaking tub and the glass shower in the primary bath. FACING PAGE: The violet hue in the vintage Lucite table lamp reflects the everchanging colors in the plush silk carpet in the primary bedroom.

daughter’s bedroom lend a beachy vibe without being too obvious. In the primary bathroom, a stone soaking tub that had to be brought into the house during the framing phase recalls tumbled river rocks, while a glass-cube shower offers views of the surrounding water. Walk into the adjoining bedroom, and your feet sink into a thick silk rug that shimmers from aubergine to silver depending on the angle of light. In keeping with the times, last year Silver facilitated the transition of an exercise room into a home office for the wife, while the husband’s study grew to include a mini boardroom. “The house is a continuation of their life,” says Silver, “and I feel like I’ve been alongside as their lives have evolved.” Meaningful accents—like blackand-white photography (the husband is partial to Terry O’Neill), a lifetime of collected art, and a recently added five-foot-tall gong from Nepal—tell the family’s story. Silver further added

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“THE HOUSE IS A CONTINUATION OF THEIR LIFE, AND I FEEL LIKE I’VE BEEN ALONGSIDE AS THEIR LIVES HAVE EVOLVED.” —Designer Mar Silver

to that narrative when a trio of solid quartz-crystal logs that had been in her own collection wound up beside the fireplace in the living room. “I never wanted to let them go because they have

such great energy, but when we placed them in the house, it was as if they had always belonged there,” she says. Kind of like the homeowners.

ARCHITECTURAL, INTERIOR, AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN:

Mar Silver, Mar Silver Design ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND BUILDER:

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EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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IN ADDITION TO A FEELING OF SANCTUARY, THE HOMEOWNERS TOLD SILVER THEY WANTED A HOME THAT WAS CONTEMPORARY BUT NOT MODERN.

The sports-loving family plays football and accesses their dock and canoes from the grassy area on the back side of the slate-clad infinity pool. The wicker, rattan, and wood daybeds, sofas, and lounges surrounding the pool come from Silver’s own line of outdoor furniture.

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The curved wall in the formal entry hints at the style and grace of this Stamford home. An antique gilded mirror makes a statement against a Susan Harter Muralpapers wallcovering. FACING PAGE: Designer Elizabeth Saypol furnished the dining room with treasured vintage pieces— from the table and chairs to the chandelier that once held candles to the mercury glass collection on the mantel.

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Begin Again

Old style meets new substance in the makeover of an earlynineteenth-century home.

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ecause she loves the charm and character of older homes, designer Elizabeth Saypol jumped at the opportunity to reimagine an antique house on a hill in Stamford. The circa-1807 colonial was in foreclosure and looked a little tired, but its infrastructure was sound. “It just needed some love and attention to bring it back to life,” says the designer.

sofa covered in Brunschwig & Fils upholstery, acts as a comfortable haven away from the busy family room and kitchen. Artwork by Julian Brown flanks the windows. The coffee table, side table, and painted chest are local antique store finds. LEFT: An alcove in the dining room is the perfect spot for wing chairs from Hickory Chair, custom upholstered in fabric by Kerry Joyce and adorned with Elizabeth Eakins pillows. The metal plant stand is an antique.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The kitchen harkens

back to the early twentieth century, when the home received its first round of improvements. The dining table in the kitchen belonged to the homeowner’s great-grandfather; that’s the butler’s pantry through the doorway. Landscape designer Alice Cooke imagined the parking area and lush plantings in front of the remodeled colonial.

Saypol started work on a renovation plan shortly after the owners purchased the home in 2011. As very bad luck would have it, a house fire unexpectedly derailed the project for more than a year. The fire caused a great deal of soot and smoke damage, but it had a silver lining, too. “I think the fire really clarified the vision we had for the home,” says Saypol. In that moment, she reached out to architect Jimmy Crisp, known for designing graceful, seamless additions to historic homes. Space wasn’t wasted on hallways in the early 1800s, so rooms already flowed nicely from one to the next; some even featured multiple doorways. Because of that, the floor plan didn’t feel formal or cramped, it just needed to be reworked for a young family. “We added a garage,

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“OUR GOAL WAS TO BLEND OLD AND NEW WITH A FLOOR PLAN AND MATERIALS THAT RESPECTED THE HOUSE’S HISTORY BUT WORKED FOR A YOUNG FAMILY IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.” —Architect Jimmy Crisp

ABOVE: Crisp Architects recreated the crown molding found in the rest of the house in the cozy library/TV room. A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams ottoman serves as a coffee table surrounded by blue velvet sofas from Hickory Chair. LEFT: With a Leonards New England nightstand turned vanity and Schumacher wallpaper, the small powder room off the library is big on charm.

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mudroom, powder room, and a butler’s pantry,” says Saypol. “Jimmy had the great idea to bump out the family room, which eventually was enlarged to become a playroom and family room space.” The scope of the project grew to include upgrades, replacements, and repairs, says Crisp. “Our goal was to blend old and new with a floor plan and materials that respected the house’s history but worked for a young family in

the twenty-first century,” he says. Not surprisingly, headaches arose— like beams in unexpected places— that had to be remedied, says builder Joe Pisoni. “The most harrowing construction challenge was having to blast and displace so much rock to make room for the garage,” he recalls. They repurposed much of it to build “new” stone walls on the property. Because the homeowners love to

cook and entertain, Saypol and Crisp transformed the kitchen into a light, bright, functional space. “It’s kind of an updated version of a 1920s scullery,” says Saypol. In addition to structural changes, the designer recommended they refinish the (formerly black) floors, renovate the downstairs powder room, change out the paneling and millwork in the library, and redo the primary bath. The home is furnished with “a healthy

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mix of English, American, Swedish, French, and Italian antiques, along with painted pieces, wicker, marble, and metal,” says Saypol. Patterns are subtle and layered, except for the statementmaking wallpaper in the powder rooms and formal entry. “They’re spaces you’re only in for a few minutes, so the impact is quick,” says the designer. The blue/green/coral palette is “cohesive but not repetitive,” with a collection of contemporary and modern art that ties everything together. The overall look is timeless and classic but updated and fresh. “The home works for a busy young family—all the while exuding a sense of haven, history, and style,” says Crisp.

primary bedroom features a Leonards New England bed covered in Matouk linens. Located off the kitchen, the family room doubles as a playroom; it opens onto a cobblestone courtyard and walkway inset with an antique millstone planted with creeping thyme. A new powder room is conveniently located adjacent to the mudroom.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Elizabeth Saypol, Morrissey Saypol Interiors ARCHITECTURE:

Jimmy Crisp, Crisp Architects BUILDER: Joe Pisoni, Stonecrest Builders LANDSCAPE DESIGN:

Alice Cooke, Alice Cooke Design Associates

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In the foyer, a blue Phillip Jeffries wallcovering, console table from The CEH, blue-andwhite benches from Highland House, and a navy lantern from Mitzi all work in harmony with the door, which is painted Benjamin Moore Evening Dove. FACING PAGE: From the front door, guests look through the house into the great room and then the courtyard beyond.

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t’s quite a quandary when a couple adores their home but is completely maxed out on space. Having already added a wing to their Darien house, the parents of four decided that it was time to move on. However, when nothing on the market compared to their own residence, they realized that their best option would be building something tailored to their needs.

After one meeting with the father-andson architect team of Jim and James Schettino, the couple felt confident they were in the right hands. “Jim offered so much wisdom, and his son, James, really understood how we wanted to live since he has a young family himself,” explains the homeowner. “I even showed him the labeled linen closets in our old home so he could

ABOVE: The classic look of a center-hall colonial inspired the father-and-son architect team of Jim and James Schettino. BELOW: No rooms are off-limits to the couple’s kids, so all fabrics, rugs, and surfaces were selected for their durability. FACING PAGE: The architects designed the floor plan to be more open than a traditional colonial, with a great room that contains the living and dining areas, which are separated by a library table.

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see the level of organization I wanted to carry over into the new house. With four kids, it’s crucial that there be a place for everything.” On a one-and-a-half-acre lot about a mile from the clients’ previous residence, the Schettinos set out to erect a traditional 6,500-square-foot five-bedroom center-hall colonial. The interior floor plan, however, has a contemporary twist, as the main living spaces are divided into two large open rooms: one for the living and dining areas, and another for the kitchen, breakfast area, and family room. These two wings join at a ninety-degree angle, which allows both spaces to open onto the rear courtyard and pool area. “This is a unique floor plan in that all the main living areas are located along the back of the house,” explains James Schettino. “It’s nice when those areas have a connection to nature, especially since outdoor living was very important to the clients.” Indeed, a covered patio with a fireplace and a television was a must-have

ABOVE: Artwork by Kim Romero presides over the dining area, which features a custom table, Jessica Charles chairs upholstered in a Fabricut velvet, and a chandelier from Generation Lighting. LEFT: To designer Michelle Morgan Harrison’s delight, the clients wanted to experiment with high-gloss color, so she paired a Schumacher wallpaper with Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray in the butler’s pantry.

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“Nothing is off-limits. We use every inch of this house. It’s warm, inviting, and not too precious.” —THE HOMEOWNER 127

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RIGHT: In the kitchen, Morgan Harrison customized The Urban Electric Co. light fixtures with Benjamin Moore Blue Heron to match the island. BELOW: The kitchen flows into the family room, where a linen-wrapped game table pairs with a window seat. FACING PAGE: Benjamin Moore Dusk to Dawn coordinates with a Schumacher wallpaper and a Lucite-and-glass desk in the wife's office.

“The office ceiling has a purple polka-dot paper, which most clients would have paired with white cabinetry, but I love the fact that she suggested lavender.” —INTERIOR DESIGNER MICHELLE MORGAN HARRISON

for this couple, as it was a favorite spot in their previous home. A pool house featuring both a bath and a laundry room rounds out the expansive outdoor entertaining area. To help bring the interiors to fruition, the clients hired designer Michelle Morgan Harrison at the recommendation of the Schettinos. “I had never worked with a designer before, which was a little intimidating,” says the homeowner, “but I knew we needed the help. I could tell right away that Michelle would give us something

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clean, classic, comfortable, and sophisticated.” It didn’t take long for Morgan Harrison to tap into the wife’s style. “It was clear she wanted to play with color, so we have periwinkle in the kitchen, a lovely blue-gray in the butler’s pantry, and lavender in her office,” says the designer. “The office ceiling has a purple polka-dot paper, which most clients would have paired with white cabinetry, but I love the fact that she suggested lavender.” Given that the clients have four children, the other major mandate was durability. “We selected practical materials, such as quartz countertops, porcelain tile, performance fabrics and rugs, and chrome versus polished nickel,” says Morgan Harrison. As a result, the homeowner says that “nothing is off-limits. We use every inch of this house. It’s warm, inviting, and not too precious.” The best part? There’s plenty of space for everyone. EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

Landscape designer Jennifer Anderson selected low boxwood hedges, hydrangeas, boxwood globes, a seasonal mix of Angelonia, and steppingstones to “soften the transition between spaces,” she explains. LEFT: The pool house is divided into two sections: one contains a bath and outdoor shower, while the other has a laundry room and storage area.

ARCHITECTURE: Jim Schettino, James Schettino, James Schettino Architects INTERIOR DESIGN: Michelle Morgan Harrison, Morgan Harrison Home BUILDER: Fox Hill Builders LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Jennifer Anderson,

Jennifer Anderson Design & Development

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All GrownUp

Rather than downsize, a pair of empty nesters calls their designer back to give their Greenwich home a sophisticated new look.

Text by Paula

M. Bodah | Photography by Ellen McDermott

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With such a pretty setting, it’s no wonder the homeowners are in no rush to leave the house where they raised their family. The stone section with its copper-roofed bay window was built in 1898. The white two-story structure, where most of the living spaces are located, is a gracious center-hall colonial that was added in the 1920s.

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hile many couples opt for a smaller house once the children have gone off on their own, this husband and wife decided to stay put. Their center-hall colonial on a pretty piece of land in Greenwich still made them happy.

ABOVE: The family room is both relaxed and sophisticated with its understated pieces outfitted in a variety of fabrics and textures, including the woven-braid covering on the ottomans from Boston’s Thayer Design Studio. LEFT: The new home office took over a room formerly used by the children for homework and play. Ricci paired a sturdy farm table with a midcentury-inspired chair from Atelier de Troupe.

Back when the kids were small, architect Thomas Kligerman and interior designer Terri Ricci had undertaken a thorough renovation. “The house had this episodic history, growing across the site,” Kligerman says. The original structure was a small, stone-clad dwelling built in 1898. Sometime in the

1920s, the two-story colonial-style part of the house was built, then in the 1980s another piece was added. The renovation brought the disparate pieces together. “We kept the general footprint,” Kligerman explains, “but we reworked the 1980s portion to be more in keeping with the 1920s part, changing interior

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BELOW: A farmhouse sink and hickory cabinets with hammeredbronze hinge straps that double as pulls give the kitchen a rustic feel. A built-in succulent garden behind the sink adds a touch of color. RIGHT: Ricci stripped away or updated accessories to freshen things up in the hickory-paneled breakfast room; a Tiffany sphere hangs above the sculptural table.

moldings, redoing rooflines, putting on shutters, and replacing windows with ones that had better proportions.” This time around, the house didn’t need any further architectural changes, so Ricci came back solo for a decorative refresh. “It started with a guest room that was part office,” she recalls. A plan to make a home office out of a room the kids had used for homework, music, arts, and play meant the guest quarters, situated in the original part of the house, could be dedicated to wrapping visitors in comfort and a

bit of luxury. Rather than paper (“We didn’t want seams,” the designer says), Ricci brought in a decorative painter who treated the walls and ceiling to a faux finish in subtle hues of green, cream, and plum that echo the garden outside. “It feels really cozy,” Ricci says. The new home office, also in this oldest part of the house, looks out onto an idyllic garden scene, too. It’s easy to imagine taking a break from work at the handsome table that stands in for a desk to lounge for a spell on the

“ WE JUST REFRESHED, REPLACING DATED ACCESSORIES AND LETTING THE WOODWORK DO THE TALKING.” —Interior designer Terri Ricci

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and the homeowners, so, Ricci says, “We just refreshed, replacing dated accessories and letting the woodwork do the talking.” The primary bath, too, had stood the test of time. Here, Ricci switched up accessories, bringing in polished nickel and pewter as a counterpoint to the warm wood and shiny marble. No doubt, the kids will always be welcomed with open arms. But in their refreshed, grown-up new space, the homeowners are ready for life’s next phase. EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

LEFT: A quiet corner of a bedroom makes an inviting spot for reading with its vintage Danish chair and footstool. BELOW: Ricci brought in pewter hurricane lamp sconces for the primary bath. FACING PAGE: The walls and ceiling of a guest suite in the original part of the house are painted in shades of cream, green, and plum that nod to the lush gardens outside. Ricci cleverly hung the draperies so that they turn the window seat into a private sanctuary.

seat tucked into the bay window. The expansive family room’s lowprofile furniture keeps the focus on the pretty landscape outside the long wall of windows and French doors. Still, the classic, elegant pieces command their own attention, thanks to Ricci’s mix of interesting fabrics. “We wanted a clean look, so we worked with textures,” she says. She layered vintage toss pillows on the sofa and lounge chairs, outfitted the windows with gauzy linen draperies, set a vintage kilim rug on the floor, and added twin ottomans upholstered in woven braid. The oak floors and hickory paneling and cabinetry of the kitchen and casual dining area, installed during the initial renovation, still suited both the home

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A GUIDE TO THE PROFESSIONALS IN THIS ISSUE’S FEATURED PROJECTS

SPECIAL SPACES

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Interior design: Elizabeth Saypol, Morrissey Saypol Interiors, Fairfield, New York, N.Y., 646-371-9214, morrisseysaypol.com

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Architecture: David LaPierre, Cardello Architects, 203-853-2524, Greenwich, Westport, cardelloarchitects.com Builder: Walter Mattera, Mattera Construction, Westport, 203-254-2626, matteraconstruction.com

Builder: Joe Pisoni, Stonecrest Builders, Ridgefield, 203-431-9584, stonecrestbuilders.com

Acorn Deck House Company 47 Advanced Home Audio 84–85 AIA Connecticut 143 AllPros 62 Amy Andrews Interior Design 42 Artemis Landscape Architects 4–5 ASID CT 141

DREAM BIG

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC 86–87

ORANGERY THEORY

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Architecture: Jim Schettino, James Schettino, James Schettino Architects, New Canaan, 203-966-5552, schettinoarchitects.com

Beth Krupa Interiors 23, 98

Interior design: Michelle Morgan Harrison, Morgan Harrison Home, New Canaan, 203-594-7875, morganharrisonhome.com

Cardello Architects, LLC 6–7

Architecture: Douglas VanderHorn, David Milliken, VanderHorn Architects, Greenwich, 203-622-7000, vanderhornarchitects.com Builder: Peerless Construction, Old Greenwich, 203-273-9394, peerless-construction.com

OUTSIDE INTEREST PAGES 54–60 Architecture: Don Aitken, Shope Reno Wharton, Norwalk, 203-852-7250, shoperenowharton.com Builder: SBP Homes, Stamford, 203-323-2200, sbphomes.com Landscape design: James Doyle, Heather Harris, James Doyle Design Associates, Greenwich, 203-869-2900, jdda.com Landscape contractor: Aquino Garden & Landscaping Services, Stamford, 203-570-0598 Engineer and surveyor: Rocco V. D’Andrea, RVDI, Riverside, 203-637-1779, rvdi.com

Builder: Fox Hill Builders, Darien, 475-888-9458, foxhillbuilders.com Cabinetry: Art Tyrrell, Highland Woodcraft, Prospect, 203-758-6625, highlandwoodcraft.info Landscape design: Jennifer Anderson, Jennifer Anderson Design & Development, Wilton, 203-834-9666, jenniferanderson-designs.com Swimming pool: Carlos Demoura, Oceanview Pool and Patio, Southport, 203-253-8853, oceanviewpoolandpatio.com Drapery: Traditional Draperies, Bridgeport, 203-522-5775 Stone: Alba Stone, Stamford, 203-658-8233

Brooks & Falotico Associates, LLP 82 California Closets 79

Charles Hilton Architects 18–19 Chloe Winston Lighting Design 98 Christensen Landscape Services 88–89 Christopher Pagliaro Architects 32 Circa Lighting 27 City Bench 68 Clarity Home Interiors 2–3 Clarke Distribution Corporation 41 Closet and Storage Concepts 26 Connecticut Stone 90–91 CORNERSTONE Contracting 14–15 Crisp Architects 43 Crown Point Cabinetry 51 Crown Select 63 Dan Gordon Landscape Architects 37

ALL GROWN UP THE EVOLUTION OF HOME

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Architecture: Thomas Kligerman, Ike Kligerman Barkley, New York, N.Y., 212-268-0128, ikekligermanbarkley.com

Interior and architectural design: Mar Silver, Mar Silver Design, Westport, 203-341-0413, marsilverdesign.com Builder: Andy Glazer, Glazer Group, Rowayton, 203-866-1902, glazergroup.net

BEGIN AGAIN PAGES 112–121 Architecture: Jimmy Crisp, Crisp Architects, Millbrook, N.Y.,

Interior design: Terri Ricci, Terri Ricci Interiors, Norwalk, 203-642-3202, terriricci.com Builder: Frank Talcott, Redding, 203-733-1168, franktalcottinc.com Decorative painting: Deux Femmes Decorative Art, Bridgeport, 203-545-1995, dfemmes.com Drapery: Caryn Mohan, Caryn Company, Cambridge, Mass., 917-626-1881, www.caryncompany.com

Daryl Zang, Artist 77 Del Mar Vacation Rentals 57 Domus Constructors, LLC 55 Eleish Van Breems inside front cover Freddy & Co. Fine Landscape Services 92–93 Garrett Wilson Builders 61 Gatehouse Partners 8–9 Gault Stone & Landscape Supplies 94–95 Glengate Company 45 Hobbs, Inc. 65

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