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78 Here & There 39 Good Bones A contemporary house finds its place on island farmland.

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58 Inspired Interiors Renovated and decorated with a light touch, a historic Maine cottage blends the best of old and new.

68 Smith On Style Editor at Large Clinton Smith checks out some jaunty geometric forms, perfect for urban interiors.

70 Artistry Cabinet and furniture maker Derek Preble elevates the everyday to art.

78 Shop Visit A Vermont boutique launches an interior design business.

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Share in Christopher Spitzmiller’s seasonal rituals as detailed in his new book, A Year at Clove Brook Farm, cowritten by our own editor at large, Clinton Smith. New England Home hosts a virtual event with Clint and Christopher for Boston Design Week on May 5. Visit bostondesignweek.com for information.

The Kaleidoscope Project Designer Showhouse opens with a gala on May 15. Tours take place May 16 through June 6 at the Cornell Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts. Eighteen guest rooms will be reimagined by more than twenty BIPOC design professionals. New England Home is the event’s regional media sponsor. Visit thekaleidoscopeproject.com.

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 From the Workshop/ APD x Arteriors collection, the Bend Accent Lamp is petite in stature but big on style, with its smoky glass and antique brass. Bodega, Nantucket, Mass., bodeganantucket.com

 A single spoke bridges the body of the doorknob with its base in the Spoke Knob, designed by Will Zhang for Emtek. Richelieu Portland, Portland, Maine, richelieu.com

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Renovated and decorated with a light touch, a historic Maine cottage blends the best of old and new. BY CLINTON SMITH

hen designer Stephanie Woodmansee of New York’s Henry & Co Design got the call to go look at her longtime clients’ recently purchased vacation property in Rockport, Maine, she could relate to the nineteenth-century colonial she encountered upon arrival.

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In the living room, lamps by Bunny Williams Home flank the sofa, with artwork by Hugo Guinness hanging above.

“I lived in eighteen houses growing up,” says Woodmansee, whose parents bought, renovated, and sold homes. With that firsthand knowledge, she fully understood the charms—and quirks— that can accompany historic houses. Woodmansee, working with Hottenroth + Joseph Architects and Cold Mountain Builders, meticulously Photography by Victor Harshbarger

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TOP TO BOTTOM: Waterworks tile brings a splash of color to the kitchen, where soapstone was selected for the countertops and the hanging fixture is by The Urban Electric Co. A table runner in a Rose Cumming linen adds a pop of rich color to the dining room.

“I SHOPPED FOR ALL OF THE ANTIQUES LOCALLY. I FOUND PIECES YOU DON’T SEE ALL THE TIME.” —DESIGNER STEPHANIE WOODMANSEE renovated the structure to accommodate modern conveniences while striving to retain all of the charm and authenticity of a home built in the early 1800s. “They fell in love with this little house,” says Woodmansee of her clients, with whom she has collaborated on two previous projects. “They wanted it to stay true to what this farmhouse would have been, and they are all about quality—even down to the weight of the doorknob.”

Because the home clocks in at around 1,600 square feet, to accommodate a family of four, Woodmansee worked to keep the envelope of each of the rooms as simple as possible, without startling shifts from space to space. Case in point: she used only three paint colors—Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White, Ammonite, and Dimpse— throughout. Also, for consistency, Woodmansee employed the same sheer fabric for most of the window treatments. Because of their

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TOP TO BOTTOM: To make this bedroom more expansive, the ceiling was vaulted, and new beams were added; the floral fabric for the throw pillows is by Jasper. The children’s bedroom features two Jenny Lind beds from Crate&Kids, while the vintage alabaster lamp is topped with a scalloped shade by Matilda Goad.

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secluded location, the clients don’t have to worry about privacy, and they didn’t want to obstruct the views in any way. Another edited approach was the lighting; two favorite sconces from Cape Cod Lanterns and McLean Lighting Works reappear in several of the spaces. Creating those quiet backdrops shifts the focus to the furnishings and accessories—many one of a kind—that Woodmansee collected while the house was being remodeled. “I shopped for all of the antiques locally,” she says of her discoveries from the storied coastal community. “I would go for construction meetings and stay for the rest of the day and just drive around to see what I could find. It was fun because I found pieces you don’t see all the time.” Those unique pieces—and resulting spaces—feel as though they’ve been collected over generations and as if they were always meant to be. Adds Woodmansee: “I love sticking with the charm and personality of these old, quirky places.” EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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Tales from the Wood

Cabinet and furniture maker Derek Preble elevates the everyday to art. BY BOB CURLEY

ust like old homes, furniture can tell stories.

Derek Preble’s handcrafted pieces aren’t particularly old, but each one has a tale to tell. Some even have names. Based out of a historic mill in Biddeford, Maine, Preble is a wellknown custom-cabinetry craftsman whose work frequently finds a place in luxe coastal homes. Cabinetry is precise, painstaking work, and clients appreciate Preble’s clean lines and

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TOP TO BOTTOM: Derek Preble sources his furniture from a reclaimed barn carrying beam; here, a slab is married to beveled legs for a touch of midcentury flair. Each piece retains the wood’s imperfections, and many have personal touches added by the artist, such as a scrap of a love note secreted in this round hole.

use of fine materials. For Preble the businessman, it’s rewarding work. As an artist, however, he directs his passion toward the hand-hewn tables and benches arrayed in a sun-kissed showroom at the Pepperell Mill. Much of Preble’s furniture has roots in an Ohio barn that was built in the 1840s. A centuries-old walnut beam that supported the barn’s floor was salvaged when the structure was torn down. In 2017, Preble, who had been Photography by Trent Bell

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making furniture since 1983, got his hands on the storied log. Sometimes he works it into circular and rectangular pieces with Early American or midcentury flair. In other cases, Preble marries smooth boards with live-edge wood to create rustic tables and

seating, with inset blocks of mismatched wood elevating some to the level of functional artwork. He says wood reclaimed from barn floors frequently becomes veneer due to decades of wear and tear, but Preble embraces those imperfections.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Names given to the tables and benches reflect the artist’s mood at the moment of creation as well as the reuse of elements that might otherwise have been covered over or cut out. Mismatched blocks of inlayed wood elevate the furnishings beyond rustic to nearly contemporary. The artist at Pepperell Mill in Biddeford, Maine. Preble says using live-edge wood, as in this bench, honors the original material.

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“The cracks, holes, stains, and infestations are beautiful, and they become a part of the wood that tells a story of vulnerability and stamina that I can’t resist,” he says. “The wood is really old and did a job for a really long time, so I’m honoring it by making it into something that’s not fussy but something that people will feel.” No two furnishings are alike, and the titles reflect a piece’s individuality and materials as well as the personal history of the craftsman. An E-shaped notch in a table, leftover from a A love affair inspired this bench; when the relationship ended, Preble cut the bench in half—separated but still paired. FACING PAGE, LEFT: A romantic stroll with a lover is memorialized in wood. RIGHT: Preble’s carpenter’s toolbox includes every letter of the alphabet.

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“THE CRACKS, HOLES, STAINS, AND INFESTATIONS ARE BEAUTIFUL.” —WOODWORKER DEREK PREBLE barn crossbeam support, inspired the name Empathy, an example of Preble utilizing flaws in the material as artistic enhancements rather than elements that need to be covered up. “My [cabinetry] has never been able to communicate emotion like that of a painting or a sculpture,” says Preble. The furniture, on the other hand, is deeply personal—so much so that he gives away some pieces to friends and holds onto others, waiting to find just the right home. “I know where some of these belong, and they will go there someday,” he says. Derek Preble, Biddeford, Maine, derekpreble.com

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or trendy products that will end up being given away or in a landfill. That’s why we choose all of our products, from our candles to our couches, with a ‘buy less, buy better’ idea in mind.” The 4,000-square-foot shop on Burlington’s dynamic Church Street Marketplace offers everything from modern furniture and handmade dinnerware, to rugs, original art, and fashion accessories. Its comfortable, unfussy aesthetic has proven popular with homeowners and interior designers alike. Indeed, some customers have admired Phaneuf ’s product curation so much that they have hired her and her staff to decorate their homes. “We love getting to know a client’s design preferences and choosing pieces that will thrill them,” she says. For a recent project, the Slate team furnished a family’s entire second home in Vermont, facilitating not only the big purchases, like beds, tables, and chairs, ABOVE: Owner and creative director Sarah

Baroni Phaneuf draws her influence from Cape Cod, where she grew up, and California, where she lived for many years. LEFT: An array of vases flanks a Chloe Andrae painting, all perched on a reclaimed-wood beam, which is designed, created, and sold by Slate in partnership with a local craftsperson.

“I AM ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR NEW SOURCES, FROM FURNITURE TO FOOD TO ART.” —SHOP OWNER SARAH BARONI PHANEUF

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but also the little details, such as coffeetable books and games for the children. Phaneuf, a Cape Cod native who operated her own home-and-lifestyle store and jewelry-design business in California before returning to New England and opening Slate in 2017, reports that interior design is the fastest growing sector of her business. Visitors to Slate—and its website— quickly learn that one of Phaneuf ’s skills is sourcing products that fit in seamlessly with her store’s vision and values. “I am always searching for new sources, from furniture to food to art,” she explains. “I am especially thrilled when I can find a local supplier. But everything has to be aesthetically unique and mesh with our brand.” And, as she notes, the brand is even reflected in the store’s name: “One of the reasons I chose the name ‘Slate’ is that the material itself is organic and simple, yet beautiful—perfect qualities that help make a house a home.” Slate, Burlington, Vt., slatehome.co

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Interior designer William Schroeder combined a calm palette with interesting objects, like this oversized chaise sourced from Charles Spada, to create an ethereal experience.

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When interior designer William Schroeder was given carte blanche in his client’s forty-eighth-floor pied-à-terre, he turned to French interior designer Jacques Grange for inspiration. Specifically, Grange’s design for the New York apartment of Giancarlo Giammetti of Valentino fame sparked Schroeder’s use of a warm bronze palette and lush layers of textures. “We didn’t make any architectural changes, so it was all about the finishes, furnishings, color, and light,” says Schroeder. Schroeder’s personal style mixes the past with the present, evidenced by the ebonized-and-gilded-wood

Sculpted by California artist Ron Dier

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Modern Masters white-gold metallic paint reflects light

This ten-foot-long sofa had to be disassembled to get it into the apartment. Liaigre designed both the sofa and the Naja bronze tables, which are each crafted from one solid piece of metal and weigh a ton, reports Schroeder.

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“THE BUILDING GIVES YOU THAT SENSE OF AN URBAN LIFESTYLE, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, THE LIGHT IS MAGICAL.” —INTERIOR DESIGNER WILLIAM SCHROEDER

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: It was a challenge fitting an IATESTA STUDIO king-size bed into the main bedroom, but Schroeder made it work by placing narrow nightstands on either side. Noblesse emerald-green velvet wraps around an O. Henry House sofa in the study while the Loominous rug was hand-knotted in Providence. Figured mahogany shows up throughout the apartment, including in the powder room vanity.

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Statuesque unlacquered-brass lamps command attention

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English Regency chaise paired with a Modern History mahogany sideboard in the home’s living area. Mahogany, gold, bronze, silk, and velvet make repeated appearances throughout the three-bedroom space. As one of the first interior designers to make his mark on One Dalton (the apartment was completed in December

2019), Schroeder says it was a rare opportunity to highlight elevated living both literally and figuratively. “Skyline views are unique for Boston,” he says. “The building gives you that sense of an urban lifestyle, but at the same time, the light is magical. It’s like living in a dream.” —ERIKA AYN FINCH

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The city views from this perch in the sky are electrifying. Designer Patrick Planeta carved out a Japanese-inspired tearoom in one section of the high-rise’s living room to soften the scale and create a space conducive to calm. A touch of the remote reveals a selection of fine scotch; when the bar is lowered and concealed, a Murano blown-glass vase from Ralph Pucci International takes center stage.

Secret stash: a tucked-away liquor cabinet

Twenty Two Liberty

Teatime There’s an allure to the sky-high views and sights and sounds of the Seaport that comes with living at Twenty Two Liberty. But sometimes you crave quiet. The impetus behind this tricked-out tearoom was just that: to create a serene, secluded space within the

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larger living room. Designer Patrick Planeta evoked a Japanese sensibility to conjure a room that is contemplative in nature and thoughtful in execution. Note the side walls wrapped in hand-cut leather, the Bruno Moinard sofas with an almost origami-like shape, the heated leatheredstone floors, a TV concealed behind

doors that open like a shoji screen, and— behold—a hidden bar that lifts with the touch of a remote. “The owners travel the world, and they wanted special moments,” explains Planeta. “If I were invited into this space, I would feel very special, like they were inviting me into an inner sanctuary.” —LISA H. SPEIDEL

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Airy and minimalist was the goal, and the low-slung furnishings do their part to let the cityscape—and artwork—shine. The sofa is from Flexform and the wire chair is vintage Warren Platner; a custom credenza by Stern McCafferty subtly separates the dining and living areas while stowing dinner-party essentials at arm’s reach.

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Neutral Territory The kids were grown, plus the art collection had expanded—an equation that signaled the main living area of this Ritz-Carlton residence was ripe for a refresh. Reenter Diane McCafferty of Stern McCafferty.

Down came a divider, and in its place is an open living/dining room. To keep it light and airy—and celebrate the views—McCafferty kept the furnishings (some new, some custom, some vintage) low and chose pieces that appear to float, sans weighty bases. “The space is so simple and mini-

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The Bocci glass light fixture blends in during the day and sparkles at night

mal,” notes the designer, “so we tried to focus on materials, from crushed velvet to polished metal to bleached-oak wood paneling.” The restrained, sophisticated palette, with lots of variation in tone and texture, provides a perfect backdrop for a growing gallery. —LHS

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Reenter a repeat client with a new South End townhouse—and a bold new color scheme. “The last bedroom I did for her was done in this incredible pale-pink blush,” remembers architect and interior designer Michele Kolb. This time around, “it was still all about using color,” she says, but the newly

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LEFT: “The room gets a lot of light,” notes architect and designer Michele Kolb. “That’s why I was able to use a dark color.” BELOW: A sunshine-filled nook by the bay window has the ideal spot for tucking into a good book: a comfy Eero Saarinen womb chair from Knoll.

“THE LAST BEDROOM I DID FOR HER WAS DONE IN THIS INCREDIBLE PALE-PINK BLUSH. THIS TIME AROUND, IT WAS STILL ALL ABOUT USING COLOR.” —DESIGNER MICHELE KOLB Architecture and interior design: Michele Kolb, Kolb Architects Photography: Michael J. Lee

Jeffries abaca grasscloth wallcovering. Two Mongolian fur cube ottomans at the foot of the bed provide textural variation, while an iconic fuchsia midcentury modern chair and a throw placed just-so in the same exuberant hue contrast the color scheme. It’s all perfectly primed for sweet dreams. —LHS

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RIGHT: A once-characterless condo got a bold refresh that is both comfortable and conducive to frequent entertaining; the counter stools are from Bungalow 5, and the punchy striped fabric is from Robert Allen. FACING PAGE: Designer Laura Keeler Pierce wanted to open up the kitchen without sacrificing storage; the custom hanging brass-and-glass shelving unit, fabricated by Fishbone Metal Works, does the trick.

Home Port “We went through about eighty-five wallpapers before we landed on this one,” says designer Laura Keeler Pierce of the bold Osborne & Little Christian Lacroix Canopy paper; “We wanted something that was unexpected.” The statement-making tropical trellis wallcovering that features a slight metallic sheen set the stage for a Charlestown kitchen rehab that opened up the space while embracing both its urban and harborside location. Keeler Pierce chose Benjamin Moore’s Century Blue Muscari for some edge, and then introduced a round motif in the cabinetry and cane-back chairs to evoke a porthole design. “You can see the USS Constitution from the window,” notes Keeler Pierce, “so we wanted to infuse a little Charlestown into the space.”—LHS

“YOU CAN SEE THE USS CONSTITUTION FROM THE WINDOW, SO WE WANTED TO INFUSE A LITTLE CHARLESTOWN INTO THE SPACE.” —INTERIOR DESIGNER LAURA KEELER PIERCE

Interior design: Laura Keeler Pierce, Keeler & Co. Builder: Quality Construction Group Cabinetry: Robert S Meserve Cabinetmakers Photography: Sean Litchfield

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With clever engineering and creative design, the natatorium in this Norwell, Massachusetts, guesthouse is as inviting as any room in the space. Wide horizontal stripes bring the walls down to scale, and fir beams give it a rustic personality while concealing HVAC ducts.

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A mini kitchen with counter stools offers snacks and drinks alongside the fireplace seating area. A bathroom and changing space also share the air-conditioned pool enclosure. FACING PAGE: Three eight-foot-high, insulated windows provide spectators in the second-floor dining area with a view of the pool.

or most New England families, gathering around the fireplace might involve books or board games played while wrapped in a comfortable throw—not relaxing in a swimsuit, wrapped in an inflatable swan. ¶ Unless, that is, there’s a 10,000-gallon swimming pool a few steps from the hearth. 123

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An indoor saltwater pool is the centerpiece of this guesthouse designed by architect Erik Tolley for Alan and Nancy, clients who live alongside the North River in Norwell, Massachusetts. When the property adjacent to their house went up for sale, the couple saw a unique opportunity to create an all-weather destination they could share with an extended family that includes eleven grandchildren under the age of thirteen. “We said, we can make this into a real fun house,” says Alan.

LEFT: A cupola that can be

For Tolley, interior designer Justine Sterling, and builder Peter Bilodeau, the real challenge was in creating an indoor recreational space that did not look—or smell—like the local YMCA. Getting that right, says Bilodeau, required three things: a finely tuned heating, cooling, and ventilation system confined to the pool area; walls insulated with closedcell foam to resist mold; and a cover to keep evaporation from the thirty-four-by-seventeen-foot pool from throwing the carefully calibrated environment into a tailspin. “It’s all about controlling the atmosphere in there,” says Bilodeau. “And I call it that because that’s what it is.” Sterling focused on atmosphere, too, but of a different kind. She tamed the institutional scale of the pool area by

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opened to release humidity is the only clue to the presence of the pool on the left side of the traditional Dutch Colonialstyle home. RIGHT: A deck alongside the second-floor dining area connects the guesthouse to the outdoors.

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An open stairway links all three levels of the guesthouse. Its steel structure and chunky wooden treads echo structural and decorative elements in other parts of the home. FACING PAGE: The Venegas and Company-designed kitchen features a Monogram pizza oven and a Galley workstation sink with inserts to accommodate a full menu of toppings.

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“It’s a place to have fun with family, a getaway… in the sense where you can walk next door and get away.” — ARCHITECT ERIK TOLLEY wrapping the walls with twelve-by-thirtyfive-inch tan-and-white porcelain tiles turned vertically to create wide horizontal stripes, and used sand-colored, nonslip porcelain tile to visually soften the heated pool deck. At the pool’s waterline, she specified mosaic tiles that radiate

from each corner in an ombre pattern that Nancy describes as “absolutely spectacular.” Taking a cue from structural trusses above the pool, Sterling and Bilodeau added similar beams in the adjoining spaces and around the top of the walls, where they conceal air ducts positioned to keep clerestory windows fog-free. The overall effect is a natatorium that looks less like a gym and more like a rustic great room. Alongside the fireplace sitting area is a bathroom and changing area as well as a bar for cocktails and kid-friendly snacks. Bathers can also sprint upstairs for a fresh

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Automated shades in the primary bedroom lift to reveal a view of the North River. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Taking inspiration from boutique hotels, designer Justine Sterling gave each bedroom suite its own signature color. The teal outlines of the adjoining bedroom’s wallpaper are echoed in the bathroom tile. In another bedroom, soft yellow hues from the Schumacher wallcovering carry over into its en suite bathroom. In both bathrooms, Sterling says she “jazzed up” the walls by reintroducing—in a larger scale—the chevron tile pattern used downstairs.

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slice from the pizza oven in the kitchen, then grab a seat at the dining table for an Olympic judge’s-eye view of the pool below. When the day is over, the third floor awaits with four individually styled bedroom suites. It’s like having a boutique hotel next door. Which, as Tolley says, was part of the goal. “It was envisioned as a place to have fun with family, a getaway … in the sense where you can walk next door and get away,” he says. Neither he nor his clients could know how critical that convenience would become just months after the project’s completion. As the Coronavirus pandemic halted travel, the guesthouse

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The custom Tai Ping rug, with stripes of sandy neutrals and splashes of blue, curves to follow the bow of the window in the sunny living room. RIGHT: Painted panels trimmed with anigre add warmth and texture to the walls of the foyer and hallway. Anigre also forms the stairway’s graceful railing. A John Pomp light fixture of multiple glass orbs cascades from the high ceiling.

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b r e e z y does it Elegant, stylish, and without a trace of pretense, this Chatham getaway flows seamlessly from indoors to out.

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All those CURVES in the landscape ECHO the ROUNDED forms that REPEAT in the architecture.

The open kitchen, dining, and living spaces are delineated by their ceiling heights and treatments, including the dramatic venetian-plastered cove above the dining table. The color scheme throughout the house is a sophisticated take on the classic colors of sea and sky. The living room’s twin sofas create intimacy while keeping the focus on the view.

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his Cape Cod home holds a warm place in the hearts of the professionals who brought it into being. Maybe it’s because the clients, who were immersed in the project from the start, were delightful to work with. “They’re like family to us,” says Brian Vona of KVC Builders, the firm that assembled the design team.

Shades of sea greens and blues enliven the white kitchen. Designer Leslie Fine united the open spaces with common elements, such as the wood-stained counter stools that match the wood furniture of the dining and living rooms.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The primary bathroom’s

clear glass shower doors are separated with a panel that’s textured to resemble falling water. A vaulted ceiling gives the main bedroom a grand feel that’s brought down to scale by the quiet furnishings, including the Grange sleigh bed; the console at the foot of the bed holds a pop-up TV. A stand-alone tub gives a corner of the bathroom a spa-like feel.

It could also well be that the design team looks at the results and recognizes something truly special. “It’s really a sweet house,” says architect Doreve Nicholaeff. The Chatham property, overlooking a pond that links to Pleasant Bay, had an existing house and garage that the clients initially thought they could remodel. As Nicholaeff began sketching ideas, however, it quicky became clear that the bones of the house didn’t offer quite what the couple envisioned. Working within the existing footprint, Nicholaeff designed a house that nods to traditional Cape Cod style but with a clean, transitional feel. Landscape architect Michael Coutu reimagined the yard and gardens to complement the architecture and highlight the property’s many assets. Coutu set native and ornamental plants—flowering shrubs, flowing grasses, fragrant roses, and colorful hydrangeas—along the curving fieldstone walls and cobblestone paths that flow like a gentle stream around the property. “There’s

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The new house, built on the footprint of the old, nods to traditional Cape Cod style but with a clean, transitional feel. The pergolacovered outdoor kitchen has everything needed for gathering family and friends. Landscape architect Michael Coutu created a series of gardens with meandering stone walls and walkways and a palette of native and ornamental plants, including grasses, flowering shrubs, and perennials.

“There’s lots of TEXTURE and year-round COLOR. There is ALWAYS something happening.” —LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MICHAEL COUTU

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lots of texture and year-round color,” he says. “There is always something happening.” All those curves in the landscape echo the rounded forms that repeat in the architecture. The double-height foyer, for example, is all curves and swoops, from the off-center spiraling staircase to the hallway that bends gently to let the living area, with its lovely water views, reveal itself slowly.

Nicholaeff steered the foyer away from melodrama with clean, modern materials, like the anigre wood that forms the slender banister and trims the hallway’s panels. Interior designer Leslie Fine installed a John Pomp chandelier of handblown glass spheres that seem to cascade from the high ceiling. “It can be appreciated from both the first and second floors,” she says, “and it seems to follow you up and down the stairs.”

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With VIEWS of a pond that links to Pleasant Bay, “It’s really a SWEET house.” —ARCHITECT DOREVE NICHOLAEFF

Fine complemented Nicholaeff ’s architecture with clean-lined, transitional furniture against a palette of soft neutrals with splashes of color that speak to the waterside location. In the open-plan living area, Nicholaeff used varied ceiling heights, including a recessed oval coffer above the dining table, to define the spaces. Fine gave the recess a venetian-plaster treatment in a pretty sea-blue hue, then surrounded the Keith Fritz dining table with Dakota Jackson chairs outfitted in bright aqua fabric. Twin L-shaped sofas give the long sitting area a cozy feel. “You can sit ten people there for conversation, or just have two people and still have it feel intimate,” Fine says. As chic and sophisticated as every element is, the overall vibe is gracious and unpretentious. Which, Vona will tell you, is an apt description of the homeowners. EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURE: Doreve Nicholaeff, Nicholaeff Architecture + Design INTERIOR DESIGN: Leslie Fine, Leslie Fine

Interiors BUILDER: KVC Builders LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Michael Coutu,

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An outdoor sitting area makes a perfect spot to while away a summer evening. In the cooler months of spring and fall, a fireplace fends off the chill, making the cozy arrangement a three-season location for quiet conversation.

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This Block Island summer home is more global market than breezy beach house. Text by MARNI ELYSE KATZ Photography by NAT REA

In the living room, a daybed beckons would-be nappers to take in ocean air thanks to gigantic barn doors that required extra structural supports. “There are portals to the outdoors everywhere, making it easy to commune with nature,” designer Courtney Taylor says. The house and patio overlook the red-roofed, 1930s-era Coast Guard Station.

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A custom hand-tufted wool rug from Rustigian Rugs in Providence echoes the patterning of the couple’s antique rugs, while the East Asian profile of the Gregorius Pineo coffee table complements the globally inspired decor. FACING PAGE: The floating steel staircase defines the first-floor living areas, almost like a transparent wall. The striped accent pillows feature Wells Textiles Showa linen.

ometimes you just need a bit more glam and a bit less granola—even in a barn. The well-traveled couple who commissioned Chris Delaney of Maple Hill Design to create a timber-frame summer home on Block Island imagined an altogether different vibe than the barns on their working farm in Woodstock, Vermont. “They wanted a distinctly modern take on a traditional barn,” Delaney explains. While the gambrel roof of the new house is all barn, the front of the house is absolutely contemporary. “There’s a three-story stretch of glass that frames a floating steel stair running from the lower level to the loft,” Delaney says. That said, the timber-frame aspect of

the structure was equally important. “The husband camped out on the island off-season to help us raise it,” Delaney adds. The couple was lured to the Island by friends, who not coincidentally own the house next door. “We met fifteen years ago when our kids began ski racing together,” the husband says. “We thought it would be fun to carry our friendship over to Block Island.” The two families host large groups of friends from up north, spreading merriment over both properties. “We wanted to create a gathering space built for easy open-air entertaining,” the husband explains. The barn sits at the mouth of Great Salt Pond, capturing not only sailboat-studded views of the pond, but expansive views of Block Island Sound. “Every side of the house

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looks out to the water, and the design is focused on honoring those views,” designer Courtney Taylor says. The living area, for instance, features massive barn doors that lead to the patio, where music from the topnotch sound system spills out for summer revelry, including the sixtieth anniversary party that the couple threw for the husband’s parents. Inside, the exposed timber frame fashioned from yellow heart pine reclaimed from a linen mill in Connecticut provides a rustic backdrop for global-meets-Americana decor with a side of glam. The couple once lived in the Far East and have traveled extensively, which sparked Taylor’s creativity. Their Moroccan rugs, for instance, prompted layers of upholstery in rich colors and patterns. Taylor points to the leather sling chair from BDDW as the embodiment of her clients’ casual-chic aesthetic. “They’re not stressed about having wet CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: In the powder

room, Taylor sets up a glam-meetsindustrial juxtaposition with Anthony Critchlow glass-bead sconces and a steampunk-style Waterstone Faucets sink. In the kitchen, the designer incorporated an on-trend blue island, a statuary marble countertop, knotty cypress cabinetry, and custom shelving with brass supports. Taylor used high-gloss paint on the tongue-and-groove ceiling in the kitchen to contrast the barn’s raw-wood structure.

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Richly patterned drapery and upholstery pop against the custom Australian cypress builtin shelves on the mezzanine. Sliders open to a deck above the kitchen with a fabulous water view. Taylor searched for outdoor furniture that wouldn’t be too difficult to relocate in windy weather, and she landed on a teak and stainless-steel set from Barlow Tyrie.

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bathing suits on leather,” she says. “They totally understand that [the leather] will get better with age.” The pairing of refined materials with the barn’s authentic ones creates a tension that Taylor pushes further by introducing elements with shimmer and even glitz. There’s the glass teardrop chandelier in the living area, the sculptural shelving fabricated from walnut and polished brass in the kitchen, and disco-worthy sconces and antiqued glass tiles in the powder room. While the owners commend her for creating a “warm, inviting space” for their family and visitors, Taylor says the home conveys so much more. “They didn’t want typical coastal seaside decor,” she says. “This really reflects their sophisticated but unfussy style.” EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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Downstairs, the owners’ Turkish rug warms the poured concrete floor, which was polished then ground. FACING PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: A door from the primary bath leads to the outdoor shower and landscape beyond. An engineered pebble floor with outdoor grout runs from indoors to out while a louvered door offers both light and privacy. The couple’s adult children share the upscale bunk room where beds are dressed in duvets made of Italian linen ticking.

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White Oak: It Matters How You Slice It

hite oak is the most in-demand species for our luxury residential woodwork; and interestingly, it is also in high demand worldwide for wine and whiskey barrels. Aesthetically, rift white oak is desirable for its straight and narrow grain pattern. Functionally, the species is known for its hardness, stability, and rotresistance. The distinctive grain pattern of rift white oak is achieved by cutting the boards perpendicular to the growth lines. The end result is pleasing to the eye and very durable, but it yields precious little lumber per log and comes at a high price tag. An alternative to rift white oak is quartered white

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oak, which is famously associated with Gustav Stickley’s mission furniture. Quarter-sawn white oak has the same tight grain of rift-sawn with the added beauty of rays or flecks. Quarter-sawn lumber comes from a log that is first cut into four quarters at a radial angle. This cut yields more usable lumber per log and is less time consuming to mill, which makes it slightly less expensive than rift white oak. One drawback of white oak is the range of color between heartwood and sapwood, which makes maintaining color consistency difficult. Knowing this going into your project is the key to the best outcome.

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One Call Gets It Done

aintaining a high-quality home involves a web of service providers, appointments, seasonal services, small and large repairs, and upgrades that can overwhelm even the most organized homeowners. Add the increasing technology needs of today’s homes, and it makes sense that more and more homeowners are choosing to hire professionals to manage their home maintenance needs. The trend we see is that homeowners are moving away from the “handyman” model and toward a business like ours that can mobilize not only our own team of skilled laborers, but also a network of carefully vetted service providers, artisans, and technicians to address any home maintenance need. Kistler and Knapp designed its Home Services

Division around the concept of giving homeowners a customized approach to the care of their home. As part of every new client relationship, we provide a complimentary, comprehensive home evaluation. This valuable service is designed to find and solve small problems before they become costly and is revisited every year as part of our annual review process. We provide additional home services to fit each client’s needs, including offering a personal field technician for minor repairs and consultations; tracking recurring maintenance and scheduling seasonal and annual services; supervising projects large and small; and arranging our Home Watch service when clients are away.

“Our mission is to give all of our Home Services clients peace of mind, knowing that their largest investment is being cared for by a team of professionals 365 days a year. We recently opened our Cape and Islands office to expand our services to seasonal homes as well.”

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Colorful Oushak Carpets

tep into any of the three Landry & Arcari rug showrooms, and you immediately notice that COLOR is back in a major way. “For years, the design world was ruled by grays and blues, but these days some of our top designers have been asking for an array of bright and vibrant colors paired with neutrals,” says owner Jeff Arcari. Think classic color palettes with splashes of striking tangerines, watermelon pinks, lime greens, and deep turquoise on camel and gray backdrops. Not overpowering, but just enough to breathe a modern take on these time-honored rug designs. The trend is welcomed in the rug world, where jewel tones have ruled for centuries (literally). Vibrant colors

are finding their way into every style of rug, from contemporary to traditional. However, Arcari says Oushak rugs are leading the charge in the resurgence of saturation. Woven in Turkey, antique Oushak carpets have long been coveted by collectors and designers alike. They are characterized by soft color palettes and large-scale graphic designs, a welcome departure from their Persian counterparts’ deep reds and navies. Contemporary Oushak weavers are sticking with their bold designs but also incorporating pops of vivid color to create uniquely modern and traditional pieces. “It’s refreshing,” says Arcari. “Opening up a new shipment of rugs puts a smile on everyone’s face.”

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Eclectic Design

clectic mixing of styles, finishes, and materials is the current trend in bathroom design. For the time being at least, the days of picking a style and designing exclusively to that style is not the trend. Timeless design with industrial influences, art deco details, and traditional, contemporary, and modern styles are blended to create luxurious, comfortable, and functional home bath spaces. Finishes are also being blended. The trend has moved away from singular finishes and toward multiple finishes; various types of brass, matte black, chrome, and stainless steel are used together, as well as multiple material types. Concrete tops, industrial steel windows and light fixtures, painted soaking tubs, wallcovering, and wood-finish cabinetry come

together to create spaces that are unique, bold, and contemplative. Kudos to the many designers who have pushed the envelope to create this trend. As a kitchen and bath showroom, Moniques must be a current and viable resource for the design community and their clients. Displaying the many styles and finishes is a challenge that we accept and enjoy. We constantly upgrade displays, bringing in new lines, models, and finishes to offer the best choices for our customers. Not only do we have all of the latest products available, but we also have a very knowledgeable staff who understands the current trends as well as more traditional designs. This is critical to a positive experience and a successful project.

“Timeless design with industrial influences, art deco details, and traditional, contemporary, and modern styles are blended to create luxurious, comfortable, and functional home bath spaces.”

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The Monogram Statement Collection

raditional style with unparalleled performance—the Monogram Statement Collection brings modern design together with traditional kitchen appliance features. Edge-to-edge handles and robust knobs feel integrated into the appliances. The gleaming stainless steel finish is set off with solid brass accents, wide glass windows, and rich, interactive LCD displays. Restaurant-inspired features invite you to take on any cooking aspiration, while the smart appliances effortlessly sync your kitchen with your life.

“I recommend the Monogram Statement Collection to those who want modern luxury with traditional style. The sleek handle style delivers a professional look with a beautiful brass accent that is very current in kitchen design.” —Heather Guerriero Dans, Monogram Sales Manager

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mart lighting brings flexible control, natural lighting, and energy efficiency to luxury homes. Most of us have some preference for brighter, energetic light at certain times, dimmer and warmer light at others. The hassle of manually setting every light in your home to fit every changing activity can seem to outweigh the benefits. Smart lighting solves this challenge by bringing these preferred scenes to life in your home. While smart lighting offers clear benefits to your home and your life, it has often been hampered by bulky and complex controls that impede your home’s design narrative. This has changed in recent years thanks to design-driven lighting controls from industry leaders like Basalte and Lutron. With a myriad of colors, finishes, and button configurations, homeowners no longer have to compromise on design. These lighting controls bring intelligent luxury to your home in a way that enhances your home’s design. TSP Smart Spaces operates with a focus on design-led thinking, and we find that every project is a reflection of a homeowner’s unique tastes, where everyday objects become art. Personalized keypads, invisible speakers, and customized roller shades just begin to scratch the surface of the endless possibilities smart home technology can bring to your home. From the earliest stages of the design phase, TSP works with you to ensure your new smart technology is truly a part of your home and reflects your personal needs and aesthetic tastes.

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Enjoying Life, Alfresco

n the last year, finding ways to incorporate more daily life activities into the residential landscape has become a mandate for our designs. Outdoor kitchens with large counters are a top priority to make alfresco family dinners fun and easy. Open shade structures, such as pergolas and pavilions, keep things cool during the midday sun and extend the use of patios. Outdoor low-glare TVs, sound systems, and Wi-Fi extenders provide for the ultimate work-from-home experience. Even better, make it a movie night or sporting event with family and friends. Fire features were always popular, but they have now become a weekly retreat for parents and kids to bond over s’mores and stories. a Blade of Grass always designs with the idea that the most successful landscape designs are those that are joyously lived in. We hope this is not a trend but a true shift to daily outdoor living.

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Embracing the Past

o stay current with appliance trends means embracing the past, as retro-style design is in. The Italian appliance manufacturer SMEG, whose slogan is “Technology with Style,” is leading the way. They have achieved award-winning recognition by partnering with world-famous architects and designers focusing their attention on quality combined with aesthetics and style to create products that become truly iconic. Reviving classic color palettes and shapes, companies have introduced an expansive range of toasters, stand mixers, and coffee makers that appeal to wider audiences and kitchen styles. Even modern appliances, such as microwaves, dishwashers, and induction ranges, have received a vintage update. Conversely, you can find classic icebox refrigerators with modern industrial features like LED lighting, internal water dispensers, and ice makers. With such a wide variety of product applications, it’s no surprise that retro-style design is here to stay.

“We’re seeing this trend expand from modern kitchens to small domestic appliances, while keeping an emphasis on the overall product quality. The classic color palettes really speak to people.”

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Source Local

he trend of sourcing and specifying local products that are made closer to home or within the USA is here to stay. Culture and community have always been the backbone of great design. Sourcing locally means we can weave stories and heirloom-quality craftsmanship back into our everyday work, while supporting local artisans. Designers and homeowners alike want to support local manufacturers and makers and can now have a deeper connection to the products they will touch and feel. Since the pandemic, this trend has become not only a sign of goodwill but also a necessity. As a designer you will also have better control over setting lead-time expectations with your clients. Moving into 2021 and beyond, I know that not all my items on projects will be local, but I can always question where products are made for my clients that value locally made and highquality craftsmanship.

“It’s that much more meaningful to specify a local handmade product, even more so when you know the designer personally like this Thayer Design rug and ottoman which are designed in Boston and were made using traditional techniques in Rhode Island.” —Justine Sterling, Justine Sterling Design

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Wellness Design

hen the pandemic broke out, people immediately realized how much time they would be spending at home, often prompting them to rethink their interiors. Like most designers, I clearly benefited from this movement. Still, our industry is now faced with a new challenge: clients today are more sensitive to the true nature of the products they bring into their homes. Complementing the existing demand for sustainable design and architecture in response to the climate change crisis, comes the quest for a healthier environment at home. Wellness design is definitely a new trend, and I see it as a durable one. Have you ever questioned, now that you spend most of your day on a couch as opposed to only lounging on it for a few hours after work, the toxicity of the materials it is made of? What about the rugs, the paint, or even the lighting? This shared concern has resulted in an increased demand for natural and harmless materials. Designers are starting to look for a sort of “nutrition label”—similar to food, which has the certified organic label—for the products they select for their clients’ homes. Gone are the days when clients wanted durability at any cost. Today they want to know they are treading softly on the environment and on themselves … and I am so thrilled to be part of this trend!

“A healthy, sustainable planet starts at home.” NATHALIE DUCREST

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“It’s a Wrap!”

ewton Kitchens & Design owner Pierre Matta and his team have been designing kitchens and entertaining spaces with wrapped cabinetry for quite some time now. Much to everyone’s surprise, both faux-leather-wrapped cabinets and stamped cowhides are not only more durable than a painted or stained finish but just as easy to clean with mild soap and warm water. This allows for other applications, such as bathroom vanity doors, coffee table tops, floating shelves, interior doors, barn doors, and buffet pieces. Color, texture, and finish options are endless with the use of vinyls. “Clients and designers with a distinguished eye are excited for the use of wrapped cabinetry in a kitchen or bathroom, rather than the typical application for an upholstered sofa or chair. Authentic embossed cowhides made to look like exotic animal prints as cabinet finishes take sophistication and elegance to another level. Clients are looking for something different and unique, a conversation piece, while entertaining family and friends.”—Pierre Matta

“Authentic embossed cowhides made to look like exotic animal prints as cabinet finishes take sophistication and elegance to another level.” —Pierre Matta

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Catenary Lighting

atenary lighting is the perfect lighting solution to beautifully illuminate alfresco dining areas, outdoor kitchens and countertops, and furnished conversation areas in the landscape. The word “catenary” means any curve that’s formed by a wire, rope, or chain hanging freely from two points. The catenary pendants are mounted on a specially designed cable strung between two support structures like buildings or poles. The pendants selected can be specified to complement the surrounding landscape and architecture of any residence. While choices of luminaires are extensive, we generally suggest copper and brass fixtures for the oceanside environments for long-lasting durability. The potential possibilities of using catenary lighting are endless because of the fabulous effects that can be created in the landscapes. Enhancing our customers’ homes and properties is our ultimate goal when designing and installing subtle yet elegant lighting systems with a uniquely artistic approach.

“Catenary lighting is one of the best ways to beautifully illuminate an outdoor living area. We use it in our lighting designs whenever we can.” —Bill Knowles, owner, Northern Outdoor Lighting, LLC

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Glass Moves Beyond the Bath

any homeowners are familiar with glass shower enclosures, a mainstay of today’s modern bathroom, but recent trends have expanded architectural specialty glass beyond the bath to all parts of the home. Glass is used for everything from accent walls and backsplashes to railings and floors. The modern look of glass is fast becoming the designer’s choice for elegance, safety, and strength. The use of low-iron glass offers a crystal-clear transparency, which brightens the glass and really makes it pop. Glass rail systems are available in an endless variety of options and hardware finishes and are custom made to fit your space perfectly, whether inside or out. Glass backsplashes and accent walls are back-painted onto low-iron glass for perfect color replication to match any decor. Transform your home into a modern marvel, with LED-backlit flooring and wall panels, digitally imaged glass, and switchable privacy glass, which can change from clear to opaque with a flip of a switch. Stylish and sleek, yet made with safety and integrity, architectural glass brings added elegance to your home-improvement projects.

“Glass has moved beyond the bath. From glass bannisters and glass surrounds for decks and firepits, to glass backsplashes and sliding partitions, we are seeing designers continuously pushing the boundaries of these remarkable products.” —John Nicholas

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Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

he stone, Cambria Colton, takes center stage in this modern farmhouse kitchen. Our client knew she wanted a traditional yet modern space that would remain contemporary for years to come. The color, natural veining, and ease of maintenance are what drew her to the stone of choice. The neutral tone complements the color palette with style that elevates the rustic, warm appeal of the space. This kitchen exudes charm and simplicity while providing multiple work spaces and serving areas. The center island allows for generous seating and gathering areas. This stone will anchor the space for family time, homework time, celebrations, and quiet dinners. Let The Granite Place help you choose the perfect surface for a kitchen that will be part of your family and memories for years to come.

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a loft vibe.” An elevator whisks residents from a lower-level garage to their front door in the four-floor building. When temperatures warm and everyone craves some of that salty sea air, there are two private decks, one off the living room and one off a bedroom, as well as a common roof-deck (the building’s iconic tower houses another shared space, this one with a wet bar). Quartz countertops and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances complete the kitchen. The condo is a short

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sound system. “The owners worked closely with Gerald, and they put a lot of love into the unit,” says Antonio Khoury with Compass. “They didn’t cut any corners, even if it meant waiting six months for the right materials to arrive.” The thirty-sixth-floor apartment was also reconfigured to include a den that could double as an office or third bedroom. All of this in a sixty-story tower that features amenities such as concierge service, valet parking, a 10,000-square-foot fitness center, a screening room, a spa treatment room, and a seventy-five-foot swimming pool. There’s even an owner’s bar and

lounge where you can order food from a menu created by world-renowned chef Michael Mina—or simply place a call and have it delivered to your front door. CONTACT: Antonio Khoury and Brett DeRocker,

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PORTSMOUTH PENTHOUSE When you take the elevator to one of two fourth-floor penthouses in the nine-unit condominium complex at 233 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it opens up into a space more reminiscent of the Big Apple than a port town. An expansive quartz double island and a temperature-controlled, 168-bottle glass wine room make entertaining a breeze. Speaking of which, the condo’s guest suite, living room, office, and primary suite all boast access to private balconies with views of the Piscataqua River, North Mill Pond, and Portsmouth’s iconic North Church steeple. A staircase leads to a shared roof-deck featuring a heated community pool and an adjacent private terrace with a storage room. And though it has a city vibe, the two-car heated-

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garage parking, walk-in closets, secured entry system, and private gym also give the condo, built in 2017, a single-family-home feel. “It’s truly like living in a house—it’s about as soundproof as possible,” says listing agent Barbara Dunkle. “And the walkin closet has to be the largest you’ll find in downtown Portsmouth.” There’s also a sustainability bonus: the building features geothermal heating and cooling, and an energy recovery ventilation system. CONTACT: Barbara Dunkle, Bean Group

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EDITOR’S NOTE: These events were compiled during the evolving COVID-19 crisis and are subject to postponement or cancellation. We encourage you to call or visit the websites to confirm event details. ‹‹ Boston

Design Week

May Day Market

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This Greater Boston festival celebrates all aspects and types of design. The schedule includes a mix of virtual and outdoor events.

Enjoy all things home, garden, and outdoor living at this Fine Furnishings Shows market featuring 100 artisans, craftspeople, and vendors.

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Join the noted author and New England Home's editor at large for a lively Zoom chat on the art of living well. nehomemag.com/event/ inside-out/

Virtual Event

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the Ultimate

Whether it’s a seaside cottage, a cabin in the woods, or ten steps out your back door, a panel of design experts share their insights into creating the ultimate getaway spot.

The Design Influencers Conference makes its digital debut in 2021 with free networking and content for design industry professionals.

Kaleidoscope Project Designer Showhouse MAY 16–JUNE 6

The Cornell Inn, located in Lenox, Mass., will be transformed by more than twenty BIPOC designers. Advanced tickets are encouraged. thekaleidoscopeproject.com

Providence Preservation Society's 2021 Festival of Gardens

The Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s Contractor of the Year Awards recognize the region’s best remodeling professionals.

JUNE 12–13

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Spring has sprung! We are happily heading back outside and looking forward to connecting in person with all of our industry friends. In the meantime, let’s catch up on exciting industry news. Happy twenty-fifth anniversary to Leslie Fine Interiors. When Fine began her business, Bostonians had a reputation for their unwavering dedication to traditional—dare we say stuffy— interior design. Fine pioneered a clean-lined transitional look that has steadily increased her popularity and gained her many devoted clients. Her experience creating beautiful spaces, and her many contributions to the industry, were acknowledged when Fine was inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2019. Trefler’s in Newton, Massachusetts, is also celebrating an important milestone: its centennial. The company’s reputation for painstaking furniture and decorative-arts restoration has garnered Trefler’s a nationwide following. Want to add contemporary European flair to your home? The famed luxury Italian furniture manufacturer Minotti is heading to Boston. When the showroom, located at 200 Stuart Street, opens in June, plan a shopping trip and say ciao. Lisa Tharp continues her quest to help people create healthy and environmentally friendly homes through her collaboration with ECOS Paints. Tharp’s curated collection of sixty colors allows homeowners to select paint that is both beautiful and VOC-free. Kristen Rivoli, whose work has

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JUNE 25–27

Virtual Event

Concord Museum’s 32nd Annual Garden Tour

Be inspired—without leaving your home—to cultivate your own garden. This annual tour features four of Newbury’s most beautiful landscapes.

Take virtual guided tours through six spectacular gardens with a focus on creative design— and endless inspiration—in historic Concord, Mass.

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hails from Downeast. Finally, textile designer Ellisha Alexina, a third 2017 5 Under 40 winner, opened a new showroom in Boston’s SOWA neighborhood. Visit her at 460-C Harrison Avenue to view her bespoke fabric line. While you’re in the building, stop by carpet weavers J.D. Staron, which just relocated downstairs at 460-A. Congratulations to Catherine Truman Architects, the recipient of a Boston Society of Architects 2020 Residential Design Award for the firm’s Net Zero Farmhouse and Barn, located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The environmentally responsible project extensively repurposed materials, including timber from a structurally compromised barn. And a round of applause for SV Design’s Jennifer Hocherman, who was promoted to associate principal. Hocherman joined the Beverly, Massachusetts-based company in 2013 and has spent the past eight years making her mark on a variety of North Shore projects. ZEN Associates has collaborated with renowned artist and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto on the redesign of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Institution hired ZEN Associates as a special technical consultant and builder based on the Woburn, Massachusetts, company’s knowledge of traditional stone masonry. Last but not least, we are happy to share that Paul Guitard recently joined Cape Associates as its executive vice president of operations, a newly established role. No doubt, this industry veteran will be a solid contributor to the team. Do you have news to share with New England Home? Email Lynda Simonton at lsimonton@nehomemag.com.

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Resources |

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

SCALE FACTOR PAGES 39–44 Architecture and interior design:

Peter Twombly, Estes Twombly + Titrington Architects, Newport, R.I., 401-846-3336, ettarchitects.com Builder: Wade K. Paquin, WKP Construction, Newport, R.I., 401-619-3909, wkpconstruction. com Landscape design: Robyn Reed, Studio Cosmo, Baton Rouge, La., 401-338-6134 Landscape contractor: Landscape Creations, Saunderstown, R.I., 401-789-7101, landscapecreationsri.com Cabinetry: Jutras Woodworking, Greenville, R.I., 401-949-8101, jutraswoodworking.com Structural design: Loren Yoder, Yoder + Tidwell, Providence, 401-751-2460 Windows: Architectural Building Resources, South Windsor, Conn., 860-528-7285, abrct.com Architectural metal: Cottingham, Cinnaminson, N.J., 856-544-3192 MAINE EVENT PAGES 58–66 Architecture: Jim Joseph, Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, New York, N.Y., 212-941-1900, hjnyc.com Interior design: Stephanie Woodmansee, Henry & Co Design, New York, N.Y., 917-388-3436, henryandcodesign.com Builder: Cold Mountain Builders, Belfast, Maine, 207-338-4552, coldmtn.com RISE SKY-HIGH PAGES 89–93 Architecture: Henry Cobb, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, New York, N.Y., 212-751-3122, pcf-p.com Interior design: William Schroeder, W.R. Schroeder Interiors, Newton Centre, Mass., 781-864-6651, wrschroeder.com

Builder: Suffolk Construction, Boston, 617-445-3500, suffolk.com Window treatments: Eliot Wright Workroom, Boston, 617-542-3605, ewworkroom.com Wallcovering installation:

Paul J. Beath Co., Walpole, Mass., 617-739-7874 Floral: Dana Holland, Winston Flowers, Newton, Mass., 800-457-4901, winstonflowers.com Art: Powell Fine Art Advisory, Brookline, Mass., 646-512-1666, powellfineartadvisory.com Closet design: California Closets, Natick, Mass., 508-655-2780, californiaclosets.com TEATIME PAGES 94—95 Architecture and Interior design: Patrick Planeta, Planeta

Design Group, Boston, 617-956-0805, planetadesigngroup.com Architecture: AW-ARCH, Cambridge, Mass., 617-577-7400, aw-arch.com Builder: Woodmeister Master Builders, Holden, Mass., 800-221-0075, woodmeister.com Stone flooring: Cumar, Everett, Mass., 617-389-7818, cumar.com Leather panels: McLaughlin Upholstering Company, Everett, Mass., 617-389-0761, mclaughlinupholstering.com NEUTRAL TERRITORY PAGES 96—97 Interior design: Diane McCafferty, Stern McCafferty Architecture + Interiors, Boston, 617-338-1125, sternmccafferty.com Architecture: Stern McCafferty Architecture + Interiors, Boston, 617-338-1125, sternmccafferty.com Builder: F.H. Perry Builder, Hopkinton, Mass., 508-435-3062, fhperry.com OUT OF THE BLUE PAGES 98—99

Architecture and interior design:

Michele Kolb, Kolb Architects, Nantucket, Mass., 917-714-9120, kolbarchitects.com Painting: Wilder Painting Contractors, Quincy, Mass., 617-471-8104, wilderpainting.com Drapery workroom: Thread, Ashland, Mass., 508-429-5606, threadworkroom.com Bed: Nunzio’s Upholstering, Medford, Mass., 781-396-7224 HOME PORT PAGES 100—101 Interior design: Laura Keeler Pierce, Keeler & Co., Boston, 617-936-3078, keelerandco.com Builder: Martin Banas, Quality Construction Group, Hanson, Mass., 857-389-0938 Cabinetry: Robert S Meserve Cabinetmakers, Kennebunk, Maine, 207-985-3257 EVERYONE IN THE POOL! PAGES 120–129 Architecture: Erik Tolley, ERT Architects, South Yarmouth, Mass., 508-362-8883, ertarchitects.com Interior design: Justine Sterling, Justine Sterling Design, Melrose, Mass., 781-620-0416, justinesterling.com Builder: Peter Bilodeau, Bilodeau Builders, Osterville, Mass., 508-362-0550, bilodeaubuildersinc.com HVAC contractor: Robert Franey, Franey Mechanical Services, Mashpee, Mass., 508-539-8668, rjfraney.com Swimming pool: South Shore Gunite Pools & Spas, North Billerica, Mass., 800-649-8080, ssgpools.com Kitchen and bar design, main bathroom cabinetry: Venegas and

Company, Boston, 617-439-8800, venegasandcompany.com BREEZY DOES IT PAGES 130–141 Architecture: Doreve Nicholaeff,

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Join noted ceramicist, tastemaker, and author Christopher Spitzmiller and New England Home Editor at Large Clinton Smith for a lively chat on the art of living well, both indoors and out! Christopher’s new book, A Year at Clove Brook Farm, is both a visual delight as well as a road map to great gardening, alfresco entertaining, interior and exterior decorating, and more. Join them as they discuss timely (and timeless!) farm-to-table ideas and inspiration— just in time for summer.

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Advertiser Index

Nicholaeff Architecture + Design, Osterville, Mass., 508-420-5298, nicholaeff.com Interior design: Leslie Fine, Leslie Fine Interiors, Boston, 617-236-2286, lesliefineinteriors.com Builder: Matt Kauffman, KVC Builders, Waltham, Mass., 781-890-5599, kvcbuilders.com Landscape design: Michael Coutu, Sudbury Design Group, Sudbury, Mass., 978-443-3638, landscapearchitectureboston.com Landscape installation: Schumacher Companies, West Bridgewater, Mass., 508-427-7707, dschumacher.com Millwork: Dartmouth Woodworkers, Waltham, Mass., 781-890-5599, kvcbuilders.com, and Fine Finish, Framingham, Mass., 508-875-2020, finefinishinc.com

5 Under 40 183 a Blade of Grass 168 Acorn Deck House Company 73 A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring 46 Back Bay Shutter Co., Inc. 61 Bannon Custom Builders 117 Baystate Outdoor Personia 28 Boston Stone Restoration 153 Botello Home Center 179 California Closets 18–19 Catherine Truman Architects 1 Christopher Pagliaro Architects 116 Christopher Peacock 10–11 Circa Lighting 37 Clarke Distribution Corporation 83 Concord Museum 187 Converse Company Realtors 177 Crown Point Cabinetry 45 Crown Select 76 Cummings Architecture + Interiors 53 Designer Bath/Salem Plumbing Supply 38 Designer Draperies of Boston 88 Divine Design Center 48–49 Dolphin Insulation 104–105 Downsview Kitchens 67 Eleven Interiors 81 Elms Interior Design 8–9 FBN Construction Co., LLC outside back

Audio/video design and installation:

TSP Smart Spaces, Cambridge, Mass., 617-267-3030, tsp.space BARN CHARM PAGES 142–151 Architectural design: Chris Delaney, Maple Hill Design, Narragansett, R.I., 617-797-3679, maplehilldesign.com Interior design: Courtney Taylor, Taylor Interior Design, Providence, 401-274-1232, taylorinteriordesign.com Builder: Shea E. Butcher, B.I. Housewright, Block Island, R.I., 401-466-2449 Timber frame, interior millwork, cabinetry: Greg Schoonmaker,

802-425-6500 Stair fabricator: David Moultrop,

South County Steel, West Kingston, R.I., 401-789-5570 Landscape contractor: Harold “Turtle” Hatfield, Islandscape, Block Island, R.I., 401-932-7979 Audio/video design: Mark Gagnon, South County Sound and Video, Charlestown, R.I., 401-789-1700, scsv.net

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Flavin Architects 36 Frank Webb Home 85 Hammer Architects 57 Hancock Appliance 169 Herrick & White Architectural Woodworkers 156–157 Humble Linens 112 Hutker Architects 71 Inside & Out with Christopher Spitzmiller & Clinton Smith 189 Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (Bulfinch Awards) 187 Jamestown LP/Boston Design Center 31 Janine Dowling Design, Inc. 56 J.D. Staron 79 Jennifer Palumbo, Inc. 69 Justine Sterling Design 170 Kevin Cradock Builders, Inc. 47 Kistler and Knapp Builders, Inc. 158–159, 186

Kitchen Views at National Lumber 87 KVC Builders 2–3 La Tour Design 171 Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting 160–161

LDa Architecture & Interiors 77 League of N.H. Craftsmen 181 Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc. 4–5

Light New England 179 Living Swell 113 Longfellow Design Build 32 Luxury Home Design Summit 22 Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design, LLC 65 MGa | Marcus Gleysteen Architects inside back cover

MoistureShield 33 Moniques Bath Showroom 162–163 Monogram 164–165 Nantucket by Design Week 185 Newton Kitchens & Design 172 Northern Outdoor Lighting 173 Oak Hill Architects, Inc. 43 Oasis Shower Doors/Specialty Glass 174 Ogunquit Playhouse 191 Onyx Corporation 16–17 Paragon Landscape Construction 29 Paul F. Weber Architect, LLC 102 Payne | Bouchier Fine Builders 106–107 PBF Homes 114 Pellettieri Associates, Inc. 35 Perfection Fence 108–109 Pinney Designs 24 Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders 14–15 PRG Rugs 86 Providence Preservation Society 181 Robin Gannon Interiors, LLC inside front cover

Roche Bobois 20 R.P. Marzilli & Company, Inc. 118 S+H Construction 115 Sea-Dar Construction 23 Shope Reno Wharton 154 Siegel Associates 177 Studio DRAW 184 Sudbury Design Group, Inc. 12–13 System 7 Technology Design 110–111 The Bright Group 55 the Design Studio 34 The Granite Place 175 The Kaleidoscope Project 152 The MacDowell Company, Inc. 21 TMS Architects 6–7 TSP Smart Spaces 166–167 Venegas and Company 59 Webb Place Development 153 Weezie Towels 51 WKP Construction 63 Youngblood Builders, Inc. 27 ZEN Associates, Inc. 74–75 New England Home, May-June 2021, Volume 16, Number 5 © 2021 by New England Home Magazine, LLC. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint or quote excerpts granted by written request only. New England Home (USPS 024-096) is published 6 times a year (JAN, MAR, MAY, JULY, SEP, NOV) by New England Home Magazine, LLC, 530 Harrison Ave, Ste 302, Boston, MA 02118, 617-938-3991. Periodical postage paid at Boston, MA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to New England Home, PO Box 5034, Brentwood, TN 37024. For change of address include old address as well as new address with both zip codes. Allow four to six weeks for change of address to become effective. Please include current mailing label when writing about your subscription.

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