From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Kitchen
A large fiberglass light fixture helps fill the double-height space in the kitchen eating area. “We wanted something sculptural but not heavy,” Mia Jung says. The decision to continue the […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Character Traits-Living room
In the combined dining/living area, “the orientation of the furniture and lighting clearly defines each room,” Vacca says, but one large area rug unifies the two in a space-enhancing way.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Character Traits-Family room
Existing sofas in the family room and elsewhere are upholstered in Crypton, a high-performance fabric. A custom, oversized dark wood coffee table grounds the setting. Hints of blue were introduced […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Character Traits-Kitchen area
Custom saddle-toned leather stools with silver nail-head trim from Lee Industries deliver the “updated contemporary touch I wanted,” says the homeowner. “They make the whole area pop.”
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Above it All-Hallway
Barn doors at each end of the office hide the raw attic space. “I intentionally created them with mirrors to reflect the light,” Zwebner notes.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Character Traits-Dutch Door
A charming Dutch door extends a warm welcome. The oak plant stand and mirror, reupholstered antique claw-foot chair, mahogany sideboard and two-clasp trunk — just beyond in the adjacent dining/living […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Playing to Strengths-Chairs
Faced with a rough concrete wall, Aliya Riaz of Portfauxlio Inc. painted the top portion and then applied a shell-and-glitter-glue composition to the bottom with a trowel. “It was a […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Character Traits-Kitchen
The kitchen (seen behind the family room sofa) mixes shades of white with a pale blue/gray ceramic backsplash. Natural materials such as walnut and marble countertops honor the integrity of […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Exterior Rear
The conical eave on the third floor and the “pulled up” shingles at the top of the outdoor shower door at left in the photo are stylistic tools in Ike […]