Contemporary Calling-Butlers Pantry

The cobalt blue high-gloss lacquer butler’s pantry “adds a spark of drama to entertaining,” Draznin says. A backsplash of beveled mirror tiles and polished stainless steel inset details in the […]

Read More

Midcentury Makeover – Outdoors

A hedgerow in front of a wall of windows ensures a scenic view from inside and acts as a soft counterpoint to the home’s linear architecture. The residence features plenty […]

Read More

Contemporary Calling-Dining room

Upholstered chairs in the high-fashion dining room pull their cues from the adjacent butler’s pantry and charcoal wallpapered accent wall. Draznin added a soffit with lighting for architectural appeal and […]

Read More

Building on Tradition-Mudroom

The designer likes to use closed cabinets in a mudroom “so coats and backpacks are concealed.” The bottom cabinets feature mesh grills, which provide ventilation to facilitate airing out of […]

Read More

Building on Tradition-Vestibule

The vestibule is light and airy and provides a counterpoint to the more saturated colors found in the dining room (left) and the library (right). Artwork, seen when entering the […]

Read More

Mad Men Charisma-Music Room

In the music area, three of Bouffard’s guitars hang on the wall when not in use. The instruments include a Höfner violin bass (“Beatle bass”), the same design used by […]

Read More

Building on Tradition-Laundry Room

“The black-and-white tile in the laundry room has a traditional feeling,” Pietragallo says, “like tiles you would see in a vintage New York City bathroom.” The rest of the room […]

Read More

Contemporary Calling-Floating Bathtub

As you enter the room—built with universal design principles in mind— the focal point becomes the floating bathtub centered under a newly installed window that’s fitted with a glass-beaded shade. […]

Read More

Contemporary Calling-Foyer

In the grand foyer, the wall was opened up at the top landing to create a more open feel. The custom interwoven floor pattern is composed of stone and white […]

Read More