From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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. […]
From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
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 […]