The Company We Keep-Cabana Fireplace

The cabana fireplace surround in this Seaside Park guesthouse is made of concrete. “We could have chosen a less expensive tile,” Asifa Tirmizi says, “but there’s an authenticity and purity […]

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Carefully Curated-Dining room

Choosing the perfect soft taupe for the dining room walls was a meticulous process, one that involved many paint samples. Ultimately, a desaturated version of Benjamin Moore & Co.’s “Classic […]

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Carefully Curated-Bedroom

Textured seagrass wallpaper lines the back wall of the primary bedroom; bright white board-and-batten detailing above the fireplace also creates visual interest. Two hanging bubble glass pendants with woven detailing […]

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Carefully Curated-Bunk beds

Bunk beds and a pull-out sofa in a high-performance Crypton fabric ensure there’s always room for overnight guests in the multifunctional space.

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Carefully Curated-foyer

Multiple light fixtures crafted from abaca rope — arranged at varying heights in the foyer’s open stairwell — make a statement against a clean, white backdrop. Wide-plank engineered white oak […]

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Carefully Curated-Family room

The sectional sofa and ottoman in the family room are covered in high-performance fabrics; custom leather chairs are equally stylish and durable. A blue area rug “bridges the gap between […]

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Carefully Curated-Laundry room

White-painted cabinets combined with white oak in this second-floor laundry room continue the home’s cohesive design thread. Bright white V-groove paneling gives the windowless space a light, airy feel. The […]

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Carefully Curated-Sitting area

To create a striking contrast, “We chose a lighter-hued rug and sofa as well as artwork with lots of white negative space,” designer Sarah Brady says.

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