From the August/September 2023 Issue
Backyard Escape-Outdoor dining
“We envisioned a piece very sculptural and solid to define and anchor the dining space,” Jennifer Pacca says of the 10-foot-long dining table with a light gray concrete top and […]
From the August/September 2023 Issue
Backyard Escape-Seating area
Sheltered by a large umbrella, this multifunctional seating area is an ideal spot to work from home or gather with family. The comfy, visually pleasing setting beckons the homeowners to […]
From the August/September 2023 Issue
Backyard Escape-Pavilion
This heated pavilion boasts a stone woodburning fireplace, knotted-pine-covered ceiling and chic all-weather furnishings and accents that rival indoor-quality comfort and style. Colors derived from the stone — in a […]
From the August/September 2023 Issue
Backyard Escape-Outdoor Kitchen
Entertaining needs are met with a sizable island where the homeowners can cook, prep and mingle in the outdoor kitchen, Jennifer Pacca says. The granite countertop and stainless-steel cabinets are […]
From the August/September 2023 Issue
International Intrigue-Exterior
Characteristics of the home’s Italian Renaissance Revival style include an arcade across the front façade at the porch level, which involves a series of simplified columns. The bracketed eave line […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Fresh Start-Exterior
The classic Georgian home by architect James Paragano has a symmetrical motif with a primary center block and secondary wings. It’s covered in clapboard and stone with copper accents.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Exterior
The exterior of the home is clad in clay-fired brick. “Not one brick is the same,” builder Richard Wonsala says. “We used a technique called lime washing. That’s why the […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Old House, New Story-Screened-in porch
The screened-in porch was used well into the fall season. “We had many wonderful dinner parties out there, and we loved sitting there in a summer rainstorm,” designer and homeowner […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Pool
“The pool is not very large, but it serves the purpose,” designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko says. The neighbor’s existing evergreens provide privacy for swimmers and sunbathers.