Bridging the Divide-Kitchen

The main floor in the existing home was reconfigured into an open layout to increase function and flow. Appliances are concealed behind sleek white-lacquered cabinetry, a striking contrast to honed […]

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Bridging the Divide-Exterior

The addition, which encompasses a new garage with a master bedroom suite above, “is proportionate to the existing home but the architectural vocabulary is modern,” architect Brian Messana says. A […]

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Bridging the Divide-Living Room

Modern furnishings contribute to the minimal clean-lined aesthetic. New sliding glass doors and windows greatly enhance the home’s indoor/outdoor connection.

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Bridging the Divide-Hallway

Carving out space for a powder room on the main level was a priority in the formerly one-bathroom home. The door at right leads to a converted basement, which is […]

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Bridging the Divide-Bedroom

A large south-facing window allows for amazing views and light to wash over the primary bedroom. The custom bed is made of slow-growth solid American oak. A linear light fixture […]

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Tricks of the Trade-Bathroom

The refurbished master bathroom features honed silver wave travertine tile, which is reflected in the stainless steel bathtub. Grant notes, “Sheer drapery panels provide a subtle frame for the gorgeous […]

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Eclectic Edge-Family Room

The newly furnished family room is chic, comfortable and cozy. The sectional was delivered just days before the global lockdown and upholstered in a resilient, family-friendly fabric. “The owners were […]

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Playing to Strengths-Custom Built-ins

Custom built-ins maximize the narrow space. Striking hard­ware completes the look. “We added glitzy knobs for sparkling glamour,” designer Karla Trincanello says. “A small refriger­ator stores wine for when girlfriends […]

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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 […]

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