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FEATURES
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COLONIAL CHIC
A Sag Harbor homeowner was happy with the period-style house outside of town, but she wanted a new era and vibe to prevail inside her residence. by David Masello photographs by Antoine Bootz
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LOFTY GOALS
A young couple wanted an old space with a history, but one that could also accommodate the growing story and history of themselves and children. by David Masello photographs by Trevor Parker
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CLASSIC REMIX
A historic country house is imbued with stylish summer camp vibes. by Jennifer Boles photographs by Adam Kane Macchia
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FRESH PERSPECTIVE
Designer Ania Dunlop shares the inside scoop on creating her own home. by Shannon Assenza photographs by Tim Lee
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ROCKAWAY REVIVAL
A New York City home, just blocks from the beach, gets a fresh point of view. by Clinton Smith photographs by Kirsten Francis
photograph by Adam Kane Macchia
SHOP TALK
Design discoveries from New York and beyond.
STYLE NEWS
At the latest Paris Déco Off show in France, pattern play was pretty and posh. Here’s a look at what’s hot now. by Clinton Smith 60 MADE IN NEW YORK
Inside the East Hampton studio of artist Cristina Buckley. by Doug Young
GARDENING
New York-based photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo explores the allure of the elegant rose. by Ngoc Minh Ngo
Unconvential designs in geometric and sculptural shapes herald a refreshing new way to wear pearls this season. by Harriet Mays Powell
WINE & DINE
Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave reveals the hottest dining reservations. by Sheri de Borchgrave
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BARONESS SHERI DE BORCHGRAVE
Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave is the author of the steamy memoir, A Dangerous Liaison (Dutton), about her romance and marriage to a Belgian baron and what goes on behind castle walls. She has written the Wine & Dine column for HC&G and its sister publications CTC&G and NYC&G for 23 years.
TIM LEE
A native of the Northwest Hills of Connecticut, Tim Lee has been photographing architecture and interiors for over 30 years. Internationally published, his work appears regularly in a variety of books and magazines. When asked what the favorite part of his work is, he replies, “Each assignment brings me to a new location with unique challenges. I enjoy meeting each challenge and creating images that reflect the character of the space.”
JENNIFER BOLES
Jennifer Boles started her design blog, “The Peak of Chic,” in the fall of 2006, making it one of the earliest social media sites dedicated to design. Her books include In with the Old: Classic Décor from A to Z and Inspired Design: The 100 Most Important Interior Designers of the Past 100 Years, and Waterside Living When she’s not writing, reading, or thinking about design, Boles spends her time traveling, collecting antique and vintage ceramics, and buying far too many books.
OUR CROWD
Page Turners
The best part of summer reading? It’s got to be the vibe. You’re not reading because you have to for work—you’re reading because you want to. Whether it’s lounging at the beach, swinging in a hammock, or just chilling inside with the windows open, there’s something extra relaxing about flipping through pages with nowhere else to be. This magazine has you covered for that all summer long! Also, the new season feels like the perfect time to dive into stories that transport you—adventures, romances, a peek into others’ lives—books that just feel like summer. Long days, cool nights, and a good book? Now, that’s a perfect combo.
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Phoebe Howard’s The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast abramsbooks.com
Cara Woodhouse’s It’s A Mood: Your home.Your vibe. abramsbooks.com
Brittany Bromley’s Relaxed Elegance: Rooms For Living Well rizzoliusa.com
Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club’s Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50 gibbs-smith.com
Ricky Lauren’s re-issue of The Hamptons: Food, Family, and History. rizzoliusa.com
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E ach year we marvel at how the Hampton Designer Showhouse can possibly outdo itself—and then the next year arrives. Presented by HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens), the 2025 showhouse promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Set within a stunning 9,000-square-foot modern residence complete with a pool, pool house, gym, theater, wine room, four laundry rooms, and a rooftop lounge with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, the stage is set for magic. But it’s not just the house—it’s the palpable sense of excitement in the air. Intent on creating an experience more impressive than anything from previous showhouse events, a star-studded roster of 25 top designers will transform the expansive interiors, soaring ceilings, and cast walls of glass—as well as seven distinct outdoor spaces, including that extraordinary rooftop retreat—into a living work of art. This year has brought an embarrassment of riches, with more than twice the number of sponsors joining our efforts. Their generous support has enabled us to raise record-breaking funds for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, while also enhancing the season with a host of auxiliary events and festive store openings in the Hamptons—by industry favorites such as Kravet and The Shade Store. We welcome them all and hope you will join us this summer to witness design at its most dazzling—where every room tells a story and every space inspires.
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DESIGN DISCOVERIES FROM NEW YORK AND BEYOND
C’EST CHIC
Printemps, a legendary Paris-based grand magasin, recently opened its first U.S. shopping destination in downtown Manhattan. Located at One Wall Street, the store’s dazzling public spaces were created by interior designer Laura Gonzalez and are housed in a 1931 Art Deco structure by architect Ralph Walker. Gonzalez imparted her signature stylish flair to the 55,000-square-foot space, while respecting its heritage. Case in point: The Red Room (above) features original red and gold glass mosaics by Hildreth Meière. us.printemps.com
FRENCH ACCENT
AT THE LATEST PARIS DÉCO OFF SHOW IN FRANCE, PATTERN PLAY WAS PRETTY AND POSH. HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT'S HOT NOW.
BY CLINTON SMITH
Open Studio is a showstopping digital print on cotton velvet. pollackassociates.com
The Comporta wallcovering is printed on 100% raffia. elitis.fr
Barry Dixon’s latest collection for Vervain is Elysium, which is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “a place of ideal happiness.” fabricut.com/vervain/
LARSEN Myrthus wallcovering. larsenfabrics.com
studioliaigre.com
ÉLITIS
VERVAIN
ROMO Kezia wallcovering in Boathouse Blue. romo.com
SAMUEL & SONS
Corsica Seashell Border. samuelandsons.com
PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Handcrafted by artisans, the Modern Muse design is comprised of a contemporary wood veneer wallcovering. phillipjeffries.com
RUBELLI
Zigzag is a contemporary embroidery that reinterprets traditional workmanship techniques. rubelli.com
Beowulf is an abstract geometric tapestry, a fantastic artifact deriving from a parallel and imaginary art history, executed on a bulky textural weave. dedar.com
THE VALE LONDON
The Roman Holiday Rug is based on a textile design from the new Maddox Collection and has been transformed into rugs handwoven by Cape Looms. thevalelondon. co.uk
MAYA ROMANOFF
Inspired by the structural integrity of a beehive, Ajiro Honeycomb wallcovering features multi-hued hexagonal shapes of paulownia wood. mayaromanoff.com
DEDAR
HARLEQUIN
Warm tones, rustic textures, and age-old techniques inspire the new Kasuri collection. harlequin.sandersondesigngroup.com
SARAH VON DREELE
The latest Envelop collection of textiles continues to reflect the artist's hand, this time in smallscale patterns. sarahvondreele.com
DE LE CUONA
With a nod to sartorial traditions and a rebellious streak of creativity, the Natural Rebel collection reimagines classic tailoring fabrics for contemporary interiors. usa. delecuona.com
The Marea pendant is hand-blown murano glass suspended by a patinated brass chain.
HARTMANN & FORBES
Barbara Barry's Utopia wallcovering features overlapping ovals printed on cork over a layout of metallic that reflects the light. hartmannforbes.com
PARETE
A collaboration between Wendy Morrison and Parete, Canto de Pajaritos, or Singing Birds, seamlessly blends flora and fauna with art decoinspired waves. paretewalls.com
PIERRE FREY
The multicolored Tanami fabric is part of the new Déserts collection. pierrefrey.com
ROSEMARY HALLGARTEN
The Wonderland Collection is a playful and sophisticated mix of warm, soft neutrals and delicate hues inspired by Parisian whimsy. rosemaryhallgarten. com
RALPH LAUREN New Creek fabric in Indigo. ralphlauren.com/home
WEITZNER
The new Myrtle design is available in three colorways. weitznerlimited.com
CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH
A new collection featured a collaboration with renowned French embroidery artist Véronique de Soultrait. Inspired by the 1930s and 'art brut,' she brings a sophisticated, yet playful, naïveté to her work. christopherfarrcloth.com
HUNT
The Spring 2025 Collection is a tribute to the delicate beauty of feathers and the thrill of flight. hollyhunt.com
HOLLY
Pearls Reimagined
Tejen’s Tahitian black pearl lariat ring with diamonds in 18k yellow gold. tejen-collection.com
Pacharee’s 18k yellow gold and birch pearl hoops. pacharee.com
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Kavant & Sharart’s Constellation earrings with pearls and diamonds in 18k rose gold.
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Halleh’s pearl crescent earrings with diamonds in 18k yellow gold. halleh.com
Marei New York’s Damian horn talisman pearl necklace with diamonds
18k black gold. mareinewyork.com
Marei New York’s Invidia black onyx column
pearl ring in 18k gold. mareinewyork.com
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Home Base
By Memorial Day, May 26th, Kravet will be opening a new Kravet Workspace in Water Mill. Situated alongside the luxury homewares brand Current Home and the bespoke rug brand Fayette Studio, this new location is designed to serve the needs of designers in the Hamptons area.
Building on the success of previous launches in cities like New York and Nashville, the 1,000-square-foot showroom will continue offering cutting-edge technology and a spacious environment to elevate the customer experience, while featuring an extensive selection of fabrics, wallcoverings, and furniture. The showroom will also include an outdoor space displaying Kravet’s upcoming exclusive outdoor furniture collection with Brown Jordan. Kravet Workspace is an interactive showroom that is merchandised to align with how designers work—whether by category or color. The self-service color library contains samples in nearly every shade across Kravet LLC’s brands, including Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, Donghia, and GP & J Baker. Designers can explore the inspirational color walls, scan samples to instantly view available options, and check stock and pricing—all in one visit. 710 Montauk Hwy., 631-210-7100; kravet.com
An array of glorious new light fixtures sets the scene—with style!
DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE
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Nestled on five secluded acres in Bridgehampton, the 2025 Hampton Designer Showhouse is a breathtaking new estate crafted by renowned custom home builder Town & Country. Designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, the home’s sleek, contemporary exterior seamlessly blends elegance with tranquility, offering an ultimate retreat of peace and privacy.
Spanning over 9,000 square feet of light-filled living space, this extraordinary residence will be transformed by more than 20 A-list designers, along with Honorary Design Chairs Alexa Hampton and Jamie Drake.
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From Heart to Hand
Inside the East Hampton studio of artist Cristina Buckley.
Drawing inspiration from vintage textiles and graphics from the 1960s and ‘70s, Cristina Buckley imagines her career choice may have been different if she had not become a Schumacher-represented designer and collaborator. “I feel like if I had to do another job, I would like to be an archivist of textiles, which has such a rich history,” says Buckley, “especially at a place like Schumacher, where they worked with amazing artists like Paul Poiret and Josef Frank.” She continues: “There were so many different styles, art deco, and traditional, beautiful florals, I just love it.”
Raised in New York City, Buckley came by her love of graphic patterns early in life, influenced by her commercial artist patents. “My mother designed cosmetic packaging, and my father was a graphic designer who created advertising design and logos that aimed to convey certain messages when people looked at them,” referring to her inherent design philosophy. “There’s something about the purity of that I’m drawn to, as opposed to something more flowery or impressionistic.”
Upon graduating from FIT, Buckley began work as a set designer in film and television, where a passion for textiles developed and led to her first job in the industry at Schumacher. In 2005, Buckley began an impressive Los Angeles stint at Kelly Wearstler, where she created all of the brand’s home product collections. After launching her first wallpaper line in 2018, celebrating saturated
Creative Canvas
In her East Hampton studio, wallpaper and fabric designer Cristina Buckley pauses in front of her mood board wall, while accompanied by her dog, Artie. (inset) The Buckleydesigned Wild Desert Dream wallpaper by Schumacher.
REPRESENTING
NELSON H. WHITE
DARIUS YEKTAI
SINCE 1997
SOLO EXHIBTION
Opening Reception at Grenning Gallery Saturday, May 24th through June 15
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Opening Reception Thursday, August 8th
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3 Generations of Shelter Island
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Detail: Nelson White, Bagno La Salute: 30 x 40 inches, Oil on canvas, 2016
color and bold graphics, Buckley took on the design director role for Schumacher’s textiles, wallcoverings, and furniture in 2020. Ultimately, her creative partnership with the iconic brand came full circle, when Buckley became her own exclusive representative in showrooms worldwide.
“My first collection with Schumacher was just wallpaper,” recounts the designer, “but after a couple of patterns (one of them called “Fancy Beast” depicting lattice with a leopard print background) we decided to develop into indoor-outdoor fabrics, as they had a very preppy Hamptons look.”
Now based in East Hampton, Buckley works out of her sunlight-filled home studio, walls adorned with inspiring mood boards. Beginning with an initial sketch, Buckley often consults her collection of vintage fabrics, wallpaper, and books to “spark some thought and get things moving,” making sure not to overwork a design.
“I find the initial doodle of something has the heart of the idea,” she explains, “and that’s why I save
Artist’s Corner (clockwise from top left) Buckley references a collection of color charts when designing wallpaper motifs. Tools of the trade, inspiring mood boards, clippings, and vintage fabric samples. Old-school design techniques involve sketching and coloring graphic motifs on tracing paper. Cushions upholstered in “Fancy Beast” indoor/outdoor fabric by Cristina Buckley for Schumacher create a preppy Hamptons look.
all of my sketches and tracings because they’re kind of vital.” Incorporating “old school” techniques, motifs, and shapes are drawn on tracing paper and then taped onto a piece of larger white paper to form a repeated layout. Buckley then tapes the early-stage piece to the wall to avoid any gaping negative space or obvious repeat in the design, allowing her to “step back from it and see if the scale and movement make sense,” while finding a balance between all
those things. “Wallpaper design has strict technical parameters around repeat size,” she continues, “which can sometimes be creatively limiting.”
Once happy with the layout, the work is re-traced, and coloring begins, sometimes with pastel chalk. “When I started in this field, everything was hand-painted, and you literally would do color combinations with gouache paint,” the artist recalls. “You had to be great at mixing and matching colors by hand, which is a talent unto itself.” Now, with the help of computer scanning, Buckley can adapt digitized layers of the motif shown in different color combinations, rotated, and scaled up or down.
“Once the final design is approved, Schumacher takes over the production aspect, selecting the best weaving mill or screen printer to send something to,” says the artist, “based on their capabilities.”
With a line of needlepoint pillows and a Tibetan rug-inspired printed velvet on the design horizon, Buckley seems to be venturing beyond the popular second coming of wallpaper, all stemming from a somewhat organic process. “At a certain point when I’m working, I have a pretty clear idea of what I want the final pattern to be,” she notes. “I’m kind of a quick decision-maker, so it’s a fairly fast process.”
— Doug Young
Roses in the Garden
New York-based photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo explores the allure of the elegant plant.
Despite having photographed hundreds of roses, I am still astonished by their beauty. No other genus, except perhaps orchids, has greater variety. A bloom might have five to eight petals, like the roses that accompanied the birth of Venus in Botticelli’s painting, or it might have up to 200 petals, the favorites of the 17th-century Dutch painters. Its petals might fold into themselves, or they might bend back as they unfold. A rose might be delicate and open, ruffled and dainty, pointed and regal, or simply voluptuous. The colors run through the spectrum from rich yellow to crimson red to the palest pink, with some purple hues thrown in for good measure. The plants range from miniatures to ground covers to shrubs to ramblers to climbers to trees. The genus Rosa is highly capricious, with a tendency to sport (mutate) new forms and habits without human intervention. But that hasn’t stopped hybridizers from trying to come up with
ever new varieties to suit our human vision of the ideal rose. It’s an inexhaustible effort. In the words of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, a rose is a “halfopened book, with so many detailed pages of happiness that we will never read.”
At the end of a day spent photographing roses, their perfume—an ineffable combination of sweet, spicy, fruity, myrrh, and citrus scent—lingers on my hands and pervades my dreams. As the Sultan al-Mutawakkil, who reigned in 9th-century Samarra, Iraq, declared, “the rose is the king of all fragrances.”
Much has been written about this ancient flower; 2,500 years ago, Confucius counted hundreds of books on the subject in the emperor’s library—but the rose continues to seduce, and I can’t resist its siren call. From Asia to America, the protean rose comes in various guises, regal in formal beds, humble in vegetable plots, carefree in meadows, riotous on walls and tree branches.
— Ngoc Minh Ngo
In Full Bloom Roses in the Garden (Rizzoli), contains a wealth of rose-inspired photos, as well as related texts, from around the world.
The Inside Scoop on New York and East End Real Estate |
BY MONICA MICHAEL WILLIS
LEGACY LISTINGS
There’s nothing ordinary about this season’s exceptional crop of historic legacy estates and stately family homes, many of which rarely come to market. Not only do they possess a certain architectural gravitas, but they also have thoughtful floorplans, exemplary craftsmanship, countless unique details, and fascinating back stories. But don’t confuse these older homes with stuffy museum pieces: Modern comforts abound, from upgraded chef’s kitchens and spa baths to central air and EV charging stations. Happily, New York’s real estate market is currently flush with these lovely historic gems, from a Shingle-style family home in Southampton on the National Register of Historic Places, to a Colonial-era horse farm in the Hudson Valley with its own polo field, and even a stunning 32-acre estate on Long Island’s coveted Gold Coast, which can be yours for just shy of $29 million.
CITY CHIC
If you’ve ever dreamt of living on a pretty, cobblestone-lined street in the West Village, don’t miss the historic townhouse at 27 Perry Street, now on the market for the first time in two decades. Built in 1910, the 3,760-squarefoot brick residence features a renovated one-bedroom garden apartment, as well as a spacious four-bedroom, four-bath triplex. The remarkable property exudes a charming, country-in-the-city vibe, thanks to its high ceilings, sunny interiors, terraces, and a lush backyard that is part of the exclusive St. John’s Colony Garden, a private communal oasis of winding paths, seating areas, and mature shade trees. Beyond the front entrance, the parlor floor includes two large living areas and a kitchen-dining room with stunning leaded-glass windows and a steel balcony with a staircase to the garden below.
Classic Redux 27 Perry Street, built in 1910, is priced at $11.95 million.
The second-floor primary boasts a fireplace (the house has six in total), built-in bookcases, and French doors that open onto a generous private terrace; if desired, the adjoining bedroom and walk-in cedar closet could serve as a dressing room, library, or office. Two additional ensuite bedrooms occupy the top floor. Priced at $11.95 million, 27 Perry Street is listed with Howard Morrel of Christie’s International Real Estate (917) 843-3210.
CLASSIC CHARM
In Water Mill, just minutes from the Atlantic, you’ll find Rosemary Lodge, one of the Hamptons’ finest preserved examples of late 19th-century Shingle-style architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the five-bedroom, five-bath home includes close to an acre of lovingly maintained gardens. Renovated in 2007, the 4,110-square-foot home retains its original paneling, hand-carved woodwork, and stained-glass windows. Paneled in ash, the central living hall sets the tone for the architectural beauty, which includes four fireplaces with one-of-a-kind carved mantels, hidden cupboards, and custom tile inserts. The primary suite features a marble spa bath, generous walk-in closet, and a terrace. The eat-in chef’s kitchen opens onto the dining area and patio; there’s also a breezy screened porch.
Inside & Out A private terrace is just one amenity at 27 Perry Street.
Simply Timeless The 19th-century Rosemary Lodge in Water Mill is a 4,110-square-foot residence listed for $14.25 million.
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A rose garden, heated pool, al fresco cooking station, vegetable garden, and pool house with a full bath and outdoor shower round out the bucolic grounds. Also included: a state-of-the-art darkroom, exercise shed, generator, and EV charging station. Rosemary Lodge’s original built-ins and period pieces, like the dining room set (poetry is carved into each chair), are included in the $14.25 million sale price. Steven Dorn of Brown Harris Stevens is handling the 322 Rose Hill Road listing (646) 208-7164.
BIG DEAL
NATURAL BEAUTY
Set on 118 scenic acres in Amenia, historic Smithfield Farms is a glorious equestrian estate in the heart of the Hudson Valley. While a beautifully maintained 1790 center-hall Colonial with 12 bedrooms and eight baths is the centerpiece of the holdings, there’s also a 28-stall horse barn, jumping and exercise rings, and an infinity polo field. The ensuite primary includes a large terrace overlooking the grounds, and the house has generous entertaining areas, namely a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows; a lovely wood-paneled billiards room; and a large
stone terrace shaded by an enormous weeping Camperdown elm, planted in the 1940s. As the days grow longer, practice your backhand on the property’s tennis court or swim laps in the 48-foot-long heated pool. In addition to a two-bedroom, two-bath guest apartment with a fireplace, terrace, and three-car garage, a sweet caretaker’s cottage with three bedrooms is tucked away at the top of the property. Priced at $6,995,000, 20 Smithfield Road is co-listed with the Corcoran Group’s Cathy Franklin (917) 8638209 and Oliver Brown of Houlihan Lawrence (917) 680-8933.
Overlooking Frost Creek and Long Island Sound, the Manor at Lands End in Locust Valley represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the few remaining Gatsby-esque estates (and 32 waterfront acres) on Long Island’s prestigious Gold Coast. The property’s original 1850 farmhouse underwent a significant glow-up in the 1920s, when esteemed architects Walker & Gillette transformed the dwelling into the dazzling 13,000-square-foot Georgian colonial mansion that exists today. In addition to beautiful millwork, hand-painted murals, and a spiral staircase with a domed skylight, the 13,000-square-foot Georgian Colonial has eight bedrooms and nine baths, including a primary wing with dual sitting rooms, separate dressing rooms, and twin marble baths. The grounds, designed by none other than Frederick Law Olmsted, include centuries-old hardwoods, fruit orchards, a walled rose garden, greenhouses, grape arbors, and horse pastures surrounded by split-rail fencing. Made for hosting, the property includes grand stone patios for waterfront parties; a six-bedroom guest house; a five-stall mahogany horse stable with tack room and staff apartment; and a pool, spa, and stately columned brick pool house. To tour 10 Lands End Road, listed at $28.9 million, contact Daniel Gale of Sotheby’s International Realty at (516) 466-4036.
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In the Hudson Valley, Smithfield was built in 1790, and the property includes a 28-stall horse barn, jumping and exercise rings, and a polo field.
1742 S. Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach
Spectacular, Newly Built Oceanfront Estate with 6BR/7.1BA and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. This immaculate British West Indies home features beautiful finishes throughout including stunning hardwood and marble flooring, detailed ceilings, and exemplifies the highest standard in craftsmanship and attention to detail. Welcoming foyer leads to the formal living room with gorgeous, beamed ceiling. Chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, large island, and breakfast area with peeks of the ocean. Formal dining room, light-filled family room, and office with floor-to-ceiling built-ins. Elegant, oceanfront Primary Suite with sitting room, dual baths, and dual walk-in closets. Fabulous outdoor spaces include multiple covered loggias and balconies, meticulously landscaped grounds, and pool with spa. Located in Palm Beach’s Estate Section, just minutes from the renowned shopping and dining of Worth Avenue and the ever-growing Downtown West Palm Beach. EXCLUSIVE
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JULY 10 - 13, 2025
Private studio, garden and home tours will take place on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th. Please contact events@nivenbreen.com for ticket inquiries.
Join us to celebrate the authors of the season’s favorite design books! A “Breakfast & Books” event will take place at Serena & Lily from 9:00 - 11:00 AM on Friday, July 11th.
GUILD HALL PRESENTS: LECTURE SERIES
On Sunday, July 13th, 2025, Guild Hall invites you to a lecture series and book signing. Programming includes:
Designing Iconic Interiors and Architecture featuring Brian Sawyer, David Kleinberg, and Victoria Hagan
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT GUILDHALL.ORG
From Concept to Creation: Designing Legendary Gardens featuring Ed Hollander, Fernando Wong, and Perry Guillot, moderated by HC&G Editor In Chief, Clinton Smith
East Hampton Art & Design Days is supported by our generous sponsors:
Aerin Lauder Interviewed by David Netto on Her Book
Living With Flowers
Aerin Lauder David Netto
Brian Sawyer David Kleinberg
Ed Hollander Fernando Wong Perry Guillot
Victoria Hagan Clinton Smith
COLONIAL CHIC
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SAG
HARBOR
HOMEOWNER WAS HAPPY WITH THE PERIODSTYLE HOUSE OUTSIDE OF TOWN, BUT SHE WANTED A NEW ERA AND VIBE TO PREVAIL INSIDE HER RESIDENCE.
WRITTEN BY DAVID MASELLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANTOINE BOOTZ
Surrounded By Nature In the dining room, a framed vintage flag from Gustavo Olivieri Antiques hangs above a cabinet by Børge Mogensen from Wyeth. See Resources
(this page)
Perfect Pairings
Drawings by Otto Zitko and Jackson Pollack hang above a sofa from Lona in the library. (opposite) A Stark rug grounds the living room and is accompanied by a sofa from Dune. The artwork is by D.F. Cuyler, and the coffee table is from Eric Appel.
So attuned to each other are interior designer Stephen Knollenberg and his longtime client Sarah Cuyler that, as he says, “We can talk about a particular toss pillow for three days.” In fact, Knollenberg and Cuyler have tossed many a pillow at each other during the 12 years that he has spent designing interiors of four apartments, three houses, a yacht, and a private plane for her.
Admittedly restless, Cuyler has finally settled into a full-time residence in Sag Harbor. After she and Knollenberg performed a complete gut on the circa-1990 neo-Colonial, they began furnishing the rooms of the four-bedroom dwelling. Upon first seeing the house at the end of its long driveway, atop a hill a mile-and-a-half outside the town center, she recalls, “Given the setting, with one side a protected conservancy and the other
dense woods, the house could have been standing on four sticks and I would have taken it.”
True to its period style, the interiors, however, were, perhaps, too period-perfect. Knollenberg describes the original rooms as a “bit kitschy," adding that the former owners had gone to great pains to make it a letter-perfect Colonial, with old-time mantels and door hinges out of ye-olde taverns.” A total gutting and reconfiguring transformed the home into something still Colonialesque on the outside, but fresh, bright, and modern on the inside. Knollenberg’s floorplan changes included flipping the main staircase from the front of the house to the rear, moving the kitchen forward, and tearing down a small barn to replace it with a vaulted den and spacious first-floor primary suite.
Knollenberg fondly describes Cuyler as having “a fun, creative, Bohemian vibe about her.” She, too, describes herself as “a little more Bohemian in nature," admitting: "If left to my own devices, I would create chaos. Stephen sets the tone for me.” When conceiving the palette and arrangement of rooms,
Artful Flair A ceiling fixture by Noguchi hangs above a bed from Poltrona Frau.
The bed covering is by Sferra. (opposite, above)
The cabinetry in the kitchen is by Bakes & Kropp. (opposite, below)
Landscape design by Charlie & Sons Landscapes is shown in the backyard.
Knollenberg says that he and Cuyler agreed “to make something dynamic. I wanted to reinterpret the Hamptons ‘vibe’ but turn it, twist it a little bit, reimagine it into something more modern but still keep the elements expected in a house like this, such as the wide plank floors.”
Not surprisingly, furnishing the home became its own challenge—cherry-picking and salvaging items from her other residences, which included an apartment in The Mark Hotel on NYC’s Upper East Side (one that she shared with her late husband) and a house in Birmingham, Michigan (the lovely Detroit suburb where Knollenberg has his main office). While Knollenberg, who also also has an office in Manhattan, kept to his preferred neutral backdrop, employing Benjamin Moore’s White Dover throughout, he was careful and strategic in his placement of colors, forms, and textures. A cabinet covered in a red leather animates the bright foyer, while the stairway wall is hung with a string of gold-leafed butterflies that appear to be aflutter when hit with the slightest of breezes. He put an inviting daybed at the end of one side of the long living room, and he hung mercury-glass elements in a guest bedroom that take on the effect of giant water droplets. He chose the biggest Noguchi paper lamp he could find to hang over the bed in the primary suite. “A room with a vaulted ceiling like that needs a dramatic fixture,” he says. “And it felt a little BoHo, in keeping with Sarah’s personality.”
Also, given Cuyler’s extensive collection of artworks—pieces by Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, Pollack, as well as many vibrant abstract canvases by her late mother, Deborah F. Cuyler, who died way too young to have achieved the status she deserved— the white of the walls allows every piece to emerge in full.
“Stephen is a very collaborative designer,” Cuyler says, “but he’s also a little bit insistent, meaning that he knows how much I respect his sense of scale, and I let him choose things to fit that. I cannot do scale or placement. He’s spot on with all that. He’s particular in a way that’s cohesive. Every time I walk inside, I think that he’s created a great little cocoon up here for me.” ✹
Outdoor Décor The chaises and umbrellas by the pool are from Thayer's Hardware & Patio.
The Good Life Lounge chairs from Denver Modern flank a coffee table from Palacek in the living room. The sectional is from Lee Industries, and the rug is from Stark. See Resources
LOFTY GOALS
A YOUNG COUPLE WANTED AN OLD SPACE WITH A HISTORY, BUT ONE THAT COULD ALSO ACCOMMODATE THE GROWING STORY AND HISTORY OF THEMSELVES AND CHILDREN.
WRITTEN BY DAVID
MASELLO
PHOTOGRAPHS BY TREVOR
PARKER
Two things were being delivered on the same day that this Chelsea loft was being renovated and decorated: a new carpet and a new baby. “The living room carpet was being delivered the day I went into labor,” says Francesca Ugas, who owns the residence with with her husband, Mateo Ugas. So dedicated was she to getting their family’s new home completed that Ugas says, “Contractions were getting more intense, but there was no way we were leaving for the hospital before my husband rolled up the old carpet and Swiffered the space before the new carpet was delivered. We made it just in time. Theo [their second child] joined us about an hour after we got to the hospital.”
Meanwhile, Chris McGovern, the interior designer for the project, coordinated the delivery of the rug as the couple headed to the hospital. “There was a big push at the end of the project to get it done,” he says, perhaps referencing both delivery processes.
McGovern admits to having a penchant for designing spaces that, as he says, “Can’t be anywhere else than where they are. Something that makes a space dif-
ferentiated from all others is one I’m drawn to.” When the Ugases purchased the 2500-square-foot loft space in what had once been a hat factory, they encountered what was listed as a one-bedroom home, despite its scale. They entrusted McGovern, along with “an incredible contractor,” as she describes Noah Liu, and architect Eugene Khananov, to reconfigure the space into a three-bedroom, two-bath residence. As Ugas recalls, “From a décor and design perspective, we just asked ourselves, ‘What do we want to come home to after a long day?’ That became the guiding principle, with a constraint that we wanted the space to look great, too.”
Because McGovern himself lives in a loft just blocks away, he’s well aware of the dynamics of such quintessential New York spaces. “The big challenge of any loft,” he says, “is that there’s usually a lot of light at the front, but it gets darker the farther back you go.” Fortunately, with this unit, there were side windows onto a courtyard, making it possible to fashion three “legal” (i.e., windowed) bedrooms. He stripped and preserved the original four wooden columns, topped with iron capitals.
While the loft had been renovated 20 years earlier, it was decided early on to take it down not only to the studs, but also to the floor joists. “During the
All Angles (opposite) A ceiling fixture from Lambert & Fils hangs above a table by Roche Bobois in the dining area. (this page, clockwise from top left) In the office, the desk is custom by McGovern Project and fabricated by Ark Design & Build. A mirror and vanity in the guest bath is from RH. A wall covering from The Pattern Collective adds a striking backdrop to the custom bar by McGovern Project.
Dramatic Impact In the kitchen, the cabinets are painted in the shade Onyx by Benjamin Moore. A custom Lambert & Fils ceiling fixture hangs over the vintage Roche Bobois dining table.
initial walk-through, Francesca kept saying the floor felt slanted,” McGovern recalls. “When we looked closely, we saw that the floor at one end was a full brick-and-a-half off.”
The couple wanted the main living areas to remain neutral in hues, while incorporating more dramatic decorative moments in the bedrooms and within a spacious mudroom/laundry room/wine cellar whose floor now sports a backgammon-like surface. As the homeowner says of that multipurpose space, and of the primary suite whose walls are covered in Chris Benz’s vibrant blue and black El Quijote wallpaper, “I see some of the loud prints we’ve chosen and their unexpected placement, and it makes me smile. When we were in the design phase, I would show friends samples of wallpapers we were planning to use, and they would politely encourage me to maybe con-
sider removable wallpaper. Chris was incredibly patient through the process.”
Indicative of the family’s desire to stay and play together, the main living space is centered with a billiards table that McGovern resurfaced with a custom gray felt. “We didn’t want a bright kelly green to be the first thing a person sees when entering,” he says. Of the game itself, the homeowner says, “My husband and I used to go out to play pool, and we wanted to bring the things we love to the space. It’s fun to pour a drink and unwind after work over a game together.”
The family also gathers by an ethanol fireplace that McGovern installed and whose surround he treated with Portola Paints’s Roman Clay. And while sitting on the carpet that was laid during her delivery, the children now play with the oversized chess pieces at the chess table. ✹
True Tones (opposite) In the primary suite, sconces from Visual Comfort complement a wallcovering by Chris Benz. The pattern is El Quijote from Wallshoppe. (right) In the primary bath, the sconces are also from Visual Comfort.
Rhapsody In Blue (this page) A sectional from Ballard Designs is covered in a fabric from Christopher Farr Cloth in the sunroom. The chair features a fabric by Peter Dunham Textiles. (right) Red shingles make up the exterior of this country home. See Resources
CLASSIC REMIX
A HISTORIC COUNTRY HOUSE IS IMBUED WITH STYLISH SUMMER CAMP VIBES.
BY JENNIFER BOLES | PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM KANE MACCHIA
If past is prologue, a historic North Fork farmhouse known as “Nut Hill” was destined to be reborn. Owned long ago by the community’s doctor who delivered babies in a small barn located near the main house, the circa-1900 residence remained in the physician's family until recently, when it was sold to a Brooklyn Heights couple with two young sons. Because it had been minimally altered over the years, the property’s historical character remained intact, including the doctor’s office, where even his medical books and specimens had been left undisturbed. The house’s faded, frowsy interior, however, had seen better days, prompting the new homeowners to entrust designers Chappell Loudermilk and Zeke Jordan with bringing the farmhouse back to life.
Altering the home’s turn-of-last-century architecture was a non-starter for the preservation-minded homeowners, even though that meant living with low ceilings and small room
Cozy Comforts (above) French chairs by Charles Dudouyt surround a table from JDouglas in the sunroom. (right) In the living room, sofas are from Bungalow Classic and Maiden Home; the coffee table is by RH. The armchair by Henning Kjaernulf is covered in a fabric from Kravet.
sizes. With a renovation off the table, Loudermilk and Jordan instead focused their efforts, instead, on updating the interior architecture and period finishes with paint and wallpaper. One of the home’s more prominent throwbacks is the beadboard and wall paneling that runs throughout the house. By painting it primarily in bluish grey tones, the designers brightened the once-dark interior, suffusing it with a freshness that had been missing. In the bedrooms, grasscloth wallpaper in a range of blue and neutral hues provided the modern kick they needed.
Although the home’s architecture may have maintained its historical accuracy, when it came to choosing furnishings, Loudermilk and Jordan took creative license. In the living room, especially, they blended old and new furniture and lighting to give the impression of a century’s worth of accrual. While the room’s contemporary sofas and streamlined coffee table gently place the interior in the present, older pieces, like a vintage Swedish wooden chair, pay homage to the home’s past. It is a magpie mix reminiscent of filmmaker Wes Anderson’s
Kitchen Charm (above) In the kitchen, the cabinetry is painted in Benjamin Moore's Mount Saint Anne. (opposite) In the dining room, chairs by Henning Kjaernulf from Wright surround a table by Charles Dudouyt from Kamelot Auctions.
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Curtain fabrics from Schumacher complement a bed covering from West Elm in a guest bedroom. (opposite) In the primary bedroom, a bed covering from West Elm covers a bed from Maiden Home.
Retreats
this page, clockwise from top left) A print by Frank Selby hangs by the staircase. In the primary bath the wainscoting and shutters are painted in the shade Mount Saint Anne by Benjamin Moore.
movie sets, whose fictional vintage charm inspired the two designers. “These old-fashioned ideas may never have really existed, but when you pull them off in a charming, creative way, you’re convinced that must have been the way people lived in this house,” explains Jordan.
As diligent as the designers were in safeguarding the home’s heritage (at their insistence, an original cast-iron stove was left standing as a relic in the boys’ bedroom), they were equally mindful of their clients, whose youthful vitality inspired their use of lively patterned fabrics, many in red hues that mimic the farmhouse’s colorful exterior. The designers also endeavored to create the relaxed weekend retreat the house was intended to be. “When we were initially talking about the vibe of the house, the clients kept talking about summer camp. Because they have
two sons, we designed and built twin captain’s beds into their bedroom’s window niches to make it feel like summer camp,” Loudermilk says. Other leisure amenities include a game table, a lounge-worthy corner banquette in the living room, as well as an enclosed sleeping porch that now serves as an upstairs sitting room.
Despite the challenges that came with decorating the old house, specifically irregularly shaped rooms and unevenly sized windows, the designers relished the opportunity to contribute to the home’s history. “We accepted the quirkiness of the home rather than deny it. It was nice to add our finishes to what was already there,” Jordan says. Loudermilk agrees. “It’s a special property that is very serene and magical. I hope we made that come to life.” ✹
Scenic Serenity (opposite) In the children's sitting room, the desk is from Crate & Barrel and the chairs are from Williams Sonoma Home. (right) Views of the water from the backyard.
DESIGNER ANIA DUNLOP SHARES THE INSIDE SCOOP ON CREATING HER OWN HOME.
Fresh Perspective
INTERVIEW BY SHANNON ASSENZA PHOTOGRAPHS BY TIM LEE
What was the theme or inspiration behind the design of your Rye home?
Ania Dunlop: The overarching theme was to “de-mansion the mansion.” I wanted to take a grand but outdated Mediterranean house and infuse it with a contemporary, livable feel—something bright, open, and serene. I was inspired by European contemporary aesthetics—clean lines, collected pieces, and subtle elegance. My goal was to create a sophisticated but comfortable space that would feel like a true sanctuary, filled with furniture, art, and objects that mean something to me.
What was it like designing your own home, and how was it different from working with clients?
Designing my own home was actually a dream. I’m decisive and had a clear vision from the beginning, so the renovation process went quickly and
smoothly. I had a great contractor who was open to new ideas—which makes all the difference—and I partnered with Häcker Kitchens for the kitchen and butler’s pantry, which was seamless as always. I selected all the stone in one visit (after visiting several suppliers that didn’t have what I wanted). Where things slowed down a bit was furniture—when you’re a designer, you see so much and need to sit with the choices. I sometimes let inspiration come on its own schedule. For example, the design for the dining room literally came to me in a dream; I dreamt of the amethyst glass Gabriel Scott chandelier and how beautifully it would pair with a hint of purple in the dining chairs. Good design needs room to breathe.
The living room has a tranquil and airy feel. What was the key to its design?
I wanted the living room to feel more like a cocktail lounge than a traditional sitting room—a place for conversation and champagne with friends. When I saw the Pierre Augustin Rose curved sofas in a NYC showroom, I couldn’t stop thinking about
them. They set the tone for the whole space—two curved sofas of different sizes and an ottoman arranged in a circle that invites you to stay and linger. I like to say Audrey Hepburn (via the artwork) looks down on us approvingly. The room is anchored by collectible pieces from artists and artisans. I’ve always believed in the philosophy of “buy well once.” Furniture should be like art—something you invest in and keep forever. We’ve been conditioned to see things as disposable, and I want to shift that narrative for my clients.
How did you choose the wallcovering in the dining room?
“I wanted to shift the mood in the dining room and introduce something darker and more dramatic. The billowing, cloud-like wallpaper felt dreamy and moody—perfect for hosting dinner parties in a space that contrasts with the lightness of the kitchen and family room. The transition feels natural but intentional, allowing the dining room to stand on its own while still being part of the larger visual narrative.”
The Lustrous Life (previous spread) In the living room, the curtain fabric is by Rogers & Goffigon. Sculptural Pierre Augustin Rose sofas are from Studio Twenty Seven. (opposite) Ceiling fixtures from Apparatus hang above the foyer. (right) Bar stools from Design Within Reach surround a Hanstone Quartz island. (below) In the dining room, chairs from Gubi surround a custom table. The wall covering is by Emma Hayes. See Resources
All In The Mix (left) Mirrors from Sarza hang above a custom vanity in the primary bath. (below) A custom sofa covered in a Holly Hunt fabric complements a cashmere bed blanket from Alicia Adams Alpaca in the primary bedroom. (opposite above) In the pool area, seating is from Harbour Outdoor, and the ombré pool tiling is from Artistic Tile. (opposite below) In the sunroom, chairs are from ABC Carpet & Home, and the wallcovering is from Sarza.
How did you come up with the design for the primary bedroom?
I wanted the bedroom to be a true sanctuary. I was lucky enough to find two vintage Jean Royère Polar Bear chairs in a shop in L.A. and they were the jumping-off point for the space. I wrapped the room in a textured wallpaper to create a cocoon-like feel—something I always recommend for bedrooms. The art adds a layer of depth and texture. I especially love the Rosalind Tallmadge piece made from mica stones—it’s richly textured but also light and ephemeral, a beautiful counterpoint to the simplicity of the fireplace. The Gwen Hardie paintings, all about light and color, add a romantic softness that I adore. The soft rug and hint of mauve in the cashmere blanket create the soft romantic vibe I was after.
How did you choose the wall material for the vanity in the primary bath?
I used quite a bit of marble downstairs and wanted to bring in something different for the bath. When I found the Arctic Black calcite, I immediately fell in love with its crystallized texture. You can see the crystals throughout the surface—it’s subtle but striking. It paired beautifully with the bleached white oak floating vanity, creating a spa-like atmosphere that still feels warm and organic.
There’s an uexpected pop of color in the sunroom—what inspired that space?
I don’t love New York winters, so I wanted to create my own little tropical escape. I found the green foliage wallpaper at Sarza, and it instantly made me happy. Adding the gold velvet chairs was a bold
move, but they played so well off the greens and really elevated the room. We also built a Miele coffee and tea station here, so it’s become a little family destination for slow mornings and quiet moments. I also treat the room as my “greenhouse”—a place to test plants and see which ones survive! ✹
ROCKAWAY REVIVAL
WRITTEN BY CLINTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY KIRSTEN FRANCIS
Style Sensation (opposite) In the main hall off of the foyer, a ceiling fixture from Pelle adds a dramatic note. (this page) In the foyer, a mirror by Jonathan Adler hangs above a console from 1stDibs. See Resources
The Rockaways neighborhood of New York is a unique place and one that many New Yorkers don’t know a lot about. Its mix of vintage and historic cottages, just steps from the Atlantic, has lured locals to beachside living for over a century—and a locale only a subway ride away from Manhattan.
Luckily for designer Jenny Kirschner, she has been able to work on a number of homes in the historic area over the years, including this family’s summer residence (having already collaborated on work at their primary residence in the past). Although the house is a
light-filled ethereal space now, that wasn’t the case upon first glance.
“We had to essentially rework this home from the inside out,” says Kirschner. “We were brought on before the architectural plans had been brought to fruition, so we were part of that process. We work alongside architects to do a lot of the interior architecture.”
Another challenge was to make sure this summer home felt different than their primary residence, particularly when each features predominantly blue color palettes.
“We had to try to find ways to really differentiate the two homes and the color schemes working within the same color palette,” says Kirschner. “The primary home has a much cooler palette of blue tones running throughout. It’s just like what I would think of, like icy
Feeling Fresh (opposite) In the living room, a custom Quintus sectional and a vintage sectional from 1stDibs flank a coffee table by Indo, also scored from 1stDibs. Armchairs from Interlude Home are covered in a Schumacher fabric. (this page) Chairs by Richard Wrightman surround a custom table in the dining room. The cabinetry is custom by JDK Interiors.
Dinner Companions The island and countertops in the kitchen are by Artistic
Tile.
The pendants are custom by The Urban Electric Co., and the backsplash is by Ann Sacks.
(opposite) Chairs from Design Within Reach and a custom bench by JDK Interiors surround a table from Wüd in the kitchen dining area.
blue and powdery blue, whereas this home has, for the most part, a lot of blue that has green in it, and then we tried to mix in even more warmth.”
As for her starting inspiration, it came from a unique source.
“I find a lot of inspiration in going to the stone yard,” says Kirschner. “I know a lot of designers start with rugs. I tend to start with marble, because most of my clients are willing to use natural materials, and you just find so many unusual colors and patterns. You find these unusual mixes of colors, and then you can pull inspiration from that.” The kitchen
island’s dynamic cipollino marble was her first selection, and much of the home’s palette emanates from that.
“The marble looks like foamy waves crashing up. It just feels so oceanic,” says Kirschner. As for the rest of the house, ease and elegance go hand in hand, and pattern—often subtle— continues to show up in judicious ways. “I love texture, so I encourage the use of wallcovering wherever I possibly can,” says Kirschner. “And the clients do entertain quite a bit, so they wanted something that was very comfortable and easy, but yet buttoned up and tailored, because that’s their taste.” ✹
Feeling Blue (above) Custom bed frames by JDK Interiors are covered in a Pavoni fabric from Sutherland. The curtain fabric is from Schumacher. (above right) Tiling from Artistic Tile covers the walls of the primary bath. (below right) The vanity and mirrors are from Broadway Kitchens & Baths, and the sconces are from SkLO. (opposite) A bedroom’s nightstand is from Volk Furniture and also features a throw from Safavieh.
At Your Service
Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave reveals the hottest dining reservations.
CHEZ FIFI
140 EAST 74TH STREET
Tucked into an Upper East Side townhouse, this intimate 44-seat bistro oozes opulence without being stuffy. A passion project of brothers Josh and David Foulquier, who built a cult following at Sushi Noz—their two Michelin starred omakase parlor nearby—the new restaurant is an homage to their late mother, whose art collection lines the walls (with work from Miro, Dumas, and Calder).
DÉCOR: The interior of the slim two-story space channels Paris in the 1930s, according to designer Helena Eliason, of Stockholm-based Joyn Studio. The dining room, with its mahogany paneling, framed mirrors, plush banquettes, and beamed ceiling, is designed to feel like “the perfect setting for a fictional Mademoiselle Fifi and her colorful friends to unwind,” says Eliason. Plentiful mirrors help open the space,“creating an infinity illusion,” with vintage Artemide table lamps from the 1960s adding a contemporary touch.
CUISINE: Chef Zack Zeldman offers luxurious spins on a mix of French and Basque classics. The whole roasted chicken with foie gras ($160) and wild Dover sole a la plancha ($162) are both large-format stunners perfect for sharing. Begin with frogs’ legs persillade, a wild mushroom and black truffle omelette, or the signature deviled crab Txangurro, which arrives beautifully gratineed in the shell.
WINE: Sommelier Tira Johnson has compiled an eye-popping list of French treasures, including a head-spinning selection of grower Champagnes from top producers like Jacques Selosse, Frédéric Savart and Chartogne-Taillet. But Burgundy is the sweet spot here, with a few accessible bottles and many exorbitant ones, including a 2020 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet at $3,800, a 2020 Faiveley Musigny Grand Cru at $5,500, and a 1970 Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tache at $10,000.
INSIDER TIP: The intimate second floor bar, Salon de Fifi a L’Etage, is a destination in its own right, comfortably appointed with couches, with loungey dining at low-slung tables. When a reservation is impossible to score in the dining room, the salon just might squeeze you in.
LA TÊTE D’OR
318 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
On the ground floor of gleaming office tower One Madison Avenue, La Tête d’Or reimagines what a New York steakhouse can be, with top chef Daniel Boulud adding French flair to the classic formula (the restaurant is named for a park in his hometown, Lyon).
DÉCOR: The high-ceilinged dining room, with its tall mirrors, dark wood, leather paneling and curvy velvet banquettes, takes its design cues from classic French brasseries. Designer David Rockwell, a long-time Boulud collaborator, framed the open kitchen in a showstopping sculptural hood, featuring a gleaming metallic mosaic from Belgian artist Jesse Willems. The handsome bar, in a separate salon at the front of the restaurant, features a beautiful bronze-colored quartzite bartop under a high-gloss inlaid metal ceiling.
CUISINE: Premium cuts of beef cooked on a woodfired grill come with a choice of French sauces— bordelaise, au poivre, and périgourdine, among others. A copious seafood tower is a high-wattage way to begin (the $250 Royale serves 4 to 6 diners). The Prime Rib here is the marquee entree, a Wagyu ribeye from Scharbauer Ranch, carved tableside from a roving trolley ($115 for a tenounce slice) and served with gigantic popovers, creamed spinach, and butter-drenched pommes purée.
WINE: The doorstopper list, heavily focused on reds, features some 900 wines from around the world. “We can boast one of the city’s best Bordeaux lists with vintages of virtually every classified château,” says head sommelier Evan White. Along with the Lafites and Latours, though, there are Bordeaux values as well, from the likes of Château Cantemerle, Château Lynch-Moussas and Château du Tertre. There are also a few bottles for billionaires, including a 2021 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti at $20,000, a 1982 Château Pétrus at $13,000, and a 1904 Château d’Yquem at $10,000.
INSIDER TIP: Regulars know there’s usually a stool open at the wraparound cocktail bar, where you can order from the entire restaurant menu—no reservation necessary. The smaller bar bites, like truffle fries and sweetbread nuggets pair well with top shelf cocktails like LTD Dirty (with olive-oil washed Belvedere vodka and house-made filthy brine).
CRANE CLUB
85 TENTH AVENUE
This 18,000 square foot West Chelsea behemoth, in a turn-of-last-century former Nabisco factory building, is a partnership between Michelin-starred chef Melissa Rodriguez, restaurateur Jeff Katz, and Tao Group Hospitality (known for its mega restaurants from Las Vegas to Dubai). The restaurant took over the soaring space that once housed Del Posto, the Italian fine dining destination where Rodriguez was also head chef (and where she scored a 4-star review in the New York Times).
DÉCOR: The cavernous dining room features soaring arches, double-height ceilings, and herringbone wood floors. “In this iconic space we created a journey through rooms with different personalities,” say the designers behind it, Natalia Coll and Santiago Hinojo of Laseu Studio. In contrast to the grand dining room with its enormous custom chandeliers (the lights dangling like garlic cloves) and prominent archways in a lime wash with gold trim, the intimate bar is all red on red, with paprika velvet upholstery, crimson wall coverings, and red marble atop the 12-stool bar.
CUISINE: Meats, cooked on a 12-foot-long Spanish Mibrasa Grill, are the big-ticket splurge here—a 50-ounce porterhouse steak ($275) will feed a whole family. Start with blistered bone marrow or fire-roasted cherrystone clams, or a selection from the raw bar trolley, heaped with shrimp, oysters, and lobster on ice.
WINE: Wine Director Cat Fanelli’s globe-spanning list covers the gamut, from small growerproducers at approachable prices, to iconic estates with a strong showing in Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Piedmont, among other regions. Italian wine nuts will flip for the verticals from top Barolo producers, including Mascarello, Bruno Giacosa and Giacomo Conterno, with wines going all the way back to the 1960s. A few big ticket bottles stand out: a 1988 Bruno Giacosa Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba at $8000 and 1999 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg Grand Cru at $13,000.
INSIDER TIP: The former basement cocktail lounge will soon become a hush-hush invite-only private club. No details have been released yet, but it’s sure to be very opulent, and very exclusive.
THE HEDGES INN
EAST HAMPTON
The hottest Hamptons reservation this summer, I suspect, will be The Hedges Inn located in East Hampton. The inn at 74 James Lane was built in 1873, and purchased this year by Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall, the proprietors of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. “Our purchase of The Hedges Inn is not just a real estate transaction; it is a commitment to protecting this important piece of our community’s history for future generations,” says Sarah Wetenhall, who, with her husband, have been multigenerational property owners in East Hampton and current residents of historic Sag Harbor.
Seating 100 guests for both indoor and outdoor dining and serving three meals a day, the restaurant features classic American cuisine with a continental accent, and sources ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. Breakfasts are elaborate. “We pay tribute to Caroline Hedges’ breakfast legacy,” Wetenhall continues, referencing the original inn owner. “We are serving fresh pastries, pancakes, signature cereal-crusted French toast, soft scrambled eggs with chives and crème fraîche, and local granola with honey and berries—a modern homage to her warm hospitality in years past.”
The breaking news is that every Sunday night at 5PM, The Hedges will offer Trivia Night, a signature of Swifty’s at The Colony Palm Beach, where teams of up to twelve players tackle rounds spanning pop culture, history, and music, competing for prizes. Will the Wetenhalls name their new Hamptons restaurant Swifty’s? As of press time, not yet decided.
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IN THE GARDEN
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GROUNDWORKS LANDSCAPING
Groundworks is an exceptional landscape design firm that blends a professional background with years of practical horticultural knowledge. With an accredited team of CAD designers and field managers, Groundworks takes care of the entire process from design and build, through implementation and maintenance. By teaming up with a curated network of design professionals, each project is tailored specifically for you to enjoy your summer in the Hamptons for many years to come.
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HARMONIA
For nearly 25 years, Harmonia has been recognized as one of the Hamptons’ foremost design and installation firms. Founder and creative director, Roxine Brown, and her team focus on creating natural habitats that are cohesive with their existing environment. In addition to executing unique landscapes for modern or traditional residences, Harmonia’s knowledgeable maintenance team will keep your property looking exceptional, from season to season. For creative landscapes and fine stonework, Harmonia is the company for you.
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LANDSCAPE DETAILS
For more than 25 years, Landscape Details has been designing, building and installing some of the most notable landscapes on the East End. According to Landscape Architect Michael Derrig, his listening skills are as important as his degree. Known for his aesthetic and his unique ability to bridge modern and traditional design, he enjoys working closely with landscape architects and discerning clients to realize their visions. The firm’s more than 150-members consistently bring an unparalleled level of service and professionalism to every project.
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MAHONEY ASSOCIATES
Mahoney Associates transforms landscapes into brilliant gardens and luxurious outdoor spaces for remarkable East End homes. A commitment to delivering high-quality installation services is backed by a lifetime warranty on newly installed trees and shrubs that are continuously maintained by Mahoney. Mahoney’s proactive approach guides every facet of landscape maintenance and enhancements, including lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, revegetation, perennial and native plant gardens, and plant health care, so clients can enjoy carefree living.
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May/June
2025
Wave Hill’s Garden Fête
Experience an evening like no other in one of NYC’s most beautiful gardens! NYC&G is a proud media sponsor of Wave Hill’s Garden Fête, which is taking place Wednesday, June 4. Join us for sunset over the Hudson River, seasonal cuisine, larger-than-life art, live music, and more as we honor one of our most inspirational stewards, D. Bryce O’Brien II. Wednesday, June 4, 6 p.m. Wave Hill, 249th Street & Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit wavehill.org.
Join ICFF and NYC&G from May 18 to 20 to explore inspiring talks with design icons, emerging talent showcases, and high-end craftsmanship. As the premier North American design fair, ICFF offers dynamic conversations, discovery, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with the design community. May 18-20. Javits Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY. For more information and to register, go to icff.com.
SHELTER ISLAND HOUSE TOUR MUCH ADO ABOUT MADOO
HC&G is the proud media sponsor of the 2025 SHELTER ISLAND HOUSE TOUR presented by the Shelter Island History Museum. The Tour features five extraordinary homes followed by an after-party. The celebration will include a fundraising raffle, silent auction, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres provided by local culinary experts. Proceeds from the tour support educational programs, museum operations, and preservation of the island’s history through research. Saturday, June 7. House Tour: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Post-Tour Party: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Shelter Island History Museum, 16 South Ferry, Shelter Island, NY. For information and tickets, go to shelterislandhistorymuseum.org
The 31st Annual Kips Bay Golf Tournament, sponsored by NYC&G, will occur on June 23rd at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk. This private Westchester club, founded in 1928, is known for its stunning 170-acre course. The event will feature golf, silent and live auctions, lunch, dinner, and an awards ceremony, with all proceeds benefiting over 11,000 children from the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx. Monday, June 23. Whippoorwill Club, 150 Whippoorwill Road, Armonk, NY. For more information, visit kipsbay.org.
Exclusive media sponsor HC&G celebrates the 13th edition of Much Ado About Madoo, a garden market and summer cocktail party including more than two dozen top-tier vendors, all on the grounds of the magical Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack. In its 31st year, Madoo is celebrating a new welcome center designed by Bridgehampton-based architect Kathrine McCoy, AIA, and built by Greg D’Angelo Construction. Saturday, June 14. Garden market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., cocktail party, 5-8 p.m. The Madoo Conservancy, 618 Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack, NY. For more information, go to madoo.org.
SANTA BARBARA UMBRELLA ®
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DESIGN STOPS
MUST-HAVES FOR THE DESIGN-OBSESSED SHOPPER
LIBERTINE
FAYETTE STUDIO
Fayette Studio is a leading provider of bespoke rugs to the design community. Fayette provides concierge level service throughout the design process. Let them collaborate with you on your next project and bring your vision to life. 203.769.1617 / fayettestudio.com @fayettestudio
Make a statement in the ‘Venetian Coral’ Gown available via Libertine’s website or at the Sag Harbor Pop-up from June 23rd-June 29th, 2025 at 31 Madison Street. RSVP to rsvp@ilovelibertine.com for more details. 323.848.4918 ilovelibertine.com @officiallibertine
Majestic Kitchens and Bath
( clockwise from above ) NYC&G March/ April issue on display. Guests engaged in a presentation on Cabico’s latest laminate collection. The Majestic Kitchens & Bath team alongside Cabico representatives. Outside the beautifully updated Majestic Kitchens & Bath showroom. Owner of F&F Faux Finish Painting, Fabricio Fabri, and Raquel Fabri. President of Majestic Kitchens & Bath William Luceno, NYC&G/HC&G Editor-in-Chief Clinton Smith, and C&G Media Group CEO/Publication Director Marianne Howatson.
Greenwich Botanical Center Presents
Grandiflora 2025
NYC&G joined Majestic Kitchens and Bath to celebrate their updated showroom in Mamaroneck featuring Cabico’s newest laminates.
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RESOURCES
Want to know where and how to get it? Look no further!
Architecture, Rob Burton, Burton Architecture, +61(0)415-190677, burtonarchitecture.com. Florals, Michaelle Pelletier, Love Me Not Floral, lovemenotfloral.com.
Additional credits not on page: Page 109: Wall covering, Fromental. Sconces, John Salibello. Ottoman, Crate & Barrel. Page 110: Rug, The Rug Company. Curtain fabric, Rebecca Atwood. Page 111: Wall covering, Phillip Jeffries. Pages 112–113: Cabinetry, JDK Interiors and Doca. Backsplash, Ann Sacks. Roman shade fabric, Pollack. Page 113: Bench fabric, Townsend Leather. Page 114: Bedroom: Bed covering, Zara Home. Wall covering, Phillip Jeffries. Nightstand and sconces, 1stDibs. Page 115: Bed frame (custom), JDK Interiors. Bed frame fabric, Holly Hunt. Lamp, Crate & Barrel. Wall covering, Phillip Jeffries.
SOURCE LIST
(T) = Sources available through architects, interior designers, and design professionals.
Architects & Designers Building (A&D), 150 E. 58th St., NYC, 212-644-2766, adbuilding.com.
Decoration & Design Building (D&D), 979 Third Ave., NYC, 212-759-5408, ddbuilding.com.
Bungalow Classic, bungalowclassic.com, and at Lee Industries, leeindustries.com
Carpet Trends, carpetrends.com
CB2, cb2.com
Christopher Farr Cloth, christopherfarrcloth.com (see also Holland & Sherry)
Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
Denver Modern, denvermodern.com
Design Within Reach, dwr.com
Doca, docanyc.com
Dune (T), NYDC, dune-ny.com
Egg Collective, eggcollective.com
Emma Hayes, emmahayes.co.nz, and at Bradley, bradleyusa.com
Eric Appel (T), IAB, ericappel.com
Fame Luxury Stone, fameluxurystone.com
Fayette Studio, fayettestudio.com
Fromental (T), NYDC, fromental.co.uk
Gabriel Scott, gabriel-scott.com
Gerald Bland Inc (T), FAB, geraldblandinc. com
Giorgetti, giorgettimeda.com
Glant, glant.com
Gubi, gubi.com, and at Suite NY, suiteny.com
Gustavo Olivieri, gustavoolivieriantiques. com
Häcker Greenwich, hackergreenwich.com
Hanstone Quartz, hyundailncusa.com
Harbour Outdoor, shopharbour.com
Hervé Van Der Straeten, vanderstraeten.fr, and at Ralph Pucci, ralphpucci.com
Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, hollandandsherry.com
Holly Hunt (T), D&D, hollyhunt.com
Incollect, incollect.com
Interlude Home, interludehome.com
Jackson Pollack, jackson-pollock.org
John Salibello, johnsalibello.com
Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Juniper Design, juniperdesign.com
Kamelot Auctions, kamelotauctions.com
Katy Skelton, katyskelton.com
Kerry Joyce, kerryjoyce.com Kohler, kohler.com
Kravet (T), D&D, kravet.com
Kyle Bunting, kylebunting.com
La Maison Vime, ateliervime.com
Lambert & Fils, lambertetfils.com
Ligne Roset, ligne-roset.com
Made Goods, madegoods.com
Maiden Home, maidenhome.com
Michael Del Piero, michaeldelpiero.com
Miele, mieleusa.com
Muselli OfficineLuce, musellioggettistica. com
Noguchi, noguchi.org
Otto Zitko, ottozitko.com, and at Cheim & Read, cheimread.com
Palacek (T), NYDC, palecek.com
Pavoni, pavoni.com (see also Sutherland) Pelle, pelledesigns.com
Peter Dunham Textiles (T), NYDC, peterdunhamtextiles.com
Phillip Jeffries (T), D&D, phillipjeffries.com
Pierre Augustin Rose, pierreaugustinrose. com (see also Studio Twenty Seven)
Pierre Frey (T), D&D, pierrefrey.com
Pollack, pollackassociates.com (see also Holly Hunt)
Poltrona Frau, poltronafrau.com (see also Arkitektura Forty)
Portola Paints, portolapaints.com
Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
R.T. Facts, rtfacts.com
Rebecca Atwood, rebeccaatwood.com
RH, rh.com
Richard Wrightman, richardwrightman.com
Robert Sukrachand, sukrachand.com
Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com
Rogers & Goffigon, rogersandgoffigon.com
Roll & Hill, rollandhill.com
Rouse, rousehome.com
Rugs.com, rugs.com
Rush House, shoprushhouse.com
Safavieh, safavieh.com
Sarza, sarzastore.com
Schumacher (T), NYDC, schumacher.com
Sferra, sferra.com and A Touch of Lace, atouchoflace.com
SkLO, sklo.com
Soane Britain, soane.co.uk
Stark (T), D&D, starkcarpet.com
Stowed Home, stowedhome.com
Studio Twenty Seven, studiotwentyseven. com
Sutherland (T), D&D, perennialsandsutherland.com
Thayer’s Hardware & Patio, thayershardware.com
The Lacquer Company, thelacquercompany.com
The Pattern Collective, thepatterncollective.com
The Rug Company, therugcompany.com
The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com
Townsend Leather, townsendleather.com
Umberto Bellardi Ricci, ubrstudio.com, and at Matter, mattermatters.com
Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com
Volk Furniture, volkfurniture.com
Wallshoppe, wallshoppe.com
Waterworks, waterworks.com
West Elm, westelm.com
Williams Sonoma Home, williams-sonoma. com
Woven, woven.is
Wright, wright20.com
Wüd, wudfurniture.com
Wyeth, wyeth.nyc
Zara Home, zarahome.com
FINALLY
PATTERN PLAY
Artistic Tile has recently translated an iconic textile pattern (above) from the legendary Donghia fabric house into a mosaic stone pattern (left) that’s equally eye-catching—and unexpected. The Casino Royale fabric design—a small-scale, multicolor, and multipurpose jacquard—is now rendered through a rich, asymmetrical arabesque pattern cut from different colors of natural stone, surrounded by lines of mosaic tesserae in contrasting and complementary tones. The design is available in three stone colorways, including Bianco Antico (shown here). artistictile.com; kravet.com/donghia
