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A husband-and-wife design team reimagines their dated Darien home for twenty-first-century living.

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122 Outward Focus

This Greenwich property is all about letting the expansive views take center stage.

134 Nantucket Bound An enchanting island retreat reflects a sense of place.

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84 Design Dispatches Mark your calendars for these must-attend events and read up on industry news.

90 The Scene A look back at a host of design-related events.

Special Marketing Sections 87 The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Alice Washburn Awards 97 Portfolio of Inspired Renovations

43 Here & There 43 Kitchens We Love An addition turns a too-small kitchen into a multipurpose family space.

50 Designers at Home Heather Ryder’s recipe for revamping a tired cook space called for stirring in plenty of soul.

56 Things We Love It’s heating up in the kitchen.

58 Entertaining For Karin Lidbeck Brent, a dinner party’s tablescape is as important as the meal itself.

66 Outside Interest In Old Lyme, a lush hilltop garden and infinity-edge pool draw a family into nature.

74 Inspired Interiors Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams finds room to stretch out and relax in Connecticut.

58 In Every Issue 36 Editor’s Note 142 Resources 142 Advertiser Index 144 Last Look

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n the summer, I wake up with the sun. I’ve tried room-darkening shades to grab a few extra winks, but my eyes still pop open well before 6 a.m. Truth be told, I’m a morning person, so I really don’t mind (I never have to set an alarm!), but recently we removed an enormous tree from the east side of our home, and now that it’s gone, we might as well be sleeping outdoors. I do love the extra sunshine that pours into our kitchen, one floor below. But with all that light, the only thing I can see are the flaws in that space. Luckily, I’m at no loss of ideas for improvement thanks to the kitchens we highlight in this issue. One standout embraces an east-west orientation that allows for morning and evening light. While my future kitchen wish list is long, I pledge to preserve the current eastern exposure so that every day I can sip my first cup of coffee in sunshine.

No doubt you’ve hit your summertime stride by the time you’re reading this.

I hope you’re taking full advantage of early morning sunshine (if that’s your thing) or reveling in gloriously extended summer twilight. This issue’s featured homes were selected for their easy flow from interior comfort to outdoor enjoyment. A midcentury home on page 112 luxuriates in a skillful update that preserves and improves its original viewsheds. The owners of a waterside Greenwich home on page 122 welcome fair weather by tucking away their walls, and a Nantucket home on page 134 honors the island’s historic architecture while providing every luxury outdoor amenity. Thanks for making us a part of your summer morning, afternoon, or evening respite—let the sun shine in!

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SHOW HOUSE INSPIRATION The 49th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York once again wowed us with design talent. A highlight for me was Greenwich star Patrick Mele’s primary bedroom, On A Clear Day, which he dedicated to the strong women in his life.

Congratulations to all the designers on another beautiful show house and for the funds they raised for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org

Contributors Joseph Keller has photographed it all, from homes to products to hotels to food. Over the past twentyeight years, the Boston-based photographer’s clients have included Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV, iRobot, and America’s Test Kitchen. When it came time to collaborate with producer Karin Lidbeck Brent on Seasonal Settings (page 58), he says the two creatives inspired one another. “Each table setting had a unique story, style, and mood, so my job, through lighting and composition, was to capture and convey those ideas and themes. It was such a fun shoot!”

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The cabinetry in the butler’s pantry, which links the more formal parts of the house to the new kitchen, is painted Benjamin Moore Old Navy.

It is counterbalanced by a jaunty blue-and-white-striped wallpaper from Thibaut.

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: A coffered ceiling reflects the traditional architecture of the house and unifies the new space. Behind the Wolf range is a marble mosaic backsplash, while the wall above the counter is sheathed in cornflower blue crackle tile from Ann Sacks. The second island, topped with knotty French walnut, is kid central; behind it, glass doors with decorative curved accents reveal shelves and drawers that hold school and art supplies.

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Adding to the allure of the butler’s pantry is the ceiling’s patterned wallpaper. The small room is as functional as it is beautiful with a wine column for beverages, a coffee station tucked behind countertop cabinet doors, and a second dishwasher. The striped wallpaper on the opposite wall is reflected in the mirrored cabinet doors.

Thomas Nolan, who handled the architectural aspects of the renovation, describes the existing house, built in 2004, as a French chateau with a Victorian flare. He credits Kimberly Levin of Verve Design with envisioning the expansion of the first floor, adding some 800 square feet to create not just a kitchen but a multipurpose family hub.

“This was a very involved project with a lot of moving parts,” says Nolan, noting that an optimum traffic pattern was a top priority. “The more you

control circulation,” he says, “the more useable the space will be.”

For her client, a busy mom who is “very organized and loves to cook,” functionality is key, says Levin.

Her wish list included two islands, one that would allow her to do her thing and one where the kids could do theirs. Entertaining tends to the informal and impromptu. “Lots of seating was intentional for this on-the-go family,” says Levin, who designed the kitchen to accommodate a variety of dining styles,

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from a snack at the counter to a gathering at the cozy banquette in a light-filled corner of the room.

The coffered ceiling, which plays to the traditional architecture of the house, is elegant and cohesive. “It was a process to come up with the design,” says Nolan. “If it were too busy, it would be a distraction.”

The new floor plan opened the kitchen to the adjacent family room, while a butler’s pantry provides passage to the more formal parts of the house, including the dining room and front entry.

Windowless with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry painted

a moody navy blue, the pantry offers a beguiling, even magical, entrée to the welcoming gathering space beyond.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: The built-in banquette’s table and chandelier are both from Dunes and Duchess, while Wayland High-Back chairs from O&G Studio provide more seating. In a powder room that received a makeover as part of the renovation, Farrow & Ball’s Lotus wallcovering complements the Hadrian marble tile floor from New Ravenna. The design team carved an office nook out of the existing front entry and outfitted it with a custom L-shaped Chappy Bench from Dunes and Duchess; behind the desk is Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon wallcovering.

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The New Old Kitchen Heather Ryder’s recipe for revamping a tired cook space called for stirring in plenty of soul. Text by KATHRYN O’SHEA-EVANS

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Interior designer and homeowner Heather Ryder longed to create an anglophile-inspired kitchen for her family of five and their two doodles. The counters and backsplash are Calacatta Paonazzo marble, which has a warm, rusty veining that complements the kitchen’s palette.

moved into a center-hall colonial in Wilton.

“It had good bones, but the kitchen was still from ‘78,” the designer recalls, citing the treacly scalloped wood trim and a linoleum floor that had been covered over

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with a layer of faux wood. “When I removed the oven drawer to clean, I could see the linoleum still under there. The previous owners painted the dark cabinets white, and they threw on some granite, but that’s about it. It still clearly had the hallmarks of 1978 everywhere.”

To bring the kitchen into the present day with nods to a more illustrious past, Ryder began by absorbing the existing

dining room to create an open space with room enough for a coffee bar and wine fridge. “It gives us east-west light: the sun comes up from the kitchen sink area and goes down in the kitchen table window,” Ryder says.

Plaster walls and a studied color palette, including Farrow & Ball Studio Green, which is deep and moody by night and lively by day, brings all that newfound

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Ryder chose durable fauxleather stools from Four Hands for the island, while the black pendants bring a bit of modernity and weight. A wooden chandelier from Arteriors is a favorite of the designer: “To me it has an oceanic quality—like a sea urchin.” Interior designer and homeowner Heather Ryder.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Under her farmhouse sink, Ryder had a

drip ledge installed; without it, she says, cabinet paint starts to peel, and wood begins to degrade from the moisture. Ryder asked her builder to fit a countertop within the walk-in pantry for storing smaller appliances out of sight, and they made it work at just seventeen inches deep. The designer created a built-in she refers to as a “mudroom closet” between the family room and kitchen; the aged-brass light switches are from English company Forbes & Lomax.

breathing room down-to-earth. “I was inspired by lots of old-time-y English country kitchens,” Ryder says. “They use this color often, and they’ve used it for a long time. So it’s nothing new and innovative, but it was just something that I loved. It looks more like furniture to me than a kitchen, which is ultimately the goal I was going for.”

It also pairs well with another timeless finish, white oak, which gives the space a contemporary touch. “I was cognizant of the fact that this is a house built in 1978,” Ryder says. “I only have eight-foot ceilings, so I was very careful that I didn’t put too much of that green.”

Above a Lacanche range there are no cabinets, which gives the illusion of height and light. “I didn’t want to feel like this kitchen was swallowing you up.”

The result? A room that serves as the soundtrack of Ryder’s home.

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David A. Noyes Jr., better known as DJ, designed the pool cabana to include its own wet bar. A bathroom and a changing room are accessed through side doors, and a gate in the fence leads to parking, streamlining pool parties for the resident teens.

Level Up In Old Lyme, a lush hilltop garden and infinity-edge pool draw a family into nature.

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arah Foley needed a garden—fast. She had purchased an Old Lyme hilltop house and its two and a half acres in April 2020, right as the pandemic was transforming life as we knew it.

With three boys (two of them teenagers), outdoor space was imperative, and Foley was feeling more than slightly overwhelmed.

Unfortunately, her new home’s “almost a jungle” landscape wasn’t helping. Beyond a more orderly, natural-with-purpose presentation, her main directive when she hired landscape designer David A. Noyes Jr. of Water Street Design Associates was low maintenance.

reason, Foley wanted to relocate it.

“The original pool sat directly at the bottom of a set of stairs,” says Noyes.

“If you tripped, you would fall in.”

ABOVE: Stairs from the house lead to the pool terrace, which features lawn panels flanking a lounging area. “The kids needed green space,” explains Noyes.

Natural cleft bluestone surrounds the new infinity-edge pool.

BELOW: The firepit’s backdrop is a textural mixture of Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Rozanne geraniums, catmint, Little Lime hydrangeas, and bayberry.

“Everything he proposed was spot on,” Foley says.

From Noyes’s perspective, Foley was the model client, but the landscape was a different story. Challenges were omnipresent, starting with the pool. For good

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Perched fifty feet above street level and boasting a breathtaking view of the Connecticut River Valley, the site was precariously steep, so terracing was vital. A narrow lounging/dining terrace now skirts the back of the house. Two levels down, Noyes designed a multipurpose cabana for the new pool. The structure speaks “a similar language as the house,” says Noyes, who incorporated formal columns and a pergola that shades outdoor lounging.

Foley envisioned an infinity-edge pool, and Noyes took that concept to another level (literally) by giving the necessary catch basin its own terrace, where the view is framed in billowing perennials. The serenade of the pool’s cascade into the basin makes the spot particularly tranquil.

And a perennial-surrounded spa extends the water experience beyond summer.

Buffeting it all, naturalistic plantings ABOVE: The designers gave the catch basin its own bluestone terrace planted with creeping mazus. The Russian sage-flanked walkway leads to the spa and firepit path. RIGHT: A single slab of stone serves as the swimming pool’s diving platform. Masses of Walker’s Low catmint and Russian sage billow in the surrounding garden beds.

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both the music of cascading water and the buzz of pollinators attracted by echinacea, joe-pye weed, mountain mint, Russian sage, purpletop vervain, and fountain grass.

BOTTOM: Terraces are accessed via multiple routes with Russian sage, echinacea, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, joe-pye weed, and hydrangeas acting as recurring themes.

“WE CAN SIT OUTSIDE IN OUR OWN LITTLE SANCTUARY. THERE’S NEVER A DULL MOMENT.” —Homeowner Sarah Foley serve up swaying, pollinator-humming swaths of color. The plantings needed to withstand strong winds, and Noyes selected stalwart Russian sage, ornamental grasses, hydrangeas, joe-pye weed, catmint, and mountain mint to provide year-round beauty. “It’s heaven on Earth, truly,” Foley says.

Ultimately, the team kept their promise to have the kids in the pool by July 2021 thanks to project manager Tim Kenniston.

And the family’s appreciation for the space has only grown over time. “We can sit outside in our own little sanctuary,” says Foley. “There’s never a dull moment.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams finds room to stretch out and relax in Connecticut.

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In the formal living room, interior designer Jody Fierz and the homeowners found a place for portraits depicting Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Two maple coffee tables can either fit together or be pulled apart like pieces of a puzzle, while the sculptural side tables are by Uttermost.

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Williams and his girlfriend reached out to Fierz about refreshing their Connecticut home base, a residence Williams had owned for ten years but never quite had the time to renovate. “It gave me the opportunity to see for myself the things the house really needed.”

That list included more light-filled rooms and an open floor plan. But as the project progressed, the design team discovered issues with the foundation under the kitchen, which necessitated a gut renovation of that space. The renovation allowed for the addition of the glass wine “room” that separates the kitchen from the rest of the living area, apropos for a man who has collaborated with New York’s Millbrook Vineyards & Winery on his own blend.

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LEFT: Former New York Yankees center fielder and jazz recording artist Bernie Williams relaxes in his home studio with a sampling of his guitar— and guitar case—collections. BELOW: Williams wanted to repurpose some of his existing furniture, like the family room’s swivel chairs that Fierz reupholstered in mohair. The chairs sit near a Rene Cazares coffee table that’s wood on top and upholstered on the sides.

hen interior designer Jody Fierz met her new client, Bernie Williams (yes, THAT Bernie Williams), on a Zoom call, she cheekily showed up in a Boston Red Sox cap. Williams, a four-time World Series champ who played for the New York Yankees from 1991 to 2006, laughs at the memory. “I thought we were going to have to call security,” he jokes. “But seriously, her work spoke for itself, no matter what team she was wearing.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Williams’s girlfriend came up with the idea for the slick wine “room” that separates the kitchen, designed by Erich Diller of Evolve Design Group, from the living room. A pool table, lit by a Hubbardton Forge slate chandelier, acts as the centerpiece for an area outside Williams’s studio.

Massachusetts-based Saltwoods crafted the dining room tabletop from one solid piece of walnut; the lush foliage outside inspired Fierz to introduce a shade of green on the chairbacks that she says reminds her of a “newborn leaf.”

“ IT’S A PLACE WHERE YOU WANT TO HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE—IT’S NOT A MUSEUM.” —Homeowner Bernie Williams

Fierz says the couple gave her a lot of creative freedom when it came to the interiors. “His style is more eclectic, and hers is more transitional,” says Fierz. “The challenge was combining two aesthetics and providing honest feedback on the extent of the updates.”

As with many tall professional athletes, ergonomics came into play, and most of the seating was custom designed.

Fierz also kept in mind Williams’s art collection, which includes paintings by his daughter, Beatriz Williams.

And then there’s the guitar collection. Williams, a classically trained guitarist, has released two jazz albums and was nominated for a Latin Grammy

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in 2009. Ground-floor hangout spots like a room with a pool table, another one for playing board games, and a moody recording studio/bar treat the instruments like works of art.

Williams says the home, inside and out, feels like a sanctuary. “It’s a place

where you want to have a cup of coffee— it’s not a museum,” he says. “Outside, you can take a deep breath and enjoy the greenery and the wildlife. Inside, there’s that same feeling of relaxation—you might even be tempted to take a nap.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The pool nestles into the private backyard and boasts views of a nearby lake. Diller also designed the primary bath, which features panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides. The Visual Comfort & Co. table lamps in the primary bedroom echo the statement-making Phillip Jeffries wallcovering and bring a touch of contemporary glam to the space.

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Tour one of Connecticut’s most noted architectural icons and favorite design destinations.

Local artisans display a variety of wares, from hand-crafted jewelry to home decor, at MoCA Westport.

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This year’s keynote speaker is Ken Fulk, while Aerin Lauder and Mark D. Sikes headline the popular Design Luncheon.

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Guilford Art Center Craft Expo JULY 19–21

Meet the makers at this contemporary craft and art show on the Town Green. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Guilford Art Center.

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Spread out a blanket on Roseland Cottage’s lawn and enjoy an evening of music featuring The Flamingos in July and Triple Double in August.

Learn how to create bouquets of seasonal flowers at this hands-on event at Hollister House Garden.

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Tour gardens adjacent to potter Frances Palmer’s studio, where she grows an abundance of blooms including more than 100 dahlia specimens.

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Enjoy the thrill of the hunt at The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum while you peruse antiques, collectibles, crafts, and jewelry.

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The Stamford design scene continues to heat up this summer.

Laura Michaels Design has opened a showroom at 17 Irving Avenue, Suite 2. The to-the-trade showroom features decorative elements, custom furnishings, and globally sourced materials. Additionally, the shop showcases Laura Michaels Design’s partnership with distributor ABC Stone, spotlighting tile from Borrowed Earth and surface materials from Lapitec.

NYC-based Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors is expanding to the country with a new office in Cornwall. As a property owner in Litchfield County, Principal Sarah Jefferys is eager to accommodate the growing demand for contemporary, sustainably designed country homes in the region and beyond.

Connecticut designers once again made their mark at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York.

Greenwich native Patrick Mele designed a floral-festooned bedroom featuring a wallcovering and fabric pattern by jewelry designer Hayley von Rigal. And Workshop/APD created a feminine retreat within the home’s primary suite dubbed Le Fumoir Féminin.

Designer Joanna Buchanan, known for her innovative tabletop pieces, has collaborated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art on two sets of wine charms based on objects from the museum’s collection. One set features shoes from the iconic costume archive, and the other depicts a series of flowers inspired by various museum paintings.

Send good vibes to Haver & Skolnick Architects, whose kitchen in a Tudor Revival home is a finalist in the global Kitchen Design Contest sponsored by luxury appliance manufacturers Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove.

Curious about the kitchen? Head to our website to see it and the entire home, which was featured in the summer 2021 issue of New England Home Connecticut. The winners will be announced in October.

Do you have news to share with New England Home? Email Lynda Simonton at lsimonton@nehomemag.com.

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Architecture: VanderHorn Architects Photography: Robert Benson Photography Gracious and grand, this Shingle-style new build designed by VanderHorn Architects has a classic exterior with a doublegable front elevation and Tuscan columns that lend a hint of formality. In contrast, the water side of the home has copious windows to take in harbor views and French doors for easy

access to the terraces and pool beyond. Elegant interiors welcome guests, but the private spaces boast sweet surprises: note the sitting alcove tucked in a tower in the primary suite, and the nautical-inspired bunk area with a child-size ship for hours of maritime merriment.

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POOL HOUSE

Architecture: Scot Samuelson Architect Photography: Frank DiNardi This petite pool house purposefully doesn’t scream summer —the goal here was year-round appeal. The team at Scot Samuelson Architect designed a Greek Revival facade that blends seamlessly with the pool and surrounding gardens as well as the other structures on-site. Inside, there’s a full bath, a kitchenette, a dining area, and an open living space complete with a fireplace primed for cozy evenings.

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Architecture: Lovas Architects Photography: Robert Norman Photography French country style meets traditional Connecticut stone barn at Villa Pomme, a stunning outdoor oasis designed by Lovas Architects. While the materials palette is rustic, the overall scheme is formal and designed around a central axis that links all the major components: pool and spa, firepit area, pool house, and a walled garden with a fireplace. Cool details abound, from the pool house’s steel accordion doors that fully retract to let the outdoors in, to the alfresco spiraled stone shower. It all adds up to a special space suitable for quiet relaxation or a summer soiree.

New Construction: Merit with Commendation for Sustainability

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Spring Networking Event at Gault Stone

Tracy Mahoney and Kristin Llanes of Eleish Van Breems Home flank New England Home’s Jenna Talbott

George Pusser and Mindy Gerhardt of Cornerstone Contracting with Chris Barre of Home Media Designs

Gault Stone’s newly revamped Westport showroom buzzed with camaraderie as fellow design aficionados gathered to celebrate New England Home Connecticut’s spring issue. Guests mingled as they enjoyed woodfired slices from the Big Green Pizza Truck and a live cooking demonstration by Roble Studio.

One lucky attendee won the raffle for a custom stone cheeseboard package.

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Guests mingled in the open air

Lora Mazurak of Torrco, Matt Giardina of Front Row Kitchens, New England Home’s Marcia Noble, and Jennifer Vangele of Cardello Architects

Peter Deane of DEANE, Jennifer Carriera, Julian Saria of Cardello Architects, and Eric Monies of Online Biz Builders

Andrew Bartolotta of Studio Bartolotta, Veronica Campbell of DEANE, Erno Basco of HSL Building Company, and George Dumitru of Studio Dumitru Architects

New England Home’s Roberta Mancuso with raffle winner Ava Hunter of Chloe Winston Lighting Design

Sam Gault of Gault Family Companies and Patricia Chen of Patricia Chen Architecture

Mark Barrere and Karen Bradbury of Closet & Storage Concepts, Michael DiNapoli and Fred Albano of Albano Appliance, and Nancy King and Charles Moretz of Seventy Acres

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Luxury Home Design Summit The Luxury Home Design Summit, presented by New England Home and Esteem Media, returned to Cape Cod’s Chatham Bars Inn for the fifth year, gathering leaders in the luxury home design industry for three days of innovative conference sessions and exclusive networking receptions.

New England Home’s Erika Ayn Finch, Jenna Talbott, and Marcia Noble

Attendees in the main conference room

Elizabeth McGann of Ethridge McGann Group and Jessica Picard of Woodbury Supply

Emily Holland of Sea-Dar Construction and Georgia Zikas of Georgia Zikas Design

Dana Ferraro of Molly Patton Design, Sarah Garrison of Taste Design, and Nicole Ruffing of Johnson Paint | A Ring’s End Brand

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The forty-eighth-annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival ushered in the spring season with vibrant color and cheer. New England Home sponsored Flower Power, which kick-started the weekend at the Whaling Museum.

Partygoers took a peek at the museum’s current exhibits and enjoyed music, dancing, and hors d’oeuvres.

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Ornare Greenwich SecondAnniversary Celebration New England Home Connecticut cohosted a celebration at Ornare to commemorate the custom cabinetry showroom’s two-year anniversary in Greenwich. A panel discussion, moderated by Tony Aitoro, included George Pusser, Tina Anastasia, and Chris Pagliaro.

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New England Home Connecticut, Eleish Van Breems Studio, and the Connecticut chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers hosted a lunch and learn on the evolution of modern design, presented by Phil Miller of Thayer Coggin.

Guests at Eleish Van Breems Studio during Phil Miller’s talk

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“A play on the traditional moonlight garden, the predominately white flowers are periodically punctuated by a subtle but complementary pastel accent.”

EVA CHIAMULERA AND AUSTIN GANIM

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC Austin Ganim & Eva Chiamulera, ASLA, PLA 320 Kings Highway Cutoff Fairfield, CT 06824 203-333-2003 austinganimlandscapedesign.com

The Goal Transform the backyard into a series of patios and garden rooms to create a relaxing environment that provides both privacy and visual access to the pool area below.

The Challenge The Z-shape of the house combined with the rolling topography that separated the outdoor spaces made the property feel disconnected. The goal was to create a unifying theme and connections between activities.

The Elements The soft foliage of amsonia leads visitors along the arced path that connects the dining and sitting areas.

Layered plantings mask the steep embankment while also defining the garden rooms.

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California Closets The Goal My clients’ goal was to create a proper primary suite that felt spacious and luxurious. They wanted the space to be more than just a closet to store their items. It needed to be a tranquil place where they could begin and end each day.

The Challenge To achieve their dream space, the couple decided to remove the wall between the existing closets and a spare bedroom to make one large room. One of the most challenging aspects of this project was combining two separate spaces into one. Although the new room had more square footage, it contained three doors and three windows leaving limited wall space to build on. In the end, they decided to close up two of the windows so we could create an impact wall for continuity.

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The Elements To make the space feel custom and special we added accent lighting with glass doors, a glass countertop above a jewelry display drawer, and slide-out pant racks. Under the remaining window, we created a bench that provides extra storage and a place to sit.

The large center island has plenty of drawers eliminating the need for a dresser in the bedroom.

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California Closets Showroom: 565 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 203-924-8444 @caliclosetsct californiaclosets.com

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An expanded rear patio and gas firepit create a beautiful gathering spot for the end of the day.

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The Backstory The house, originally designed by Roger Bullard and built in 1929, had become a summer retreat for the new owners. Over the years, the property had lacked regular maintenance and was in need of structural and architectural improvements.

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The Goal The clients wanted to update the property and add new features without affecting its original design and integrity. Hollander Design worked closely with the homeowners to create a comprehensive landscape design that mimicked the existing elements.

The Elements Reclaimed stone was sourced to give all of the new elements a sense of age and authenticity to complement the home. The oval pool was replaced with an expansive lawn to make room for an updated rectangular pool with two deep ends. After installing the new stone and completing structural and drainage work, we then installed mature landscaping elements and trees that are in keeping with the original aesthetic.

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The Goal Our clients wanted to turn their partially finished basement and existing gym area into a more luxurious workout space and a dedicated high-end home theater where they could enjoy spending time together as a family. They wanted traditional theater chairs with the ability to recline, but they also wanted to be able to watch a movie or sporting event like they would on a normal couch, without any armrests blocking their ability to sit closer together.

The Challenge The basement area had low ceilings that proved to be a challenge when it came to proper lighting design.

We were unable to do recessed lights in the gym for fear the space would appear too much like a grid.

Instead, we used strip lighting to make the area more visually pleasing while also providing proper illumination for the space. The sauna had absolutely no depth to regress any fixtures, so we installed strip lighting in ceiling coves and as toe kicks.

The Result AFTER We were able to help transform a no-frills basement space into a high-end viewing area for the family and a well-lit and modern-looking exercise area and sauna.

All spaces are controlled by a Savant control system and a Lutron lighting control system.

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BACK to the FUTURE

A husband-and-wife design team reimagines their dated Darien home for twenty-first-century living.

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A portrait of Bob Dylan hangs above a Bernhardt credenza in the entry hall of this Darien home.

Vestigial ceiling coffers and a custom carpet animate the space while respecting the home’s midcenturymodern roots. FACING PAGE: Rows of juniper flank the pathway to the newly expanded entry, which teases visitors with views of the landscape out back.

White gravel was used in planting beds in place of mulch to minimize maintenance.

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An Arhaus chandelier hangs from a dropped ceiling that helps define the dining area in the great room; the original brick fireplace was refaced in drywall and tile. FACING PAGE, TOP: The 4,300-squarefoot house occupies two serene hilltop acres with sweeping views of a golf course and Long Island Sound. FACING PAGE, BOTTOM: The entry hall culminates in a wall of windows; matching doors enclose the great room while sharing its light and views with the hall.

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othing ages so quickly as yesterday’s vision of the future,” writer Richard Corliss once proclaimed. And while Corliss was talking about movies, the same holds true for architecture, too. What once seemed prophetic often becomes passé. ¶ Consider the case of a contemporary home built in 1956 in Darien. Although it bore some of the hallmarks of Philip Johnson’s iconic Glass House four miles away, it lacked the latter’s daring, discipline, and detail. By the time Tom and Linda Carruthers purchased the home in 2022, time and neglect had reduced it to a dingy, dated relic.

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ABOVE: “I wanted everyone to congregate in the kitchen,” says homeowner and designer Linda Carruthers, who illuminated the marble island with diaphanous Moooi pendants. RIGHT: A Rove Concepts breakfast table flanks a bank of white-oak cabinets; the wood is repeated in the fascia concealing the vent hood. FACING PAGE: A Crate & Barrel sectional anchors the neighboring den, where windows from Eco Windows are fitted with concealed electric shades.

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“The flow through the house may have been good for the 1950s, but it was not a good scenario for today’s living.”

—ARCHITECT MATTHEW DOUGHERTY

A veteran design/build team that usually develops houses for others, the Carrutherses were enchanted by the home’s private hilltop setting, mature plantings, and sensational views of Long Island and the Sound. “We just fell in love with the location,” says Tom, who saw this as an opportunity to create something tailored to their own tastes and lifestyle.

Working with architect Matthew Dougherty and McCafferty Construction, the couple gutted the house and reworked the floor plan, eliminating walls in the public areas and giving every bed-

room its own bath. “The flow through the house may have been good for the 1950s, but it was not a good scenario for today’s living,” Dougherty says. The garage was converted to living space, and a new carport was added, along with a covered patio crowned by a roof-deck.

The resulting home honors the midcentury-modern style in spirit, if not execution. “We’re not purists,” concedes Linda, who was eager to trade stark minimalism for something more soothing that deferred to the landscape and view outside.

Dougherty enlarged the stingy front

door and raised the roof above it to lure visitors into the entry hall. “The front door was not very welcoming before, so we did a lot to emphasize where you should come into the house,” says the architect, who rewarded visitors with a panoramic view from the window wall at the end of the hall.

The vista continues in the great room, which Dougherty wrapped with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders that set the interior ablaze at sunrise and welcome views of coyotes, bobcats, rabbits, and—on one occasion—a deer giving birth.

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“I didn’t want a lot of pattern, and I didn’t want a lot of busyness. I just wanted it to feel serene.”

—INTERIOR DESIGNER LINDA CARRUTHERS

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A dropped ceiling defines the dining area within the open plan, which Linda furnished with understated contemporary pieces in seductive shades of cream and white. “I didn’t want a lot of pattern, and I didn’t want a lot of busyness,” she explains.

“I just wanted it to feel serene.”

Shorn of its confining walls, the kitchen now enjoys wraparound views. The cabinets were painted white and adorned with the barest of Shaker frames.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Wood storage towers warm the primary bath, which

features pendants from Lumens. The owners can lie in bed and watch the wildlife parade past. The old house didn’t have adequate closet space, so a storage wall was added to the hallway leading to the bedroom wing. FACING PAGE: Architect Matthew Dougherty extended the existing home’s eaves and covered the fins below with fluted panels of low-maintenance NewTechWood.

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LEFT: The rooftop deck enjoys stellar views and is accessed by a skeletal staircase designed to preserve sight lines from below.

BELOW: Expanded overhangs help shade the windows and conceal downlights that illuminate the exterior after dark. FACING PAGE: A covered patio was added outside the den for all-weather entertaining.

“I don’t like a flat-paneled door, so I had to put something on them,” Linda remarks. A single wall of wood cabinets adds a welcome touch of warmth and echoes the white-oak floors throughout.

“We came from a big house that needed constant work,” Linda says, “so our goal was to have as little outside

maintenance as possible.” Stucco siding was incised to look like stone, then invigorated with easy-care accents of corrugated steel and fluted composite wood. The marriage of materials should keep the composition looking fresh in the days ahead—and well into the future.

ARCHITECTURE:

Matthew R. Dougherty Architect INTERIOR DESIGN: Carruthers Designs BUILDER: McCafferty Construction LANDSCAPE DESIGN:

Thomas J. Costello Landscaping

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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Folding glass doors in the great room help promote indooroutdoor living. Designer MarieChristine McNally kept the palette quiet so as not to detract from the water view or the reclaimed oak beams and flooring.

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This Greenwich property is all about letting the expansive views take center stage.

Outward Focus Text by ALYSSA BIRD

Photography by ROB KAROSIS Styling by ANNA MOLVIK

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: An

informal dining area in the great room—which is open to the kitchen—contains a custom banquette, a light fixture by Apparatus, and Serena & Lily bistro chairs. The clients requested a showstopping staircase to connect all four levels; a vintage center table and console bring additional character into the space. A pantry off the kitchen features deep blue cabinetry, wood countertops, and a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering.

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ne of the most difficult tasks as a designer or architect is knowing when to exercise restraint, but when you’re presented with a spectacular waterfront location clamoring to be the star, it pays to listen to the site. Architect Jimmy Crisp and designer MarieChristine McNally did just that while working on this Greenwich new build for an active family that includes a baby, two older children, and a dog.

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“RECLAIMED MATERIALS ARE CRITICAL IN PROVIDING A FEELING OF WARMTH.”—Architect Jimmy Crisp

Crisp was already familiar with the homeowners’ aesthetic, having previously worked with them on a farmhouse renovation. When it came to their new contemporary Shingle-style residence, the couple asked for something more modern and open that would make the most of the views while still incorporating some of the more traditional, older materials that drew them to their farmhouse.

“The orientation and layout were prescribed by the site, which is a tight lot,” explains the architect. “Greenwich is very restrictive with regards to lot

coverage and volume, so we maximized the space we had. We also had to consider the flood plain, which meant that the lower level needed to be waterproof.”

The clients had a few additional desires, including a pool, multiple outdoor areas for taking in the sun and views, and a striking open staircase that serves as a focal point and connects all four levels.

“Aside from the lot restrictions, one of the biggest challenges was determining how to build this floating staircase, which required a lot of steel,” recalls builder Joe Pisoni.

Reclaimed oak details lend warmth to the dining room, which includes a custom table by Dos Gallos and a light fixture by Bocci. FACING PAGE: Reclaimed oak and vintage copper factory lights spice up a classic white kitchen.

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An upholstered headboard wall serves as a focal point in a child’s room. FACING PAGE: The office faces the street as opposed to the water, so McNally used the opportunity to embrace a clubby, cozy feel with rich woods, leather, dark grass cloth, and antiques. “It felt natural to create a darker jewel box here,” notes the designer.

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Another time-consuming task that paid off in the end? Installing reclaimed oak flooring and beams—elements that both Crisp and the clients are partial to, having used them in the farmhouse project as well. “The imperfections found in reclaimed materials make them a bit harder to work with, as it requires picking through to find the perfect pieces,” explains Pisoni. But everyone involved agrees that the attention to detail is well worth it in the end. “These elements are critical in providing a feeling of warmth,” adds Crisp.

To accompany Crisp’s architecture, the clients tapped designer MarieChristine McNally to furnish the 5,400-square-foot home.

“Jimmy’s use of reclaimed materials works well with my interiors because I like to incorporate vintage and antique pieces,” says McNally, who also sells vintage items at her decor shop in East Hampton, New York. “My job was to

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The primary suite faces the water, so McNally selected a soothing neutral palette. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: In the primary bath, a brick wall inset with Moroccan-inspired tiles is an unexpected backdrop for the soaking tub. The closet is painted Benjamin Moore Hale Navy. Most of the serene primary bath is white and marble.

complement those materials and not overpower them. In the great room, for example, we took a quieter approach with neutral, non-patterned textiles, leather, and wood that don’t dominate

the materials or the views. The idea was to create bright, airy spaces using natural tones and blues that recall the feeling of water, air, and sunshine. It’s also very durable and practical.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: “I wanted the

lower level to feel powerful, so granite stones root the foundation,” says architect Jimmy Crisp. “Above that, the materials are much lighter.” For one of the outdoor sitting areas, McNally combined furniture from RH with a vintage side table, while Janice Parker Landscape Architects planted colorful flowers and textural grasses. One of the client mandates was a pool overlooking the water.

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While the main water-facing rooms— including the primary suite—received a calm palette, McNally did take the opportunity to inject more color into the street-facing areas such as the “cozy, clubby” office and the dark blue pantry.

“We were able to go more dramatic in the rooms that aren’t as focused on the light and water views,” explains McNally.

And, of course, there are plenty of vintage items scattered throughout.

“It was fun to work with clients and an architect with the same appreciation for vintage furniture, patina, and imperfect materials,” says the designer.

“These are the things that create an authentic, one-of-a-kind interior.”

ARCHITECTURE: Crisp Architects INTERIOR DESIGN: Marie-Christine Design BUILDER: Stonecrest Builders LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Janice Parker

Landscape Architects

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

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A gabled roof created the opportunity for a cathedral ceiling in the living area of this Nantucket compound. Flecks of black in the Symfonia chenille rug reflect the black window frames and fireplace.

FACING PAGE: At the basement level, the staircase culminates in a “fun space” outfitted with a sprawling daybed on an otherwise underutilized landing. Occupants can lay back and look up to the second floor.

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Nantucket

An enchanting island retreat reflects a sense of place.

Bound

Text by GAIL RAVGIALA

Photography by READ M C KENDREE/JBSA

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A custom wood dining table seats ten guests with additional space at the adjacent kitchen island. The gabled roofline,

low-contrast fenestration, and utilitarian aspect of the wraparound porch lend a modesty to the main house; to the right is the garage/studio, and to the left is the wellness pavilion. In the kitchen, the countertops and backsplash of black-and-white patterned Arabescato Corchia marble form a backdrop against the ebonized white-oak cabinetry and exhaust hood.

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t once wild and serene, Nantucket is a world unto itself.

Depending on the weather, time of year, and the visitor’s state of mind, the island’s miles of beaches and bluffs can seem desolate or inspirational. The light is an artist’s dream; the misty fog a moody cloak for this “Gray Lady.” Whether you are landing by ferry at Steamboat Wharf, sunbathing at Surfside, or picking up produce at Bartlett’s Farm, one thing is certain, when you are on Nantucket, you know where you are.

That sense of place permeates its architecture as well as its natural habitat. The entire island is a designated historic district, and the powers that be enforce guidelines to assure the built environment reflects its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century oeuvre, whose main theme is simplicity of style.

After thirty years of designing houses on the island, architect Andrew Kotchen of Workshop/ APD fully embraces that reductive approach. Even in Nantucket’s heyday as the center of the lucrative whaling industry in the early 1800s, wealthy islanders were partial to the straightforward buildings of the Quakers who dominated the culture at the time. “It is a style with simple gable forms and little embellishment,” says Kotchen, one that he applied with great success to a residential complex for clients in the seaside village of Siasconset, a.k.a. ’Sconset,

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THROUGHOUT, the walls are finished with a decorative ECRU-TONED plaster that interior designer Nicole Ficano describes as SEDUCTIVE.

ABOVE: The custom headboard in the first-floor primary suite is another source of texture and warmth that designer Nicole Ficano has emphasized in the interior spaces. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The primary bathroom is lined with travertine, architect Andrew Kotchen’s favorite, from Bas Stone. A sitting area at the top of the stairs serves as neutral territory for the adjacent guest suites. A view of the staircase from the glass-walled home office highlights the ribbed ceiling. The second-floor bunk room is part of a family guest suite and doubles as a hangout space.

on the island’s east end. Working with two Nantucket-based contractors, Reid Builders and Miroslava Ahern Landscape Design Studio, who share his deep knowledge and appreciation for the island’s heritage, Kotchen’s vision for a home that complemented its surroundings was realized. “This project is very of this place,” he says.

The complex consists of a 6,200square-foot, five-bedroom house, a garage with studio, a wellness pavilion with sauna, and a storage shed. Each structure reflects the simplicity of form and consistency of Nantucket’s mandated palette, which Kotchen describes as “wood, wood, and more wood” in the

form of cedar shingles and low-contrast fenestration. Miroslava Ahern took cues from the local oceanfront and vegetation to complete the picture.

“I always try to elevate the native aspects of the setting,” says Ahern. “Here, I wanted the nearby dunes to expand into the landscape.”

The simplicity of style continues inside, but Nicole Ficano, Workshop/APD’s director of interiors, deftly used warm tones and textured finishes and textiles to soften the look. Throughout, the walls are finished with a decorative ecru-toned plaster that she describes as seductive.

“It makes you want to touch the walls.”

The focal point of the living room is the

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fireplace. Molded in dark charcoal-colored plaster, it soars to the double-height ceiling. “It is a vertical gesture that stands out in the space as a sculptural element,” says Kotchen.

The kitchen is “weaved into the home,” he continues, integrating the ebonized white-oak cabinetry and millwork into the architecture, essentially framing the space and giving it its own artistic weight while keeping it as part of the whole. Beyond is a long hallway that leads past the stairway, glassed-in home office,

and primary bedroom suite to the front entrance. It is distinguished by a ceiling ribbed with white-oak beams, an effective way to activate the utilitarian space.

Necessary? The Quakers might think not, but we definitely approve.

The cylindrical-shaped sauna next to the pavilion is reached by a stepping-stone path of Caledonia granite. Behind it is an outdoor shower. FACING PAGE: An inviting patio has direct access to the living room. The matching Grid Centre Unit Sofas by Gloster provide a conversation area around the outdoor fireplace.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN:

Workshop/APD BUILDER: Reid Builders LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Miroslava Ahern

Landscape Design Studio

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ROOM FOR ALL PAGES 43–48 Architectural design: Thomas Nolan Design, Portland, 860-424-6588 Interior design: Verve Design, Beverly, Mass., 860-978-4474, vervedesignllc.com Builder: Ridgewood Builders, Windsor

THE NEW OLD KITCHEN PAGES 50–54 Interior design: Heather Ryder Design, Wilton, 917-576-8306, heatherryderdesign.com Builder: Joe Polito, Polito Builders, Wilton, 203-762-9055, politobuilders.com Cabinetry: Frank Staltaro, Julie Heussner, Domestic Kitchens, Fairfield, 203-368-1651, domestickitchens.com Decorative painting: Morgan Tallman, Megan Lindsey, Deux Femmes Decorative Art, Bridgeport, 203-296-2354, dfemmes.com LEVEL UP PAGES 66–72 Landscape design: David A. Noyes Jr., Tim Kenniston, Water Street Design Associates, Stonington, 860-415-9913, waterstreetdesignassociates.com Landscape contractor: Teague Moyer, Moyer’s Landscaping Services, Killingworth, 860-663-2759, moyersland.com Swimming pool: Dennis Sullivan, Custom Construction Designs, Griswold, 860-237-1139, customconstructiondesigns.com Pool house builder: James Powers, JDP Homebuilders, Old Lyme, 203-803-0686 Fencing: MRF Fence, Clinton, 860-552-3144, mrf4fence.com Irrigation: Maxum Irrigation & Plumbing, Waterford, 860-525-7000, maxumirrigation.com Electrical: Mendez Electrical Services, New Britain, 860-656-5270

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Group, Sherman, 203-470-7408 Interior design: Jody Fierz Interior Design, Ridgefield, Framingham, Mass., Stuart, Fla., 203-722-1447, jodyfierz.com Builder: Louis Yorio, LS Construction, New Fairfield, 203-746-3000, lsconstruction.com Landscape design: Brook Clark Landscape Architects, Sandy Hook, 203-275-9255, brookclark.com Cabinetry: Jason Rodgers, J. Rodgers Builders, Southbury, 203-417-3536, jrodgersbuilders.com Audio/video: David Febbraio, Structured Home Solutions, Sherman, 860-210-0855, shomesllc.com

BACK TO THE FUTURE PAGES 112–121 Architecture: Matthew Dougherty, Matthew R. Dougherty Architect, New Canaan, 203-296-4669, mrdarchitect.com Interior design: Linda Carruthers, Carruthers Designs, Darien, 203554-2605, carruthersdesigns.com Builder: John McCafferty, McCafferty Construction, Newtown, 203-5371560, mccaffertyconstructionllc.com Landscape design: Thomas J. Costello Landscaping, Greenwich, 203-633-3571, tjclandscaping.com Cabinetry: Highland Woodcraft, Prospect, 203-758-6625, highlandwoodcraft.info OUTWARD FOCUS PAGES 122–133 Architecture: Jimmy Crisp, Crisp Architects, Millbrook, N.Y., 845-677-8256, crisparchitects.com Interior design: Marie-Christine Design, New York, N.Y., 212-6653643, mariechristinedesign.com Builder: Joe Pisoni, Stonecrest Builders, Ridgefield, 203-948-3251 Landscape design: Janice Parker Landscape Architects, Greenwich, 203-340-2824, janiceparker.com Cabinetry: JEM Woodworking, Greenwich, 518-828-5361, jemwoodworking.com Audio/video: Robert Allen Multimedia, New Canaan, 203-856-0058, ramultimedia.com Landscape contractor: Petruzziello Landscaping, Norwalk, 203-496-1524 Swimming pool: Haggerty Pools, Norwalk, 203-348-6899, haggertypools.com Hardscaping: Gabriel Tenore Mason, Redding, 203-733-3366, gtenoremason.com Surveyor: Rocco V. D’Andrea, Riverside, 203-637-1779, rvdi.com NANTUCKET BOUND PAGES 134–141 Architecture: Andrew Kotchen, Workshop/APD, Greenwich, Nantucket, Mass., New York, N.Y., 212-273-9712, workshopapd.com Interior design: Nicole Ficano, Workshop/APD, Greenwich, Nantucket, Mass., New York, N.Y., 212-273-9712, workshopapd.com Builder: Reid Builders, Nantucket, Mass., 508-228-2786, reidnantucket.com Landscape design: Miroslava Ahern Landscape Design Studio, Nantucket, Mass., 508-333-5138, ahernllc.com

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