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The people, places and houses I treasure most are truly timeless : their beauty and value refuse to be affected by the passage of time or fashion. Imagine how the word took on new and poignant meaning when I learned that Suzanne Rheinstein, the doyenne of classical American interior design, had passed away a week after the publication of her third book A Welcoming Elegance. No doubt, with Suzanne’s impeccable timing, she knew it would be her swan song. And having admired her work and taste for so long—her relevant, modern-day mix of antiques, furnishings, fabrics and art are the very definition of timeless—it was inevitable her book would inspire the new edition of Luxury Space. Like Suzane, I’ve always believed that the most exquisite homes—whether or not furnished with priceless fabrics and museum-worthy paintings and furniture—must, above all, be a place where one can live in a relaxed, spontaneous way. Just as she painted a formal Georgian library a bold and breezy lacquered green, the listings included in this issue all hold an element of surprise: a posh pagoda ornamented with gleaming white millwork becomes the ultimate alfresco dining space in a Ridgefield Victorian; a French-architect designed stable with embellished stalls becomes the jewel of a storied 1860 equestrian property in Millbrook; a 21st century custom shoe closet—accommodating 100 pairs—is the perfect fit for an 18th century farmhouse in Carmel. Welcome to elegance: it’s even more thrilling when it’s delightfully untraditional or unexpected!
Tony Cutugno Senior Vice-President Private Brokerage Pamela Sartorius Managing Director Global Business Development“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
- William Morris
A Place that has Richness and Serenity
The legendary Millbrook Hunt has long galloped across this glorious equestrian property—once owned by Andrew Carnegie’s daughter— and whether or not your friends ride, they’ll certainly trot over for cocktails in your 20 ft coffered ceiling living room.
Living Beautifully Surrounded by Beautiful Things
Not all the “beautiful things” in this majestic move-in-ready French Tudor are indoors: the elegant landscape by renowned horticulturist Timothy Tilghman guarantees swoon-worthy curb appeal. With an ivy-covered turret, nature literally merges with architecture.
A Mixture of New and Old - Charm with Efficiency
Old world New England charm gets an upgrade when an 1886 Victorian is reimagined with 21st century amenities and original four-light windows are painted a bold Caribbean blue. A classic Victorian wrap-around porch ever welcomes you to the joys of outdoors.
Stylish Modernity Meets Elegant Simplicity
Like celestial apertures in houses of worship raising the human spirit, sky-high windows in mid-century Modern homes imbue the space with nature’s mysticism. This sleek Mid-Century masterpiece serves as the perfect backdrop for contemporary art and furniture.
