The Luxury Space MARCH 2022 ISSUE
A few words from Tony Cutugno “A person who is in style is already out of style.” — Hubert de Givenchy Interior design is like reading an autobiography. The moment you walk into a room, you can tell a lot about its owner. Whether it’s a soft palette of warm textures, or a poorly chosen array of cold and confusing colors (watch out), an owner’s personality always shows through. I think one of the biggest challenges in successful design is how to make a room look effortless without sacrificing your personal sense of style and elegance. Learn to trust your eyes, not the brand or price tag. When all the magical ingredients are present, a thoughtfully designed interior makes you feel alive. In her book, LIVING WELL BY DESIGN, Melissa Penfold discusses every aspect of what makes a room successful. She imparts a richness and depth in every room like no other. She starts every project by developing a palette that combines textures, patterns, and paint colors, each telling a cohesive story. It’s what gives her rooms a soul. The following listings by Private Brokerage take a beautifully designed room and show how a carefully chosen palette can fill a room with soul.
On the cover: 324 Salem Road, Pound Ridge, NY listed by Caroline Shepherd
Rye Waterfront 1001 Forest Avenue | Rye, NY
5
4.2
7,490
2.58
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Light and Space Prominently positioned to take full advantage of the ever-changing water views of Long Island Sound, this Shope, Reno and Wharton residence is outstanding. The harmony of inside and out easily expresses itself with a carefully chosen palette of soft colors and textures in the flowing spaces inside, complementing the soft blues and greys of the sky and water outside. Talk about soothing the soul! O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$14,875,000 BARBARA HAYNES | M. 914.589.0714
Four Chimneys 488 West Road | New Canaan, CT
8
9.2
15,015
4.02
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Pattern and Texture This completely custom Dinya Wadia designed Manor is meant to be lived in. With a rich palette of strong colors and textural rugs and fabrics, there’s nothing timid about the bold and confident spaces. They create an energy that’s guaranteed to invigorate and recharge every day. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$10,600,000 KATHRYN TANNER | M. 203.856.6265 RICHARD TANNER | M. 917.703.7000
West Estate 14 West Lane | Armonk, NY
5
7.3
13,801
7.87
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Your Own World The light-filled floor plan in this magnificent European-style manor is designed to complement the full array of entertaining amenities, guaranteed to transform a gloomy face into a delightful smile. From the pool, pool house, entertaining terrace with full outdoor kitchen; and inside, a walk-out lower level with theater, gym, and wine cellar, its fun at any age. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$6,700,000 JAIMME PUDALOV | M. 914.844.7259
Cloudbank Retreat 81 Cloudbank Road | Garrison, NY
4
6.2
5.990
3
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Composition and Balance This sun-filled residence exudes a calming, Zen-like feel using a soft color palette combined with repurposed artifacts and architectural details. Wrap-around terraces on every level all offer unobstructed River views, the third floor has two private guest suites centered by a large sitting room, and the lower level has an exercise room with mesmerizing River views. Yoga anyone? O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$4,900,000 MELISSA CARLTON | M. 914.474.0111
Burgoyne House 24 Broad Street | Kinderhook, NY
6
3.1
5,796
6.8
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A Sense of Place This historical brick Georgian Manor features perfect-proportioned rooms with tall ceilings and windows that retain their original architectural appointments including fine millwork and detailed moldings, ornate fireplaces and richly patinated wood floors all set against a vibrant color palette. Meticulously updated for modern living, it’s walking distance into lively Kinderhook town center. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$2,950,000 ANDREW GATES | M. 917.755.2640
Roeliff Meadows 41 Roeliff Meadows Drive | Copake, NY
5
4.1
3,380
5.5
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From a House to a Home Composition, balance, and scale all come into play in this perfect Hudson Valley Farmhouse. Rich wood tones, colorful fabrics and bold textures play against the sweeping views of the magnificent countryside. Multiple work-from-home private spaces make it an easy retreat. This is laid-back country living. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$1,695,000 JOSEPH BRIGGS | M. 917.975.9926
P R I VAT E B R O K E R A G E B O O K S H E L F
"Living Well by Design: Melissa Penfold" by Melissa Penfold From an international authority on design, how to create a home that engages your senses and reflects your personality. Melissa Penfold, Australia’s foremost authority on style and design, regularly attracts a worldwide audience of more than 1.8 million to her website, newsletter, and Instagram account. Now she has distilled her three decades of expertise into a single volume, identifying the basic decorating principles—including light and space, composition and balance, and pattern and texture—and offering hundreds of invaluable tips on how to apply them to turn your house into a home that is comfortable, intimate, beautiful, and the most authentic expression of your personal aesthetic. Illustrated with images of her own home and inspirational homes around the world, Living Well by Design is an indispensable resource for everyone eager to create interiors in which decorating fundamentals are integrally interwoven with individual style.