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Cliff Young sofa in bisque Kravet Ultrasuede. Cocktail table in Presidio finish from the Archetype collection by Baker. Barcelona chair in ivory leather by Knoll. Custom carved area rug by Data Carpet. Original mixed media on linen canvas “The Pendola” by Emanuel Mattini from Accetra Arts. Ottomans by Hamilton Furniture upholstered in Joseph Noble fabric. Lighting by CDXO Design.
YEAR-ROUND RELAXING from William Kaufman
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AN AIR OF SOPHISTICATION from Douglas VanderHorn Building a house on 11 acres of wooded preserve was no easy feat for architect Douglas VanderHorn of Hilton VanderHorn Architects, Greenwich, Connecticut, but the result was worth the effort. And the purpose of this country-style al fresco dining area in Greenwich was to serve as an extension of the already comfortable indoor living space. “The concept for the back of the house was to create a transitional space between the interior and the exterior,” he says. The porch wraps around the corner of the family room and attaches to the breakfast room, allowing the owners to enjoy fresh air with their morning coffee.
PHOTO BY STEVE WEGENER
The owners of this Bernardsville, New Jersey, home wanted multiple outdoor spaces to entertain throughout the seasons, so they solicited the help of architect William Kaufman of WESKetch Architecture, Millington. “This space is one of several that invite the indoors out,” says Kaufman. The enveloping architecture supplies a natural sun- and windshield, and the stunning view of the easterly landscape provides a calming backdrop for socializing.
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