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Tanner White Architects designed this sleek, low-slung pool house with various functions in mind. One side contains space for lounging, while the other features a kitchenette, bath, and changing room. Between the two, a sitting area overlooks the pool as well as the tennis court on the other side.

At the opposite end of the pool is another lounge area with retractable screens that is decked out with a fireplace, television, barbecue, and pizza oven.

Builder Zibi Surowiec envisioned a waterfall feature that allows water to spill from the roof into the pool below.

Lush drifts of white astilbe dominate the plant palette and bring a sense of movement to the garden.

A handful of antique elements—pedestal, medallion, and planter—came together in a custom water feature.

The wrought-iron gate with its playful dragon-like detail was part of a fence on the property that was repurposed.

The homeowner is an avid collector of garden antiques, including a pair of stone finials. Textural plants such as lamb’s ear, astilbe, and carpet roses soften the formality.

Mature crape myrtles and the property’s many deciduous trees help give the garden the sense it’s been there for generations.

Sculpted boxwoods lend a hint of formality, in keeping with the stately Tudor design of the renovated home. Architectural details, such as the wood-framed windows, were salvaged from an old house nearby that was being torn down.

In the lounge, photography by Colm Henry (yes, that’s Bono) and Slim Aarons brings an edgy vibe.

When it came time to move out of their Rowayton summer home, the homeowners planned to leave their lime green couch behind, but, ultimately, they couldn’t bear the thought of it. “It was just so comfortable,” says the wife. Instead, the color became the springboard for their new primary residence in Westport.

The living room, with its Schumacher wallpaper and paintings by Hadley Rampton and Christen Yates, is the wife’s—and Gus the cockapoo’s—favorite spot in the house.

Dangling glass light fixtures in the upstairs sitting room/office and the double-height entry beyond are delicate yet dramatic.

The new house takes full advantage of the waterfront site while adhering to floodplain and setback regulations, including placement of the swimming pool, marked by the open beach umbrella. “We wanted the pool to have water views, too,” says the homeowner.

The wood-framed beamed ceiling in the primary bedroom repeats the glossy finish applied to the ceilings on the main floor.

Flanked by dual walk-in showers, the soaking tub in the second-floor primary bathroom has soothing views of the boat dock and cove.

Metal-framed glass pocket doors between the family room and office provide privacy.

All the columns, like this one by the open staircase, are topped with a built-in LED lantern, a signature design element of Christopher Pagliaro Architects.

Wood cabinets, flooring, and a beamed ceiling make the kitchen an inviting place to gather and enjoy the unobstructed view. The clam-shaped pendants, like the lighting throughout the house, are purposely transparent. “You see them and see past them,” says Anastasia.

The interior of the house is reminiscent of a luxury yacht. “The idea was for the occupants to feel like they were on the water,” says interior designer Tina Anastasia. An arc in the ceiling delineates the dining and entry areas as separate from the sunroom; the glossy finish reflects the glistening sea beyond.

While the land-facing exterior has classic New England Shingle-style elements, the roof is covered with state-of-the-art Tesla solar shingles, which feed the home’s electric grid.

The family room and the first-floor office share a two-way fireplace.

Delicate glass light fixtures dangle above the custom dining table, designed with a live edge for added texture.

Landscape Architect Jana Bryan collaborated with a local metal shop to design a steel fence that undulates out to the garage rather than progresses in a straight line.

Bensonwood created the striking steel-and-white-oak staircase in this Salisbury home, while interior designer Claudia Kalur paired the couple’s own rug with two mid-century chairs.

Kalur wanted the primary bedroom to feel like a sanctuary, so everything is soft and layered: textured linens on the bed, a wool rug underfoot, an upholstered headboard, and a tufted bench by Williams Sonoma Home.

The primary bath is finished with Tuscan Grey sandstone floor tiles, white-oak cabinetry, and marble countertops.

Reiland wanted a patio designed around the pièce de résistance: his Argentinian grill. Landscape Architect Jana Bryan collaborated with a local metal shop to design a steel fence that undulates out to the garage rather than progresses in a straight line.

Kalur selected a Missoni wool rug, leather swivel chairs, and a Herman Miller Nelson Cigar Lotus floor lamp for the office. “We wanted it to feel like a library,” she says.

The large great room proved a design challenge for Kalur, but she met it by dividing the living space into two back-to-back conversation areas.

A hefty mahogany entry door is paired with triple-glazed sidelights to maximize efficiency.

The homeowners worked with landscapers to remove select trees without clear-cutting down to the lake; “We wanted to create an informal, natural, and contemplative landscape,” says Bryan.

For storage, Bensonwood designed a series of closets in the primary suite with clear vertical-grain Douglas fir.

The lower-level sleepover space sports a navy and green Patterson Flynn performance rug so there are no worries when the kids come in from the pool.

The open-plan first floor includes a hand-carved dining table in Meganite Mt. Cremo Carrara custom designed by Ali Budd Interiors

Textures mingle in the “sports lounge,” where Cipollino marble from BAS Stone on the fireplace surround pairs with oak paneling on the walls and ceiling.

The owners envisioned what they called a “cantina,” a covered area for outdoor entertaining similar to one you might find at a resort.

In the primary bedroom, a rug and sofa from Elte and coffee table from Anthropologie Home provide a comfortable and picturesque reading nook.

A bathroom showcases House of Hackney wallpaper and a bespoke vanity by Ali Budd Interiors fabricated in Mystery Rose marble from BAS Stone.

A third-floor office space features Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, a desk from Made Goods, and a rug from CB2.

In the living room of a reformed colonial revival home in Westport, Jurassic Onyx marble coffee tables and a custom sofa from Ali Budd Interiors play understudy to the expansive water views.

The kitchen was designed around the statement-making Cristallo Blue quartzite from BAS Stone.

Architect Jon Halper took the structure down to its basic outline as a series of gable-roof boxes while removing any overt colonial details, including the front-facing doghouse dormers.

A floating central staircase allows for unobstructed views from the very first step inside.

In the dining area, the pendant light by Condor Design represents another (ultimately happy) departure from the client’s “minimal lighting” directive; the chairs are by Cuff Studio.

A built-in breakfast banquette features a large pendant by Cocoon Furnishings and chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio.

Interior designer Shawna Gerlock solved the problem of privacy in the extensively windowed main bathroom with concealed roll-down shades.

The 2019 New England Design Hall of Fame inductees.

The 2021 New England Design Hall of Fame Inductees

Pierce approached textiles with an eye toward creating a look that felt as if it was made of pieces collected over time, with bedding by Lisa Fine Textiles and wallpaper by Peter Fasano

In the primary bedroom, Pierce and builder Tom Wallace dreamed up dual cabinets in the eaves, “just like you’d find in an old Maine cottage, with all these nooks and crannies,” Pierce says.

A nostalgic cafe curtain fabricated by Makkas Workroom in an upstairs bath pairs with Urban Electric Co. sconces featuring shades in fabric by Jasper.

A first-floor powder room features Galbraith & Paul wallpaper.

In the living room, framed painted panels from Gracie conceal the TV and reference the home’s island location.

In the kitchen, old and new meet through traditional cabinets and hardware paired with a contemporary take on the classic candlelit sconce by The Urban Electric Co.

A statue of a raven from Artemis Gallery in Northeast Harbor, Maine, sits by the front door of the Shingle-style double-gable house.

To honor what she calls the island’s “real culture of puzzling and games,” interior designer Laura Keeler Pierce added a Dunes and Duchess table to the living room to serve as a place for assembling a puzzle, playing cards, or doing work.

Galbraith & Paul drapery anchors an upstairs guest room.

The primary bedroom, which is anchored by an upholstered bed from O. Henry House, opens directly onto a patio and English garden. “Weather permitting, there’s no better spot to start one’s day with a hot coffee,” says Forman.

Interior designer Pamela Brown Forman and her labradoodle Finn stand near the stone pillars that abut her home’s driveway.

To create a spacious great room, Forman removed walls and added glass pocket doors.

The chef’s kitchen, a natural gathering place for family and guests, encourages lingering with its cushioned counter stools and oversize dining chairs from Noir.

Inspired by her trips to Italy, Forman chose a vintage terra-cotta color for the stucco exterior. She added the hayloft-turned-office’s eyebrow windows to let light into her firm’s headquarters.

Forman framed the original front door with transoms and sidelights to flood the foyer with light. A crisp striped wallpaper from Schumacher sets a tailored tone.

In interior designer Pamela Brown Forman’s dining room, a family-heirloom table (it originally belonged to her grandmother) complements the grasscloth wallcovering and a coffered-and-papered ceiling.

The bar, which connects the foyer to the dining room, is Forman’s favorite spot in the house. “I always think a home should feel relaxed and transformative from your busy business day,” says Forman, “and I feel that transformation within the bar space.”

A section of the store devoted to gardening features vintage and new pots as well as planting tools and other outdoor accessories.

Viand’s historic storefront is at 470 Fore Street in the Old Port section of Portland, Maine.

A vintage European buffet holds both old and new gifts, cards, and candles.

A view into the primary bath reveals a multihued pattern of tiles by Dutch designer Marianne Smink. “We worked so hard on getting these tiles right,” says Irving, “that it was akin to commissioning a painting.

At the side entry of this guest cottage, a French mattress-style cushion is covered with indoor-outdoor fabric able to guard against suntan-oiled houseguests and visiting dogs like Heidi.

A garage (left) has easy access to the cottage’s side entrance, which is to the right of the very popular outdoor shower. The cottage is clad in white-cedar shingles, ebony siding, copper gutters, and a rain screen made of cedar boards.

The primary bedroom’s walls sport a vibrant printed pattern from Maresca Textiles.

A swing on the covered front porch invites guests to take an afternoon nap or while away the day with a good magazine.

Irving’s team designed the walnut island, which was built by Jeff Blaisdell.

The walkway to the front door showcases the dwelling’s perfect proportions: “Given the client’s collection of art, we took the placement and scale of the windows very seriously,” says architect Andy Silipo.

A variety of chairs and a bench surround the Sawkille dining table, which can expand to seat up to ten people.

Walls and millwork in the cozy bunk room sport Pierre Frey wallpaper and Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green. Curtains crafted by Designer Draperies of Boston provide privacy.

Echoing the bedroom’s wallcovering, the bath features Shantaram Mini by Mally Skok Design.

The designer repurposed her own desk as a bar; the painting by Lynn Sanders was sourced from the Gregg Irby Gallery.

The gentleman’s retreat is replete with designer Mally Skok’s own patterns, from the wallcoverings and window treatments to the side chair fabric, the headboard, and the bed skirt.

A tiki bar and director-style chairs are tucked into a corner of the balcony.

A Chaddock side chair and custom-painted console table from Theodore Alexander add to the versatility.

The designers chose to create two intimate (and versatile) dining spaces. The glass-topped tables are from the Bierly Drake & Steele private collection, and the skirted table is from Arma Interiors. The Chaddock settees are upholstered in Thibaut’s Ming Trail.

Shani McLane at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Lilac Silhouettes (2024), 34″H x 20″W, serigraphy on fused glass.

Cellular Compositions (2013), 18″H x 18″W, serigraphy on fused glass.

Tomato (2018), serigraphy on fabric by the yard by Shani McLane

Arctic Ecology (2013), 27″H x 24″W, serigraphy on fused glass.

The lap pool forms a virtual third wall for the back courtyard and is a focal point for outdoor entertaining.

High ceilings and an open floor plan facilitate air flow and, in concert with the solar panels on the roof, help reduce energy costs, while cables and tie-rods serve as crossbeams to support the gabled roof.

The kitchen and dining area are flooded with natural light from both the north and south. Much of the interior’s color comes from the owners’ art collection; the print on the red-tiled wall is by Dana Schutz.

Purposefully built to accommodate that collection, the house’s high windows, like these in the main hallway, leave ample room for gallery space.

Fringed with flowering native plants and a private deck, the guest bedroom occupies its own wing, creating a resort-like feel for visiting friends and family.

Mature trees give this single-story new build a sense of permanence. The landscape emphasizes native plantings and natural elements like a crushed-stone driveway.

Elevated boardwalks and planted grasses give visitors the sense that they are meandering through the dunes as they arrive.

To give this South Coast home prominence on its nearly flat lot, the design team slightly raised its elevation, which allows it to subtly step down to the courtyard and pool area.

Glass-walled passages connect the wings and separate sleeping quarters from public spaces.

The stained-walnut ceiling in the living area is suspended from the spaces’s butterfly roof for a canopy-like effect.

Built as a series of rings, the Sonneman chandelier acts as an art installation in the foyer. The black feature wall in the background was key to the architectural design.

Interior designer Adria Polletta carefully considered every element in the primary bedroom, like the purple velvet ombre throw pillow on the bed and the orientation of

On the right, the primary suite is rotated twenty degrees toward the east from the main house, which gives it a unique view of the surrounding trees—along with an added layer of privacy.

A private staircase leads from the primary suite directly to the pool deck and the nearby outdoor kitchen.

The angular Roche Bobois desk in the office reflects the home’s cantilevered architecture. The painting by Elizabeth Barber was sourced through Jules Place.

A three-sided gas fireplace, adorned in sheets of tile from Porcelanosa, on the main level brings a sense of separation to the living and dining areas without impeding the open plan’s flow. YGK crafted the kitchen cabinetry.

The backrest of the living area’s leather Roche Bobois sectional is adjustable.

The window frames of this suburban home are painted black to keep the focus on what’s on the other side of the glass, says architect Treff LaFleche. Chilmark Design & Millwork conceived and crafted the front door.

The chevron-patterned floor and runner are classic companions to the modern metal staircase balusters.

The rear elevation of the house blends classic New England—cedar shingles and a stone foundation—with modern features such as the charred wood cladding the projecting living room. Lush native plantings, along with mature trees left in place, give the urban dwelling plenty of privacy.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist and an upholstered bed make the primary bedroom cozy.

Builder Adams + Beasley crafted the primary bath’s white-oak vanity.

The landscaping, by Gregory Lombardi Design, has three-season color and year-round textural interest.

The pantry gets the coastal treatment with Benjamin Moore’s Boothbay Gray paint.

The mudroom features plenty of storage as well as a sink where the homeowners give their dog his bath.

The living room’s blue-and-white palette and a Steven King ombré rug that subtly evokes ocean waves give the space a hint of a coastal feel. A modern light fixture from Lumfardo and a leather lounger add a midcentury touch.

The backsplash tile’s gray undertones and crackle finish lend texture and a bit of color interest to the mostly white kitchen with its French country influence.

A green roof outside the primary bedroom makes good use of rainwater.

The front of the home presents a more traditional face, with its cedar shingles, stone steps, and arched entry door.

An L-shaped built-in banquette in the sunny breakfast nook holds drawers for extra storage.

A cozy nook is tucked under the stairs to the home’s lower level.