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New England Design + Construction refreshed the exterior of the home in period colors: the shingles are Charcoal Slate, and the trim is Whale Gray, both from Benjamin Moore.

The dining room set the tone for the rest of the home, largely because of the Morris & Co. Pure Fruit wallpaper. A rug from Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting complements a 1930s painting by Louise Austin Kelly.

This bathroom’s original tub was refinished on-site; the faucet is from Vintage Bath & Home.

The addition of two “glass boxes” containing the primary bedroom and dining area helps reduce the distinction between inside and out.

The bedroom, which originally faced a solid wall, was rotated to look out a double glass slider and contains a built-in bed made to mimic and match the aesthetics of the kitchen.

he upper deck, made with sustainable TimberTech decking, has access points to three bedrooms, creates a quiet space for guests to gather, and provides seasonal shading for the “glass boxes” underneath.

The kitchen features flush millwork by Silver Maple. The owner’s photographs are incorporated throughout the house, including this one nestled into its own bespoke space.

A ground-floor renovation and addition of a Lake Champlain house capitalize on lakefront views and include a series of outdoor vignettes. It all called for “quite a bit of steel,” says architect Jeff McBride. “What we did was really break the bones of the house and reset them.”

Silver Maple gave the home a thermally separated building envelope, with high-performance foundation, walls, and roofing; steel thermal breaks to insulate between exterior and interior steel; and solar shading, making the original farmhouse design far more efficient.

The dining area, featuring a table and chairs by RH, was reoriented ninety degrees to face the view outside. The pendant is by Visual Comfort & Co.

On chilly summer nights, the family gathers around the massive fieldstone fireplace on the screened porch. The lintel, hearth, and trim around the log-storage bins are all cut from New England granite.

The porch’s casual dining area has a tree-house feel; the mid rail of the floor-to-ceiling screens meets support and safety requirements so that no balustrade is needed.

The owners wanted a walk-out basement, which Bailey says was challenging to deliver on the level site. He used fieldstone veneer to blend the foundation into the surroundings.

The bathroom in the first-floor primary suite includes a soaking tub set in an alcove lined with black-and-white marble.

A favorite feature of the primary bedroom is the generous window seat; beyond the curtains on the left is a cozy private deck facing the lake.

A fieldstone fireplace and tidy pine beams and door frames define the living room, which opens to a deck and views of the lake; to the left, sliding glass doors lead to the screened porch.

The kitchen was deliberately detailed to look as if it evolved over time, says Cristina Johnson of her interior design. Built-in cupboards set between oak columns resemble vintage hutches. The mix of painted and stained wood finishes makes the space feel intimate, while the fluting on the island’s base is a nod to traditional styles.

Pine beams and trim bring order to the interior of the connecting bridge.

Varied rooflines and massing, tapered columns at the main entrance, and the extensive use of stone are hallmarks of the Shingle style that inspired architect Jason Bailey.

The enclosed span that connects the garage to the house references New Hampshire’s historic covered bridges. Stone steps lead to the underpass and flagstone pathway that winds its way to the lakefront.

The bunk room, one of five bedroom suites on the second floor, is meant for kids, but the beds are deep enough to comfortably accommodate adults.

In addition to the sleeping porch off the primary suite—which has views of both the bay and harbor—there’s also a widow’s walk offering panoramic vistas.

The same oak-slat system appears behind the headboard in the primary bedroom, where the bed and nightstands are from Holly Hunt, the light fixture is from Ralph Pucci, and the rug is from Marc Phillips; a covered sleeping porch is beyond.

The primary bath, which is sheathed in a wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries, features a concrete tub from Native Trails.

Throughout the property, the design team created moments to escape harsh elements like the sun and wind; the covered portion of the pool house is no exception.

The office is anchored by a desk from Wüd; a light fixture from The Future Perfect hangs above.

A painting by Katherine Bradford hangs in the corridor that runs alongside the living area, while a piece by Nicole Chesney hangs above the fireplace; the door to the left of the fireplace leads to the screened porch.

The living area contains a Showroom sofa, a pair of vintage leather chairs, a cocktail table from Studio 534, and a rug from Holly Hunt.

The kitchen is open to the family area, where there’s a sectional from Minotti. The oak-slat system separating the kitchen from the staircase is inspired by the sand fencing seen at the beach.

The more contemporary elements of the residence are carried through to the pool house. The pool itself runs perpendicular to the main house, which optimizes clear sight lines to the water from the primary living area. The spa is set down even further into the landscape at the far end of the pool.

Artworks by Martin Kline (left) and Glen Baldridge hang in the entry, whose walls are coated with Venetian plaster.

In the adjacent dining area, a custom light fixture by Nacho Carbonell hangs above a custom table from Wüd; the sideboard is from Mark Jupiter.

Clad in Alaskan yellow cedar, the screened porch layers gray-washed wicker seating with blue patterned fabrics and a traditional hanging swing.

Thibaut wallpaper wraps the primary bedroom in a layered blue pattern, while tailored upholstery introduces subtle notes of pink—an unexpected warmth within the cool palette—and expansive windows frame nearly 180 degrees of water.

In the powder room, Scalamandré palm-print wallpaper nods to Isabelle’s Florida upbringing, enriched by moody black trim.

Century counter stools upholstered in Sister Parish fabric line the generous kitchen pass-through.

Painted oak cabinetry by Jutras Woodworking defines the kitchen. A leathered quartzite island with bronze inserts to hide the slab’s seams anchors the space beneath sculptural Swedish pendants; Palecek stools line the counter. The open plan ensures sight lines from prep space to dining and deck, reinforcing the home’s easy indoor-outdoor flow.

The reworked rear elevation stretches toward the horizon, dormers and folding doors maximizing water views while respecting Aquinnah’s light-pollution regulations.

Soothing blue undertones envelop a home office painted in Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray. “It feels warm yet crisp,” says interior designer Tharon Anderson.

Vaulted ceilings with beams and soft, serene furnishings and finishes give the primary suite a sense of calm.

The terrace connects seamlessly to the interior spaces, activated by a spa, firepit, and an outdoor kitchen with a retractable television.

The lounge, conceived as a second living space, has trim painted Benjamin Moore Jojoba, chosen for its soft forest green hue. A built-in bar has custom glass and brass shelving.

Relocated to the center of the home, the kitchen has a Super White quartzite countertop and backsplash. The faucet, pendants, and cabinet hardware are unlacquered brass.

A children’s bedroom is swathed in Sanderson wallpaper with Benjamin Moore Grecian Green trim; the bathroom includes a modern mirror and sconces to offset the whimsical wallcovering.

Shingle siding paired with painted horizontal board siding reinforce the traditional Shingle-style features of the new home, says Kerri Byrne, principal at Catalano Architects.

The mudroom serves as the home’s primary entry, with sight lines connecting the side entry to the backyard. Baloo, the family’s golden retriever, gazes out at the pool terrace.

An oak table with a cylindrical plinth base in the dining room complements the hand-blown gray, white, and brass pendant. Floor-to-ceiling windows maximize views.

A commissioned painting by Caleb Mahoney hangs above a custom banquette in the breakfast nook at the far end of the kitchen. It’s flanked by arched doorways into the working pantry.

The family dog, Hoops, takes his dinner in the pantry, which also houses a pull-out rack for drying delicates; the artwork is from Galerie d’Orsay.

Hogarty dressed the grounded, monochromatic bedroom in shades of wheat.

The husband’s bathroom is a showcase of stone with its White Wood marble on the walls and floor and Fior di Bosco marble on the vanity.

The balcony off the primary bedroom features a mini garden to bring a bit of nature to the fourteenth floor. The wife likes to start her day with her dog on the Holly Hunt sofa and chairs.

Sconces from Magni illuminate the powder room’s blue-onyx quartz vanity.

Hogarty added inset leather blotters to the existing built-in desk in the husband’s office; the artwork was sourced through Holly Hunt.

In the penthouse’s formal living room, a graphic Porta Romana chandelier from Boston’s Studio 534 illuminates a sofa and coffee table from Holly Hunt. The gas fireplace is surrounded by stone trimmed in the unit’s original curly maple, and the artwork is from Galerie d’Orsay.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the family room’s bronze grasscloth shimmers after the sun goes down.

he Alexander Lamont lamp on the foyer’s console is etched with messages of love, says interior designer Nicole Hogarty. “There are several hidden moments like that throughout the home.”

In the formal dining room, a Gregorius Pineo table can expand to seat fourteen, while plinths in the window corner display sculptures. The large painting is by Boston-based Susan Gheyssari.

In his eponymous shop, Craig Anthony Longhurst showcases both sides of the color wheel from muted Pozzi chairs to tomato-red linen and oak Donghia armchairs.

Pups Maggie and Jake join Longhurst in the shop.

On a Knoll credenza, Mondrian by Nicholas Fox Weber tops a stack of books beside a ceramic bowl by Jessica Rust of Rust Designs.

Starry Night (2025), 22”H x 30”W, India ink on Fabriano paper.

Thistle (2024), 22”H x 30”W, India ink and acrylic on Fabriano paper.

Stellar (2025), 30″H x 22″W, gouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper.

Artist Laura Straus.

Poppy (2025), 30″H x 22″W, India ink and gouache on Fabriano paper.

Stellar (2025), 30″H x 22″W, gouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper.

The entrance to the linear structure serves as an unfolding reveal to a property perched on a steep, boulder-strewn slope that blends into the landscape.

“It feels like you’re suspended within the woods outside,” homeowner Brian Martin says of the soaring ceiling and walls of windows that define the living room.

The landscape design employs a processional approach where a dirt path leads to a wood bridge and down a few steps to a covered breezeway.

The home’s exterior is a rhythmic interplay of cedar and expansive glass. Its vertical siding is meant to mimic the surrounding hemlocks and oak trees.

Herman favors white lace flowers for their umbel-shaped blooms and self-sowing groupings. Photography by Neil Landino.

The pool garden balances stone, water, and plant life and demonstrates a harmony. Photography by Neil Landino

The perennial garden is visible from the two most-used rooms in the home: the bay window is the living room, and the primary bedroom is located above it. Photograph by Neil Landino.

Landscape designer Kathryn Herman’s own property in Fairfield features a 114-foot-long perennial garden with fourteen individual beds separated by hedging. Photography by Neil Landino

A pine-paneled nook off the living room serves as “a little moment to get away,” says architect Ming Thompson.

“We thought a lot about different opportunities for gathering, including around the firepit,” says Thompson of the square stone design set on the bluestone patio. “At night, the house glows like a warm jewel box.”

The roof extends over a portion of the deck to provide protection from the elements.

Opposite the kitchen are the sunken living and dining areas, where the same local fieldstone is used for the fireplace surround; a light fixture from BDDW hangs above a dining table and chairs from Schoolhouse.

West Mountain Builders worked with a local company to source a commercial curtain wall system from Germany. “The sliding doors operate quite easily,” says West Mountain Builders’ Eliot Johnson. The deck and patio areas are flanked by walls of local fieldstone—a nod to the old stone walls on the property.

A custom rug made in India and a chair inspired by a spinning top from Magis lend a playful touch to the bunk room.

A light fixture from Katy Skelton hangs in the primary bedroom; the interior walls feature Venetian plaster.

In the primary bath, a Badeloft tub soaks in the view, and the wall tile is from Nasco.

Designer Taylor McLaughlin in her mudroom with a runner by Annie Selke and custom Sister Parish and Schumacher pillows.

Of the American flag, McLaughlin says: “We wanted to add something that felt like it had always been in the barn. It introduces a rhythm and an energy.” The coffee table is vintage Ralph Lauren.

A vintage Slim Aarons photograph lends midcentury polish to the dining area, where the table is dressed in a crisp tablecloth and cordless lamps from Mrs. Alice.

Vintage finds bring life to the antique English pine hutch.

A new breezeway attaches the barn to the home and doubles as a mudroom and “drop zone” when the kids come home from school.

Custom pendants from Avram Rusu Studio float above the stair, illuminating artwork by Connecticut artists Liz Dexheimer and Heather Sandifer, mixed with children’s pieces and collected treasures.

Viewed from the dock, the cedar-clad facade blends into the shoreline landscape.

The primary bath’s freestanding tub is positioned to capture filtered lake views.

Daisy wallpaper by Rachel Dein for Area Environments brings botanical movement to the powder room, paired with a sculptural black vanity and polished metal fixtures.

A stone terrace and pool create a private lakeside retreat, with a pergola sheltering an outdoor kitchen and bar.

In the living room, antiques from the couple’s former home mingle with recently upholstered pieces, creating a room that feels layered rather than newly furnished. The drapery is Mokum’s Tunisia fabric, and the landscape above the fireplace is by Connecticut artist Stephanie Goos Johnson.

Nebel Grey quartzite forms both countertop and backsplash in the kitchen, where island pendants from KingsHaven complement cabinetry painted Sherwin-Williams Grassland.

A garden path leads toward the lake, where layered plantings soften views from the nearby town beach and frame the water beyond.

Ivy climbs native stone at the arched entry, where natural cedar clapboards and green-painted trim allow the home to recede into its Lake Waramaug setting.

The dining room is anchored by a Michael Fogg fixture; chair upholstery from St. Frank adds pattern beneath a painting the homeowners acquired in San Miguel de Allende.

A built-in banquette looks out to the lake, while trim painted Benjamin Moore’s Steam provides a soft through line throughout the main level.

Walls in Benjamin Moore’s Blue Heather wrap the bunk room in a soft tone suited to visiting grandchildren and friends.

The back staircase and hall were dark, so Marcelo leaned into the moody moment with a deep Benjamin Moore Olympus Green wainscoting and Morris & Co.’s Bird & Pomegranate wallpaper in blue/sage.

The simple front hall is accented with a Shaker bench from Chestnut Woodworking in West Cornwall and a piece of stained glass that homeowner Allie inherited from her parents.

Cozy seating surrounds organically shaped coffee tables from Essentials for Living. The new kitchen is more suited to modern living with the lounge space and views of the mountains.

Marcelo replaced a lap pool with a more family-friendly set-up. The new pool, which has easy access to the screened porch, is closer to the side yard, freeing up the backyard for fun and games.

“The primary is my favorite room because it’s such a peaceful space,” says Marcelo. She had T&S Builders vault the ceiling and then color-drenched the room in Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray, which lets the custom upholstered bed with a white-oak canopy stand out.

An earth-toned rug from Surya ties everything together in the bright family room with its new floor-to-ceiling picture window. Designer Abigail Marcelo paired a rust chaise from TRNK with armchairs from the Jake Arnold collection at Crate & Barrel. A blue painting on the side wall is from The Good Gallery, and the artwork above the fireplace is from the homeowner’s collection.

My client was on the fence about the kitchen counter stools, but the last time I visited she said they are the most comfortable,” says Marcelo. The leather backs and seats have proven easy to clean and kid-friendly. “I think we kind of nailed it with the textures and fabrics in the house,” says Marcelo.

Heirloom dining chairs were reupholstered in a deep purple and paired with a custom solid maple extendable table by Seo Wade Wood.

In the children’s room, alcoves around the windows house the colorful scallop-frame beds, which were custom built by T&S Builders.

Porcelain tiles surround the freestanding soaking tub; fling open the French windows to take in the spectacular views.

Sliding panels on the custom bar lend interest whether open or closed.

A see-through fireplace, with a frame TV—displaying artwork by René Magritte in this photo—hanging above, separates the primary suite seating area and bedroom.

The chevron pattern in the foyer flooring appears again in the primary bath and echoes the shiplap on the peaked cathedral ceiling.

The U-shaped home hugs the backyard and swimming pool. Brooks & Falotico designed the landscape, incorporating fieldstone planters that Fabio Albino of Palmeiras Landscape Designing filled with hydrangeas that change colors throughout the season. The gray vertical board-and-batten volume to the left houses the primary suite.

The desk in the wife’s office is actually a repurposed dining table. The rug is from Depot 62 in Vermont, and the artwork is by Torrey Baron.

A folding glass door assembly in the first-floor great room of this Greenwich farmhouse opens onto the exterior living space. The white-oak beams, says architect Michael Benjamin, add to the home’s country-haven feeling.

The porte cochere on the front facade’s far left divides his-and-her garages that are accessed around the side of the home. A guest suite is located above.

ight from second-floor wall-to-wall windows floods the stairwell and foyer; the artwork is by Mariusz Stokowiec.

The husband exhibits his collection of cars in the barn, which features cabinets painted, naturally, Ferrari red, says Louise Brooks, founding principal of Brooks & Falotico.