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Features
Page 54
Vantage Point
An unexpected modern treasure is equal parts
shoreline boat and inland hand-hewn
by Eva Hagberg
photographs by Mick hales
Page 62
on the cover
“Complementary Angles,”
page 78
photograph by David Heald
Sound Thinking
A well-considered redesign seamlessly takes
this waterfront home from a comfortable
gathering place to a formal entertaining space
by Mindy Pantiel
photographs by Keith Scott Morton
Page 70
Green Jewel Box
When Robin Rapoport and her family moved
from Manhattan to Fairfield County, they ended
up building a home with a life of its own
by Sarah Firshein
photographs by Michael Moran
Page 78
Complementary Angles
A Wright-inspired modern undergoes
a sensitive restoration and redesign
by Gwen North Reiss
photographs by David Heald
From “Sound Thinking ,” page 62.
Photograph by Keith Scott Morton
Connecticut Cottages & Gardens November 2012 cottages-gardens.com
Columns
Departments
Page 32
Page 16
Entertaining
Editor’s Letter
Natural Order
Page 18
Michael Aram creates an elegant
tablescape at Hoagland’s of Greenwich
Letter from the CEO
by Catriona Branca
Page 24
Contributors
Page 34
Spotlight
Page 27
Not to be Missed!
What’s New
The debut of Designing Greenwich
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Out of the Box
Page 36
Hit refresh on your interiors with all things
mod—from fresh fabrics to chic seats
Fashion
by Ann Loynd, Olivia Johnson
That Modern Edge
Page 46
Fashion-forward fabrics for everyday wear
by Jayne Chase
Deeds & Don’ts
Inside stories behind area real estate deals
Page 38
by Diane di Costanzo
Jewelry
Page 86
The King of Diamonds
Wine & Spirits
Tiffany & Co. turns 175 in glittering style
In High (and Low) Spirits
by Isabelle Kellogg
Delve into characteristics
often attributed to different alcohols
Page 42
Travel by Design
London Times
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A royal trip to London
by Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave
Page 90
Calendar
by D.J. Carey
Page 92
Page 44
Parties & Benefits
Design Beat
Wonder Walls
Page 102
Top resources that will have you adventuring
into the world of wall coverings
Resources
by Susan Bednar Long
Page 108
Meet the Designer
Page 88
Country Life
David Ashen
Dine-In Delights
Creating interiors that integrate
the psychology and physicality of design
Dinner party resources abound
in the hills of Litchfield County
by Philip Gorrivan
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by Sharon King Hoge
RANDY O’ROURKE (TABLE SETTING); COURTESY OF TIFFANY & CO (NECKLACE); COURTESY OF COMO HOTELS AND RESORT (HALKIN BAR)
by Catriona Branca
Nautical View Tischler Und Sohn
windows and doors frame the
waterfront views in the great
room. Liaigre sofas are Holly
Hunt, the walnut stained dining
room table is from Profiles, and
hand-knotted Nepalese rugs from
JD Staron ground the space.
Custom chandelier is through
Holly Hunt. See Resources.
Sound Thinking
A well- considered redesign seamlessly takes this waterfront home
from a comfortable gathering place to a formal entertaining space
By MINDY PANTIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEITH SCOTT MORTON
Outdoor Connection An ipe deck
surrounds the pool where weathered
lounge chairs and ottomans from
David Sutherland are topped with
striped fabrics from Perennials. Over
the table, the architect designed
mesh lanterns that allow wind to
blow through them. See Resources.
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ROBIN LIOTTA, INTERIOR DESIGNER
AT HB HOME, VIVIDLY REMEMBERS THE
DAY THE DINING ROOM FIXTURE—A
SERIES OF HAND-BLOWN GLASS PIECES
THAT FORMED A CELESTIAL CHANDELIER—WAS INSTALLED IN HER CLIENT’S
REFURBISHED WATERFRONT HOME.
Material Palette A
welcome rug of flagstone (TOP LEFT) leads
to the bronze and
frosted glass front
door where the cedar
siding and fitted stone
wall establish the gray,
beige and buff exterior
color scheme. Pool
Time In the cabana
room (BOTTOM LEFT), a
wall of turquoise and
brown glass tiles from
Waterworks makes a
playful statement.
See Resources.
“Because the ceiling is angled, we did lots of
drawings to ensure that when the pieces were
suspended, they would all drop in the right spot,”
says Liotta. “Everything was perfect until someone
opened the door and the whole thing started moving
in the breeze. Everyone gasped, but fortunately the
swaying pieces just missed each other.”
Handling soft coastal breezes turned out to be
minor compared to the architectural challenges of
factoring seasonal gale force winds, and the daily
intensity of sun, sand and water into the redesign
of the property. “Designing for the wind mandated
lots of hidden heavy steel to brace the structure,
and we used an upscale, wind-resistant German
window and glass system with a slight tint to the
glass to combat seaside glare,” says architect Laura
Kaehler, who collaborated with project architect
Richard Basic.
With a blended family that includes five grown
children and 12 grandchildren, the homeowners
wanted their residence to do double duty as a
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Cooking Class (LEFT)
Recessed cabinetry and
industrial-style polished
nickel Corona pendants
provide a traditional
touch in the kitchen,
where the Ann Sachs
backsplash tile conceals
an appliance garage.
Beachy Keen (TOP) A
low stone wall and slatted wood screen shield
the outdoor deck, and
a stair provides beach
access. Mostly Modern
(RIGHT) Stripes in the
slab of Zebrino stone
were laid horizontally
to form a sleek top and
integrated sink for the
powder room vanity.
The walls and ceiling
are covered with Phillip
Jeffries grass-cloth.
Design Duo (BOTTOM)
Interior designer Robin
Liotta of HB Home and
architect Laura Kaehler
of Kaehler Architects.
See Resources.
BY INTRODUCING JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT
OF COLOR AND TEXTURE, WE SUCCEEDED
IN STRIKING THE PERFECT BALANCE
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ment space. “It had to go from cozy to dressed to
the nines with ease,” says Basic, who along with
Kaehler replaced the multiple levels and chopped
up spaces of the original structure with a more
flexible, open floor plan.
Central to the dual functionality is a kitchen
that opens to the rest of the house when the
offspring visit, but includes two sliding doors with
strategically placed frosted panels that close to conceal the catering crew when formal dinner parties
are happening in the adjacent dining room. “The
doors also reflect the view, so people facing them
have something nice to look at as well,” says Basic.
In answer to the owner’s request for easy
indoor/outdoor movement, the ipe deck was raised
to the same level as the interior floors. “When
it’s party time, they just throw open the doors
and flow from the dining room to poolside,” says
Kaehler, who, in an effort not to interrupt the
incredible seaside views, color-matched the inside
of the edgeless swimming pool to the water of
Long Island Sound.
Meanwhile, the interior designer called on the
gray tones of the stonework and the rich mahogany
woodwork as inspiration for the flooring. “It took
many steps, but we finally got the striations in
the oak stained just right to reveal both the warm
brown and cool gray that would set the tone for
the entire house,” says Liotta, who topped the
surface with a show-stopping wool rug. “The
strong graphic pattern is like a fabulous modern
painting,” she adds.
In response to what she calls the “star of the
room,” everything else is intentionally understated.
The low-slung chocolate brown living room sofas
flank a custom grained oak coffee table, and the
striped pillows and throws are a subtle nautical
nod. In the dining room, two square tables with
side leaves can be separated to create intimate
dining for six, or pushed together and opened to
accommodate large gatherings. And ever mindful
of the family-friendly requirement, the chairs are
topped with a synthetic, linen look-alike that can
be wiped clean with a sponge.
Along with the warm hues, texture and form
play a role in keeping the crisp architecture
from turning cold. “In such a modern space, it’s
important not to let things get too hard-edged
or angular,” says Liotta, who selected roundedback bar stools to complement the swoop of the
leathered granite kitchen counter. Touches like the
horsehair-weave wall covering in the master
bedroom and striated stone in the master bath
shower add to the desired effect.
“By introducing just the right amount of color
and texture, we succeeded in striking the perfect
balance,” says the designer. “The most consistent
comment we hear is how warm and inviting it
feels in here.” ✹
Showering Off Marble
from Connecticut Stone
delineates the vanity
area (TOP RIGHT) and provides the vanity surface
in the master bath.
Mahogany cabinets tie
the space to the rest of
the house. A Vaughan
Designs Vincennes
lantern is finished in
polished nickel. Wine
Show The glass-enclosed
wine room (RIGHT) located
next to the kitchen is a
functional sculptural
element. See Resources.
Adult Retreat (OPPOSITE,
TOP ) Frosted glass
doors by Bendheim are
designed to provide
privacy, while allowing
light to flow into the
master suite. Increspato
lamps from Donghia
top Aspen side tables
from Holly Hunt. Play
Time (OPPOSITE, BOTTOM)
Red magnetic wallpaper
from Weitzner offers
a great solution for
displaying art in the
playroom, where the
sleeper sectional is
covered in durable nylon.
ABC wallpaper is Osborne
& Little. See Resources.
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interior designers and design professionals.
Architects & Designers Building
(A&D), 150 E. 58th St., NYC,
212-644-2766, adbuilding.com.
Decoration & Design Building
(D&D), 979 Third Ave., NYC,
212-759-5408, ddbuilding.com.
New York Design Center (NYDC),
200 Lexington Ave., 200 Lexington Ave.,
NYC, 212-679-9500, nydc.com.
ENTERTAINING
Page 32: Tabletop design,
Michael Aram, NYC, 212-461-6903,
michaelaram.com. Twigware; Olive
Branch bread knife, napkin ring,
cruet set, dish, gold serving bowl,
olive oil dispenser, salt & pepper,
gold wine rest, dinner plate and
tidbit plate; and Cast Iron salad
plate, Michael Aram through Hoagland’s
of Greenwich, Greenwich, 203-869-2127,
hoaglands.com. Tumbler, Studio, Lindean
Mills; goblet, Fanny, William Yeoward;
charger, Fascia Gold, Richard Ginori;
placemat, Big Glitter, Kim Seybert; and
ice bucket, Norwich, Simon Pearce, all
through Hoagland’s of Greenwich.
FASHION
Page 36: Apparel, Tibi through
Mitchell’s, Westport, 203-227-5165,
mitchellstores.com, tibi.com.
VANTAGE POINT
Pages 54–61: Landscape architect,
Lois Sherr Landscape Architects, Inc.,
NYC, 212-935-2842. Pages 54–55:
Exterior: Windows and doors,
Tischler und Sohn, Stamford,
203-674-0600, tischlerwindows.com.
Page 57: Dining room: Chairs,
Philippe Starck Design, starck.com.
Page 61: Kitchen: Kitchen design,
Deane, Inc., Stamford, 203-327-7008,
kitchensbydeane.com. Cabinetry,
Downsview Kitchens, Ontario, Canada,
905-677-9354, downsviewkitchens.com.
SOUND THINKING
Pages 62–69: Architects, Richard
Basic and Laura Kaehler, Laura Kaehler
Architects, LLC, Greenwich, 203-629-4646,
kaehlerarchitects.com. Interior design,
Robin Liotta, HB Home, Westport,
203-226-8777, hbhome.com. Structural
engineer, Edward Stanley Engineers,
LLC, Guilford, 203-458-0210,
edwardstanleyengineers.com. Builder,
John Desmond Builders, Inc., Southport,
203-259-7323, desmondbldrs.com.
Windows and exterior doors,
Tischler und Sohn, Stamford, 203-674-0600,
tischlerwindows.com. Landscape
architect, Susan Cohen Landscape
Architect, Riverside, 203-6327-4225,
susancohenlandscapes.com. Pages 62–63:
Dining room: Chandelier, custom,
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RESOURCES
Holly Hunt (T), D&D, 212-755-6555, hollyhunt.com.
Nepalese rug, JD Staron, Stamford, 203-351-1130,
jdstaron.com. Bronze sconces, Holly Hunt. Dining
table, Profiles, NYC, 212-689-6903, profilesny.com.
Side and arm chairs, Holly Hunt, with #3021/B01
fabric by Dedar (T), D&D, 212-546-9001, dedar.com.
Coffee table, Laurent in Mojave, Holly Hunt.
Family room: Sofa, Augustin, Holly Hunt with
Liagre linen in Raisin by Holly Hunt and Basket
cushion linen in Raisin by Holly Hunt. Pages
64–65: Cabana: Door and window glass, LKA-82,
Bendheim, Hudson, NY, 800-606-7621, bendheim.com.
Patio: Chandelier, Jozef Custom Ironworks,
Bridgeport, 203-384-6363, custom-ironworks.com.
Lounge chairs and ottoman, David Sutherland (T),
D&D, 212-871-9717, davidsutherlandshowroom.com,
with fabric by Perennials (T), through David
Sutherland. Tea tray table, Hameau, David
Sutherland. Dining table, Great Lakes in Storm
with Ecoplex, David Sutherland. Armchair and
side chair, #TEAK5201 and #TEAK5202, David
Sutherland. Pages 66–67: Kitchen: Counter
stools, A. Rudin (T), D&D, 212-644-3766, arudin.com,
with faux leather fabric #TA712 by Innovations,
NYC, 800-227-8053, innovationsusa.com. Pendants,
polished nickel, Holly Hunt. Countertop, Cambrian
Black, Connecticut Stone, Milford, 203-882-1000,
connecticutstone.com. Powder room: Pearl pendants, Bronze/Patina, Holly Hunt. Chest, African
Rosewood, Donghia (T), D&D, 212-935-3713, donghia.com.
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Wall covering, #5913, Phillip Jeffries through Holly
Hunt. Ceiling wall covering, #3440, Phillip Jeffries.
Vanity countertop and sink, Zebrino custom
design, Connecticut Stone. Pages 68–69: Master
bedroom: Wall covering, Horsehair #3251 in
Camel, Phillip Jeffries. Side tables, Aspen in Walnut
T I L E , G R O U T & WO O D R E N E WA L S P E C I A L I S T S
Espresso, Holly Hunt. Lamps, Increspato in Breen,
Donghia. Fabric on bed, Dedar. Playroom: Rug,
custom, HB Home. Sectional, Barcelona style, HB
Home with Viva fabric in Storm by HB Home.
Wallpaper, ABC #W6062-01, Osborne & Little (T),
Stamford, 203-359-1500, D&D, 212-751-3333,
osborneandlittle.com. Wallpaper, red magnetic,
Weitzner through Pollack (T), D&D, 212-421-8755,
weitznerlimited.com. Flag pillows, #7432/07, Romo
(T), 212-319-7666, romo.com. Fish pillows, #J583F-01,
Cowtan & Tout (T), D&D, 212-753-4488, cowtan.com.
Master bathroom: Lantern, Vincennes, Vaughan
(T), D&D, 212-319-7070, vaughandesigns.com.
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ryarch.com. Interior design, Robin Rapoport, Robin
Rapoport Home, Greenwich, robinrapoporthome.com.
Pages 70–71: Exterior: Green wall, Greenscreen,
Los Angeles, CA, 310-837-0526, greenscreen.com.
Windows and glazing system, Kawneer,
Bloomsburg, PA, 570-784-8000, kawneer.com.
Stairwell: Light fixture, Stepháne Pagani, Pagani
Studio, Brooklyn, NY, 718-246-5206, paganistudio.com.
Bench, Robin Rapoport. Pages 72–73: Open
room: Bookcase, Robin Rapoport. Front dining
room: Table, Tucker Robbins (T), NYDC, 212-355-3116,
tuckerrobbins.com. Chairs, Holly Hunt (T), D&D,
212-755-6555, hollyhunt.com. Pages 74–75: Dining
room: Chairs, DeSede, Switzerland, desede.com.
Table, Holly Hunt. Elevator: Table, Jonathan Adler,
Greenwich, 203-622-1476, jonathanadler.com. Bench,
Holly Hunt. Hallway: Door, wall art and light
art, Robin Rapoport. Sitting area: Chair, Zanotta,
NYC, 212-685-0800, zanotta.it. Lamp, Mis En Scene,
Greenwich, 203-422-0567, misenscenegreenwich.com.
PHOTOGRAPH BY KEITH SCOTT MORTON
GREEN JEWEL BOX
Pages 70–77: Architect, Robert Young, Robert
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Collage, Robin Rapoport. Pages 76–77:
Bedroom: Daybed, Room Service, Los Angeles,
CA, 323-692-9221, roomservicestore.com. Chest of
drawers, Between the Sheets, Costa Mesa, CA,
714-557-9999, betweenthesheetsinc.com. Living
room: Sofa, Poltrona Frau, NYC, 212-777-7592,
frauusa.com. Chandelier and table lamp, Mis En
Scene. Tree sculpture, Robin Rapoport. Coffee
table, Espasso, NYC, 212-219-0017, espasso.com.
Leather chairs, Pace Furniture, pacefurniture.com.
COMPLEMENTARY ANGLES
Pages 78–85: Interior design, Eric Dyer, Fort
Lauderdale, FL. Architect, Jeff Kaufman, JMKA
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Architects, Westport, 203-222-1222, jmkarchitects.com.
Builder, Ian Hobbs, Hobbs, Inc., New Canaan,
203-966-0726, hobbsinc.com. Lighting design,
Robert Singer & Associates, Aspen, CO, 970-963-5692,
robertsingerlighting.com. MEP Engineers, AKF,
Stamford, 203-323-4333, akfgroup.com; Encon,
Stratford, 203-375-5228, enconhvac.com. Pages
80–81: Foyer: Floor, Porcelanosa, Greenwich,
203-698-7618, porcelanosa-usa.com. Skylight, Wasco,
Wells, ME, 800-388-0293, wascoskylights.com.
Living room: Floor, Porcelanosa. Skylight,
Wasco. Fabrics, Nancy Corzine (T), D&D,
212-223-8340, nancycorzine.com. Family room:
Chair leather, Holly Hunt (T), D&D,
212-755-6555, hollyhunt.com. Lamps, Donghia (T),
D&D, 212-935-3713, donghia.com. Pages 82–83:
Kitchen: Floor, Porcelanosa. Refrigerator,
Sub-Zero through Clarke, Norwalk, 508-435-6226,
subzero-wolf.com. Cook-top, oven and
dishwasher, Miele through Aitoro Appliance,
Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com. Counters,
Caesarstone through Nu Kitchens, Norwalk,
203-831-9000, nukitchens.com. Lighting control,
Lutron, Coopersburg, PA, 888-588-7661, lutron.com.
Cabinetry, Hobbs, Inc. Master bathroom:
Tub, Lacava, Chicago, IL, 773-637-9600,
lacava.com. Fittings, Sigma, Vista, CA, 760-598-5895,
sigmafaucet.com. Skylights, Wasco. Stool,
J. Robert Scott (T), D&D, 212-755-4910,
jrobertscott.com.
MEET THE DESIGNER
Page 108: David Ashen, Dash Design, Queens,
NY, 718-383-2225, dashdesign.net.
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