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Before and After: A Gloomy Lake House Becomes a Bright, Livable Family Home

June 19, 2025

Sculptural but not stiff, this dining room is all about balance. A hefty, rounded-edge oak table grounds the space, while soft bouclé chairs bring texture and tactility. Above, a dramatic chandelier with layered white shards adds an artful contrast to the natural palette.

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Two Sisters Turned a Barn into an Elegant Wine Room

June 11, 2025

Inside this wine tasting room, the palette leans natural and textural. Plastered walls meet polished concrete floors, and a dark-stained wood ceiling adds warmth overhead. Cabinets made from Shou Sugi ban (charred wood) bring depth without shouting for attention. A central fireplace marks the heart of the space, surrounded by relaxed lounge seating. Nothing feels overdesigned, yet everything has presence.

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At First It Looks Simple, Then You Notice the Curved Fireplace and Built-In Lounge

June 4, 2025

This sunken living room is both sculptural and serene. It creates an inviting, grounded space centered around a plush ivory rug and a terracotta tile platform. Rich in tone and laid with clean precision, the tile provides a grounding base for both the fireplace and the window wall.

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Before and After: A Brick Home’s Coastal Makeover

May 24, 2025

A crisp white volume with vertical battens above and painted brick below. Timber-framed glass doors slide open to reveal a light-filled living space that flows effortlessly to the deck, creating a breezy indoor-outdoor connection.

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Inside a serene Montauk home where nature shapes design

May 23, 2025

This modern home embraces its rugged coastal setting with quiet confidence, blending architecture and nature in a way that feels both intentional and effortless.

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A beachside boardwalk reimagined as the spine of a modern home

May 23, 2025

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