SANDS POINT DREAM HOUSE RENOVATION

When one of our wonderful repeat clients called and said they just bought this 1950’s mid-century modern house, we were very excited to get started on the gut renovation

This home sits high on a hill overlooking the Long Island Sound with water views from every room of this 4 Br, 5 Bath retreat on over 2 acres of land In The Heart Of Sands Point.

We came up with a new 21st century modern luxurious architectural plan, updating every room in the house. We worked to make it a forever home with smart technology, energy efficiency, and zen beauty.

We also incorporated a new landscaping plan. and an infinity pool…. What we never expected was building this home in the middle of a pandemic, with all kinds of shutdowns and delays…

After three and a half long years these are the photos of the new house. We might have to wait a couple of more years until all the interior decorating is finalized. So for now, enjoy these photos showing all of our design choices for flooring, moldings, fireplaces, bathrooms, primary closets, and an amazing chef’s kitchen. As they say… “it’s all in the details! “

This house was designed with harmony and tranquility in mind incorporating the beautiful outdoors.

Blackened steel windows, huge stone multi-colored walls, wood siding and copper details were all designed to give this house a sense of 21st century modernism.

The new huge front door is stained a dark blackened brown color , giving a sense of excitement to what lays ahead…

New poured concrete floors, a stainless steel staircase and white oak shiplap ceilings (punctuated with steel) were all part of this modern gut renovation. It’s all in the details!

Poured concrete floors with a blazing fire welcome you into the new living room. We designed this home with a Zen sensibility marrying the inside with the outdoors.

This Arabescato marble fireplace sets the welcoming tone to the living room. The chandelier references the Zen simplicity of the house and the leaves outside.

The round dining room table and comfy leather chairs are conducive to great conversation, the crystal drops on the chandelier reference the water view.

What can be more beautiful than this view overlooking the Long Island Sound over any meal in this house?

This Chef’s kitchen has it all. Italian Walnut hand planed cabinetry, and a stainless and a leather Python marble countertop! Let the cooking begin!

Wall ovens are flanked by hand-planed walnut cabinets that light up all interior shelves. The suspension lights over the island mimic candles when lit in the evening.

The mosaic terrazzo floor was custom made to fit perfectly, The sapphire blue faucet handles and rock crystal sconces add a little bling to the Powder Room!

The new fireplace separates and defines the two distinct areas, the bedroom, and the huge closet. The floors are white oak planks, the bed and nightstands float giving the space a sense of lightness and simplicity.

We carved out a niche for the Primary bed and clad the head board with a sumptuous blush colored leather.

Wonderful bedside table lamps and art and soft sheer window panels will complete this space.

We designed this closet with luxury in mind. The window seat and ottoman are covered in a soft textured blush fabric to keep the area light and airy.

Each closet opens up to lit leather interiors .

The centerpiece of the closet is this gorgeous rock crystal chandelier which will light up the space in the evenings.

We designed the shower wall and floor with this incredible Thassos marble mosaic. The result is a peaceful luxurious oasis to dream in.

Closeup of the soaking tub and Thassos mosaic floors. The tub filler is floor mounted.

We wanted all of the fittings in this Primary bathroom to look like beautiful jewelry !

The fireplace wall was clad with handmade Moroccan tile. This downstairs game room will have a bar with a copper countertop and a copper-colored mirror.

This game room will have a Moroccan theme with a pool table and built- in bar.

This game room leads to the infinity pool and beautiful landscaped gardens.

The cabana bath has porcelain tile that mimics the waves outside in the Long island Sound.

The cabana/mudroom sits just opposite this bathroom with a very detailed wallpaper depiction of fish. Everything here floats just like the water.

Another downstairs bathroom serves as the guest bath. The porcelain tile mimics a grasscloth wallpaper on the floating vanity wall.

The shower walls are clad with a two dimensional tile that fit together like a puzzle.

Textured geometric tile surround this guest shower.

The new exterior of the house faces the infinity pool and the beautiful new landscaping.

The whole exterior was meant to harmonize with the incredible backyard which leads directly to the Long Island Sound. The pool was completely redesigned to flow into the Bacchi Court.

The backyard was designed with many outdoor lights strategically placed to light up the path to the water.

The balconies were designed with the same flooring, staircase and shiplap ceilings to bring the outdoors in . We wanted a continuance of product to make the spaces seamless .

Finally the view from the hill a top this Sands Point modern retreat!

A GRAMERCY CONDO, FULL OF LIGHT, FUN AND FLOWERS…

This light and airy new construction in Gramercy with 14’ ceilings and amazing views of the city was designed for a fun family of four. We know this family pretty well at this point since we designed an apartment in Chelsea and helped with a house in Sag Harbor for them before this project arose. At this point, all the trust is there to make an apartment a dream come true.

The design concept from the very beginning was to make this apartment in the sky a very colorful and happy place for all. After the long pause of Covid and leaving the city for the Hamptons, coming back to this happy place was just what this family needed!

Gramercy Square, a new beginning .

Gramercy Square, a new beginning .

This hand-painted wallpaper sets the tone for the apartment and leads your eye down the long hallway to the gorgeous views of the city lights beyond.

This hand-painted wallpaper sets the tone for the apartment and leads your eye down the long hallway to the gorgeous views of the city lights beyond.

This bedroom was designed for a little girl to grow up in. Colorful flowers and butterflies fill this space with fun and happiness in mind.

This bedroom was designed for a little girl to grow up in. Colorful flowers and butterflies fill this space with fun and happiness in mind.

We custom designed this  tufted toy chest to coordinate with the pink velvet tufted daybed.

We custom designed this tufted toy chest to coordinate with the pink velvet tufted daybed.

Fun, happy and comfy!

Fun, happy and comfy!

A colorful home office with deep blue lacquered walls and an iridescent Murano blue chandelier .

A colorful home office with deep blue lacquered walls and an iridescent Murano blue chandelier .

Peonies on the ceiling! Which tween wouldn’t be happy waking up to this?

Peonies on the ceiling! Which tween wouldn’t be happy waking up to this?

Close-up of this custom fashion forward girl’s room bed with gold trim.

Close-up of this custom fashion forward girl’s room bed with gold trim.

A place to do homework and dream! Silk Taffeta draperies with a velvet cuff add texture to the room.

A place to do homework and dream! Silk Taffeta draperies with a velvet cuff add texture to the room.

Dark taupe Sparkle wall covering adds a touch of luminescence to the Powder Room.

Dark taupe Sparkle wall covering adds a touch of luminescence to the Powder Room.

A glam Primary Bedroom with silver leaf hand-painted wallpaper, silk rug, and a rock crystal chandelier. The woven-wool draperies add the final touch!

A glam Primary Bedroom with silver leaf hand-painted wallpaper, silk rug, and a rock crystal chandelier. The woven-wool draperies add the final touch!

What can be more fun than a vintage glass fronted dresser with brass fittings?

What can be more fun than a vintage glass fronted dresser with brass fittings?

Detail shot of Primary bedroom showcasing the Carrara marble fireplace we installed for cozy nights in.

Detail shot of Primary bedroom showcasing the Carrara marble fireplace we installed for cozy nights in.

Sunny Living Room Drama with 14’ ceilings leads to this amazing view!

Sunny Living Room Drama with 14’ ceilings leads to this amazing view!

Full view of this spacious great room which holds the living room/dining area and kitchen.

Full view of this spacious great room which holds the living room/dining area and kitchen.

This vintage brass light fixture and  marble topped dining table make this Dining Area special.

This vintage brass light fixture and marble topped dining table make this Dining Area special.

Color pattern and texture set the tone for this close-up of the Great Room.

Color pattern and texture set the tone for this close-up of the Great Room.

NEW PROJECT IN NOMAD, HUYS BUILDING

Located in the heart of NoMad , on Park Ave South, Huys is a neoclassical building dating from 1917, with neighboring stately mansions from NYC's Gilded Age. This building underwent a huge conversion from commercial offices to 58 luxurious and elegantly detailed condominiums . Developed by the prestigious Dutch Kroonenberg Groep, designed by the world-renowned Piet Boon and renovated by the well-established construction management firm Sciame. Huys is one of the my favorite buildings. This is one of the incredible apartments I was asked to design. The amazing iron windows and light brushed oak floors were already in place.  Photo Credit: Beckerman Photograpy

 

Color filled Living Room

Color filled Living Room

Master Bedroom with Grasscloth headboard wall 

Master Bedroom with Grasscloth headboard wall 

Close up of Master Bedroom 

Close up of Master Bedroom 

Sumptuous bedding is everything!  

Sumptuous bedding is everything!  

It's all in the details 

It's all in the details