Floor Plan of Villa Visuri by Kjellander Sjöberg Arkitekter
Every room of the home has a view of the sea, and the salty air patinas the bespoke cedar panels over time.
The kitchen, with copious island seating, is illuminated by hanging globe lights and clerestory windows.
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The original brownstone exterior was given a bright refresh with Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone paint on the facade and Benjamin Moore Black for the trim, door, balusters, and handrails. The architectural designers also added new windows and doors.
The backyard is a protected retreat out of the wind. The team added a balcony off the kitchen at the third floor. It has a ship’s ladder to access the roof deck, in order to service solar panels installed there. The balcony also has a grill for cooking al-fresco. “You gotta be able to go out back and barbecue – this is the beach after all,” says Levy.
Benjamin Moore's Simply White shines beside minimalist tile and soothing wood textures.
"It is a great solution when the goal is to use the same white house wide or in open-plan spaces with varied conditions,
“It is crisp and clean with a hint of warmth,” Boyer says of Benjamin Moore's Simply White.
Floor plan of Dutchess County Painter’s Studio by GRT Architects
The Ki cabins, which is named after the Japanese word for tree, are nestled among light oak trees around the two-mile lake on the estate’s Hill Wood plots.
Engineered for energy efficiency, the Koto cabins are equipped with high-performance insulation and cane be fitted with renewable energy systems such as solar panels and biomass stoves.
A view of the guest room prior to the remodel.
The kitchen island is composed of rift white oak doors and drawers while the wall of storage cabinetry visually sinks into the white wall upon which it’s hosted.
The cabin is available to rent all year long, and only accessible by foot, skis, and snowshoes. Transport carts or sleds are available to bring in gear.
The pine interior features custom details like a rolling couch from Aquaclean and a kitchen cupboard wide enough for a paella pan. A D-7 freestanding stove from Rocal hangs on the wall.
Räsymatto bedding by Marimekko in the studio is complemented by a green Anglepoise lamp from Sydney boutique Planet Furniture.
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