Fireplaces

The house is clad with shou sugi ban-treated cedar siding.

Just past sunrise at Betasso Overlook.

Working with architect Ravi Raj, two siblings crafted a gable-roofed house in Saugerties that’s perfect for gatherings.

Drawing atmospheric inspiration from the city, Waechter Architecture infuses a hilltop home with panoramic Bay views, utilitarian finishes, and a bathroom that evokes a misty day.

A pink concrete dining-cum-coffee table holds a fire-pit at one end, where it’s surrounded by a pair of Gae Aulenti lounge chairs, a Tufty Time sofa from B&B Italia, and a Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair. The 1930s dining chairs are by Hynek Gottwald.

A swing hangs from one of the home’s original beams. “It was a gift from friends in New York,” says Onur. “The girls spend hours on it.”

After discovering these fireplace niches hidden behind a faux stone finish, architect Melissa Shin decided to highlight them using a mix of matte and glossy white Fireclay tile. "It's nice because it shimmers a little bit,

Warm beige plaster and built-in storage, courtesy of the team at Waller Build, keep mess at bay.

Built just a few years ago, this black Catskills cabin has 30-foot ceilings, 10 acres of land, and it comes fully furnished.

The main room's cathedral ceilings reach 30 feet high.

The living room got a facelift with a new fireplace and built-in seating and storage that flows into the hearth. The marble fireplace surround is the same stone used in the kitchen, and the bench is white oak.