Window seats with a view.
What better place to relax than at a window seat positioned by a beautiful vista? Check out these perfectly placed window seats.
Barbara Kotzen (above)Overlooking the ocean, this rounded window seat is filled with natural light and accentuated by pops of blue and green.Designer: Barbara Kotzen, kotzeninteriors.comBuilder: JW ConstructionPhotography by Richard Mandelkorn...
At the outset of a renovation in Boston’s iconic Rowes Wharf building, after the homeowners announced their objectives, the residents, the team at FBN Construction, and architects David Foley and Paul Fiore of Foley Fiore Architecture formed a huddle, extending their arms in the middle, football style. Just after the shout, “One, two, three, break!” and the release of hands came “the touchdown,”...
While meteorologists would likely contend otherwise, here at BDG, we think of the “Lake Effect” as the phenomenon that occurs the moment we cast our eyes on the shimmering, blue-green waters of a lake, and spend time within an “of-the-landscape” home crafted to take full advantage of those picturesque water views.
There is something about those sun-dappled waters, disturbed only by the...
Soothing, soulful, restorative. No other room in the house washes away the stresses of the day like the master bath. This room also has the distinction of being the one place you're granted a little peace and privacy. BDG's Best this month called for a roundup of the most beautiful master baths. The response? Pure bliss. We think you’ll agree....
LEFT: Awash in sunlight, this restful refuge...
Clean lines. Pleasing geometry. A close connection to nature. The best modern homes have a refreshing, stripped-down bearing that compels the residents to simply be. There is no fuss, just form, simply the essence of a design—which is a credit to both the architect and builder. We take a look at five inspired properties that master that modern sensibility—inside and out.
North Pamet Ridge House...
Summer Homes & Style:
Family Retreat
Foley Fiore Architecture gave a multigenerational family new reason to descend on coveted Ram Island, New York, when they replaced a dilapidated cottage with a lively and lovely new vacation home overlooking Coecles Harbor. The traditional Shingle Style has a pronounced waterside gable, a lengthy deck and a coastal casual vibe that resonates from the...