Midcentury Makeover – Patio

The roof-level patio overlooks the house. The flat roof is a hallmark of the Midcentury Modern style. It creates a clean exterior profile. The home is built into a steep hillside. […]

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Contemporary Calling-Bedroom

Cozy textures and soothing shades of gray and lavender contribute to a sense of luxury and calm in the owners’ bedroom. “With a 9-foot ceiling, I decided to custom design […]

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Contemporary Calling-Kitchen

In the reconfigured kitchen, white lacquered cabinetry and quartz surfaces deliver the clients’ wish for a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Polished chrome pulls are used for the larger doors; upper cabinets […]

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Contemporary Calling-Powder room

Goldleaf wall tile functions as a backsplash in a guest powder room where crocodile-patterned vinyl wallpaper adds another layer of texture and drama. Modern wall-mounted vanities—here and elsewhere—have a space-enhancing […]

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Contemporary Calling-Bedroom2

Draznin modernized an existing ornate and traditional fireplace with white Thassos marble in a simple mitered angle design (at left).

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Contemporary Calling-Walk-in Closet

The couple’s spacious walk-in closet — designed Zak Yossry — has a boutique-like feel with personalized storage and display options. Animal print carpet, a crystal chandelier, and large-scale sculptural pulls […]

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Building on Tradition-Library

The ceiling in the peacock blue library features shiplap between coffers. “We wanted the light to stand out,” Pietragallo says of the orange chandelier, “so we created an X design […]

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Building on Tradition-Dining Room

Wallpaper with a traditional chinoiserie design gets a colorful boost with a Kelly green background. The classic wood dining table is crafted of cerused oak, which adds subtle texture and […]

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