From the April/May 2023 Issue
Family Style-Kitchen seating
Abundant seating in the kitchen ensures space for large gatherings.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
Family Style-Sitting room
A large sectional sofa (with stain-resistant fabric, of course) fits snugly beneath the eaves in the third-floor sitting room.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
Family Style-Pantry area
The pantry area, used to store china and linens, is the most color-saturated space in the house, but it continues the theme of blue tones found in smaller doses elsewhere.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
Family Style-Entry
The foundation of designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko’s design for the home is soothing neutrals. “I wanted this to be a warm coastal place where people want to hang out,” […]
From the February/March 2023 Issue
On the Waterfront-Great room
The great room of this Brant Beach home features floor-to-ceiling windows. “Nearly every direction affords magnificent views of the bay,” homeowner/architect Gary Kliesch says. “The proximity to the bulkhead and […]
From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study-Primary Bedroom
Blue and sandy tones in the primary bedroom recall the beach outside. This is one of the designer’s favorite rooms in the house because of its sophisticated coastal feel.
From the October/November 2022 Issue
A Sea of Tranquility-Guest room
Left | A rounded wall of windows in the main-level guest room/secondary primary bedroom ensures ample natural light and stunning views. Right | A coral sculpture on the built-in shelves […]
From the October/November 2022 Issue
A Sea of Tranquility-Bedroom
Transom-topped windows repeat a theme incorporated throughout the house. The soft blue and white headboard provides a bit of color.
From the October/November 2022 Issue
A Sea of Tranquility-Bar room
The bar room features beautiful millwork and flooring composed of sliced bricks reclaimed from a Chicago building.