From the October/November 2017 Issue
Beach Scene-Living Room
The homeowner’s dog, Clancy, enjoys the natural vibe and coziness of the living room, which has evolved over the years through his owner’s professional relationship with designer Laurie Burke-Boice. The […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Beach Scene
Designer Laurie Burke-Boice brings casual sophistication to a Union Beach, New Jersey home, not to mention dividing a tall space in half—horizontally—to create entertainment space above the living room. Some […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Pool House
The wife furnished and decorated the pool house, a.k.a. “the barn,” which is used year-round. The furniture, made for outdoor use, is moved onto the patio for large parties. Not […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Pool
Labrador retrievers Winnie (left) and Remy charge into the pool while chasing a tennis ball. They swim all the time, the wife says.
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Garden
A 6-foot tuteur (one of a pair) stands amid penstemon, Alpine betony, ‘Summer Beauty’ alliums, ‘May Night’ salvia, ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas and ‘Green Mountain’ boxwood. Later, blooming clematis will adorn the […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Pergola
Eight can dine at the table under the pergola, which is 8½ feet wide, 20 feet long and 9½ feet tall. An accelerator product quickly changed the pergola’s brown cedar […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Pool
The homeowners often host formal parties and impromptu barbecues on their bluestone patio. The pool area “is a real magnet for everybody, my three sons and their friends,” the wife […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Landscape
In back of the pool house, Susan Cohan chose the wall’s stone to harmonize with, but not match, the structure. In early spring, the bed holds a profusion of blooming […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Landscape
Reclaimed granite curbs form steps in the sloping lawn near a naturalistic planting (ornamental grasses, peegee hydrangeas, yarrow and more) that’s designed to be viewed from the pool. Landscape designer […]