The Nature of Things

An eco-friendly new home in Princeton serves as both sanctuary and gathering space The owners of this striking property in Princeton, New Jersey, wanted their new home to be both […]

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The Nature of Things-Staircase

A floating staircase is a dramatic addition to the first floor of this Princeton, New Jersey, home, curving softly upward to the “floating” mezzanine. The door behind the staircase leads […]

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The Nature of Things-Kitchen

Kitchen storage is convenient yet easily hidden to maintain the clean look of the open-plan first floor of this Princeton, New Jersey, home.

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The Nature of Things-Exterior Back

A teak-clad wall continues from interior to exterior of the Princeton, New Jersey, home. Architect Pierre-Henri Hoppenot explains, “The materials run from inside to outside, stretching out the room, blurring […]

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The Nature of Things-Living Space

Neutral furnishings allow the views of forest and lake to stand out in this Princeton, New Jersey, home. “The window walls at the two ends of the room give the […]

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Past Forward-Details of kitchen

LEFT: Leamann found the antique Eiffel Tower scale in this Lawrenceville home from an antiques dealer in Kentucky. “I knew immediately that it would go on the mantel in the […]

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Past Forward-Details of butlers pantry

A wall was removed to create a visual flow to the new butler’s pantry and beyond. Details such as fluted cased openings with rosettes replicate the home’s unique architectural details.

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Past Forward-Exterior

The classic Greek Revival-style Lawrenceville, NJ, home — built circa 1828 — is listed on the historic register. Inset: If doorknockers could talk: This brass lion has seen guests coming […]

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Past Forward-Entry hall

In the entrance hall (just beyond the doorway), a vintage English chest is juxtaposed with modern art, creating a tension between old and new. The lantern-style chandelier is a modern […]

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