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Manhattan interior designer Alan Tanksley constructs an elegant Park Avenue pied-à-terre on the 14th floor of The Griffon, a historical building dating to 1924, for clients with a love of art and travel. In the Shadow of The Chrysler Building at 77 Park Avenue lies a historic building known as The Griffon, originally designed in … Read more

Arm yourself with design tools to figure out and execute a fantastic focus in any room Photo by L. Pearson Design – Search transitional living room pictures The idea of “focal points” comes up often in decor discussions, but how do you define and decide on these seemingly all-important design details? In this guide, I’ll … Read more

When interior designer Carey Karlan of the Darien, CT-based Last Detail design firm was hired to furnish this 6,800-square-foot Darien home, she knew her clients had specific tastes that would inform the entire project. The owners lead an active, family-oriented life with three young children and three dogs. They also have a beloved vacation home … Read more

Preparing a meal for or having a glass of wine with friends and family are among the most enjoyable moments shared at home. These inspiring spaces by area professionals, from kitchens to outdoor dining rooms, set the scene. An Old World Wine Cellar Charles Hilton Architects Antique hand-hewn beams and barn siding were fitted with … Read more

When salon and spa entrepreneur Adam Broderick and his partner Pete Goldstein first began looking for a property together eight years ago, location was their primary concern. They own award-winning salons and day-spas in Ridgefield and Southbury, CT, so the need to be near work was first and foremost. After an extensive search, they found … Read more

After 12 years at the helm of Juliska’s creative team, Elaine Kirby McCleary opened Kirby and Company in Darien in 2014. The décor boutique is brimming with finishing touches, from fabrics to throw pillows to jewelry and gorgeous bags. A small café in the back serves coffee and sweet confections. And the store is planning … Read more

Add some fun to your landscape with these whimsical outdoor elements! RT Facts Oversized copper Kent mirror, $6,800, rtfacts.com Nielsen’s Florist Aged small turtle, $49 Nielsen’s Florist Tiny toad, $14, Darien, CT Harbinger Cast stone tufted ottoman, $575, harbingerla.com Aidan Gray Twisted wire planter, $99, aidangrayhome.com Lazy Hill Farm Designs Lazy Hill bird house, $440, … Read more

When you’re living outdoors, these pieces add personality to your patio or pool area. Just pick your vibe, from modern to boho to classic. MODERN LOOKS Palacek Bleeker dining table, $2,806, Lillian August, Norwalk, CT Restoration Hardware Luna Daybed, $10,095, restorationhardware.com Janus et Cie Fibonacci Alba lounge chair, $2,498, janusetcie.com Dash & Albert Mali Indigo … Read more

Five years ago, Lizzy Dexter and her husband received a call that the Madison, CT home where he had spent summers as a boy was back on the market. The house was built in 1912 and owned by his great-grandmother, who left it to her children. His family ultimately decided to sell in the 1980s. … Read more

Whether you’re in the midst of your own home project or simply want to be transported by beautiful pages, no decorating library is complete without these seven volumes. Here, a mix of new releases and classics for your shelves.

Forget prim and proper flower arrangements. The new way to style your blooms is to leave things a bit untamed. Top florists share how to get this fiercely beautiful look. On the spring runways, the best fashion looks took risks and declared a very personal sense of style. That same individualistic vibe is popping up … Read more

Architect Douglas VanderHorn has designed hundreds of homes during his nearly three decade-long career. So what keeps him motivated and inspired? “The creative process,” he says. ‘There’s nothing more exciting than helping a client’s vision come to life.” His specialty is putting a contemporary twist on traditional styles, which is evident in this sprawling 9,258-foot … Read more