Wadia Associates

Wadia Associates

For over 30 years, Dinyar Wadia and his team of talented designers have been putting their stamp on the homes of Fairfield County. The New Canaan-based residential, interior and landscape design firm is known for designing and building high-end, traditionally-minded homes that feature the up-to-date amenities that modern families want. Helping clients design houses that … Read more
House of Clement

House of Clement

Founded 5 years ago, House of Clement’s flagship design firm and furniture showroom is located in Westport, Connecticut with a satellite office in Paris. Owner Gilles Clement is known for his European sensibility and boundary-pushing use of bold patterns and rich colors. House of Clement interiors are elegant, comfortable, and always a bit unexpected. What’s … Read more
Lillian August Designs

Lillian August Designs

Lillian August had a successful turn designing furniture, wallpaper and fabrics for other companies before deciding to open her own retail location. Together with her sons, John and Dan Weiss, Lillian opened her first shop in Westport, CT, in 1987. Still a family-run venture, the company offers a wide variety of trend-setting home furnishings and … Read more
Lynne Scalo Design

Lynne Scalo Design

My design signature is how I infuse modern glamour with classic elegance. My priority is always maintaining my clients’ personal style and lifestyle demands, whether that’s children, pets, entertaining, serenity—usually all of the above! I get to create a backdrop for their multifaceted lives and I love that.—Lynne Scalo Established in 2000, Lynne Scalo Design … Read more
Deane, Inc.

Deane, Inc.

DEANE, Inc. has created countless rooms featuring custom cabinetry designs in the tri-state area. The family-owned company combines their passions for excellent craftsmanship and innovative design with an old-fashioned work ethic and outstanding customer service, with the goal of giving each client a truly custom work of art. Can you please summarize your business?* Since … Read more
Davenport Contracting, Inc.

Davenport Contracting, Inc.

For more than 30 years, principals Richard Koch and Brian MacDonald have overseen the custom homes, additions and renovations undertaken by Davenport. Davenport Property Management maintains, remodels and services Davenport homes as well as other residential homes with a focus on design, budgeting and decision-making to ensure each project meets clients’ expectations. Koch and MacDonald … Read more
CPG Architects

CPG Architects

Photo Caption: After successfully designing Cannondale Sports Unlimited’s prototype retail store and training center, in Bethel, CT, CPG was the company’s first call for the design of the new 40,000 square foot offices at iPark in Norwalk, CT. Utilizing natural materials, colorful forms and reclaimed woods, the space is fun and sporty. The architecture emulates … Read more
Lara Michelle Beautiful Interiors, Inc.

Lara Michelle Beautiful Interiors, Inc.

For over two decades years, this full-service interior design firm has been helping clients create the spaces they’ve always envisioned. Known for her impeccable sense of style, accessibility, and easy-going manner, Lara Michelle is one of Westchester County’s most sought-after designers. What is the focus of your firm? My award-winning firm has been solving people’s … Read more
Our Top 100: Instant Herbs

Our Top 100: Instant Herbs

Shake off the winter doldrums with an indoor herb garden. Call Chuck Wheelock and Mark Alex Maidique, owners of Wheelock Maidique Kitchen Design, to install this sleek and sexy wall garden and you won’t have to wait until spring for fresh-from-the-garden herbs. It’s why we put it on our list of Top 100 Things to … Read more
color story living room

Blend Color and Design Seamlessly

Decorating brand new rooms following a full-dress home renovation can be daunting, especially when the project involves an open floor plan, a busy family and a homeowner with a penchant for bold color. “The living room was part of the original house, but everything else was reconfigured, or new,” says interior designer Douglas Graneto, of … Read more
Editors’ Pick: Gold Leaf Coffee Table From The Well Appointed House

Editors’ Pick: Gold Leaf Coffee Table From The Well Appointed House

All that glitters doesn’t have to be on the tree this holiday. This gold leaf coffee table with lacquer top from The Well Appointed House ($1,245) is an emerald green and gold gem guests are sure to notice. For more jewel-toned decorating ideas, see our December issue of Serendipity, on stands now. The Gold Leaf … Read more
Editors’ Pick: Mottahedeh Dessert Plate

Editors’ Pick: Mottahedeh Dessert Plate

Your final course receives the elegant presentation it deserves on this dessert plate by Mottahedeh. The phoenix and flowering tobacco leaf design is based on an 18th Century dinnerware pattern on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more striking tabletop ideas, check out the November issue of Serendipity, on stands now. Mottahedeh, Tobacco Leaf … Read more