The owners created this lovely tribute to the original owner and architect in an existing alcove adjacent to the front door. Artifacts include a model of the house I discovered while surveying the attic, a pen nib the first owner-artist used for her illustration work (found lodged in a studio drawer), an original illustration, books published by the artist, and the original construction blueprints for the house.

Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Photography by Keith Scott Morton From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Mark roskams
Kids' room - contemporary kids' room idea in New York

Our client’s modest, three-bedroom house occupies a beautiful, small site having views down the length of Lake Oswego. The design responded to their appreciation of Hawaiian Island/Pacific Rim architecture and to the strict limitation to construction imposed by local zoning. We worked with Forsgren Design Studio on the selection of materials and finishes. This house was published in the book “Dream Homes of Pacific Northwest” & Homes & Gardens Northwest magazine.

Image taken and published by Tidwell Masonry.
Traditional exterior home idea in San Diego

William E. Drummond House (William E. Drummond, 1910) The personal residence of Frank Lloyd Wright’s key associate, inspired by Wright’s Fireproof House.

The Palatine Sofa was inspired by Italy: its history and culture as well as its classic and contemporary architecture. Photo credits for any publication/advertising: - Photos Flavien Carlod, Baptiste Le Quiniou, non-contractual. TASCHEN. Zulma Publishing. Mix Brussels. Jessica Boubetra and Jean-Baptiste Lenglet, produced by Atelier Lumierrante, Galerie Yves Gastou.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Photo Credit: Robert C. Lautman (Originally published in Architectural Digest 2012)
Bedroom - large contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in DC Metro with white walls, a rumford fireplace and a stone fireplace

Mark roskams
Trendy kitchen photo in New York

Mark roskams
Mid-sized trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in New York with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Spears Horn Architects Published in Western Interiors and Design: http://www.spearshorn.com/images/uploads/08WesternInteriorsX.pdf

Chris Tubbs Ryland Peters & Small publisher
Example of a classic living room design in New York

A totally custom wine room and wet bar, built inside one of the building's old vaults. This condo was built within the walls of an historic building in Philadelphia's Washington Square neighborhood. The building was originally home to J.B. Lippincott & Co., who by the end of the 19th century, would become one of the largest and best-known publishers in the world.

2011 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Published Design (4,001+ sq ft) 2010 Best In American Living Awards • 3rd Place - One-of-a-kind Spec Home (4,001-6,500 sq ft)