Provincetown Porch series Joel Meyerowitz, 1977
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Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
Wasted space, no longer! 3 years after moving into our downtown home, we finally have a usable Charleston screened in porch. Horray!
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With direct waterfront and views of New York’s skyline, this stunning property overlooking Stamford Harbor met our client’s desire for water views even though it had never been properly updated and did not meet flood regulations. Our first task was to raise this early 20th century Shore Colonial five feet, a measure that proved providential […]
Set atop a picturesque lakeside property, this new 7,978 square-foot house on three levels meets our client’s desire for a stylistically restrained, comfortable residence for a growing family. The pleasing combination of English Country and American Shingle styles create a fitting context for the owner’s extensive collection of antiques. Details such as wide openings between […]
Brooklyn-based Tsao & McKown re-tailored a 1850’s derelict Farmhouse into a charming vacation home.
Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
Designated a Greenwich Landmark, the 1867 Elizabeth & Amelia Holly House had lost much of its Victorian grace due to a series of poor additions and ill-conceived site planning. Foremost was the large porte cochѐre that not only obscured the front elevation but added unneeded driveway to the property. Our design judiciously kept what was […]
Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
Set well back from a country road that wends its way through former farmland, this site proved ideal for the new English Arts & Crafts manor house desired by our client, a dedicated Anglophile. A winding drive leads to the front courtyard of this 8,000 square-foot, L-shaped house. The main view is located at the […]
A freestanding addition to an existing house in a wooded area. The porch is constructed as a separate building, connected by a roofed walkway. A water-resistant floor of stained Siberian Larch and a freestanding steel fireplace create an exterior room in the woods. Reclaimed antique Douglas Fir beams and decking are used for the roof […]
HGTV's 'Home Town' is quintessentially Southern, and there's essentially nothing more Southern than a classic porch. Here's a collection of some of Erin and Ben's finest porch creations and transformations.
Set well back from a country road that wends its way through former farmland, this site proved ideal for the new English Arts & Crafts manor house desired by our client, a dedicated Anglophile. A winding drive leads to the front courtyard of this 8,000 square-foot, L-shaped house. The main view is located at the […]
Set well back from a country road that wends its way through former farmland, this site proved ideal for the new English Arts & Crafts manor house desired by our client, a dedicated Anglophile. A winding drive leads to the front courtyard of this 8,000 square-foot, L-shaped house. The main view is located at the […]
A short causeway provides access to this private wooded island, a world removed from the nearby mainland of Darien. With views of Long Island Sound on one side and a secluded cove on the other, the design focus of the house is a traditional esthetic, one that recalls Shore Colonial Revival but accommodates 21st century […]
Looking for charming farmhouse spring porch decor? We’ve got ideas you’ll surely want to try right now.
This coastal style home by Patterson Custom Homes and Stacia Dunnam Design is located in the Bayshores community of Newport Beach, California.
On 210 acres in what was then the countryside, this 1910 Gothic-style stone manor house had been meticulously maintained, but it was in need of refurbishing and additions suitable for our client’s 21st century life. Named after Latin author Horace’s cherished Sabine Farm, this large Greenwich property had been divided, yet the fields immediately surrounding […]
Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
The Moravian star pendant is popping up everywhere. I'm thinking about putting one in the upstairs hall at the Indiana project. I think it will give that little hallway some charm. I love them at the entry, inside or out. JAS Design Build This Old House, Architect McKee Patterson Twilight Field Journal, House Beautiful  Domino Craftsman
An elevated piece of property along the rocky coast of Greenwich with views out to the town’s charming islands was indeed a find, but also posed challenges. The site was a deep lot with large neighboring houses on each side potentially obstructing views. The design solution presents two rectilinear volumes canted in the middle with […]
On what was once Connecticut farmland, this small but highly functional Shingle Style residence sits proudly in a three-acre field of flowers. Our clients had a broad set of requirements: the house would be used as a second home and later for retirement; and it had to accommodate grown children...
On what was once Connecticut farmland, this small but highly functional Shingle Style residence sits proudly in a three-acre field of flowers. Our clients had a broad set of requirements: the house would be used as a second home and later for retirement; and it had to accommodate grown children...
With Designer Michael S. Smith's help, television director Jim Burrows and his family discover the unexpected pleasures of a horse-country farm.
Famed violinist Jascha Heifetz once owned the property and the current homeowner’s grandmother, a noted violinist herself, practiced with him at the music studio. When this historic property with lovely grounds came up for sale, our clients were easily charmed. The 21-acre property was once a farm and the main house included the original 18th […]
This 16,000-square-foot waterfront estate was built for Pennsylvania coal industrialist William C. Atwater in 1903. He commissioned architect Henry Bacon-formerly of McKim, Mead & White and best known for designing the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC-to create the Shingle Style manor house overlooking the bay. The original three-story summer residence, approached by an allee of […]
With sweeping views to Fisher’s Island Sound and the Atlantic, this iconic shingle style house, named “The Dormers,” sits on the highest promontory in Watch Hill. Built in 1907 with many fine classic details the house was in need of restoration and renovation. The 6,500 square foot house is now structurally sound and energy efficient […]
Designated a Greenwich Landmark, the 1867 Elizabeth & Amelia Holly House had lost much of its Victorian grace due to a series of poor additions and ill-conceived site planning. Foremost was the large porte cochѐre that not only obscured the front elevation but added unneeded driveway to the property. Our design judiciously kept what was […]
A Victorian-era farmhouse kitchen gets an Arts & Crafts kitchen.
On what was once Connecticut farmland, this small but highly functional Shingle Style residence sits proudly in a three-acre field of flowers. Our clients had a broad set of requirements: the house would be used as a second home and later for retirement; and it had to accommodate grown children...
Amanda Patterson
