When Brooklyn-based architect Roberto Sosa sent us photos of his renovated farmhouse in upstate New York, we were enamored.
When Brooklyn-based architect Roberto Sosa sent us photos of his renovated farmhouse in upstate New York, we were enamored.
Photography by Kate Holstein.
Photography by Kate Holstein.
Owned by two veterans of the fashion industry the two 1940s beach cottages one a traditional Hawaiian plantation cottage the other a stone carriage house both...
Owned by two veterans of the fashion industry the two 1940s beach cottages one a traditional Hawaiian plantation cottage the other a stone carriage house both...
...surrounded by ancient trees and lush tropical plants were recently renovated by a team of architects and designers who restored them to their laid back Hawaiian charm
...surrounded by ancient trees and lush tropical plants were recently renovated by a team of architects and designers who restored them to their laid back Hawaiian charm
The “Beach Cottage” is tucked into a lush tropical garden, behind monkeypod trees. In renovating the 1940s-era main house, George and Angela Hensler wanted to preserve the home’s history, taking cues from the area’s natural beauty and laid-back style.
The “Beach Cottage” is tucked into a lush tropical garden, behind monkeypod trees. In renovating the 1940s-era main house, George and Angela Hensler wanted to preserve the home’s history, taking cues from the area’s natural beauty and laid-back style.
On the wide porch, a lounge area, anchored by two Pierre Jeanneret caned teak chairs.
On the wide porch, a lounge area, anchored by two Pierre Jeanneret caned teak chairs.
A new screened porch, painted in the same custom dark green, overlooks the garden and provides a quiet place to read and reflect.
A new screened porch, painted in the same custom dark green, overlooks the garden and provides a quiet place to read and reflect.
Inside, the team added new wood cladding throughout, painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove.
Inside, the team added new wood cladding throughout, painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove.
The room is bright and open, thanks to high, exposed-beam ceilings, painted white.
The room is bright and open, thanks to high, exposed-beam ceilings, painted white.
The kitchen features white-painted cabinetry and a sliding window above the sink. The fridge, a paneled-front Subzero, is disguised in a row of oversize cabinets, vintage green bottles included.
The kitchen features white-painted cabinetry and a sliding window above the sink. The fridge, a paneled-front Subzero, is disguised in a row of oversize cabinets, vintage green bottles included.
In a bedroom, white curtains pull across double sliding doors for added privacy.
In a bedroom, white curtains pull across double sliding doors for added privacy.
Matchstick shades add to the neutral palette of white, teal, and wood.
Matchstick shades add to the neutral palette of white, teal, and wood.
In a second bedroom, built-in shelving doubles as nightstands.
In a second bedroom, built-in shelving doubles as nightstands.
In one bath, a marble-topped vanity, large format cement tiles by Clé Tile. The built-in shelving for towels adds a luxurious, hotel-like feel.
In one bath, a marble-topped vanity, large format cement tiles by Clé Tile. The built-in shelving for towels adds a luxurious, hotel-like feel.
Steel casement windows find new life as a shower door. Consult our post Remodeling 101: Steel Factory-Style Windows and Doors.)
Steel casement windows find new life as a shower door. Consult our post Remodeling 101: Steel Factory-Style Windows and Doors.)
A detail of the vintage-style brass shower fixtures.
A detail of the vintage-style brass shower fixtures.
A custom-designed sink by Sink Factory in Berkeley, California, with brass bath hardware by Chicago Faucets.
A custom-designed sink by Sink Factory in Berkeley, California, with brass bath hardware by Chicago Faucets.
