Staircase

Open timber treads of firestruck Messmate lead up to living areas on the first floor. Concealed entrance cupboard with "push to open" doors are faced with a natural reed product and are highlighted at night by a gentle wash from LED ribbon lighting. Photography by Sam Penninger - Styling by Selena White

Chipper Hatter Photography

Transitional house with glass railing stairs and wainscoting panel.

Ryan Gamma Photography

D Gilbert

Creating spaces that make connections between the indoors and out, while making the most of the panoramic lake views and lush landscape that surround were two key goals of this seasonal home’s design. Central entrance into the residence brings you to an open dining and lounge space, with natural light flooding in through rooftop skylights. Soaring ceilings and subdued color palettes give the adjacent kitchen and living room an airy and expansive feeling, while the large, sliding glass doors and picture windows bring the warmth of the outdoors in. The family room, located in one of the two zinc-clad connector spaces, offers a more intimate lounge area and leads into the master suite wing, complete with vaulted ceilings and sleek lines. Three additional guest suites can be found in the opposite wing of the home, providing ideally separate living spaces for a multi-generational family. Photographer: Steve Hall © Hedrich Blessing Architect: Booth Hansen

Photography: Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

Incorporating a unique blue-chip art collection, this modern Hamptons home was meticulously designed to complement the owners' cherished art collections. The thoughtful design seamlessly integrates tailored storage and entertainment solutions, all while upholding a crisp and sophisticated aesthetic. The modern staircase design not only serves as a functional means to access upper floors but also stands as a sleek and aesthetic focal point. Its clean lines and contemporary aesthetic add a touch of sophistication to the overall interior design. Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, see here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/

Photo Credit: Edua Wilde

You’ll always be on holidays here! Designed for a couple nearing retirement and completed in 2019 by Quine Building, this modern beach house truly embraces holiday living. Capturing views of the escarpment and the ocean, this home seizes the essence of summer living. In a highly exposed street, maintaining privacy while inviting the unmistakable vistas into each space was achieved through carefully placed windows and outdoor living areas. By positioning living areas upstairs, the views are introduced into each space and remain uninterrupted and undisturbed. The separation of living spaces to bedrooms flows seamlessly with the slope of the site creating a retreat for family members. An epitome of seaside living, the attention to detail exhibited by the build is second only to the serenity of it’s location.

The Split level design allows for a feature spinal staircase to link the three levels of the home creating viewing platforms to large areas of the home. The Glass balustrading also adds to the open feel.