Ann Loynd Burton, Author at Cottages & Gardens

Historic Sag Harbor Gem Often Frequented by Truman Capote Relists for $12.75M

This historic boathouse offered a chance to preserve the past and create a magical retreat.

Emily Del Bello Interiors breathes contemporary sophistication into Old World architecture.

A mother-son team creates a layered design that honors both historic architecture and the needs of daily life.

Natural materials add flavor and depth in this chef’s kitchen built for both cooking and entertaining.

An all-star architect/designer team opens a chef’s kitchen to the view and transforms it into a brass-adorned jewel box.

Christina Roughan creates a classical Christmas, with hits of modern glam, for a sophisticated family of four.

Tyler Del Vento completely transforms a house to keep up with a family's fun-loving style.

This stunning custom home capitalizes on 360-degree views of Long Island Sound.

Eleish Van Breems Home reimagines this former captain's house for an active young family.

Vintage-inspired design with plenty of custom details fill this space.

A designer creates an “un-kitchen” for her mother, who is a former restaurant mogul.

Designer Dana Ferraro pushes the style envelope for a fashionable Fairfield County client.

Ornate moldings, a wood burning stove, high ceilings, and gorgeous lighting fixtures bring warmth to the space.

From traditional to contemporary, check out these Connecticut spaces.

GL Design gives a beachy refresh to this space.

The symmetrical space is customized down to the fork drawer.

The kitchen pros execute a sleek yet functional design.

Nautical touches fill the space—plus cabinetry that matches the nearby golf course.

Peacock chose cabinetry from the Refectory Collection, inspired by his prep-school's dining hall.

Richly layered interiors by Chango & Co. make a family from California feel right at home in Fairfield County.

When the designer and her family relocated from NYC, it was time to make designing their own home a top priority.

Designer Ainsley Hayes saved an ailing chapel in a transformation that honors its roots.

These kitchen remodels are as distinctive as their settings.