When furnishing this new home for a couple who loves hosting friends and family, Dan Mazzarini, BHDM Design principal and creative director, and his team used interesting artwork and geometric patterns, plus textural layers and bold shades of blue.“We took the couple shopping in the City,” notes Mazzarini, “and tried out all sorts of furniture. But by the third showroom, they told me, ‘If we’re going to make decisions, we’re going to need a glass of wine.’ So, that’s just what we did! After an afternoon at Pastis, we selected all the furniture and had a great time in the process.”
Throughout their design journey, the fun-loving couple showed an affinity for colors inspired by their waterfront property. “The homeowners love cool colors—blues and water colors of all shades,” says Mazzarini. “We took our inspiration from the views of Long Island Sound.”
Upon entering the home on the second level, guests are instantly drawn into the expansive living room overlooking the water. A custom blue, pixelated rug from the Rug Company mimics the undulating shore, drawing the outdoors in. Two chairs with light wood frames and a blue-and-white fabric sit across from sliding doors that open to the balcony. Reflecting the view, four Zieta metallic balloon-like mirrors anchor one wall, while blue and gray accent pillows carry the seaside color palette, and terra-cotta accent pillows and light woodside tables add a dose of warmth and balance.
Mazzarini describes the dining room (adjacent to the living room) as: “Easy, breezy and fun. The open kitchen/dining room/bar combo speaks to our clients’ love of entertaining, without being fussy or formal.” Above the wet bar, open shelving showcases the couple’s glassware collection. Apparatus Studio pendant lighting hangs over the bar, while a larger scale version illuminates the round dining table that centers the room, and glass pocket doors open the space to the second-floor patio.
Blakely stools from Ballard Designs with backs crafted from handwoven seagrass rope bring texture and natural hues to the light-filled kitchen.
An Apparatus Studio ceiling fixture illuminates a custom dining table from Old Mill Road Tables.
In the wet bar, Anna Karlin stools feature bronze bases and brown leather cushions; the wallcovering is custom by Floe Painting.
A Dmitriy & Co. sofa and swivel chairs surround a Holly Hunt coffee table in the family room, while leather pillows from Global Leathers and an ottoman from Arteriors add pops of warm color.
In “his” office, glossy blue walls are complemented by a Lawson Fenning Ojai coffee table in walnut and a custom Kyle Bunting rug in shades of aluminum, steel and slate.
In the living room, a white Dmitriy & Co. sofa with soft black stripes and a pair of blue Hickory Chair swivel chairs flank an angular Olivya Stone coffee table.
Zieta mirrors on the living room wall reflect Long Island Sound views, while wooden Profiles chairs have cushions in a Clarence House fabric, and the rug is from the Rug Company.
In “her” office, which also functions as a guest bedroom, a Century desk is paired with a taupe chair sourced from Laurin Copen Antiques.
This new-construction home built by Fletcher Development overlooks Long Island Sound.
In choosing timeless but playful pieces like the Dmitriy & Co. chairs in the family room, the design team used sophisticated yet quirky elements to match the couple’s vibrant personality. A pragmatic Nobilis wallcovering masquerades as wood beams overhead, and an oversized white fireplace offers a cozy touch. Woven Omexco Paperweave wallcovering adds dimensional texture, while a raffia coffee table sports a customized periwinkle hue, which is also seen in the geometric pattern of the cordless window shades.
“It’s not every day we get to add periwinkle to a family space,” notes Mazzarini. “Here, mixing it with natural and cerused woods and lots of white makes it fresh and more subtle. I love the way it feels like it has a lot of color, without actually having a lot of color in it.” The room is grounded by a round geometric rug that is complemented by the warm beige accents of the pillows and lighting.
A pair of home offices take on very different personalities. For his, glass industrial-style double doors open into a glossy slate-blue room filled with geometric patterns—from the hide rug to the upholstered guest chairs. “We used a Kyle Bunting rug underfoot— it’s a neutral but bold geometric design,” says Mazzarini. “I like the artful feel it adds to the room.” A fireplace is surrounded by custom built-in bookshelves, while brown accents are pulled into the space through tobacco leather pillows and a Lawson Fenning walnut coffee table. In her office, a palette of whites and peaches deliver a serene vibe. A bed was added to provide space for overnight guests, while a blush Fair lounge chair and metallic ottoman offer another spot to relax and take in the scenery.