Houzz Tour: Fresh Update for a New York Country Home
For a family residence in Dutchess County, New York, James Crisp of Crisp Architects reconciled new and old, gracefully blending first elements and later advancements with new spaces which stay true to its farmhouse origins. “The house had a very fine historic section, but like most old homes in this area, it had been added on to,” he states,”and seldom are the additions cohesive or suitable for the modern family”
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“We began with the aged pristine section of the house and then exercised of there,” says Crisp. The new addition is put on pier footings so as not to disturb the roots of the present oak trees on the house.
Wherever possible, Crisp highlighted energy efficiency, using geothermal heating, soy insulation and old stone and wood. “Using reclaimed materials not only provides you a wonderful patina, it’s very green, without having it in mind,” he states.
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Some antique windows have been refurbished, while UV-coated, double-paned windows have been set up to conserve electricity. “You get winter sun that warms the house, and therefore you don’t use as many lights,” notes Crisp. “Mature trees all around keep the house cool in summer”
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Interior designer CarolynTierney of all ECOterior Solutions, working with designer and artist Diane Susoev of Red Square Studio, furnished the entry hall with a variety of pieces, including Italian chairs from Leggio Antiques from Pennsylvania. “The mishmash of information reveals how the house evolved over time,” states Susoev.
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With a huge hearth, the husband’s study occupies the first section of the house.
More comfy dens
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The designers included bookcases that match the area’s honey pine woodwork and restored the wide-plank walnut flooring and fireplace surround. “It’s very environmentally friendly,” Susoev points outside. Additionally,”people don’t always consider that using antiques is one of the most environmental things you can do.”
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The mudroom was the most important entrance of the house. The Shaker-style seat is from Hickory Chair. Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue on the doorway underscores the historical feel.
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Benjamin Moore’s Pumpkin Spice lends a glow into the family area, which can be lit by Deanna Wish Design’s whimsical twig chandeliers. Crisp increased the ceiling peaks and brought in old rustic beams to accentuate the living space. The architect is based on sources such as Carlisle for flooring and reclaimed beams. “The Internet’s amazing,” he states. “You can get beams sent everywhere”
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Ample windows open up the kitchen, which Crisp relocated from its original place. Custom cabinets, granite counters plus a farmhouse sink combine a set of dishwashers plus a Sub-Zero refrigerator.
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Crisp set up a super-charged engine in the basement to double the power of the downdraft Wolf range. The walnut flooring are inset with limestone. Lighting is from Visual Comfort & Co..
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Though the dining area is in the home’s new addition, the architect and designers took care to keep the materials consistent with the original architecture. The chandelier is from Stage Lighting Fixtures.
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Tierney and Susoev pickled the woodwork in the spouse’s sitting area with eco-friendly products from Monocoat. Georgetown PinkBeige by Benjamin Moore covers the walls.
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Family and friends often gather on the porch, in which the fieldstone fireplace gets is put to good use early and late in the season. “In fall, you wrap up and sit in front of the fire,” states Susoev. Adds Crisp, who is also co-author of the publication About the Porch,”It’s rare that I don’t put a porch on a house.” The floor is bluestone.
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Barn doors within the master bedroom fireplace hide the tv and pay homage to the property’s rural origins. Benjamin Moore’s Blue Porcelain on the walls is picked up in the blue seat upholstery. “Your spouse is very much an aqua-blue person,” states Susoev.
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Thomas O’Brien’s 19th-century-style Lakehouse mattress for Hickory Chair unites a custom bedside table. Bed linens are by Ann Gish. The carpet is wool sisal.
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An old beam from the master bathroom frames the view to the poolhouse. Tub is by Waterworks. Draperies are custom.
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A young woman’s bedroom includes sloping ceilings and new built-in closets.
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Crisp played farmhouse architecture in his design of the new poolhouse, which contains a sleeping loft and a kitchen. “Whether you are attempting to be conventional and match the house or not, you can have some fun with poolhouses,” Crisp says. The barn at right is still used to store tractors and other implements.
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