Left: The bar in the lounge is bathed in natural light. Below: Expanding the en suite bath yielded an unexpected delight: a sunny reading nook within the primary bedroom. Stone designed the custom bed, layering the room in a soothing palette of neutrals for a dreamlike effect. from staid to chic—the weird angles were lost and the palette went from lackluster to classically beautiful—a subtle taupe paired with shades of off-white reinforce the home’s warm, neutral tones. Stone enlarged the window to bring more natural light into the space, framing it with glazed mosaic tiles. Mindful of the homeowners’ priorities, Stone turned the former dining room—just off the kitchen— into a light-fi lled den with comfortable seating and a tone-on-tone rug. “It’s perfect—someone can be cooking while keeping a full view of a child playing on a mat,” she says. A nearby powder room was outfitted in green-leaf wallpaper that echoes the family room’s bookshelves—where green grass-cloth backing adds allure and references the outdoors. A custom sectional over a blue area rug invites relaxation. An adjoining lounge takes on a moodier feel. “This is truly their adult retreat—we purposely created a contrast with the family room, to give it a more intimate, loungey vibe,” says the designer. Luxuriously enveloping chairs form a circular gathering spot while a recess along one wall now houses a fully appointed bar. The cabinetry, fi nished in rich charcoal with subtle blue undertones, is mirrored in the window trims and the soft hue of the chairs. A stunning water-jet mosaic forms the backsplash. Upstairs, Stone gave the homeowners the spa-like sanctuary they envisioned for their primary suite. The bathroom was widened—borrowing slightly from the bedroom—and layered in soft, tonal materials with a bit of texture, from zellige tiles to natural white oak. The bedroom itself is layered in elegant neutrals and features a custom bed with flange detailing; a cozy reading nook flooded with sunlight thanks to another picturesque arched window—a character-rich detail visible throughout the home that Stone embraced. “I love fi nding that balance between heritage and modernity. When clients are really energized about what you’re producing, it’s incredibly rewarding,” says Stone. ■ adbuilding.com A&D Building DESIGN NYC 85