A Colonial Revolution
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A 1920s Georgian-style house in Oyster Bay, New York, was redesigned by decorator Sandra Nunnerley and David Estreich Architects for a young couple with two children. "We wanted the house to have a youthful feeling for an active, sporting family," Nunnerley says.
Before.
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In the dining room, Nunnerley worked with soft colors and French-polished the wood paneling to give it a luster. The dining table and chairs are from Florian Papp. The chandelier is from Marvin Alexander. Drapery linen, Hinson Company. Stark carpet.
After
"The living room's ceilings are relatively low, so we used light colors to create an illusion of height." The Christopher Norman drapery damask is trimmed with silk from Scalamandré. Ottoman silk velvet, Clarence House. Manuel Canovas sofa fabric.
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"Blue provides a masculine touch in the husband's study," says Nunnerley. The oils are by Paul Bloodgood, left, and Agnes Martin. Christopher Norman sofa chenille. Animal-print pillow fabric, Cowtan Tout. Chair fabric, Jack Lenor Larsen.
Before
"The kitchen was gutted and expanded to form the great room."
After
The antique French copper vessel on the island is from Sentimento. Edelman leather on dining chairs and barstools. Viking wall ovens. Refrigerator, Sub-Zero. Waterworks faucets. Rutt cabinets.
After
"Along with the larger kitchen, we added an extension that would harmonize with the original house." It includes a dining area, a rebuilt fireplace, a playroom and a family room. Woven straw wallcovering from Hinson. Saxony braided carpet.
Before
Before
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"In the master bedroom, I tried to combine the minimalist taste of the husband with the more romantic taste of the wife, making it both pared down and glamorous," says Nunnerley. The drapery fabric is from Scalamandré. Osborne Little wallcovering.
After
Nunnerley and Estreich also completely reconstructed the master bath. Nunnerley selected an antique Venetian mirror and a freestanding tub, from Kohler, to give the room a vintage look. The faucets and sconces are from Waterworks.
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Designer Sandra Nunnerley.