The Waterfront House

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I'm so excited about today's featured house. Isn't it just gorgeous? The home is located in Lloyd Harbor, New York and boasts over 15,000 square feet of living space on more than 3 acres of waterfront property. Each part of the property is meticulously landscaped and feels like a wonderful escape. With 6 bedrooms and 8 eight bathrooms it's definitely a home for a large family, in addition, the property features a detached guest house. (ABOVE) A long private driveway takes you to the front motorcourt. As you approach the front motorcourt you are surrounded by greenery and water to the left. The all-white facade gives it that refreshing feel. The home's architecture has many colonial influences. (BELOW 1) A private courtyard for you to relax. A beautiful stone floor, flowers, and tall trees make you feel as though you are in a different world. (BELOW 2) The side-yard features tall hedges for privacy as well as plenty of lawn for playing. The sloped lawn makes it look like a great place for snow sledding? (BELOW 3) Relax on the back porch with its stunning views of the pool and the water. During the fall and winter, light a fire. (BELOW 4) The home also features a private dock. (BELOW 5) How amazing does the home look from the back? What a commanding estate! I can totally picture myself swimming in that pool, and sitting at the bar to the left! What do you think of the home? 

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Living Luxuriously On The Waterfront

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Nestled between the trees, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, sits a 1923 mansion. With a beautiful tan stone and white façade, with mint green shutters and meticulously groomed lawn, the mansion is at once grand, but inviting. (ABOVE) The grouping of shrubs adjacent the fountain separate the open lawn by defining the space. The semi-hipped roof allows for the instillation of windows. (BELOW 1) A breezeway connects the two structures and a large driveway accommodates guests. The touch of shrubs on either side of the front entrance soften the driveway and home. (BELOW 2) The shrubs at the edge of the pool deck define the space. The balcony is functional as it permits entertaining on the deck and below. The ivy softens the black iron fence. (BELOW 3) The stone pool deck is modern and contrasts with the traditional architecture of the mansion. The green tiled pool bottom complements the beautiful green lawn. The black arm chairs feature a design that resembles the iron work of the fence. 

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Create This Look In Your Home:

Whether you buy these items or ones at a cheaper cost, the key to recreating the look of this mansion in your home is to bring in neutral colors, metals, and subtle details. Neutral colors can be brought in through rugs, furniture and paint. Metals can be brought in through vases, sculptures  and light fixtures. Subtle details can be brought in through a unique pattern and an unexpected item. The 1980s Milo Baughman, originally upholstered arm chairs with a gold base, are from Talisman. I choose these arm chairs because, they are in the same color family as the tan stone and white façade of the mansion. In addition, the soft lines on the back of the arm chairs mirror the windows grille pattern. The vintage 1960s brass ceiling lamp, is from Rewire LA. The ceiling lamp resembles the lush landscaping and shrubbery. The vintage Wool 20th century Moroccan rug is from Nazmiyal. The rug is in the same color family as the pool deck, the black pattern on the rug resembles the iron fence and lounge chairs. The 1970s bronze figurative sculpture, is from Talisman. The sculpture's intricate details and rich movement resembles the iron fence. The 1960s porcelain plates are from Vandekar. They remind me of the beautiful tile found at the bottom of the pool. The 1940s Barry Reid vase is from Sam Kaufman Gallery. The rich blue color of the vase is in a similar color family as the window shutters. In addition, the cracked design of the vase resembles the balcony deck floor. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

The Waterfront Estate

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This gorgeous classically designed estate in Cold Spring Harbor, NY is located on four acres of land. (ABOVE) A long driveway leads to a center courtyard. The greenery around the estate and white moldings around the windows and doors soften the home and make it more approachable. (BELOW 1) This estate is located on the water. I love how it is secluded and on such a wonderful plot of land. The amount of trees surrounding the home is impeccable. (BELOW 2) The pool overlooks the water. The tree-free deck keeps the pool warm without need for water heaters. (BELOW 3) I like the elevated deck to the left and the lowered pool deck to the right. The hedges around the pool define the space. Having the raised deck to the left is perfect for entertaining and playing soccer or volleyball. (BELOW 4) These stone stairs and wall are architecturally beautiful. Without the green ivy the wall would not have the same beauty. (BELOW 5) After you walk down the stairs you are greeted by a wonderful green lawn. What a perfect place for a picnic. This wonderful lawn is located to the left of the property. What do you think of this estate? 

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