Old Westbury
The North Shore Knows the Power of Restraint
The most compelling North Shore houses do not perform luxury for the driveway. They reveal it gradually—in proportion, old trees, disciplined material...
THE ARCHIVE
Houses
The North Shore Garden Went Formal Again
Boxwood lines, clipped hedges, gravel paths and disciplined views brought a renewed sense of structure to North Shore gardens in 2022. Formal did not...
Libraries Found Better Lighting
The home library became less ceremonial and more inviting in 2022. Better lamps, lower furniture and shelves arranged for use transformed North Shore...
The Proper Guest Room Returned
The guest room regained dignity in 2022. Long Island hosts replaced castoff furniture and decorative optimism with real mattresses, useful lighting, e...
Limestone, Linen and Less Clutter
Long Island interiors softened in 2022 without becoming anonymous. Limestone, linen, pale oak and disciplined collections replaced visual noise, creat...
The Pool House Became the Main Event
In 2022, the pool house stopped behaving like an accessory. With proper kitchens, shaded rooms and architecture strong enough to stand on its own, it...