Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. The Accord Barnhouse is, literally, a c.1890 barn that underwent extensive renovation in 1980 and was updated again to add modern touches and conveniences. The exterior is an homage to the barn esthetic, from its red accents to the O.G. silo that’s been converted into clever living […]
Today’s Upstater profile is a Federal-style home in Saugerties that’s a beautiful mix of vintage and modern details. The exterior is polished and pristine; cream-painted brick brightens the walls, black-and-white gable brackets and colored lintels add interest. The front door, trim, radiator, and staircase are soaked in light-blue paint (except, thankfully, for the banister and […]
Architect Philip Johnson was a pioneer of the Modern and post-Modern era. His c.1949 Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut—now a National Trust Historic Site—was on the cusp of Midcentury Modernism. Today’s Upstater pick, the Wolf House, was designed by Johnson and built a year after the Glass House. The home’s second owners, Jeremy Parker, […]
Ulster County can’t compare with Austria, but today’s chalet comes close. This c.1975 home has been fully renovated, with an interior that mixes modern convenience and beautiful vintage detail. The exterior is all chalet, from that arched door on the ground level to a heavily bracketed roof over an alpine-esque second-story porch. A stacked-stone fireplace […]
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