After serving the same family for 20 years, this Long Island property needed a serious upgrade. The house, a charming beach house, is simply no longer large enough to accommodate its owners and their growing clan. The clients wanted to build additional rooms where their children could stay with their families when they visited. Therefore, they resorted to Elizabeth Bash Interiors & Antiques To achieve their goal of making their home – originally constructed in the 19th century – more comfortable and accommodating, while still maintaining its old charm.
At approximately 5,400 square feet, the updated home — once a patchwork of several small separate rooms — now contains a series of large, bright common spaces, as well as a modern kitchen and five updated en suite bedrooms. Extensive landscaping included adding a variety of perennials and annuals to the mature plants already in the expansive gardens. Incorporating elements from the client’s French heritage, Bash blended old and new to transform the dwelling into a joyful, new yet functional space that generations of the family can enjoy for years to come.
Take a tour of the entire residence below.
great room
Karen Millett
Bash lit this airy space with blue and yellow accents, channeling the summer cottage ambiance. Traditional décor elements in modern built-in shelving units fit the designer’s aesthetic of mixing old with new.
sofas: Hey Henry House / John Rosselli & Company. Maiden chairs: Ballard design. reel chair fabric: graceful. sheep: John Rosselli and Company. pillow fabric: Katie Ridder and Alex Conroy Textiles.
family room
Karen Millett
Incorporating vibrant red tones, exposed paneling, and heirloom family heirlooms, the Winter Family Room – showcasing a blend of traditional paintings with new furnishings – stands out with ease. The room’s large windows and several seating options create a warm and bright space for friends and family to gather.
Roman shade cloth: Manuel Canovas. Dedicated counties: Hey Henry House / John Rosselli & Company. carpet: Stark. Ottoman: Elizabeth Bash Interiors & Antiques. pillow fabric: Brunschwig & Fils, Jane Shelton.
kitchen
Karen R Millett
The remodel resulted in a stunning family kitchen that is large and modern, with white cabinets and worktops creating an inviting space. Small pops of blue in the lighting fixtures and counter stools add an element of balance and freshness.
counter seats: Serena and Lily. fabric: Bindler and Bindler. island pendants: Mark Sykes for Hudson Valley Lighting.
dinner room
Karen R Millett
Mixing raw and refined, this picturesque dining room uses Pash’s earthy tones to bring a touch of rustic charm to the modern expanse. Ample natural light pouring in from the room’s large windows creates a cheerful atmosphere on which a sparkling chandelier rests.
Table: Clubco. Seating chairs: wisteria; chandelier: anthropologist.
basic bedroom
Karen R Millett
The master bedroom suite is home to some truly exceptional pieces, including a linen closet whose doors were sourced from the Louis XV armoire family and repurposed.
Karen Millett
front panel: wisteria; bedside tables: hardware recovery. curtain fabric: Cowtan and all. floor lamp: Circular lighting. ceramic garden chair: Elizabeth Bash Interiors & Antiques.
basic bathroom
Karen R Millett
Karen R Millett
The en suite bathroom is designed around beautiful floral tiles from Artistic Tile. “Our client loves the Fancy of Rabbits Hunt Slonim, so we used Kravet wallpaper [in the small room] and fabric [for cushions on the window seat]Bash says.
chandelier: anthropologist.
Backyard
Karen R Millett
“The backyard is designed, but not too pleasing and trim. Like the interior, we’re meant to be ‘lived in’ and enjoyed,” Bash says. The beachfront’s blue and white anchors the lush green lawn, making the outdoor space a welcome location for sandy feet and family barbecues after a long day at the beach.
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