PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 69 the heavy black tile with red brick, she raised the hearth to a safe, visible height. The fireplace opening, now trimmed with red brick, strikes a perfect contrast with the room’s fresh, neutral background. The hearth also visually links the interior to the brick garden wall beyond the new trio of tall arched windows, which draw in more light than their former counterparts. For greater indoor-outdoor flow, Bynn took out corner builtins, allowing wider glass doors to access the garden. Increasing the room’s functionality, Bynn created a custom shelving unit for media and decor. The diamond lattice on its lower tier pays homage to that classic Tudor design element. In all, her work restored a cohesive, calm and natural look to the room. In the nearby den, a comfy camel-colored leather sofa invites the kids to settle in for TV and play time. The airy white cathedral ceiling balances the moody blue walls. That hue complements the deep undertones in the dining room on the other side of the rooms’ shared fireplace. The enticing dining room features a custom fireplace surround and new wainscoting. A subtle shimmer in the grasscloth wall coverings elevates the ambience. “It has blues and greens woven into it, which creates dimensionality,” says Bynn. She adds that guests dine beneath a light fixture with handblown organic glass shades whose swirls evoke the movement of clouds. Adjacent to the dining room, the kitchen and breakfast nook presented the most challenges. The low-ceilinged areas and the tall client didn’t mix. In several spots, the ceiling came down at odd angles. And that two-footwide brick column stood as a visual, logistical obstruction. Raising ceilings meant adjusting some mismatched roof lines. Eliminating the load-bearing column called for structural changes.
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