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tural elements espoused by Arts and Crafts pioneers. On the harbor-facing northwest side of the house, the granite lower level opens to a broad bluestone terrace surrounding the swimming pool. The natural tones of the granite, stucco, and clapboards are accented with trim painted a delightful shade of sky blue. "She picked all the colors," Margolis says, recalling the pleasure of working with a knowledgeable client with great color sense. Interior colors were chosen with an eye toward the outdoors. "From each room in the house, you look out at the water, so I chose buttery, creamy colors that would complement the colors of the harbor," says the homeowner. The pale, neutral color scheme also keeps the interior light and airy, which is important in a summer home, she says. A few Standen-inspired architectural elements found new expression in pan- eling that lines the stair hall and in the fireplace wall of the drawing room, also known as the family room. "The Gothic arch of the fi eplace, the 173 design of the fi eplace surround, and the overmantel paneling—they all came from the dining room at Standen," she says. "The paneling above the fireplace is functional as well as handsome," Mar- golis chimes in. "It slides to the side to either reveal or hide the TV screen." The living room's television, too, hides be- hind a panel of Arts and Crafts millwork when not in use. The spacious new kitchen displays its Anglophile personality with an enor- mous black AGA stove built into white- painted cabinetry. "She loves to cook and entertain," notes Margolis. A pantry outfitted with rich cherry cabinets, a marble counter, and a hand-hammered butler's sink pro- vides additional storage and work space. The architect moved the dining room into what had been a screened porch. Close to the kitchen and living room, the dining room looks out to the harbor on two sides; French doors lead to to a wide covered porch that also serves as an outdoor dining room. Another door opens to the porch from the adjacent living room. Upstairs, the master bed- room opens to a roof deck on the flat roof above the dining room. This lovely and private space provides some of the house's most compelling harbor views. Although the house has five bedrooms, it boasts nine bathrooms, including his and hers baths in the master suite. The formerly dismal basement, with newly heightened ceilings, now houses the heat- ing, cooling, and other systems, as well as a gym, a spa, and space for storing small watercraft and servicing the pool. The driveway, which once ran between the house and the water, has been redirected. In the spirit of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the owners took special pains with rhododendrons belonging to the original property. When the driveway was rebuilt, they carefully transplanted the enormous century-old shrubs. Today, both the landscape and the home possess the charms of times gone by and the zeal of intelligent contemporary design. margolisinc.com ● n Architectural Elements A master at his craft, Margolis added interior details based on traditional designs. 1 3 2 4 5 9 10 11 8 7 6 Floor plan illustrations by Pip Hurn P L A N S 1. Garage 2. Guest Bath 3. Guest Bedroom 4. Mudroom 5. Library 6. Entry 7. Foyer 8. Living Room 9. Kitchen 10. Family Room 11. Dining Room