Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover…

If you drove by this house in Bedford, NY renovated by Alisberg Parker Architects you’d probably expect the interior to be chock full of traditional classics, right?

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WRONG.

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I really do enjoy a home that has a traditional architectural exterior (and interior- notice all thought molding and trim painted over glossy white) paired with really modern furniture.  It’s so unexpected.  And that pool house? I die.

But I alos love that this design team is capable of doing funky traditional decor as well.  I’m loving this modern rustic look they crafted (the mismatched chairs and that wicker bar? Hello.)

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31 Responses to “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover…”

  1. laura trevey says:

    I am speechless over the ink spotted floor! Amazing ~~

  2. I am in Greenwich right now visiting friends and am only a few miles from Bedford. I need to find this house!

  3. Jade says:

    Totally unexpected! But its beautiful inside and out!

  4. Wow- and amazing how well the furnishings and woodwork compliment each other.

  5. I NEED a conservatory with the glossiest grands and wicker bars, like, in the WORST way! Glorious!

  6. I love so much about this…the kitchen, those mismatched chairs, the outdoor space. Just beautifully done.

  7. Wow! Can I please win the lottery right now so that this house, and more importantly the pool and pool house can be mine?! Absolutely stunning!

  8. Beautiful home. Love the kitchen and great room with piano and zebra rug.
    Teresa (Splendid Sass)

  9. That paint-spattered floor? EEEEEKKK! (that was a good squeal)

  10. Kate says:

    That kitchen is fabulous — and I LOVE the pink fabric in the poolhouse. Plus this house gets extra bonus points for being located in my hometown.

  11. Totally unexpected interiors! That was refreshing!

  12. natasha says:

    This house is beautiful on the inside, but it’s extremely large. Like outrageously so. The front/outside looks out of whack. I thought extra large mini-mansions were out!??

  13. i am a super big fan of modern interior with architecture that is traditional. it keeps you from being bored and gives you a wow factor for sure!

  14. court says:

    this is insane. great find. just goes to show what you can do with such a traditional home.

    had i the money, i’d never consider buying a property like this…until now.

  15. IF says:

    very unexpected

  16. Christine says:

    That outdoor space is incredible!!

  17. Keely says:

    I love the unexpectedness of this home! I am so in love with it. The features they chose (that huge marble slab) are s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g! It has got such space and presence!

  18. Who would have thought?

  19. quintessence says:

    Really fun!! I especially adore the dining room – and have always wanted a fireplace in mine!

  20. Denise says:

    I get the impression the architect specializes in windows! Multiple windows, all exactly the same. I’ll bet the window company loved him! The inside is much more interesting than the outside.

  21. Love the juxtposition!!

  22. this house is fabulous – I especially love the back yard and the pool house. Is it a house in one of the Carolinas?

  23. Beth says:

    un-freaking believable. I love that the bones of the place are still very classic and the decor puts a much more modern spin on it – it definitely gives it that timeless factor – and I adore this architecture group, I’ve visited their website numerous times and all of their work is stunning!

  24. Jane says:

    what a great design for a pool house…this goes in keeper file.

  25. doug says:

    wow! so cool

  26. pve says:

    I love a mix of tradition with a twist!
    pve

  27. This is an intriguing topic. I’m always looking for valuable resources to show clients and the construction community, and your piece is certainly worth sharing!

  28. jacqui says:

    goes in the dream home pile! love the stairwell chandelier, the ink spotted floor and that pool house… wow.

  29. Thank God for progressively minded clients…

  30. Danielle says:

    Literally, I gasped as I scrolled through the pictures! I die for it:) Gorgeous!!!!