Curated Nest

Photos by Jacob Snavely House at a Glance Who lives here: A retired couple Location: Bronxville, New York Size: 2,500 square feet (232 square meters); two bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms Designer: Curated Nest Contractor: DTF Rosemount The homeowners were happy with the condo’s open floor plan after having lived with smaller, more compartmentalized rooms in their previous Tudor-style home. Galvao and Coren identified the couple’s style by visiting their house during a thorough design phase.

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