Serene Scene - Hudson Valley Home - Spring 2009
An Ulster County designer adds the spare esthetic of Japan to the simple geometry of Bauhaus and creates a soothing retreat By: Lynn Hazlewood Published March 19, 2009 at 06:26 AM Designer Catherine Gerry transformed a boxy, onetime office into a classic tearoom for the owners, who often have dinner there. Cherry trim, hand-plastered walls, and a grid of black- edged tatami mats reflect the Japanese emphasis on uncluttered, subtle detail and texture" /> Designer Catherine Gerry transformed a boxy, onetime office into a classic tearoom for the owners, who often have dinner there. Cherry trim, hand-plastered walls, and a grid of black- edged tatami mats reflect the Japanese emphasis on uncluttered, subtle detail and texture Photograph by Todd Mason (page 1 of 2) Y ou wend your way up a rural road in Ulster County to arrive at one young Manhattan couple ’s weekend home — then scarcely notice the house when you get there. The white stucco, flat-roofed contemporary is nestled...