Contemporary Federal Style

A little different from what i usually post, today's home is a Contemporary Federal Style home, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. What's different about custom homes located on the east coast i've found is that the clients value their privacy more than most. So for this home there is no address, no floor plan, only a vague location of the project and very few photos. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't some truly breath taking homes. Steven Mueller Architects, based out of Greenwich, Connecticut is a small firm which focuses on Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design. It is much different from the typical firms i have showcased previously in the sense that they focus on custom residential projects and only that. You will not find large developments and a huge staff here. In my opinion this makes a much stronger firm because you will know and interact with the entire staff and get complete and total attention.
This home is 5,300 Sq ft in total but does not look like it from the front facade. Once inside though, there is an entirely different feeling. What i think is the most admirable aspect of this home is the gorgeous free standing spiral staircase. The staircase connects the rooms and floors making the house feel much more open unlike typical federal style homes. The attention to detail throughout the home, lavish moldings and materials, and flow throughout the rooms creates a feeling of absolute luxury, while hindering the typical New England Estate feeling, which feels separated and slightly stuffy. Over sized windows allow multitudes of light in, bringing even more feeling to the spaces which are illuminated. In my opinion, Steven Mueller is designing the New England Estates that will start to become much more popular as a new generation starts to look for homes that are up to date and luxurious. Steven Mueller has designed some other amazing homes and has what looks like some outstanding homes on the boards. He is definitely someone worth looking into. Definitely check out his website http://www.stevenmuellerarchitects.com