18th-Century French Country House (with an ugly kitchen)

This home in Newport, R.I., is a 19th-century copy 

of an 18th-century French country house. 

It sits on eight high-walled acres.

Who doesn't love a walled in estate????

And just get a load of the 93-foot-long swimming pool in the shape of a semicircle.

I love modern art mixed with the old architecture.

I do.

It is how the many Parisians do it,

so it's good enough for me.

But actually, 

I think it lets a space breath 

when you can break up the 'constant' of a traditional style.

Okay,

now here is where I get 'bitcheeee'

Regarding this kitchen-

the only thing in keeping with the home's architecture is the copper pots,

and maybe the French bistro stools.

Are they kidding?

Since they are mixing modern/contemporary...

Do a Poggenpohl kitchen.

 Knock out a wall and look out onto the fantastic gardens....

or do it a classic traditional kitchen.

Like something Joni from 'Cote De Texas' has featured.

Those cabinets are from hunger...yucko.

But I will end on a nice note,

I love the sub zero.

I'm just saying.....

they could have done better!

There are three swimming pools, including this indoor lap pool.

wow!!!

Have a lovely weekend.

I am off to atone for my sins.

For tomorrow is Yom Kippur.

Love to you XXX's

click here to read article in the N.Y.T.
French Kitchen from http://www.veranda.com


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