< Previous28 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN At home with – Molly Sims help design the bathrooms. The house consists of several buildings with gabled roofs, linked by glass breezeways. To the west is a two-bedroom guest wing “so a whole family could enjoy their privacy away from everyone else,” says Sims. The centrepiece of the house In the centre of the residence is a spa- cious room that Sims calls a bar, al- though it’s actually more of a salon with an integrated, fully equipped bar. Fi- nally, an L-shape area is the part of the building that houses the family’s main living spaces. Here, the open-concept kitchen, dining room, and sunken liv- ing room occupy most of the first floor; a wall made entirely of glass offers a view of the outdoor area designed by LaGuardia Design Group. “I knew that the kitchen had to be the biggest room in the whole house because everybody’s always in the kitchen. But pretty much the whole house is ideal for entertaining and being outside,” says the 51-year-old. A feel-good interior From day one of the construction project, the interior design was a cen- tral issue for designer Dan Scotti and his client. Scotti sourced or designed many pieces of furniture himself, to ensure perfect furnishings that would last. Much of the furniture for indoor use was upholstered with fabrics origi- nally designed for outdoor use to make it more durable and to protect it from damage by children when they walk through the house with their ice cream cones after swimming. Other pieces are vintage collectibles that were pur- chased from 1stDibs or Wyeth, two of the most prestigious international on- line vintage and design stores. “We kept the colour palette relative- ly neutral throughout the entire first floor so that the focus is on the works of art and the gardens,” the designer says. Cream and white tones are everywhere, but the wealth of white oak in the home ensures a warm atmosphere. Thanks to custom-made carpets and rich fabrics, there is also plenty of texture, which further underlines the feel- good factor. The spacious pool is the perfect place to relax in maximum privacy.VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 29 At home with – Molly Sims “The Hamptons are my happy place.” One of the guest rooms features a Stilnovo lamp from Orange Furniture, a custom-made bed from Dan Scotti Design and Dune, and a vintage lamp by David Cressey.30 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Homestory – VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 31 At home with – Molly Sims Art as a highlight An passionate art collector, Sims commissioned multi- ple original pieces for the home. They include a paint- ing by Jonathan Ryan that is made of sand (“Everyone tries to touch it,” she says, grinning), a diptych by Mat- thew Brandt and a neon sign by Olivia Steele. The latter takes up the entire wall above the dining ta- ble. Dan Scotti says that they even moved a pantry door in order to show the sign to its best advantage. The neon sign reads: “This is where it gets interesting…” For Molly Sims, the saying alludes to how her relationships and domestic life develop. “Sometimes you climb the mountain; sometimes you go down the mountain,” she says. “But I think it simply describes our life.” In their retreat in the Hamptons, Molly, Scott and their children always find a wonderful balance between family life, relaxation and creativity – just as you would expect from a “happy place” like this. “I knew that the kitchen had to be the biggest room in the whole house because everybody’s always in the kitchen.” After years of construction, a dream has come true, says Molly Sims about her home. Cheers!32 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Home accessories Stylish fireplace cutleryand heat-resistant firewood containers make cosy evenings in front of a warming fire even more enjoyable. 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Unterwegs und doch zu Hause: Mit DoorBird verpassen Sie keinen Besucher mehr Schlüsselloser Zugang z.B. via RFID, Keypad oder Fingerprint Hohe Qualität der Produkte Kompatibel mit fast allen Anwendungen34 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN BEAUTIFUL AND INTELLIGENT INNOVATIVE GADGETS FOR YOUR HOME Lifestyle © Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki on UnsplashVON POLL REAL ESTATE | 35 At a time when technology is influencing almost every aspect of our lives, it is hardly surprising that our home environment is also becoming increasingly intelligent and convenient. Modern gadgets for the home offer all-round comfort, enhance the quality of perception and delight the eye at the same time. Smart elegance: modern handrails for a stylish home Traditional handrails may fulfil their purpose, but the new, modern variants offer much more. Equipped with inte- grated lighting, they ensure that stairs are well lit, thus significantly reducing the risk of accidents, especially at night. Genico Creative Stairs: high-end staircases and LED hand- rails for every room Belgian company Genico Creative Stairs specialises in the design and manu- facture of high-end, custom-made staircases and handrails. The latter are available in two different LED lighting versions. They not only stand out due to their high quality, but also for their ability to be mounted on a wide vari- ety of different wall types. One special feature is lighting via a reliable mains connection, which is not only environ- mentally friendly but also ensures con- stant brightness. It’s extremely easy to configurate and it allows customers to customise numerous details to suit their preferences – from the colour scheme to the lighting. Well-thought- out light source, elegant aesthetics: the easy-to-install LED handrails perfectly com- plement Genico’s custom staircases. Lifestyle36 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Lifestyle Beolab 28: sound art meets timeless design Renowned for combining superb au- dio quality with stylish design, Bang & Olufsen (B&O) has once again created a masterpiece with its Beolab 28 loud- speakers. These wireless speakers set new standards in terms of sound and aesthetics and are a true highlight for any modern home. They’re designed to last and, due to their slim design, can be placed almost anywhere. Beolab 28 loudspeakers deliver out- standing sound performance thanks to Bang & Olufsen’s advanced acoustic technologies. They are fitted with in- dividually controllable speaker drivers that produce a full, rich sound. The in- tegrated Active Room Compensation technology automatically adjusts the sound suit to the room acoustics, en- suring the best possible listening expe- rience every time – regardless of where the speakers are positioned. The all-in-one speakers from B&O are impressive, both acoustically and visu- ally: their slender, sculpted design fits seamlessly into any interior. The speak- ers come in a range of high-end materi- als and colours, including elegant wood with aluminium, which gives them a timeless elegance. The Beolab 28 loudspeakers from Bang & Olufsen offer an excellent sound experi- ence, elegant aesthetics and flexible layout options.VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 37 Lifestyle Focus on security: the alarm set from Ring – all-round protection for your home Being safe in your own home is becom- ing ever more important and is in high demand by many. Ring is synonymous with innovative security products, and its alarm set is a smart solution that ap- peals to both “beginners” and security- conscious households alike. Easy to install and use The Ring Alarm Kit is a whole-home se- curity system that’s easy to install, flexi- ble to configure and protects the entire home. The kit includes a base station, a keypad, door/window sensors, an ex- ternal siren and a signal amplifier, as well as one or more additional cameras if required. Operating the system is just as easy. The system can be quickly activated or de- activated using the keypad. Alternative- ly, the alarm system can also be conve- niently controlled using the Ring app, which is available for iOS and Android. This means you always know what’s go- ing on in your home – both inside and outside. As soon as a sensor is triggered, the alarm set from Ring sends a push no- tification directly to your smartphone. This enables you to respond to poten- tial incidents in real time – even when you’re on the move. The alarm set from Ring can be controlled entirely via the keypad or the Ring app. The base station from Ring is the “brain” of the system that connects to the mobile devices. The signal amplifier increases the range of the alarm components – ideal for larger homes.Next >