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At-home reading areas are intimate, thoughtfully designed spaces that foster a tranquil atmosphere for reading, reflection and relaxation. These spaces complement the overall design of the home, blending functionality with...Read More

Welcome back to our blog series, “Helpful Hints for Timeless Homes,” where we cover all the little things that make the difference between a generic house and a VanderHorn Architects...Read More

Introducing our recently completed Contemporary Shingle home, a modern adaptation of the 19th century shingle-style. This stunning waterfront home dramatically manipulates scale and form in a timeless design. The home’s...Read More

We’re pleased to share that VHA has been awarded a 2024 Alice Washburn Excellence Award from AIA Connecticut for our Seaside Shingle design. The Alice Washburn Awards are named for...Read More

As we all look forward to the upcoming spring, asphalt plants are due to open soon and framing crews are finally able to put away their hand warmers. Our firm...Read More

Welcome to a tour of our recently completed Greenwich Colonial Expansion project! This existing colonial house designed by architect H.L. Coggins had charming character our clients wanted to preserve, but...Read More

The serving pantry of a home, also referred to as the butler’s pantry, is a space located off the kitchen and dining room meant to ease entertaining. It provides an...Read More

Welcome to our new blog series, “Helpful Hints for Timeless Homes,” where we cover all of the little things that make the difference between a generic house and a VanderHorn...Read More

Our firm is pleased to share that we’ve been awarded a 2023 A-List Award from athome magazine in the category of Kid/Teen Bedroom. The A-List Awards celebrate excellence in residential...Read More

A sunroom can serve as a pleasant place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the outdoors while staying comfortable inside. For those reasons, it’s often a request of many of our...Read More

Welcome back to another installment of our “Defining Characteristics” series, where we highlight the attributes of a particular architectural style. This time around, we’re focusing on the defining characteristics of...Read More

We’re proud to announce that VHA is the recipient of two 2023 Alice Washburn Awards from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Connecticut. The Alice Washburn Award The Alice Washburn...Read More

Just beyond one of the lower Connecticut River Valley’s most charming historic villages is this shingle-style home, designed to take advantage of its challenging site and panoramic river views. Let’s...Read More

As an architecture firm based in coastal Greenwich, our clients often make nautical themes a priority in the creation of their dream homes. Whether the home is sited locally or...Read More

2022 proved to be another busy and productive year for our team in Greenwich, CT. The continued momentum of the east coast housing market helped bring the number of projects...Read More

Instagram is one of our favorite places to share our recently completed projects, behind-the-scenes construction progress, industry news, office life and more. As we reach the end of 2022, we’re...Read More

One of our most beloved projects has gotten quite a bit of attention lately. Our Rye Beach Shingle home has taken on a starring role in the new Netflix series...Read More

We are pleased to announce that our firm is the recipient of three 2022 A-List Awards from athome magazine! The A-List Awards, now in its 13th year, recognize and celebrate...Read More

A well-designed outdoor space is almost always a top priority of our clients. Luxurious, scenic, comfortable outdoor spaces allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors while increasing the value of the...Read More

Continuing where the late Roman Hudson left off, VanderHorn Architects recently completed this Colonial Manor here in Greenwich, CT. Let’s take a peek inside and tour this generously-proportioned colonial home....Read More

We’re happy to share that VHA has received a 2022 Alice Washburn Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Connecticut for our Hilltop English Country residence. The project was...Read More

Every architectural style has its own distinct features and complexities. Recently, we shared the characteristics of Colonial architecture, as well as Shingle Style architecture. Today we’re following up with the...Read More

As we welcome a new season in, we’ve got all things springtime on our minds. From longer days and milder temperatures, to blooming flowers and lush landscapes, there’s a lot...Read More

Whether you are working from home full time or just a few hours a week, a home office should be a comfortable space that inspires focus and productivity. In this...Read More

Welcome to another exciting year at VHA! Our team is keeping busy as we strive to keep up with the shift toward the suburbs and new design challenges presented by...Read More

Instagram is a place where we often share recently completed projects, behind-the-scenes construction progress, industry news, office life and more. As 2021 draws to a close, we’re sharing five of...Read More

Introducing one of our newest completed projects, our Mid-Country Manor home! The architectural detailing and brickwork of this English Arts & Crafts residence take center stage, striking a beautiful balance...Read More

Not too long ago, we shared some defining characteristics of shingle style houses – currently our most requested style from clients. Today we’re back to share our second installment in this...Read More

Regional luxury lifestyle publisher athome in Fairfield County magazine celebrates the best in home design with its annual competition, the A-List Awards. This year, VanderHorn Architects is pleased to be the...Read More

Meet our ‘Classic Georgian Revived’ project- a recently completed home renovation in Greenwich, CT. From the updated backyard entertaining space and mudroom, to the new His and Her master bathroom...Read More

Nothing says "New England Charm" quite like a Shingle Style residence. Here are 5 defining characteristics of Shingle Style architecture.

With 2020 quickly becoming a distant memory (don’t all shed a tear at once…), we are looking forward to a busy and interesting 2021. Through a tumultuous twelve months, we...Read More

2020 has been a year full of the unexpected. Given the challenging circumstances of mandatory quarantines, telecommuting, and keeping our our kids busy at home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we...Read More

Our clients’ master bathrooms are designed to be the epitome of comfort, function and luxury.  High end fixtures and hardware not only add lavish detailing, but also last considerably longer; radiant...Read More

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Connecticut has become a top suburban destination for people moving out of the Big Apple. With its close proximity to the city and suburban perks, many...Read More

While bunk beds are sometimes thought of simply as a space-efficient way to organize a kid’s room, they can also be designed to be both a beautiful and functional element...Read More

We’re pleased to announce that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Connecticut has recognized our work with two 2020 Alice Washburn Awards. “This award is named for the distinguished Connecticut...Read More

While winter weather can sometimes be a hindrance to construction in our profession, the DVHA team has been very fortunate to have seen a lot of progress on many of...Read More

We recently completed our Colonial Pool Cottage renovation project. Let’s take a deeper look at this modest, charming home. An interesting part of this renovation is that we built the...Read More

While home layouts have become considerably more casual in recent years, one space that has remained well-defined and formal is the entry foyer. In fact, we have yet to design a...Read More

Often times our clients request unique features to be built into their new or renovated homes that require the use of modern technology – along with some creativity in figuring...Read More

During chilly months, there’s nothing like a fireplace to warm up the home and create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. But a fireplace is more than just a way to heat...Read More

One of our favorite types of projects to take on is transforming an outdated home into the magical space of our clients’ dreams. Let’s take a peek at one of...Read More

Regional luxury lifestyle publisher athome Magazine celebrates the best in home design with its annual competition, the A-List Awards. We’re excited to have been honored with three awards at this...Read More

Many of our projects are home renovations, which sometimes means updating an entire home, and other times means revamping just a part of a house. We love creating a client’s...Read More

The VanderHorn Architects team lives to see our architectural creations come to life as we cater to our clients’ individual tastes and needs. While we’ve created homes in a wide...Read More

It’s often said that the kitchen is the center of a home. Here at Douglas VanderHorn Architects, we’re given the opportunity to design custom kitchens for our clients in a...Read More

As spring blooms around Connecticut, we’ve got all things outdoors on our minds. Visions of barefoot walks on the beach, weekend picnics at the park, and lazy sun-filled days lounging...Read More

DVHA has been working on a waterfront shingle-style project, and we’re too excited about this project to not share it with you all. Here are some construction updates. View from the...Read More

The big reveal! Our Classical Revival project on the coastline of Greenwich is now complete. Along with interior decorator Amy Aidinis Hirsch and builder Significant Homes, we’re excited to share...Read More

Happy 2019! It’s a busy and exciting year ahead for VanderHorn Architects! From new projects, to challenging renovations, to fresh photography of recently completed homes, here’s a look ahead at...Read More

Instead of finding a new office, we created our dream one. VanderHorn Architects has a new home, right in the heart of downtown Greenwich on West Elm Street. Originally built...Read More