Paul Siskin country home, upstate NY

On a picturesque ridge overlooking New York’s Hudson Valley, a designer builds his own house, one he’s dreamed of since he was a schoolboy. 2,300 square foot three bedroom house. The library’s bookshelves are mahogany. The library doubles as the entry. Reclaimed pine covers the wall above the fireplace’s I-beam mantle. In the living area, which adjoins the master bedroom beyond the pocket door, a cocktail table designed by Siskin stands before a sofa upholstered in Belgian linen. Architecture by NY-based architect Joan Chan. photo by Eric Laignel.