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Office Area (Top) Overlooking the Hudson River is a section of the living room where McKinstrie has placed two of his favorite acquisitions: a 18th-century French writing desk and a footstool, which was once owned by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Kitchen (Above) A study in modern efficiency and sleek elegance is the kitchen. The cabinetry, crafted by Pedini in Italy, was custom designed by McKinstrie. “I wanted a state-of-the-art kitchen and pantry area that would blend into the space,” he says of his plan, which called for clean lines and symmetry. Bar > (Right) “Adam and Eve,” a vibrant abstract painting, frames the nook where guests gather for cocktails. (201) GOLD COAST MAY 2016 49