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www.privateairny.com  |   59 Private Air  Summer 2026 alignment required to bring high-caliber homes to market at the highest level. At Coastal Luxury Homes, the process begins well before construction. Feinleib places significant emphasis on understanding the lot itself, studying topography, sunlight, access points, and views before a plan ever takes shape. Just as important is understanding the homeowner. "e site provides the framework while lifestyle shapes how the space functions within that framework," he says. at principle guides everything from open living areas and natural light to indoor-outdoor flow and the balance between privacy and connection. at approach is especially important in towns like Westport, New Canaan, Darien, and Greenwich, where local architectural traditions remain deeply rooted and buyer expectations are highly sophisticated. Rather than competing with those surroundings, Coastal works to create homes that feel connected to both landscape and community. Feinleib notes that Westport in particular has continued to elevate its amenities in recent years, reinforcing its appeal among affluent buyers seeking both elegance and quality of life. Today's luxury homeowners expect much more than beautiful finishes. ey want homes that work seamlessly for how they live now, and how they plan to live in the future. Feinleib points to open floor plans, wellness spaces, plunge pools with spas, golf simulators, sculleries, sleek European appliances, and entertaining areas that move fluidly between indoors and out. Luxury, in this context, is defined less by excess than by ease. Personalization remains central to that work, and some projects push the design process in especially creative directions. Feinleib recalls a waterfront home on Hillspoint Road in Westport where the client wanted to capture water views from both the front and rear of the property, with an infinity pool aligned through the house itself. e resulting vision, he says, became "an oasis often seen on the cliffs of Malibu," a concept that challenged the team while underscoring the possibilities of true custom design. Technology, too, has become integral to the modern luxury home. Smart home systems now allow owners to manage lighting, atmosphere, and controls remotely from anywhere in the world. ese systems do more than simplify everyday life; they shape mood, convenience, and the overall experience of the home. Even as tastes evolve, Feinleib sees one aesthetic continuing to gain momentum: homes that blend traditional New England character with modern elements and elevated amenities. LUXURY LIVING

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