“People gravitate toward serene environments, but I think this house is a good example of doing that without being boring - and staying true to yourself,” says unabashed maximalist Sasha Bikoff (last image) of the ground-up retreat the designer conceived for herself in the Springs, a quiet area of East Hampton. Working with @plot__1 , Bikoff envisioned “something reflective of a modern barn - something very pure, like a white church with a high-pitched roof.” While the interiors are mainly clad in discreet white oak, signature Sasha bursts include a bath covered in her Atlas Major tiles for @newravenna (image five); a Versace bed she designed; and a deluxe two story garage (images 9/10) for her beloved vintage Mercedes. “I’ve been told that only myself and Goldie Hawn have those Cambria tiles in their garage,” says @sashabikoff. The finishing touch: A programmable @ketralighting system that transforms her serene space into a party palace at the touch of an app. “Instead of decorating with glitz and color, I did it with lighting. It’s my biggest trick. If I didn’t have that system, I’d miss that colorful world of mine.” Full story in October AD and link in bio. 📷 @williamwaldronphoto text @danrubinstein