The Bachelor’s Den at Elm Court
Bob checks out one of the recently refinished rooms at the Elm Court.
Project: Modular Mountain Retreat
Elm Court’s Guest Suites
Bob tours the guest suites at the Elm Court mansion.
Elm Court’s Unfinished Restoration
Bob goes on a behind-the-scenes tour of Elm Court.
Elm Court Stair Hall
Bob meets with Bob and Sonya Berle on one of the many staircases at Elm Court.
The Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry at Elm Court
The butler’s pantry of Elm Court has a larger footprint than some US homes.
Elm Court’s Dining Room
Bob tours one of the Vanderbilt family’s most elegant dining rooms. The Berles have restored the ornate plasterwork ceilings and cornices, which were the inspiration for New York’s Grand Central Station’s ceiling.
Elm Court’s Grand Parlor
Bob joins Sonya and Bob Berle, owners of Elm Court, for a tour of the ornate grand parlor.
Installing a Sound-Attenuating Coffered Wood Ceiling
Bob meets with Joe Adams and Ralph McGrath in the media room of Elm Court. Adams and McGrath are installing a sound-attenuating grid-ceiling system from Owens-Corning.
Elm Court’s Library and Architectural Detailing
Bob meets with Sonya and Bob Berle in the library of Elm Court to discuss the interior design and preservation of this magnificent home.
Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home, including the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The 35,000 square foot basement was open to the elements prior to the Berles’ arrival.