A Dutchess County Retreat Blends Wild Landscapes with Playful, Family-Friendly Interiors

Designer Rafael de Cárdenas created relaxed interiors for Francesca Bodini's weekend home on her father's nearly 1,000-acre estate in Dutchess County, New York. The low-slung structure, designed by Raffaella Bortoluzzi Architecture, uses a restrained material palette to blend with existing outbuildings, while the landscape features only wild grasses per Bodini's specific request. The home prioritizes comfort and usability for her three children and dogs, avoiding a precious or museum-like atmosphere.