A sloping roof complete with skylight anchors two of what architect George Dumitru calls cages, bedroom spaces that pinwheel around the house’s central axis. In the foreground, a natural rock formation offers a connecting visual line from house to site.
A soaring atrium provides the central organizing anchor for the house.
An area rug from West Elm and a Sorenthia Grand chandelier from Studio Dunn, both selected by interior designer Melanie Cohen, anchor the interior atrium space.
A covered porch on the back of the house provides shade for a nearly continuous wall of windows. Landscaping by Bruce Eckerson leads to fountains and a yoga practice area.
The kitchen sports gloss acrylic Klaffs cabinetry and Louis Poulsen pendants. The vent hood is Miele, and counter stools are from Room & Board.
In the master bathroom, a sink from Eko Living Elements is complemented by Fantini faucets. Crafted from a Romo cotton linen, the roman shade is through the Shade Store.
A textured white fireplace rises in the open living room, which is furnished with hide stools through Wisteria, sofas from Room & Board, armchairs from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and a massive grand piano. The ceiling fan is from Big Ass Fans.
This article appears in the July 2017 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).