In the main hall designed by Hariri & Hariri in the nineties, two color pops—wall and chair—provide early indicators of Donna Gorman’s keen sensitivity to patterns and combinations.
An assortment of Gorman’s patterns on samples, bags and scarves, produced under the label See Design.
Gorman’s new studio, designed by John Hix, provides a cool and modern respite from the complexity of her living space, as well as a nature-inviting aerie in which to focus on issues of color, pattern and motion. Studio furniture is from Ikea; clear desk chairs are Kartell.
The dark charcoal structure, a mix of original carriage house, modern architecture and contemporary studio, trips down the Connecticut hillside.
Landscaping by Christopher Kusske.
Barcelona chairs from Knoll cluster around a custom-made mahogany table designed and produced by Bryan Smallman of New Haven.
In the living room, a vintage sofa from the Conran Shop is flanked by Artemide and Noguchi lamps, facing a pair of Cassina chairs.
A massive Mooi fixture—called Random Light—from Hive Modern echoes a collection of rocks on the sleekly polished dining room table. Napkins are from See Design.
Gorman’s daughter relaxes in the entry.
A perfectly striated window frames the view of the outdoors, while colored glass vases echo the complexity of color both outside and inside.
Bikes lean against the original wall, painted dark gray.
A brushed metal exterior acts as further architectural reminder of the patterns and textures that make up Gorman’s daily creative vision.
In the master bedroom, a duvet made of a See Design called Wave Straw and pillows in Wave bring life to a boxy bed.
Ceramic pieces by Frances Palmer and Aletha Soulé adorn the fireplace mantel.